Patent ID: 7413651
Filing Date: 2008-08-19
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A skimmer assembly for a pool having a sidewall with an opening therein, the skimmer assembly comprising; a skimmer housing adapted to be mounted to an outside surface of the sidewall adjacent the opening so as to be in fluid communication with the pool; a faceplate adapted to be secured to an inside surface of the sidewall adjacent the opening, the faceplate including an outer periphery and an inner periphery, the inner periphery being in fluid communication with the opening and the skimmer housing and including a male/female connector thereon; means for fastening the faceplate to the sidewall such that the faceplate is sealingly secured to the inside surface of the sidewall; and a skimmer guard having a female/male connector which sealingly engages the male/female connector on the inner periphery of the faceplate, the skimmer guard having cut out portions allowing the skimmer housing to be in fluid communication with the pool with the skimmer guard attached to the faceplate.