Pool Skimmer Wall Repair Panel

Next pull back your liner to access your skimmer opening.

Pool skimmer wall repair panel. This repair panel allows for the repair of the pool wall with a long lasting pre cut stainless steel panel. Panel has a 100 warranty from seam separation and will provide a flat surface for your skimmer and return. Replacing a vinyl pool wall if you need to replace the entire vinyl pool wall panel it can be done in the same way as a small patch. Pool walls are made of galvanized steel which will eventually rust.

Since you have a flat area water leakage is reduced or eliminated from either water fitting. Line up the metal channels to the edge of the wall piece and drill holes all the way through. Stainless steel repair panel with industrial grade drill bit and stainless steel fasteners 1 4 dia screws nuts washers for assembly. A repair with plain or galvanized steel or aluminum will not survive chlorine and water exposure.

Wall foam can be used to hide and soften pool wall repairs or is also used as a rust barrier to protect new pool liners. That s why we make it easy with our pool wall repair panels. This protective panel will add years to the life of your pool by providing a safe area of non denigration of your swimming pool wall. Replacing a vinyl pool wall panel replacing an entire pool wall section is done in the same manner as a small patch adhesive and duct tape but you also need to bolt anything wider than about 30 to the existing wall because the curvature causes the edges of large panels to curl up.

Line up the repair panel on the inside of your pool with the existing skimmer or outlet opening in the liner mark the hole locations and edges of the repair panel onto the pool wall cut away the rusted wall section tin snips or dremel type rotary tool to allow sealing of the skimmer gasket on the outside face of the repair panel only no overlap with the old pool wall. In the past if you discovered rust on your pool wall it meant a wall replacement or even worse a pool replacement. Bolt everything together through the drilled holes. Our repair panels are made from high grade stainless steel.

If you discover a rust line running down from your skimmer and or return fitting you should be taking action immediately. 8 holes pre drilled on the perimeter for assembly with included fasteners. Stainless is a great material but hard to work with. You re going to need to get an entire piece of the above ground.

If you decide to go with the skimmer repair plate method then you will start off by draining the pool water to below the skimmer to allow you to remove your skimmer and a few top rails. Stainless is the best option for corrosion resistance and long life. Some panels will be stainless in color some in aluminum color and some will be painted or patterned to match your swimming pool wall.