I have the full size but it looks to be the same- just bigger. You will
folllow the instructions- so I will just give you tips. I would put the
skimmer 1" higher then recommended. This is because of the location of
the pump outlet hose hole (the one you drill).

The mini skimmer has a hole already in the back of the housing, but the seal
they send with it doesn't fit - too small

The hole is almost
flush with the pond water level so water will leak thru if the level
raises. You can use a uniseal or bulkhead- but I drilled for a 2" hole
and the 2" bulkhead does not fit. Very cramped in there. I ended up
making a pipe boot.

I will be checking this closely, thanks for the heads up


The weir doors close- but still let water thru. Posted this on another
forum and many others have the same problem. So consider that if you
plan to keep it shut for winter.

I was wondering about that and had actually assumed that the weir didn't
seal and wondered if that was a problem - my pond only freezes ~ 6" deep so
maybe that doesn't matter?

The screw holes should be sunk in slightly to get a leak free seal in
the faceplate.

I know the instructions says to make sure the screws seat "flat" and not
angled to prevent leakage - still a problem?

Keep some slack in your liner- in case the skimmer settles and needs to
be raised up a little.

Will keep that in mind - thanks for the input
Gale :~)


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Koitoy