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Do I need a skimmer plug?

Do I need a skimmer plug?

Since the skimmer is not connected to any pipes, there is no need to plug the skimmer, any rain or pool water that gets in will simply drain out. However, it may not be wise to have the skimmer constantly drain water up against the edge of the pool.

What can I use to plug my pool?

Swimming pool plugs come in all shapes, sizes and colors, and are used for many different purposes around the pool and for the pool equipment….The Many Kinds of Pool Plugs

  • Winterization Plugs.
  • Filter Plugs.
  • Pump Plugs.
  • Heater Plugs.
  • Test Plugs.
  • Hydrostatic Plugs.
  • One-Way plugs.

Is there a plug in the skimmer?

​Skimmer Plug™ ​The Easiest Patented Pool Skimmer Closure System Available. With no installation or tools required, the Skimmer Plug™ securely fits into the skimmer opening using our exclusive Rovaseal™ thermo insulated expanding layer to plug and grip the faceplate, creating a 100% air/water-tight seal.

Are pool gizmos reusable?

We recommend replacing your winter plugs and gizmos every year. This is because there is a high freeze risk due to the fact these materials may have pin holes or hairline cracks from the previous winter.

What is the gizzmo skimmer plug?

The Gizzmo Skimmer Plug is one of the most popular pool products ever invented ! Simply screw into skimmers of inground or above ground pools and forget about winter worries ! Skimmers will not crack, even if they freeze. It is designed to absorb the expansion of winter freeze-up in swimming pool skimmers.

What size gizzmo do I need for my Pool?

The Large Gizzmo is 16 inches long and installs in big deep skimmers of most in-ground swimming pools. It can also be used in above ground pools too. It has both 1 1/2 and 2 inch threads and features a generous bar style handle.

How does the gizzmo work?

How the Gizzmo Works: Every pool has a skimmer. When water freezes it expands. The expansion breaks the skimmer. The Gizzmo absorbs the expansion. The water crushes the Gizzmo instead of destroying the skimmer. It’s That Simple! The Gizzmo is designed to absorb the expansion of winter freeze-up in skimmers only.

What is the size of the large gizzmo?

The Large Gizzmo is 16 inches long and installs in big deep skimmers of most in-ground swimming pools. It can also be used in above ground pools too.

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