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Above-ground pools have few drawbacks, but
one of them is that they can get a tear or hole rather easily.
An above-ground swimming pool is far
less expensive than an in-ground swimming pool and it takes much
less time to set up yet it still offers you the enjoyment and luxury
of being able to take a dip in cool water whenever the summer months
become hot and unbearable.
Above-ground pools have few drawbacks, but one of them is that they
can get a tear or hole rather easily. If this happens to your pool,
you won’t be able to enjoy it again until you repair it. The good
news is that there are several different ways to repair your pool
and most of them are fairly quick. You can be back to enjoying your
pool in a short time.
Look in the box your pool came in. Many pool manufacturers include a
repair kit in the original packaging that contains a piece of vinyl,
some glue, and specific instructions on how to use the kit to repair
the hole in your pool. If your pool did not have come with a repair
kit, or the contents of your repair kit are not adequate (the vinyl
path is too small, for example, or too thin, which is often the case
with kits), you will have to go to your local pool supplier for
help.
Most pool repair kits come with glue that cannot be used with soap.
If your chemical system is non-chlorine and uses a product like
Baquacil, which is made from soap, this could be a problem. You will
need to buy a repair kit specific to your system. You may be able to
buy one from your local dealer. First try the company you bought
your pool from. If they don’t have one in stock, they may be able to
order one for you. Or you could call the manufacturer yourself or
order online. If all else fails, your local dealer should be able to
give you the basic materials and instructions to enable you to make
the repair.
If you buy the materials separately, be sure to buy a thick patch of
vinyl that is large enough to fit over the hole with an inch to
spare all around the hole. The color doesn’t matter, but transparent
vinyl is best, as you will be able to spot the hole easily and
monitor it in case of a future leak. Spread glue over the entire
patch and place it firmly over the hole. If the hole is on the side
of the pool, press the patch firmly in place using your hands and
wipe off the excess glue. Let it dry according to the instructions
that came with the glue. If the hole is on the bottom of the pool,
use your foot and the weight of your body to press the patch in
place. Otherwise, follow the same instructions for patching a hole
in the side.
It is best to drain your pool before you patch it, but if you
absolutely cannot, you can still apply the patch. After spreading
the glue over the entire patch, fold it in half before you take it
underwater. This will keep the chlorinated water from destroying its
ability to adhere to the pool. As soon as you are over the hole,
quickly unfold the patch and put it in place, following the same
instructions as above.
If the largest patch you can find isn’t large enough, you might have
to replace your liner or siding. Usually, however, a simple patch is
all you need to repair a hole, and you can spend the rest of the
summer swimming the days away without worrying about leaks.
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