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    Thread: Installing pool skimmer in a liner pond

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      Installing pool skimmer in a liner pond

      Do I have to use the rubber gaskets that came with the skimmer on either side of the liner when installing my pool skimmer to liner?
      I want to make sure it is just the same as installing it in a pool.

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      Quote Originally Posted by Subersibo View Post
      Do I have to use the rubber gaskets that came with the skimmer on either side of the liner when installing my pool skimmer to liner?
      I want to make sure it is just the same as installing it in a pool.
      Make sure it is a skimmer for a spa or above ground swimming pool. Yes, use gaskets and waterproofing sealant to prevent leaks. Check out The PondDigger YouTube videos for a detailed skimmer installation.


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      Hold on.
      Tomorrow I’ll find some pics for how I did mine.
      PL sealant worked well for me.
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      Thanks guys! Hoping to install this weekend.
      I have the PL roofing sealant that I used for the tpr’s and bd.

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      Yes, mine is a pool skimmer. I checked out the pond digger vids but he is using pond skimmers that don’t have the gaskets like the pool skimmers do. Do I put the PL between the gasket behind the liner only? Or also on the gasket before the faceplate as well?

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      I personally would put sealant on both sides. I don't see much downside for doing that. I put sealant on both sides when using bulkhead.

      Which skimmer did you buy and how many gph do you expect to flow? I plan to buy this one but not sure how much flow I'll get.

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      I have the hayward skimmer, similar to the one you are planning to get. Probably 2000 gph? I modified it to a 4” outlet.

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      Can I use the PL roofing sealant on around the inside of the skimmer faceplate? Just for extra assurance against leaks? Or should I use 3m-2000 for this purpose? I’m thinking that if I seal there won’t be any chance of a leak anywhere.
      It was tricky getting the gasket behind the liner to sit properly as it is so flimsy and kept on falling but I got it screwed on pretty tight in the end.

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      Sure, if you want to. The place where leaks would happen though is between the exterior part of the liner and the
      skimmer. It doesn't really matter if it's a "pond" skimmer or a "pool" skimmer... as long as the pieces
      fit the same, the same process will work. The Pond Digger video shows it well... he uses silicone but PL
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