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The purpose of the pool skimmer is to catch the larger debris from your pool water as it moves through the filter system.Water leaks in the skimmer can be a serious problem because 75 percent of the pool water flows through it.The skimmer is encased in concrete within the pool's bond beam.There is a way to repair an in-ground pool skimmer.

The skimmer is at the bottom.Depending on your model, it will have one or two holes.The pool plumbing is attached to the skimmer.Most skimmers have threaded fitting screws in the ports.

Look for food coloring above the holes to see if it is pulled into them.A leak may be caused by a poor seal between the skimmer threads and the fitting.You should be able to feel where the top of the fitting meets the skimmer threads if you put your finger into the holes.

The skimmer's throat is at the edge of the pool.The pool's concrete shell has a seal between it and the plastic skimmer.If you find cracks or gaps, squeeze some food coloring on them.The spots should be marked with the grease pencil.

The skimmer walls are designed to be set up under water.The two parts of the product are mixed with a hardener to make a putty that can fill gaps and cracks.