I have leak in the liner. I'm not sure where because I can't see the bottom. Lost about 1/2" of water overnight. I can see a stream water coming out at the low point in the pool. What should I do to repair it?
Leak in the liner
- Thread starter Toomchfun
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You will have to pinpoint the leak and drain to repair most likely. They sell vinyl repair kits.
Stores sell pool liner patch kits that can be applied underwater. I have used one and they seem to work. I would try that before draining.
Just google it.
Just google it.
Get a snorkel set and spend an hour or so looking, chances are you will find it. Unless you mean you can't see it because of cloudy/dirty/green water, in that case get it cleaned up first. A half inch isn't too too bad - while you are cleaning it - it will still need a patch. I lose more than that via evap on hot days.
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You never have to drain to repair holes in the liner.
Toomuchfun, Clear the pool up and then find the hole. That is your only option. Check all of your seams first and then scour the bottom by swimming the length of the pool back and forth until found.
Thanks for the tips! I saw a video that recommended using a piece of liner for the patch and not the patch kit material, what do ya think?
I am not sure. Imagine either would work as a patch should be the same material. It would be your call. Did you pinpoint the leak? I imagine a patch would be easier to get than a piece of liner.
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I did not know that Casey, thanks.
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I did not know that Casey, thanks.
found the hole! 3/16" diamond shaped near wall on floor. Repaired with clear vinyl patch from kit bought at pool store.
The snorkel set is great for OCD vacuuming and other pool-cleaning-all-day-yet-never-bothering-with-the-house type activities. LOL
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