Me0wp00 Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Hi All, My parents above ground pool (4 years old) has developed about an inch split quite near to the bottom *typical* and then a much smaller one nearer the skimmer basket. The liner has also bagged quite a bit.Is it worth trying to repair it ?? If so does it need emptying or can you use this underwater glue I've heard about or what ??Is it better to take the tops off and try and refit the liner so it's not baggy or just replace the liner ??thanks in advancePippa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 You could try PMing Poolguy (Andrew) - he's very helpful if he's around. Do a search for his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 We have used underwater glue and patches in the past and found them to be successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 You're likely to get wrinkles if you do this but that's not too bad. When a new liner is fitted there is a vaccum cleaner connected to extract all the air as the pool fills with water. So yes, you can probably repair it with patches/glue but you may and up with a wrinkled bottom!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 OOPs wrinkled bottom sounds nasty. What size is your above ground pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolguy Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 PippaThe underwater glue is great for patching holes against leaks but ithas no strength. If there is any push and pull to the liner which willcertainly happen if it is sagging then your patch will not last long. Amore permanent fix is to heat weld a patch which quite obviously mayonly be done once the pool is empty. As you have a number of problems Iwould suggest that this is the best course of action and then to rehangyour liner, taking care to get a good vacuum behind it and a good fitwithout wrinkles. For if there are any wrinkles then these will surelysplit and cause leaks due to the weight of water on top.PM me if you need further helpAndrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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