20 x 40 inground Pool skimmer seams to be plugged what steps unstop skimmer?

1. Turn off the pool pump. This will prevent water from flowing through the skimmer while you're working on it.

2. Remove the skimmer basket. The skimmer basket is located inside the skimmer opening. It collects leaves, debris, and other objects that float on the surface of the water. Empty the skimmer basket and rinse it off with a hose.

3. Inspect the skimmer weir. The skimmer weir is the flap that covers the opening of the skimmer. It helps to keep water from flowing out of the skimmer and back into the pool. Make sure that the weir is properly seated and that there are no gaps around it.

4. Clean the skimmer throat. The skimmer throat is the narrow opening at the bottom of the skimmer. It leads to the pool's filtration system. Use a brush to clean the throat of the skimmer and remove any debris that may be blocking it.

5. Flush the skimmer with a hose. Attach a hose to the skimmer's vacuum port and turn on the water. Flush the skimmer for a few minutes to remove any remaining debris.

6. Reinstall the skimmer basket. Once the skimmer is clean, reinstall the skimmer basket.

7. Turn on the pool pump. The pool pump will now be able to circulate water through the skimmer and back into the pool.

If you've followed all of these steps and the skimmer is still clogged, there may be a more serious problem with the pool's filtration system. Contact a pool professional for further assistance.