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Hairline Crack On Side Of Skimmer - Epoxy Or Putty?


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I have a hairline crack on my pool skimmer [not the basket] at the sides that is making me lose like some water each time I fill to the line where the crack ends. What pool putty can I use which is best or last the longest. I know there is a lot of different brands. I had it done last year but it came off again. I called someone and was told they have a very special Resin type which they inject into the crack making it last long. Please advise. Thanks... just ordered a few of the Anderson Pool Putty... hope that one works.

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I have a hairline crack on my pool skimmer [not the basket] at the sides that is making me lose like some water each time I fill to the line where the crack ends. What pool putty can I use which is best or last the longest. I know there is a lot of different brands. I had it done last year but it came off again. I called someone and was told they have a very special Resin type which they inject into the crack making it last long. Please advise. Thanks... just ordered a few of the Anderson Pool Putty... hope that one works.

I HAVE USED FIBER GLASS WITH MATTING IN THE PAST, WORKS FOR ALONG TIME

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Fiberglass WITH MATTING is a good solution! The problem is the skimmer will swell and shrink with water temperature and ambient temperature! a putty will likely fail! As will an epoxy! The matting gives you more surface area to reduce the likely hood of swelling and shrinking in that particular area!

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