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When do you cut the hole for the return and skimmer when replacing the liner?
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when your water level is about 6 inches below the item. when your water level is about 6 inches below the item.
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When you replace the liner on your above ground pool can you cover up the holes for the return and skimmer and put the holes somewhere else on the pool wall?
Yes you can, it will void your warranty on the pool wall, but it can be done. Make a template from the existing skimmer hole so you can cut in the new hole. After the liner is removed simply duct tape a piece of galvanized sheet metal, paint the cut edges as to prevent rust, ofer the holes for the skimmer and return. Make sure the sheet metal is at least 6"-10" past the existing holes. The duct tape only holds the metal in place and protects the liner from sharp edges.
Can you replace the skimmer without replacing the liner?
Yes you can. Drop the waterline in the pool below skimmer level, dig a whole around your skimmer to gain access. Unscrew the skimmer faceplate and remove it as well the old gasket. You also have to remove the second gasket between liner and wall. Detach the pipe(s) from the skimmer. Now install the new skimmer by attaching the pipe(s) to the skimmer put new gaskets in place screw the faceplate back on and you're done. Don't forget to fill your hole again and put water back in the pool to the appropriate level. ;-) Jens Poseidon Pool Services, Dunrobin, ON
Can you replace a skimmer without replacing the liner?
There are several forums that describe how to replace a skimmer. Assuming you have a concrete walled pool, it will require pouring of cement and doweling epoxy coated metal rods into the existing wall. If this isn't done it will crack and cause additional skimmer leak problems. Assuming the above, and even with an exact replacement, it would be impractical to try and save the liner, and to assume that cutouts and holes will line up etc. However, if it is a budget challenge and you have no choice, a less cosmetically appealing attempt could be to apply a patch over the existing cutout. This would require obtaining a section of pool liner (such as a 16 x 24 inch piece), vinyl pool patch cement,and, of course, creating a fairly large patch that extends to the upper lip of the liner and several inches around the perimeter of the skimmer. (This patch will never match your existing liner ...thus the reason it would be less appealing.) After lowering your pool water level, remove the skimmer bezel (on the water side of the pool liner) and, leaving the upper lip of the liner locked in it's channel, apply the patch in place. (This you would do before attempting any skimmer repair.) Let the patch dry for a day, make certain it looks well sealed, and then pull the liner out of the channel sufficiently enough to conduct the skimmer replacement work. After the new skimmer is in place, carefully reinstall the liner in the channel. Install the new bezel and screws and cut out the skimmer hole. When installing the liner section back in the channel, keep a pot of very warm water nearby. You will likely need to pour it on that section of liner to allow it to strectch into place. Bob
Can you get in the pool with the filter running?
yes you can, just make sure that no one blocks the skimmer or the water return hole.
I am installing new vinyl liner in a 18x36. how do I cut in the light when I get to that point?
Install the liner as per the instructions. Fill the pool to just below the pre cut hole for the light. now pull the liner up to the top, covering the hole. Fit your light housing and be sure to use silicone sealer on both sides. Once you have screwed it in place cut out the vinyl at the hole. See the movie on my site (the link is on same page) it shows the skimmer box which is the same procedure
How do you install a skimmer in an above ground pool?
First off, you'll need a vacuum hose. I usually put the small end over the jet and fill the hose with water. After the hose is full put the large end in the skimmer. Place your vacuum head in the pool, attach the hose to it, now you're ready to vacuum.
How do you build a deck around an above ground pool?
make a cut out hole in the deck. make the deck "flush" with the skimmer lid or make it just above and do a removable deck section to hide the skimmer. Also leave enough room between the top pool railing and the deck for liner replacement
Will a hole in the liner put dirt in your pool?
A hole in the liner is more likely to suck dirt out then let it in.
What are the different Reasons for leaks in above ground pools?
1. It could be a hole in the liner. A common place is at the ladder. I bought a sink mat and placed it under the ladder. 2. It could be a wornout gasket at the skimmer. 3. It could be an improperly installed return fitting or a worn gasket there. 4. Any place that something was installed requiring a hole in the liner. 5. Or it could be escaping from the pump setup. Maybe the hoses aren't tight. I have a sand filter and water escapes from the backwash valve. I just put a hose on and tied it up high.
Where do you attach the vacuum hose to vacuum the pool?
Attach the hose to the side skimmer basket with a special plastic adaptor that fits in your size skimmer. Types of skimmers: Brands: Purex, Anthony, American Products, Pentair, Hayward are major names. Hum, not inside the skimmer basket but under it. There you will find either a disc type object much like a flying saucer. Then under that there will be 2 holes. The one, if you are looking down into the skimmer from the deck side of the pool, to back side of the skimmer - 0 0 < that one - closest to you is the suction part of the skimmer. Your hose is pushed into this hole after filling the hose with water. The "adapter" is another type skimmer as stated above that you can rotate to the left or right to achieve optimum skimmer suction. With a single hole skimmer - that hole is the suction for the vac. You just have to plug the second skimmer if you have one. Still, there is another with a hole in the side wall of the skimmer near the bottom of the skimmer. This is also the vac hole. With it you plug yoyr vac into it and then close a valve that controls the main drain. You have to remember when you are finished vacing pool you then open the main drain valve. The latter one is a quite old system made by or used by Anthony Pools. k
When setting up a used pool how can you get the liner to stretch and fit right again?
This is very difficult to do with a used pool liner since it has been exposed to air after a long submersion in water. It loses its pliability and can become more brittle and subject to leaks. For a used pool, it is just about worth it to buy a new liner, but if you insist on using the old one, you might try slightly "bowling" out the bottom to provide more stretching room, but remember this liner can't take much of it.
Does water leak from a small hole in the vinyl at the botom of a pool?
Are you lossing a lot of water? Do you use any type pool cleaner that attached into the skimmer that bounces on the pool floor? If you do and the base is poolcrete is being better down.. and THAT could cause a hole... You may or may not have a leak but the sunken area is caused by the collapse of the sand or ground under that area of the pool allowing the liner to fill in the hole created by that collapse.
