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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.
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In ground pool when filled up and pump running water is leaking somewhere but will stop after it is under the skimmer could someone please tell what might be wrong?
Best guess is that there is a leak in the return pipe from the skimmer to the pump. Sorry to say its probly not a cheap fix. There also could be a leak at the gasket around the skimmer opening.
After vacuuming your above-ground pool why does the drain water gush explosively from the pool skimmer causing bubbles in the return line after turning the pump off?
Air is getting in to the system somewhere. Check to see if your vacuum hose hase a hole in it. Check the pump strainer lid o-ring, is it lubed propely, cracked or dry rotted?
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
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
Can a pool's circulation be adequate with only one return jet?
Like most things in life, "it depends"! Yes, one return jet can be sufficient for an above ground pool or a smaller in-ground pool, maybe up to 15,000 gallons or so. But most large in-ground pools have multiple return lines to reduce the size of the returns and improve the circulation. If your pool has moveable return fittings that let you direct the return stream, it is most common to point them down towards the bottom to improve bottom to top circulation (since the skimmer takes water from the top, its best if you return water towards the bottom).
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.
Is placing chlorine tabs in the skimmer of an in-ground pool an effective method of maintaining proper chlorine levels?
yes, it is perfectly ok to put tabs in skimmer basket. +++ NO: it is NOT OK - unless the manufacturers of the particular skimmers, pumps and filters on your pool advise it is permissible. Buy either a proper in-line tablet feeder (it goes in the return pipe downstream from the filter) or floating basket-type tablet dispensers. The skimmers are NOT chemical dispensers.
How do you vacuum a Doughboy and where do you plug in the equipment?
In order to vacuumn the pool you must first put in the vacuum and the hose. You can siphon the air out of the hose by putting it in front of the return to dispace all air in the hose line. Then turn off the pump. Insert the end of the vacuum line either into the port at the bottom of the skimmer in the pool or remove the skimmer basket and insert it in the bottom of the skimmer. Then after the line is secure, turn on the pump motor. Your vacuum should be ready to use (manually) or run automatically if you have an automatic pool cleaner such as an Aquabug. If you have a slimline skimmer there is a port located just below the skimmer door it is used for the vac hose. After connecting the hose you put your skimmer lid down inside of skimmer and then you can turn on pump. By doing it this way you can let skimmer basket catch all large debries. This saves on having to backwash so much.
Somewhere in Time is based on which novel?
"Somewhere in Time" is based on the novel "Bid Time Return" by Richard Matheson.
Where is Jesus mentioned about his return in Koran?
somewhere in there
When you turn off the sand filter for your in ground swimming pool the skimmer seems to be released from a vacuum causing the basket to pop and water to bubble up?
There is air in the system and it is "burping". I usec to have the problem and I hard lined it from the pump to the filter. Also use teflon tape on any threaded connections. Make them tight but dont break the plastic. Also make sure your hose clamps are tight on the skimmer and return.
When you do want to use the skimmer vs the drain on an inground pool?
I have used the "ICK" Stractor on an above ground pool for years and it does a good job of gathering leaves and some debris but does not filter the water. It is made of material similar to a leave net and attaches near the return via velcro and floats on the top of the pool to catch leaves, etc. Never heard of it being used on an in-ground, but if the return was up where you can get some force to keep it floating it would probably work.I have installed The Dragonfly Super skimmer in in-ground and above ground poolsfor a number of years and have found that it does a very good job of gathering leaves, debris, pollen, dust, industrial fall-out etc, It is a floating skimmer and if set up according to instructions will remove nearly 100% of floating rubbish from the pool it's a suction-side cleaner so every thing it catches goes directly to filtration via the leaf basket. If you want more info on it Have a look at the related links below (Pulse surface cleaner) for the inventors website.
