Skimmer weir not rising

[CarlD]

It sounds like you have the wrong size weir, or it's installed wrong, or the skimmer's sockets for the weir's pins are damaged. The weir should float on the water and uses no springs. It should be loose like it's on a hinge.

[consoleman]

Should it float while the pump is running? Does it use foam to float?

[CarlD]

The weir should be pulled in toward the skimmer's drain by the flow of the water, but it is always on top of the water. Depending on how deep the water level in the skimmer is, the angle of the weir can vary. If the water is high, the weir will be a bit off perpendicular. If the water is lower, the weir flattens out. When the pump is off the weir will go up to perpendicular but bounce in and out as the water bounces in and out. It may even fall forward. The plastic side should be toward the pool and the foam side toward the skimmer.

[consoleman]

You see that the thing....I cant see the foam on the weir. Maybe its internal

[CarlD]

Really? Usually one side is plastic and the other is styrofoam, that floats it. If they are both plastic it is probably the smoother side that faces the pool, with an angle. Go to some on line pool sellers and search for "weir" and look at them.

[nefretrameses]

I have weirs that are all plastic and sealed. Presumably the air inside provides the floatation. Could be this type and filled with water. They are generally available for replacement through a pool supply house.

[CarlD]

Good suggestion! Weirs aren't too expensive and replacing it with one the proper size cannot hurt. I've replaced mine at least once.