how to stop a leak

[woogy]

my skimmer has a leak where the pump is located...how do I fix this???

 

[sanababit]

there a lot of ways, but i need more info, where is it broken exactly, is it plastic, metal, plexy glass, pvc, acrylic,etc

 

[Crimthann]

Silicone is fantastic for leaks. I cracked my HOB overflow when i put the pvc on too tight and I just gobbed some silicone on it, let it dry, and no more leak. I'd test it out though depending on where it is you may (no idea about this) have problems with the pressure from the pump. Really not sure what kind of pressure silicone can take before it starts to give.