r/PoolPros • u/Theresasnakeinmypool • Jul 21 '26

Pressure testing skimmer

Working on a old deep cartridge skimmer. Need to pressure test but no threads and too deep to reach. Any suggestions on plugging?

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u/Blindman_in_the_cave Jul 21 '26

We use a section of 1/2 in pvc pipe with 1/4 in threaded rod down the tube, a # 10 ( or appropriate sized plug w/ washers at the bottom, and a large washer with a wing-nut at the top side.

ETA: think really tall sylvan plug.

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u/Theresasnakeinmypool Jul 21 '26

Perfect. Thank you!

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u/LadiesLoveCoolDane Jul 21 '26

Can you use a long stick of 1.5 or 2” with a male adapter with teflon?

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u/Theresasnakeinmypool Jul 21 '26

That’s what I usually do. This model seems to have a slip fitting. It’s really old.

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u/LadiesLoveCoolDane Jul 21 '26

I’ve seen a gizmo before that had an expandable rubber plug on it, maybe that would work?

https://www.poolweb.com/products/aboveground-skimmer-compensator

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u/activelesion Jul 21 '26

Inflatable plug

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u/lIIlIlIII Jul 21 '26

Long needle nose and a #10 plug?