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Empty the skimmer baskets and the basket that's attached to the pump. Then backwash and rinse the filter.
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Get rid of dirt ring aroung the swimming pool?
There are suitable products available at your pool shop. avoid cleaners with phosphates as these feed Algae the last thing a pool needs. A good way to keep the ring of the pool is to have the skimmer working as well as possible or use a floating skimmer that will always work at optimum.
When adding earth to an in ground pool do you pour it in the skimmer box or into the pool it self?
Add thru the skimmer box
Does skimmer location matter on an in ground pool?
Yes it can make a big difference to the amount of floating debris and dust that sinks into your pool. The ideal place for the static skimmer in a pool is down stream from the return jets (These are the jets that return filtered water to the pool) and down wind from the prevailing winds, this can be a bit more difficult to work out as the wind direction over a pool is strongly influenced by the building surrounding it. The fact is that very few pool builders get it right. if the skimmer ends up in the wrong position there is always the option of using a floating swimming pool skimmer skimmer. this type of skimmer is set to the suction of the pools filtration system and connected via hose to the vac plate over the leaf basket, It can be fastened in place or left to float free in the pool and will keep working regardless of water level, Check out the link below on floating skimmers
Looking for a old type floating pool skimmer 5 wide The in-ground pool was built in 1965.?
Google Aladdin pool equipment ( Lilly Pad skimmer)
Do you use the main drain and the skimmer when filtering your pool?
You only use the skimmer/s
Why do you add algae control to the pool skimmer?
Adding algae control to the pool skimmer helps to disperse the chemical and coats the filter media.
Should you drain your pool in Florida if not over flowing?
The only thing an over full pool does that may be a problem for some is it stops the skimmer from working properly. Unless you have a floating skimmer. Other then that you may as well let nature evaporate the water out of the pool rather then having to pay for top up water sooner.
Your pool pump is working but it is not pumping water from the pool its like there is a blockage some where what could be the problem?
could be , is the water level above the skimmer/s / are the skimmer baskets clean/? pump may have just lost it's prime. fill pump with water replace lid and restart.
How does an above ground pool skimmer work with a diagram?
Attempting to obtain step by step diagrams connecting an above ground pool to a sand filter.
Where can you buy a pool skimmer?
The pool's manufacturer. They are not at all standardized across brands, so you need to know what brand your skimmer or pool is, and it helps if you can locate a pool store and bring the old skimmer to them - they may be able to order one, even if they don't have that brand in stock.
Can a leak in an underground pool be caused by a pool skimmer?
Yes possibly In reality, the skimmer will not cause a leak. What causes leaks are people who do not connect or glue the fittings to the skimmer properly. Or ground movement like earthquakes. k
What can you do if dandelion seed puffs are ruining your pool?
Get a better pool skimmer normal pool skimmers usually don't do a very good job of cleaning rubbish from the surface of a pool so try a floating pool skimmer have a look on www,dragonfly.biz
