Comments on: How To Remove The Pool Skimmer Gizzmo

By: K

Sun, 09 May 2021 11:03:04 +0000

In reply to Chris. My husband used a long narrow pry bar poked a slit and turned. Came right out. He drilled a small hole first but the pry bar didn't even go throught that part it made it's own hole. Releasing some water pressure may have helped it turn easier. We got the idea from a different site. Guy used a large flathead screwdriver. Hope this helps someone.

By: Leslie Taylor

Leslie Taylor — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:05:51 +0000

In reply to Joseph. My pool guy put the Gizzmo in and left the pump running but we are not ready to close the pool for a few more days. Can I turn the pump off, remove it turn on the pump and let water circulate for a few more days? Also is this gizzmo attachment still good?

By: Barb

Barb — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 22:28:12 +0000

In reply to Chris. Did you get it out mine did too

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 04 May 2020 12:10:22 +0000

In reply to Chris. Our gizmo broke in our skimmer also how did you get it out

By: mike

mike — Sun, 05 May 2019 22:46:15 +0000

In reply to Jennie V. any advice on this?

By: Jennie V

Jennie V — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:11:23 +0000

In reply to Sarah. did you ever get it out? same thing happened to us.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:34:37 +0000

I have the same problem as Chris did in the above comment but I see no answer. My gizzmo snapped off in my skimmer and just the threaded part is left in and I can’t get it out. I cant grab it as there’s nothing to grab onto its completely severed flush. How can I get it out?

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 20:02:55 +0000

I just had the bottom of my gizmo break off in the skimmer and now I can’t get it out. The part that broke off is the threaded portion and there is nothing left to grab on to and unscrew it. Any suggestions?

By: Hiram

Hiram — Sat, 24 May 2014 10:01:53 +0000

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By: Joseph

Joseph — Sat, 23 May 2009 21:35:28 +0000

Small Note to anyone removing the gizmo:

If you unscrew the gizmo from the skimmer and it feels like it is full of water then the gizmo is no longer good. Once the gizmo is filled with water this means that it has cracked somewhere and will no longer protect the skimmer in the winter. The solution is just to replace the gizmo before the end of the pool season so you will have a new one for the pool closing.