missingleak
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![[*]](./images/corporate/default_icon.gif) posted on 23-6-11 at 03:18 PM |
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Patching Large Holes
I recently had some trouble with a clients inground vinyl pool. There was a large split in the liner, maybe 3 to 4 inches long, looked like a kick
mark from installation. It was on a seam line, and in deep water, 10'. Every time I tried to get a patch glued, folded, and then down to the split
for repair, either the glue would no longer stick, or the patch had curled and stuck to itself and was worthless. Very frustrating and time
consuming. Does anyone have any tips for dealing with large patches or deep water. I was finally able to make repairs with several smaller
patches.
Thanks
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Poolman
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| posted on 24-6-11 at 11:43 AM |
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We avoid clear patches as they curl, like to use liner as it reminds customer that the pool has been patched and they need to take care when cleaning
etc  Some then go on to say that the patch is nice because its blue etc
and want to replace liner.
3 to 4 " isn't that big either. Deep water needs breathing gear weights and an assitant top side !
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snak23
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| posted on 29-6-11 at 10:52 AM |
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posted on 6/29/11 at 10:50
I use liner samples that I get from the warehouse to make my patches, I don't like the clear ones either. I use Boxer #100 glue and I have not had
any issues with even very large patches (18") drying up or sticking to itself. With the bigger patches, I normally take a small piece of liner and
put some extra glue on it to apply the glue to keep the edges down. Feel free to contact me with any other questions. Seams are tougher to repair and
may require more than one patch.
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downunderpools
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| posted on 29-6-11 at 06:55 PM |
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Boxer glue, liner samples, and scuba gear works the best for me that way you can make sure the patch hold all the way around.
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