Hmmm . . . I'll take your word for it, but I don't understand (not the FIRST
time, believe me!). F'rinstance, the skimmer opening is 4" high. The door
floats on the surface of the water level, inside the box. If the pond is
full, all 4" of space is filled with water. If the water is low, maybe only
1 or 2" of water goes in, and the door *still* floats on the surface. Why
does it make a difference? (not arguing, looking for enlightenment G)
Lee
"Cybe R. Wizard" wrote in message
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On Mon, 21 Apr 2003 14:29:18 -0500, Lee Brouillet wrote:
b. The door on the skimmer is really not necessary at all. If it
really annoys you, just take it off.
Speaking from experience gained working with swimming pools for some
years, the door on the skimmer /is/ necessary for the skimmer to
function correctly, that is, skimming just the very top surface of the
pond/pool. Without the door the skimmer will draw water from the
entire depth of the skimmer door opening and will not skim correctly,
although it /will/ work somewhat.
Cybe R. Wizard
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