- May 30, 2009
- 19
- Pool Size
- 61000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Liquid Chlorine
Hi Everyone
Do you have a suggestion on how to patch a hole in an inground steel pool wall?
Background: Last season the pool light niche leaked water and was temporarily patched with marine silicon. Currently my pool liner is out and my pool light niche is inspected. I want the light removed from the pool. Its 18 years old and cracked.
But how to take care of the hole that is left behind? The company installing the liner has offered to cover the it with a steel patch riveted into the wall. They will grind it so that it doesn't cause any issues with the new liner going in. They would charge me $450CND (about $370USD). They caution me that if I fix it myself, any issues with new liner install are on me. (fair enough)
I want to tackle this myself. My plan is to use mild steel, painted with rust-oleum cold galvanizing compound spray . Following this suggestion : Bond the steel patch to the steel wall with a below water marine adhesive. Duct tape the edges to guard against cutting the new liner. And finally cover over all with wall foam to further hide the patch.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Tim
Do you have a suggestion on how to patch a hole in an inground steel pool wall?
Background: Last season the pool light niche leaked water and was temporarily patched with marine silicon. Currently my pool liner is out and my pool light niche is inspected. I want the light removed from the pool. Its 18 years old and cracked.
But how to take care of the hole that is left behind? The company installing the liner has offered to cover the it with a steel patch riveted into the wall. They will grind it so that it doesn't cause any issues with the new liner going in. They would charge me $450CND (about $370USD). They caution me that if I fix it myself, any issues with new liner install are on me. (fair enough)
I want to tackle this myself. My plan is to use mild steel, painted with rust-oleum cold galvanizing compound spray . Following this suggestion : Bond the steel patch to the steel wall with a below water marine adhesive. Duct tape the edges to guard against cutting the new liner. And finally cover over all with wall foam to further hide the patch.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Tim
