I have a separate vacuum line which seems to work fine. I took the float valve out and it seems to make a big difference in the suction of the skimmer and the vacuum works fine still. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Or you can open the line and with the use of a diverter, treat it as a LWS, or low water suction line, to help improve circulation, if needed.If the pool skimmer for your pool needs to be replaced, check out our skimmer selection at In The Swim. We don’t sell that, but you can get a short section of 1.25″ pipe and make your own, it need not be black.I have a very old Anthony in ground pool. Most skimmers have threads inside the holes, and a copper or PVC threaded fitting screws into these ports. When vacuuming your pool you should insert one end of the vacuum hose into the hole that goes to the pool pump and filter. I’ve ordered from 4 different places and they are all too big. I wrote a whole post about it here > Without the Float Valve, most of the suction going into the rear hole will be from the top down, the path of least resistance. It will have either one or two holes, depending on your model. Original skimmer lines had been converted to PVC in the 1990’s.Hi Bruce, if the skimmer action has gradually decreased over time, it could possibly be a clog, but also possibly a collapsed skimmer line, if they used Flex PVC pipe and not rigid PVC pipe. Then connect the air hose to the rear hole and blow out the pipe to the pump.This type of skimmer plumbing arrangement is among the most commonly used. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Why are there two holes at the bottom of a pool skimmer was one of the earliest questions I had when I first got my inground pool and started to clean it.What is the purpose of the two holes in a pool skimmer? How do I get the correct diameter?Hi, you must be using the Pentair diverter, which is very similar but a little bigger. Not sure what the jelly stuff is, perhaps some reaction of the aluminum with something else, not sure…My skmiier only has a hole. We carry many types of I have old style sylvan skimmers and they seem to be aluminum. How do I go about attaching the vacuum to it? If there are two holes at the bottom of a pool skimmer then this is always the one furthest away from the pool. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. I have two skimmers, one has two holes and the other only one. The most common float valve assemblies are:When vacuuming your pool you should insert one end of the vacuum hose into the hole that goes to the pool pump and filter. Swimming Pool Main Drains must be installed in accordance with the VIRGINIA GRAEME BAKER POOL AND SPA SAFETY ACT and all applicable ASME/ANSI safety standards. The Float Valve has a (or should have), a throttling plate screwed into the bottom that covers (or uncovers) a hole, in the bottom of the Float Valve.

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Val-Pak makes an aftermarket diverter for Anthony Skimmers, the type with a single hole in the center bottom. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. If there are two holes at the bottom of a pool skimmer then this is always the one furthest away from the pool. These holes are where the pool plumbing attaches to the skimmer. But over time, and especially for pools that put chlorine tablets in the skimmer, the flex pipe can grow internal ‘polyps’ and shrink and twist, and eventually crimp. One hole goes to the main drain and the other hole goes straight to the pump. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Swimming Pool Plumbing Diagrams 1 Standard Skimmer with 2 Main Drains & 3 Returns. These cookies do not store any personal information.Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. They do not rust, but will scale, and crumble around the edges. Also this stuff is in the skimmeR. A spring loaded valve was usually screwed into the front hole of the skimmer, on the pool side. Replacing an inground skimmer is expensive, maybe $1500 or more, as they are encased in concrete, and under a concrete deck, in most cases. See this post: I have the old style skimmer and the pump has a very weak suction. So under the skimmer basket are two holes. The skimmer sits at the waterline and catches leaves, bugs and trash so they do not clog the filter. The second hole, usually the hole on the pool side of the skimmer is plugged off with a threaded plug from underneath.Many times the plug is a few inches below the bottom of the skimmer, and it fills with rocks and debris, making it appear as though it is not plugged. A skimmer is a necessary element of keeping a pool clean. The return is usually a 1 1/2″ threaded opening that may have a directional eyeball that screws into it, (directional eyeballs are used to “aim” the water thereby enhancing proper water circulation within the pool).

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