It is in a syringe type container, which is easier to use underwater than a squeezy bottle of food coloring
It is also thicker, so it disperses less in the water.
Small leak i cannot find?
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It is also thicker, so it disperses less in the water.
- Jun 22, 2014
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- 17888
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- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
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- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
oooh good idea!You could likely thicken it with some corn starch too
Update - I found one leak, and patched it twice actually (first time it was still seeping a bit at one edge) using the kit and dye recommended here. Problem is, it is still leaking somewhere although at a slower rate, but enough that I am am having to lower my skimmer basket every couple of days. The ground is drier too, but still losing water somewhere.. I have gone around with the dye to look for other leaks in suspicious areas and no luck. I am now over it and considering a new liner. Mine is bleached practically white anyway and there are other places on the bottom I suspect will become issues sooner than later. I am going to put the liner pad down first for extra protection, but I am absolutely terrified of cutting the intake and outlet holes!! I have been reading old posts on the forum about this and have gotten some good advice from them, but does anyone have pics or vids of EXACTLY how to do it? Like how do I even get the pieces out of the old pool and how will the water not seep around it?
thanks in advance..
thanks in advance..
To take the skimmer off, you just take all of the screws out of the faceplate. That is all that is holding it on.
To take your return off, remove the backing nut on the outside and push it into the pool.
This video is how I installed mine - sort of
I used what they call the wall saver (or butterfly) gasket.
I did it a little differently. I first mounted my skimmer and faceplate temporally
Then I cut the liner, leaving about two inches of material all around the opening
I cut the corners on a 45
I then removed the skimmer and faceplate.
I folded the two inch flaps of liner that I made over the opening and taped them down at the edges outside the pool
I then installed the butterfly gasket
Then lined up the skimmer and faceplate with the opening and installed the screws.
I then trimmed any excess liner from around the outside of the skimmer (on the outside of the pool)
Basically, they cut the liner flush with the skimmer opening. I left enough material that I could fold it over the edges of the opening.
I really don't know if it makes it better, but in my mind it can't hurt, and it is an extra layer of protection.
To take your return off, remove the backing nut on the outside and push it into the pool.
This video is how I installed mine - sort of
I used what they call the wall saver (or butterfly) gasket.
I did it a little differently. I first mounted my skimmer and faceplate temporally
Then I cut the liner, leaving about two inches of material all around the opening
I cut the corners on a 45
I then removed the skimmer and faceplate.
I folded the two inch flaps of liner that I made over the opening and taped them down at the edges outside the pool
I then installed the butterfly gasket
Then lined up the skimmer and faceplate with the opening and installed the screws.
I then trimmed any excess liner from around the outside of the skimmer (on the outside of the pool)
Basically, they cut the liner flush with the skimmer opening. I left enough material that I could fold it over the edges of the opening.
I really don't know if it makes it better, but in my mind it can't hurt, and it is an extra layer of protection.
I have an intex.. there is no faceplate or nuts etc... its just a hole in the vinyl lined with some plastic
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,019
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- 26000
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Since it’s an intex you will just remove what is there & replace it. The same holes should be in the new replacement liner unless you are planning to use an overlap liner on top of your current intex one.
Show us pics of what you have from the inside & outside of the pool.
Show us pics of what you have from the inside & outside of the pool.
ok. I may try one last attempt at patching a few suspicious places and wait on the liner until spring. Im sure you guys know this has not been a good "pool" year for me LOL!!
Also I am trying very hard to talk myself out of that job for now
- Jun 22, 2016
- 25
- Pool Size
- 14500
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Intex Krystal Clear
Pics of the openings. It appears to be a more rigid material that forms a 5 inch or so diameter enforcement around the holes. I can’t imagine how I would take that out and replace it. I found a place on line that has liner specifically for Intex pools, but they tell you you have to cut these holes I can’t figure out for the life of me how that wouldn’t leak. here is what Im considering:
Relining Kits for Intex Pools
Our relining kits for Intex pools allow you to keep your old Intex pool liner and reline with one of our standard liners. Shop from a variety of designs!
linerworld.com
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I can get an intex liner, but im trying to determine if its basically like a new pool without the frame. Like if it’s the same liner that came with the pool with the pockets and all that I’ll have to take the metal frame apart and completely get rid of the old one. I really wasn’t looking to go that route, I’ll just replace the pool if that’s the case. I was hoping that it would be the liner that you just put inside of your existing one.
Edited to say apparently it is the same one that comes with the pool, meaning taking it all apart and putting it back up. No thanks... im looking at putting in a gorilla pad and a liner that goes inside the current one. so back to cutting the holes... I mean Im sure there has to be a simple way to do it, I just cant wrap my head around how
Relining Kits for Intex Pools
Our relining kits for Intex pools allow you to keep your old Intex pool liner and reline with one of our standard liners. Shop from a variety of designs!
linerworld.com
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,019
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- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Let me just say these look like a game changer! When I was referring to putting a liner over your current one I meant using a standard overlap vinyl liner & clips - that usually involves some wrinkles because it’s not always a perfect fit if your pool is an odd size compared to standard above ground pools (which yours is). There are some YouTube videos of people doing it.
These look so much better. It’s the same principle but these are made to fit intex pools - Awesome
For the jets & intake-
You can use this opportunity to upgrade to a regular above ground return jet & skimmer With a kit like this since you will be cutting anyway.
Hayward SP1091LX Dyna-Skim Above-Ground Pool Skimmer https://a.co/d/icaHXrF
It’s really not that hard & there’s gaskets so it is definitely sealed up. Measure twice, cut once !
You would then be able to use adapters to keep the hoses you have or replace them with pvc or standard above ground hoses. There are several different adapters for this purpose available on amazon.
These look so much better. It’s the same principle but these are made to fit intex pools - Awesome
For the jets & intake-
You can use this opportunity to upgrade to a regular above ground return jet & skimmer With a kit like this since you will be cutting anyway.
Hayward SP1091LX Dyna-Skim Above-Ground Pool Skimmer https://a.co/d/icaHXrF
It’s really not that hard & there’s gaskets so it is definitely sealed up. Measure twice, cut once !
You would then be able to use adapters to keep the hoses you have or replace them with pvc or standard above ground hoses. There are several different adapters for this purpose available on amazon.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,019
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Let me just add, the Mermaid one is amazing! Maybe not everyone’s cup of tea but it sure looks neat!
I don't think I'm anywhere near confident enough to replace the jets! Actually I know I'm not. I'm actually considering replacing the whole pool or just getting rid of it altogether simply because I have no idea how to cut and seal this new liner..Let me just say these look like a game changer! When I was referring to putting a liner over your current one I meant using a standard overlap vinyl liner & clips - that usually involves some wrinkles because it’s not always a perfect fit if your pool is an odd size compared to standard above ground pools (which yours is). There are some YouTube videos of people doing it.
These look so much better. It’s the same principle but these are made to fit intex pools - Awesome
For the jets & intake-
You can use this opportunity to upgrade to a regular above ground return jet & skimmer With a kit like this since you will be cutting anyway.
Hayward SP1091LX Dyna-Skim Above-Ground Pool Skimmer https://a.co/d/icaHXrF
It’s really not that hard & there’s gaskets so it is definitely sealed up. Measure twice, cut once !
You would then be able to use adapters to keep the hoses you have or replace them with pvc or standard above ground hoses. There are several different adapters for this purpose available on amazon.
