How Do You Install A Pool Skimmer In An Above Ground Pool?
Swimming pool skimmers help to collect leaves in the pool, filter debris, and helps keep the pool healthy and clear. The swimming pool skimmer is designed to discharge water from a pressure chamber which is connected to the pump return via a nozzle situated below the surface water intake of the skimmer. Simply put, it hooks to your pool’s suction pump and helps to filter unwanted debris. Two types of skimmers are available: the through-wall skimmer and the floating skimmer. The floating skimmer does not require cutting the pool lining. Check the water level of the pool. It should be a few inches below the opening of the skimmer. If not, drain the water. Start at the water’s surface, and measure to the top rail with a tape measure. All readings should be within an inch of one another. If the readings are off, reference your owner’s manual and adjust your lining and pool setup. Make two holes in the swimming pool liner from the outside of the pool. Use the faceplate as a guide. Insert tw
