we have only had the island for one summer and it has a big tear right at the seam which is hard to patch any ideas please?
1075492
yes depending on how big you can go to target buy a bicycle air chamber and a bicycle repair kit, then cut the air chamber to the size necessary and use the repair kit to patch it.
1779204
I think it depends where the leak is. If it's in a flat smooth area a tire or swimming pool patch might do. If it appears to be near a seam or valve it may be more difficult to fix.
1384471
It should be okay with a tear that small. Be sure to patch both inside and outside of pool. Good luck
1336638
I found the wind to be less of a problem than the sun. After the first year the fabric became very fragile and ripped easily when the wind blew it. It ripped at corners, around air and vent units, and when I tried to pull it up on roof to fold it for storage. I believe the problem was the sun more than the wind, only lasted two years with patching and I had to throw it away.
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I had a similar problem only my leak was on a vertical seam. The kit comes with plenty of adhesive. I put a rather thick layer of adhesive on a 4 foot long piece of the included patch material. I then pressed the patch to the vinyl pool liner using a mini paint roller. I then went over the entire patch, working from the center to the edge with a wallpaper seam tool to push out any air bubbles. I then went over the patch edges one last time, pressing hard, with the same wallpaper seam tool. It has been almost a year now. The patch is still in place and there is no leakage from the repaired seam. By the way, Leslie's Pool Supply told me it was impossible to repair a vertical seam leak or a vertical tear. This Boxer kit proved them wrong and is definitely cheaper than a new liner. It deserves its high rating. Good luck.
158535
Bogart, try mixing a little soap and water in a spray bottle. Use cold water and liquid soap and don't make bubbles.Inflate the boat and get someone nice and fat (in my case I would just sit on it myself) and spray the soapy water on all the seams. You should be able to detect the leak. Don't forget to flip it over and check the bottoms.Hope that helps.
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A note...the sun damaged the top plastic cover in just one year :( I'm trying to get it replaced so I can use it again this spring, but the producer hasn't called back. currently it wouldn't hold any heat, it would escape out the top :( just so you know! It worked beautifully the first year, but can't hold up to being left out in the summer sun.
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The area you are trying to patch MUST NOT be sagging or loose...depending on where the repair is needed. My first attempt was to repair a tear in the top of a boat cover - no luck because the surface wasn't flat, so I rigged a support board underneath, from inside the boat, then I was able to have a flat, sturdy surface to work with, and it held very well.
1796311
try Joann Fabrics. x my dog ate the surfer out of bed and I just replaced it with Velcro
155631
Mine was noit creased but I think if you lay it flat in the sun it may flatten out. Or, you could try a warm iron but iron on the fabric side. Be carefull. I sure hope this works for you.
1527569
Its rained every day since we assembled it. We have a small dripp from the seam but it took several days of rain for the drip to even appear and a drop of Gorrilla Glue on it resolved it.
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I washed in warm water (not hot) and tumbled dry. It's coming apart at the seam so I think it's a sewing issue.
1515784
Mine is starting to do that too. I would imagine just getting a seamstress to bond it better on the bottom.
1449952
If I was you, purchase something of a higher quality. I added heavy duty outdoor duct tape, and still have issues now and then. Good luck
2066911
We had a smaller version of what the kids call the "floating living room." We had a rip just like the one you are describing. The kids learned the lesson--DON"T STAND ON THE FLOOR WITH YOUR FULL WEIGHT. In terms of fixing it, I'd try Liquid Nails Clear. You can glue jello to dirt with that stuff. Worth a try...
1607050
I had the exact same problem after the party for the children the bounce house was not as firm. I have thought about using maybe some sort of a adheice spray or sealant to seal the to seams.
531734
There is a curved needle that would work better, but any needle would work if you are careful when sewing up the rip/tear. If you expect to sew and make the tear more water tight then keep the stitches closer together.