With the plastic gizzmo screwed in, I still can see the little bubble coming out when I blow out the air, which I think it is not as air tight as a rubber plug. The freezing water will actually compress the Gizzmo instead of expanding outward and cracking your skimmer. I'm in the process of putting together a sticky for closing IG pools similar to what Watermom did for AGs. I actually thought of using another way that people suggested, an empty plastic bottle ( like antifreeze bottle) with some small rocks inside (so that it sink in the bottom of the skimmer) to replace the gizzmo. I haven't tried the AquaDoors, which sound great, but only if I don't have to lower the water level.

By doing this you will cause an “air lock” in the line and no more water should enter the pipe from the swimming pool side. If you have tiles, and you do not lower the water level, then if the water freezes, it can expand outwards and actually crack the tiles. If you are using the green Gizmos to plug your skimmers, check them out and make sure that they are not cracked. Realize that the higher their water level is through the winter, the better it is for the pool cover. The New Super Gizzmo is 16 inches long and installs in big, deep skimmers of most inground swimming pools.

The simple, easy-to-install Deluxe Pool Skimmer Gizzmo will protect the skimmer in your in-ground pool from freezing during winter months. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. With an IG pool and a cement deck, I think I'll use gizmos even if I find a way to keep the skimmers high and dry every winter just in case.

safe way is to reblow the line and plug it again with a new gizmo if you can get the broken piece out. Also, you do not have to remove or “lower” the pool light provided that you keep your water at the normal level.As long as you have the GIZZMOS, those big green plugs for the skimmers, you can keep the water at the regular level. Introducing a new product from H2ofun and New to the UK SPA TIGER Crystal Clear Water 365 days a year, saving 85% on chlorine or bromine - all biofilm and.

For the skimmer pipe, I blow that dry, inssert gizmo, then fill the pipe with RV antifreeze up to the pump inlet which in my case is higher than the pool water level. The incredible Ultra GIZZMO skimmer freeze protection device uses the unique sealed air cushion of the GIZZMO combined with a built in blowout tube. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). Now days, since you can use the compressor to blow out the pipes, you can keep the water level in the pool high up…so your light can stay where it is. To use, fill your lines with anti-freeze as part of your winterization process and screw the skimmer guard in place.If you acid wash it and just put it away, you could really damage the insides of the filter, even if you hose it off really good. simply put gizmo in the skimmer box and put some pool noodles to fill, plus screwing the skimmer cover.