Hayward Skimmer Overflow Drain

Quick and easy way to get excess water from rain away from pool wall and equipment.

[@Kiaa5679]

Thanks. Been looking to do this, but wasn’t sure what to use

[@Snaps50d]

the drain overflow hol eis very small. Plug that one. Drive a 1 inch hole and use a 45 elbow , add a hose and run it away from the pool to a drainage area.

[@michaelbrooks664]

Does it keep up with heavy downpours?

[@fibstudiovfx]

thanks. i been looking for this answer 0:56 i'm about to install mine in a few hours and i'm trying to get as much info on these.

[@kmjohnson74]

I am going to have to do this!!! My saltwater pool rusted at the ground under my skimmer (15 years old) and having to get a new pool and wanted to prevent this from happening again. Thank you!!!!

[@dinaparham2774]

You said your in north Georgia how close are you to Chattanooga? I’m afraid if I do this I will ruin my pool because I’m not good at stuff like this. I was born and raised in Ringgold ga.

[@kmjohnson74]

was you worried that skimmer might bust or is the plastic soft enough?

[@SafeTravelRV]

Good question! I used a new drill bit and went slowly. My skimmer was only one year old so the plastic wasn’t brittle.

[@kmjohnson74]

@@SafeTravelRV mine is at least 7 years and maybe a little brittle

[@SafeTravelRV]

Drill slow with a new spade bit. the 2 part putty is great for repairing cracks if needed.

[@Trevornator99]

Thank you for this solution!

[@pwp5741]

Did you have to drain your skimmer so you could wash out any of the shavings from drilling the hole?

[@SafeTravelRV]

No, I left the basket in and using the spade bit, very few shavings, just the round disc.