Different Components of a Swimming Pool Skimmer

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Different Components of a Swimming Pool Skimmer
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The basic function of a swimming pool skimmer is
to remove any debris such as leaves from the
surface of the pool and remove them.
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The pool skimmer functions similar to a drain and
collects the debris in a secure basket that can
then be emptied as needed.
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How do skimmers work?
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The skimmers are the rectangular openings on the
sides of underground pools.
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Also, above-ground pools have skimmers and these
are usually hung from the sides of the pool and
float on the surface.
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Skimmers draw in water from the surface of the
pool, where most contaminants, including debris,
sunscreen, body oils and hair.
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Skimmers are designed to pull the top 1/8 inch of
the pool water. The suction power of skimmers is
so slight that often it goes unnoticed.
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Pool Skimmer components
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Pool skimmers are available in different sizes
and will vary in performance depending on the
model you choose. However, they all feature the
following parts
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The lid is a visible component of the skimmer and
works to keep larger debris such as twigs from
being sucked into the pool's circulation system.
Lid
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The mouth is the opening on the interior side of
the pool. It is through the mouth the water and
debris get sucked into to be filtered.
Mouth
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The weir is the swinging flap located inside the
skimmer mouth and will pivot with the flow of the
water.
Weir
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The skimmer or strainer basket collects the
debris before it is pulled into your pump.
Skimmer basket
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The suction line is connected to the skimmer
basket and is what drives the power of the
skimmer.
Suction line
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The equalizer line prevents the skimmer from
sucking in air in the event the water level has
dropped below the main inlet.
Equalizer line
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Leaks in your pool skimmers!
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Since skimmers work in catching all kinds of
things that fall into your pool, it is highly
prone to damage.
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The longer your pool skimmers quietly sit there
doing their job, the higher the probability they
will start to break up and decay.
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The interface of pool skimmer to the concrete
pool creates problems like freeze damage,
leaking, or collapsed broken plumbing pipes.
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Therefore, swimming pool wall skimmers need
regular maintenance and repair.
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Finding a leaking skimmer in the pool
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Leaks in the skimmer are among the most common
types of pool leaks.
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The most common sign that a pool skimmer is
leaking is when the water level drops below the
skimmer and stays there.
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The easiest way to locate the source of a
skimmer leak is to shut off the pool pump and
pour a few drops of red dye around the skimmer.
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