this year the ring wont stay inflated so the pool collapses. Can the ring be patched? how do I find the leak or hole
1064732
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.
1064733
Yes the ring can be patched. To find the hole inflate the ring and listen for the leak or use water and look for bubbles.
1064734
yes it can be patched, to find the hole, blow up the ring as much as it will take the submerse that part of the ring completely in water, if bubbles come up you found your hole, if not continue in the same manner as before util you find it. Make sure you do a visual check of the ring and also check the seams.
1064735
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.
128136
Make sure you are lining up the yellow threads on the net with the yellow pillars around the ring. If that still doesnt work, you might want to leave it attached overnight so the net can stretch a bit.
1227790
If you look at the picture you"ll notice the string runs around the whole bottom of the pool. You put one end through the holes. It ties at one end. The string does stretch. When you remove it just pull it up. No need to untie it. Hope this helps. You may need to put an inflated object in the center underneath. When it rains the top fills with some water. But still it's pretty good.
1401962
The best way we found to complete drain/dryout the pool/slide (sidewinder) is to turn off blower and allowing deflate and drain like normally would (be sure to open plugs under pool). Then once most of the water has drain roll (like a toothpaste tube) pressing as much out water as possible. Then unroll and re-inflate - - - -this should help the trapped water to escape via the seams, etc...allow to stand atleast 15-20 minutes and then deflate and re-roll again. Hopefully this helps!!
1781464
Depends where the leak is ( to find it, try mixing bubble bath suds at different spots) If on the vinyl part, buy a vinyl patch kit which you can find at a pool place or Im sure Lowes, home depot,etc, After you find the hole, clean and dry, then follow patch kit info. Hope this helps
518282
We are having the same problem and are very frustrated. We even bought the pump that goes with it. My husband continues to blow it up. They had the same pool on sale at Big Lots for $19.99. So disappointed!
629470
That is correct, there is an adapter in the head of the pump hose, all you need to do is unscrew the ring and flip over the adapter then replace the ring securely
612713
One way is to deflate the ring partially then fold it into the water and hold it under. Bubbles should show up at the leak. You will probably have to do a section at a time, whatever is comfortable for you to handle. Check the area around the plugs first in case it's a seal problem rather then a small puncture. Another approach is gooey stuff spread over a suspected area. Corn syrup, molasses, play goop, things like that. It sticks, so you can sometimes spot bubbles in hard to submerge areas. Good luck.
1648144
I have the same problem as the others here. I have to use a still-son wrench to get mine off. I have applied pool lubricate to the lid but it has not helped. It would be interesting to have the manufacture respond to this problem on this forum. How about it Amazon?
1155885
I would just try to tighten the pump hose clamp that could have came lose. Also when you put your hand inside the skimmer where the connection is there and tighten that little white ring. With all the water it can untighten I am sure.
166732
I had the same problem and to me even when I really locked in the plugs it was never enough. The pool I got last just one season and for the price I was OK with that. Well really one to two times inflated before it would just deflate and let all the water out. Just the way it was made. And if in the sun it would deflate faster. Bummer huh.
2236984
Unfortunately, the industry does not provide adequate fixes for tubes that require more than small patch. I have had a large towable leak at the seams, which is unrepairable. I then researched vigorously to find a replacement tube, and was not successful. Most of what is out there as a replacement is close to the price of new one, especially when they are on sale or become clearance items. The only other resource might be to check out the pool patches for soft sided lined pools. Those patch kits are larger, and the bonding glue is impressively strong.
2054544
Mine have remained completely inflated since June. Perhaps there's a slow leak and maybe you can put a patch (like on a tire) on it. Other than that, I'd complain to the manufacturer. That's not supposed to happen.
1227787
If you lay it out flat on the ground, you'll see some of the holes in some of the areas. Feed the string through the holes around the outside - not back and forth across. Then just kinda pull the cover over the pool. If you have two people it's easier. Once on the top of the pool, pull the strings tight and loop them under the corners. It's really and not very friendly design...
1801201
Hey, we had a similar problem with an air mattress. We have a pool and inflated it just a little bit and put it under the water and waited for the bubbles to find the hole. You can patch it with a bike tire patch kit. If you don't have a pool, you could just fill up that section in the kayak and try it in the tub.
906791
Jeffrey's suggestion is best. Anytime I had a leak it was always because the lid had been screwed on incorrectly. Gets tricky sometimes. If you just can't get it to quit, I'd suggest catching the water so you can just pour the "leaked" water right back into the pool.
2229401
Yes, I have had the same problem: winds up into a spiral and then can't clean the pool. Took it apart, saw nothing wrong. Went online for solutions, tried those. Final solution: tie the bug to a jug full of water, and put it at various places around the edge of the pool. Then the bottom sweep will move around and clean the bottom.Bill Kustes