can I avoid disconnecting the filter and just pour the product in the water? I suspect the leak is in the bottom of an above ground pool.
587753
No. Do not run the leak sealer thru your filter. You need to bypass the filter.
587754
The product did not work for me. I had a very small leak and it never stopped leaking. The Product is a waste of money and time.
587755
I wouldn't recommend leaving the filter while using this product because it will probably clog the filter. You have to remember that this product sort of expands and hardens in areas of the pool and it can't discriminate between a filter and real holes so it will get clogged.
1684866
The filter itself has quick connectors that let you unclip it from the hoses and rest of the unit. Unclip the filter and keep it in your sleeping bag. Maybe use a ziplock if there's a little water that may still find its way out.
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Hi I have same pool. same filter.Hose connects from top of filter to place where water returns to pool. Other connects to the canister to the skimmer
941934
You may need to flush the whole filter- run the black plastic part under hot water. Or... Is the black stuff the charcoal leaking? Or is someone over feeding the fish?
689548
The pressure from your pump my be too strong. You don't want the water level to be higher than the filter pad . The water should be trickling out of the tube with the holes in it onto the filter pad. If the water is too high it will come out the airhole on the side of the filter. I hope this helps. Judy
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.
1698086
There is a hole at the bottom through which I drain the drippings after washing the surfaces, too. It's a messy process.
617939
two things that come to mind, you can buy a clarifier, usually in a 30 oz bottle I think. they are supposed to bind the small dirt particles together so the filter traps them more easily. If that doesn't work I've had to vacuum out to waste and add more clean water to the pool. good luck
959084
Yes, on the bottom of the pool, won't drain that way. Let the air out of the tubes, its easier.
698289
i wouldn't....and use chlorine also. clening the filter appeared to be easy.
757822
Best thing is to unplug the filter. Then prime it by removing the cap on the intake tube, pour water until it fills up. Tightly secure the cap then run. If that doesn't work, then while it's running unsnap one of the 4 tabs and lightly lift up, that'll usually purge the air. If no go on those. Remove your hoses and check them for air leaks. I actually used Vaseline on each hose connection and on the main seal around the pump head. That all finally worked for me.
1469646
Just drop it anywhere in the tank; not in the filter. This thing works in addition to the filter. Using both is great.
503999
You don't have to disconnect the filter when temps are freezing but it will shorten the life span if your water is constantly flowing because it will still be trapping impurities in filter and will be used up faster!
612714
There should be bubble where the leak is??? Try putting baking soda around the bottom and see if that shows where it is???I don't have my pool anymore. We were only able to put it on the concrete and it tore too many times to fix this year.
1817824
If the skimmer lowers below the water level it will just be sucking air and could burn out tour filter pump. Push down on the foating system and see how far down it goes and you should be able to judge from that. As summer progresses the leak you have and the evaporation you may have to increase your time on adding water
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It is not that big of a deal at all. If you know how to shut the water off and bleed the system of pressure, it should be fairly simple. The toughest part is holding on to the filter housing because of how heavy it will be filled with the water. Just take it a step at a time.
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It Would be very difficult to use it directly at a pump, because the filter CANNOT FILTER at a speed at which the pump is releasing. You can try if you can do it slowly.