We are told we have a leak somewhere in out main drain at the bottom of the pool. Could this be used to fix a leak that we can't see? We don't have $$
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That is exactly where my leak was. Product worked for me...follow directions.My leak is gone. Check out you tube presentations.
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Yes, I believe that it would seal the leak. Just follow the directions on the bottle. Is this a fiberglass pool? They are prone to settle which causes leaks in the line from the pool back to the filter. I had a serious leak (more than 100 gallons per day) that was completely sealed by this product. Longevity is still open to question, but even if I have to use a bottle every year it would still be cheaper after more than a century than spending the $5,000 the local pool contractor wanted to tear up my patio and excavate down to where the pipe was probably broken.
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The label and the manufacturer website state that the product will fix plumbing leaks, and several product reviews state as much also; however, the leaks we used the product for were of a different type, so I cannot personally attest. In any case, follow the directions carefully. Apparently, many of those who are dissatisfied with the product perhaps did not follow the directions correctly. Good luck, AlohaP.S. I figured even if it didn't work, we'd be out $25 or so, which is much cheaper than a new liner.
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Not sure. If that drain runs to the input of the pump, it most likely won't do any good. The suction from the pump will not allow the particles to plug up the leak.
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That is exactly where my leak was. Product worked for me...follow directions. My leak is gone. Check out you tube presentations.
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We patched ours a couple of different ways. If it's a pin hole, a drop off crazy glue will fix it; for a larger hole use the patch kit that came with the pool.To find the hole, you have to get it wet and see where it bubbles, from the air escaping.
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The spot where you plan to apply the patch needs to be clean. If it is not, the patch will not seal properly. Trouble Free Pools forum might be able to offer some advice on how to repair the problem.
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Try googling the tube manufacturer. Pool repair might work if you slip it into the rip and glue it on the inside surface of tube. Then another patch on the outside to sandwich the rip. Depends on tube material too.
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Also, I don't think it has been mentioned, but give this thing a couple HOURS to clean the whole pool. If you are just watching it work for 10 minutes... it might not consistently get from one end of the pool to the other. It works in a sort of pseudorandom way. Aside from what's already been posted, you may have a broken unit.
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Removed bottom, removed hoses,fill heating element where hoses attach half full with water, put finger on one end and blew on the other...water spewed out. Found hairline crack in aluminum tube. Coated with LB Weld, stopped leak. No more problems. NOTE: I had to drill screws that hold bottom on because my tool was too fat to reach up into the hole and unscrew the hex screw. Mixed more JB Weld and attached the bottom in 4 places so if need be I can get back in the bottom by popping these 4 small places with screw driver. Hope this helps. My rubber hoses were good. Ron
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It's definitely worth a shot. As long as the leak isn't too big, it should get the job done. You definitely won't find a cheaper fix.
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I don't think so. Where is the leak and what kind of leak is it?I was not impressed. If the leak is under water, i think under-water epoxy is the best joce. It is used on swimming pools and I used it on a leaking pool light connector. It worked great.
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I read the comments on another website about this product, and there was an individual that had used this product for a pool that had a vinyl liner. This did work to stop the leaks. It may be a waste of money, but I'm getting ready to order this myself, as we've got numerous tiny holes in the vinyl liner of our pool. Since I don't have enough money right now to replace the pool, I'm going to take my chances and hope this works!
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Yes. Our pool started to leak after we filled it up with water. What a waste of water. It's OK right now. We patched it up with the adhesive patches that came with the pool.
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You can try to locate the leak & repair, but will have to cut away fabric. I tried &failed.;
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I used the tape to repair a water leak in the kitchen sink just below the drain. The tape stretches a bit and adheres to itself during wrapping. I don't believe it would work for your particular need but would be nice to have in your Do it yourself tool kit.
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I bought a small clear flexible 3/4" hose about 10 to 12 feet long from the local hardware store, and completely submersed it under the pool water, then you cover the one end with your thumb to seal it, pull the one end of the hose out down to ground level , release your thumb and most of the water will siphon out once it starts flowing if the other end is unobstructed and at the bottom of the pool. It will take a while. I usually leave it overnight and walk away and let it drain. This gets most of the water out and at that point you can get to the pools drain plug if you desire to drain all the water. A garden hose may work but its harder to plug the end with your thumb and would probably be too long
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If you had experience a pump is sucking out water out of your pool. I think you have a hole in the cover.
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Hi, Just buy a can of Scott guard and spray the canvas bottom. And it will add protection from leaking. Follow directions on can. Will make clean up easier!
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Hi Jeong, No it shouldn't leak. Check the position of the drain plug, it is hard to get in properly. Make sure there is a full seal on the inside as well as the out side of the plug. Once this is in properly it will not leak.
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Depends on where it is leaking. Use teflon tape on the thread or check the washers.