My Skimmer Line is Plugged: Pool Troubleshooting Guide

Is your inground pool's skimmer line plugged? In this video Jason Hughes, pool contractor and author of popular ebook "6 Steps to Pool and Patio Success" diagnoses and fixes a plugged skimmer line on an actual pool. For more information about inground pools visit www.PoolSchool.us and www.riverpoolsandspas.com.

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[eversingsforjoy]

Jason, I took apart my valve and didn't see an obstruction but when I rotated my valve back and forth I could clearly hear and feel an obstruction bucking underground. Should I call out a pro or is it something I can fix myself???

[hughesjasonc]

@eversingsforjoy

There's probably something in the line that went back down into the pipe when the pump was turned off. I've had this happen with dive sticks and other narrow objects that get vac'd up from time to time. Try removing the valve cover again and use a shop vac to see if that will suck it out. If that doesn't work you may have to dig down and cut the bottom of the plumbing line to find it. hope that helps!

[chicadogg]

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[kim621100]

Two of the six jets are not putting water in my in ground poool. One is mixing air bubbles in the water . How can I unclogg the jets that are not working? Thanks.

[jmart0031]

Something's wrong with the G-Diffuser

[johnnyjaaav]

Thank you for this video, it really helped me out! 

[mansell357]

This is great stuff! Really helps my understanding. Thanks

[skiboyscuba]

Great video!

[triplezedsta]

thankyou for the training much appreciated, i want to geet a job in pools and this helps me to learn something to gain confidence in the workplace :)

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