After
determining the exact location of a swimming pool liner leak, you can attempt to repair, or patch the vinyl pool liner with an underwater patch kit.
Repair kits are inexpensive, and if used with proper technique, may add life to your pool liner.
The first step is to cut out a piece of vinyl at least 5 times the diameter of the puncture, tear, or hole that is being repaired. You can use the vinyl that is included in the repair kit, or you can try to match the pattern or design of your pool liner with matching vinyl. Hint: when pool liners are initially installed, it is a good idea to save the skimmer and main drain cut outs (ask the installer) for future use of vinyl liner repair. Moreover, cut out the repair vinyl with rounded edges only. In other words, cut out circles and ovals, and do not cut out rectangles and squares.
Secondly, apply a generous amount of underwater adhesive to the back of the repair vinyl. Usually “the more the better” is a good rule of thumb.
Next, fold the patch in half (glue to glue), and swim down to the area being patched. Hint: it is a very good idea to have your goggles on at this time.
Lastly, when underwater, unfold the vinyl and place or center onto the damaged area of the pool liner. Push the excess adhesive out from the center of the patch to the edge. Give the patch at least 24 hours to dry, swim back down to the spot and inspect the repair job.
Repairing or patching an above ground pool liner, as well as an in ground pool liners, is easy and can be an effective way to save your liner from failure, resulting in
longer pool liner life and less dollars out of your pocket for replacement. The service can be performed by a typical homeowner and does not necessarily require the help of pool professional. However, if you cannot successfully complete the task, then call a pro.