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Skimmer Blowout, 16"L x 1 1/2"/2" MPT, Winterizing Accessory AL72080
Give the ice somewhere else to go.
Skimmer Blowout, 16"L x 1 1/2"/2" MPT, part AL72080 is a pool closing accessory stocked under SKU PST-AL72080. Compensators sit in the skimmer and take up the pressure of expanding ice so the skimmer wall does not, and blowout plugs let you clear a line with air and then hold it sealed, and both come down to the same thing: no trapped water where a freeze can split a fitting. Match the size in the part name to your skimmer or plumbing before ordering, then set it as the last step of the closing.
| Part | Skimmer Blowout, 16"L x 1 1/2"/2" MPT |
|---|---|
| Model / MPN | AL72080 |
| SKU | PST-AL72080 |
| Type | Skimmer compensator or blowout plug, as listed in the part name |
| Fits | Pipe, fitting, or skimmer size called out in the part name |
| Season | Pool closing and winterizing |
| Use | Freeze protection for skimmers and blown out plumbing |
| Sold As | Each |
What does a skimmer compensator actually do?
It stands in the skimmer and gives freezing water something soft to push against. Water expands as it turns to ice, and if the only thing in the skimmer is water and concrete or molded plastic, the wall is what gives. A compensator absorbs that expansion so the skimmer survives the winter intact.
What is a blowout valve plug for?
It lets you install the plug first and clear the line second. Compressed air passes through the valve, pushes the water out, and the valve closes when the air stops, so the line keeps its air lock and water does not run back in. It saves the scramble of trying to seat a plug while a line is still blowing.
Do I still need the rest of the winterizing kit?
Yes. Freeze protection is a system: lower the water, blow the lines, plug the returns, protect the skimmer, and cover the pool. A compensator or blowout plug covers one link in that chain, and the chain is only as strong as the piece you skipped.
Additional Info
| Category | Pool Products Pool Winterizing Skimmer Covers & Plates |
| SKU | PST-AL72080 |
| MPN | AL72080 |
| Manufacturer | PST Pool Supplies |
| Weight | 0.8 lb |
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