In detail: do-it-yourself pvc pool repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
Frame pool (Intex) is very common in the climatic conditions of most of Russia.
Some time after the operation of such a reservoir, it may be necessary to repair its surface and make a patch in the place of leakage. If such a need arises, you should contact the professionals who can glue the surface of the frame pool correctly and return your reservoir to its original state by making a reliable patch. The most common problem for a frame reservoir is a puncture of the product, which must be fixed with a special patch.
First of all, make sure that there is a puncture and you need to make a patch. Sometimes, the reason for a noticeable decrease in the volume of water in the frame tank is the evaporation of the water, not the leakage.
You can check the moment as follows:
Pour water into a bucket or other container, leaving a small gap to the edge, and fix it in the frame pool;
Fix the liquid level with a marker stroke with two marks (outside the container and inside);
after 24 hours, you can compare the marks and water level in the two tanks;
We draw conclusions about the reasons for the decrease in water. If the level in the pool and bucket is still the same, it is definitely evaporation. When the level of the liquid in the pool becomes lower than in the bucket, the fault is a leak.
In order to determine the location of the puncture, it is necessary to record the water level readings in two modes of the pumping unit (on and off) within 24 hours. After completing observations, compare the results.
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If, when the filter is running, the volume of water decreases rapidly, then the puncture is located in the pipeline system. In the case of the same values of the two modes, the cause of water loss is the leakage of the pool body itself.
After determining in which part of the pool the water flows, it is necessary to find out a more accurate puncture site. First, pay attention to the filter design, as the cause may be a gasket in the filtration system that allows water to pass through. Also inspect the area where the slag separator is connected to the pipe. It is possible that the puncture site will be a part of the pipeline that works to suck water.
To determine the location of the defect, you can use a coloring pigment - this is a special substance that reacts to an increased flow of water and helps to detect a puncture. This method is often used to test the correct operation of artificial reservoirs and to identify the puncture site.
If the damage has touched the very bowl of the frame reservoir, it is not at all easy to detect the defect. Start by checking the valve located in the drain section. Also, water can appear on the outer surface of the product, due to holes in the body or small cracks.
A leak at the bottom is accompanied by the accumulation of small particles of dirt around the flaw.
In order to bring the pool into a state of correct operation, you must first empty the tank from the entire volume of water. Then you can proceed to a detailed study of the surface of the bowl from the inside.
Minor cracks in the product can be repaired with a sealed mixture. Then the pool will be able to function as usual, but do not use this method for larger punctures. For serious damage, it is better to use a PVC patch or special film.Patches made of these materials are fixed to the pool surface with vinyl glue.
You can glue the Intex pool with VINYL CEMENT special vinyl glue (5,7g). It is designed for gluing two rubber surfaces with an Intex vinyl patch, which covers the defect. You can use a similar method to seal the inflatable pool using glue and a patch.
By purchasing a frame pool, it is possible to get with it all the tools necessary to repair and maintain the integrity of the tank (sealant, patches, vinyl glue).
There are kits for the repair of artificial reservoirs, with which you can seal the puncture with patches without scooping up the water from the pool. In order to avoid draining the liquid from the reservoir, the flaw and its position must be known in advance.
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Rest at the cottage brings maximum pleasure if a swimming pool is installed on the site. During operation or due to mistakes made during installation, various breakdowns may appear. It is possible to repair some of them with your own hands, while saving a lot of money.
The most common breakdowns include:
• burnout of the backlight (searchlight);
• insufficient air conditioning.
If we are talking about the failure of hydraulics, then it is recommended to involve specialists in the repair work. To fix such a malfunction, you will need deeper knowledge and equipment, which a common man in the street does not have.
The bowl repair technology is simple, everyone can master. You should start work by inspecting the surface. It is worth conducting an audit carefully so as not to miss minor deformations.
Before eliminating the detected flaws, you need to determine the cause of the breakdown in order to avoid repeated damage.
Among the main provoking factors:
• incorrectly laid waterproofing , low-quality waterproofing film;
• poor preparation of the object for wintering;
• lack of an insulating layer or insufficient thickness of the heat insulator;
• mistakes made when laying communications.
To prepare the pool for the warm season, the following amount of work should be done:
• clean minor damage from finishing and seal cracks with a special putty;
• treat with waterproofing material;
• apply a layer of liquid glass to all surfaces of the bowl;
• after drying the walls, treat with a primer or sealant;
• lay tiles or mosaics.
Concrete matures for at least 28 days. During this time, it is necessary to moisten the surface to prevent the formation of cracks. It is also worth creating protection from direct sunlight on the walls of the bowl.
If strong destruction of the concrete bowl is revealed, it is recommended to make a secondary concrete pouring. To do this, the entire surface is cleaned of wobbly elements, treated with soil, after which the formwork is created.
The concrete layer must be at least 5 cm. Further work includes treatment with waterproofing, liquid glass and finishing material, if any.
The parameters of the concrete used:
To prepare one cube of concrete solution, you need to take 600 kg of cement, 150 kg of medium-fraction sand (cleared of debris), 700-900 grams of a ton of fiberglass, 1 kg of plasticizer and water.
If the destruction has touched the reinforcing layer of the bowl, then a major overhaul will be required, providing for the installation of new reinforcement, pouring concrete, processing (with waterproofing material and liquid glass), as well as finishing.
Do not try to reanimate dilapidated structures that leak from all sides. It is easier to dismantle and build a new pool. The collapsing bowls have communications in disrepair, so partial repairs will turn out to be a waste of time.
Slow drainage of water is obtained as a result of non-observance of the rules for arranging water supply lines. This may be an insufficient slope of the line when laying sewage drains, the use of low-quality metal pipes, which begin to leak and silt during the heat process. Even when using plastic pipes, there is a reality of leakage if the connections are bypassed.
If a complete replacement of the pipeline is planned, it is recommended to use polypropylene pipes. Alternatively, choose a high quality PVC-U, LESSO pipe.
The product compares favorably with analogues in the following advantages:
• easy installation with connecting elements of the same brand;
• inertness to aggressive environments;
Inflatable pools are made of rubber or PVC. It is necessary to select the glue for eliminating the hole, taking into account the type of material. In some cases, on the packaging of the pool, the manufacturer gives recommendations on the choice of an adhesive composition for repair work.
Specialty stores offer glue and patch kits and liquid patches. In any case, the glue mixture must be waterproof, otherwise the hole will quickly depressurize. Another important advantage of the adhesive composition is the drying speed.
• Intex set (specially designed for inflatable mattresses, swimming pools).
The sequence of repair work:
• degrease the surface with an alcohol solution;
• sand both sides of the gluing with fine sandpaper;
• Apply glue to the surface and patch and press down with a heavy object for 1 hour.
If it is difficult to determine the location of the damage in the pool, you need to inflate it and lower it into the water. In the place where the bubbles form, there is damage.
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Do you have a pool on the property? Great, you can be glad for your leisure time - on any warm day, a reservoir is at your side, which means you can always refresh yourself! However, the pool, whatever one may say, is not a natural body of water created by nature for centuries. And in it, alas, something can break sooner or later. If you have such a situation, it does not matter, in this article we will tell you about the features of repairing swimming pools of various designs.
Of course, the inflatable structure is limited in many ways. But which pool is the easiest to install, the easiest to maintain and the most affordable? Inflatable, of course. They are small and large, deep and not very deep. In general, a good inflatable pool in terms of its internal volume may not be inferior to, for example, a stationary one. But its most important plus is that it can be easily transferred to a new place. After all, it is inflatable, which means that it is enough to drain the water from it, release the air, roll it up, and even the largest pool quietly moves to a new site by one or two people. And there, if the platform is flat, it unfolds, inflates and refills with water in just one or two hours.
But everything would be simple if it were not for this “if the site is flat”. The fact is that the inflatable pool does not have its own rigid frame. It, being inflatable, becomes sufficiently stable in terms of its geometry only when it is fully filled with water. When it is already installed and inflated, but not yet filled, it easily bends in all directions. And of course, if the base for the pool is not even horizontally, when pouring water, it begins to tilt in the direction where the angle is below other corners. Therefore, the installation of the pool always requires leveling the site.
It is also optimal to cement the site or at least lay plywood, boards or just PVC film under the bottom of the pool. After all, an inflatable pool does not have its own hard bottom, its material is thin and fragile, which means that any knot forgotten on the site under the pool, and just a sharp pebble, can simply pierce it when filling the pool.Most of the breakdowns of inflatable pools are connected with this.
The technology is very clear to any bicycle owner. After all, the basis of an inflatable pool is, as a rule, PVC, that is, a very easily glued material. First, find the place of the gap. To do this, inflate the pool and listen to where the air comes out with a whistle. The place of the gap is outlined along the contour with a marker or felt-tip pen. After that, it remains to put the rivet. There are only two rivet options.
The first is a simple external patch. It is used when the size of the hole is small, no more than a few centimeters in cross section. In this case, the edges of the hole are cleaned with sandpaper, degreased with kerosene, gasoline, alcohol or solvent. Do the same with the patch - with the side that will be glued to the pool material. The patch is usually made of the same material as the walls of the inflatable pool. After that, a thin layer of glue is applied along the contour of the hole and on the cleaned side of the patch, let it dry for several minutes, then apply the patch and press the two layers to be glued together as much as possible. Then comes drying, and - you can reuse the pool. If it is glued correctly, in accordance with the technology described on the label of the glue used, such a patch will not "pass".
The second option is a complex patch stitching the hole. This method is used when the size of the hole does not allow it to be sealed with one small patch. In this case, a number of nuances are added to the repair technology. First, the hole is sewn with any simple stitch with a strong thread. The seams are carefully coated with glue. This is followed by a patch installation similar to the first technology.
A fairly popular option for a pool, especially recently, is a frame structure. It is a “skin” made of durable fabric material stretched over a frame made of metal or polymer supports.
Usually, PVC cloth is used as the material for the skin, which is sealed and durable material. Handled correctly, it can last for years, but it is just as prone to cuts and tears as inflatable pool material. Accordingly, the repair of frame pools is carried out using the same technology. A patch is applied to the place of the gap - either a simple one, or with a hole stitching up. It is very important to use a suitable adhesive for this. For example, the glue "moment", known to every of our compatriots, is also suitable here, but not any - only those modifications, the instructions for which indicate the applicability for gluing PVC.
If the frame pool is damaged more seriously, for example, it has a broken support post, then self-repair of such a breakdown is hardly advisable. It's easier to contact the company that sold you the pool. Surely they have spare parts for just such a case.
Unlike inflatable and frame pools, stationary pools are a serious engineering structure. Accordingly, there can be much more breakdown options here. They usually come down to two types.
The first, and most common, is a breakdown of the drainage system. Such a system includes several elements - a water supply, a pump for pumping out water and a filtration system. Failure of one of the systems or its clogging leads to the fact that the water stops regularly circulating in the pool. And this entails the appearance of algae and water decay, that is, it is no longer worth using such a pool. It is optimal to involve experienced specialists in repairing these elements.
The second type of breakdown is associated with a violation of the tightness of the walls and bottom of the pool. Either the tiles are cracked, or the seams between the tiles are leaking, as a result of which water from the pool is constantly leaving. And in this case, of course, it is better to involve professionals.
However, if your pool is broken, and you are going to carry out repairs with your own hands, first of all, drain the pool bowl by draining all the water from it. Next, you need to decide what exactly the breakdown consists of. If this is a blockage, then the actions here are the same as when clearing blockages in the sewer. If pumping or filtering equipment breaks down, replace it. If the bowl leaks, use a building mixture similar to the one used for laying the bowl to restore tightness.
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Despite the fact that the operational life of the film coating is 10 years, the time comes when it is necessary to repair the PVC film of the pool. Sometimes this happens after improper storage during the winter season, as well as conservation or careless handling. If you are planning to renovate your pool with PVC film? For you - step by step instructions on how to repair a PVC pool yourself.
Repair of pools with PVC film can be done by a professional master, or you can do it yourself. The repair itself is a very simple task. But finding a leak in a multi-ton pool is much more difficult.
Firstly, it is necessary to understand whether the bowl is actually leaking or is it ordinary evaporation. Therefore, the water level must be monitored throughout the week. The good bucket method can be used for this. The bucket is placed on a step in the pool. The water level in the bucket and bowl must be the same. If after a day the marking of the liquid in both containers does not differ, then this is simple evaporation, and if the level in the pool has dropped significantly, then it is worth looking for a leak.
They also monitor the volume with the filter on and off. If the water drains faster when the system is on, then the problem is in the hardware. If not, then the level should not drop more than five centimeters in a week. If this happens, then it is necessary to repair the pvc pool.
There are several options for finding the cause of pool water loss:
Run the dye. The paint will definitely reach the exit.
Drain the water and visually inspect the body of the bowl, especially the places where the embedded elements are located.
View the bottom. Dirt will accumulate near the leak.
The soil will be moist where the water flows out.
In order to carry out repairs, it is necessary to drain the water. The restoration site must be dry and clean. If this is a normal crack, then it can be sealed with a sealant. If this is a hole, then patches from the same PVC are cut out and glued to the moment on both sides of the repair site. For a more reliable fixation, it is worth heating the patches with a hairdryer.
You can buy a ready-made repair kit at an inflatable boat store. You can get by with a more economical option and buy an inflatable rubber pad and glue moment. The effect will be the same. In shops selling frame pools, special tape is sold, the use of which does not require draining the water, and the work takes place directly in the pool. But this is a temporary help. And after dismantling the pool, we still advise you to fix the problem in good faith. In some kits, there is a spare bowl and if it was not possible to find a gap, then it is easier to replace the film with a new one. Or contact professionals with special equipment.
The big advantage of PVC film is the inexpensive price of the material. And for example, that your beautiful stationary pool, with a tiled finish, has cracked. This can happen especially after winter. Since the soil moves from temperature changes deforming the bowl. If the guests are not observed during construction. But it is worth despairing, since in this situation a film coating will come to the rescue.
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It is possible to repair pools with PVC foil even if the pool already has a coating. A film is simply placed on top of the tile, smoothed and fixed. The material will hold water perfectly.If suddenly you have a pool that is not of a standard size and there are seam joints, then perhaps it is the leakage of the seam that may be a leakage problem. The seam is repaired in two ways:
With a specialized adhesive for the film coating. Stir the glue before applying. And degrease the surface of the film. Film sheets should be stacked on top of each other without tension with an overlap of five centimeters. The adhesive is applied evenly on both surfaces and rolled with a roller.
With a hot air gun and roller. The welding machine is good for large seams. Hot air principle. Thanks to machine welding, the seam is very even and strong.
In order to make high-quality repair of the pool with a film. A number of requirements must be met:
At the time of renovation, the weather must be dry.
The seams of the film must be free from grease.
The degree of pressure on the edges of the film and the speed of hot air operation must be taken into account when working with coatings with different characteristics. It is important to remember that it is possible to use a heat dryer during restoration only if the PVC film has been used for no more than a year. Otherwise, the coating will burn. For other cases, a polymer is used.
The seam can be double or single. Thanks to this technology of soldering, the seam is very durable and tight.
If, nevertheless, it was not possible to find a leak or a lot of damage. Then you can use a simpler version of the PVC film liner. It is made to order according to your size, can be easily mounted in the pool over the base cover and attached to the sides. Or maybe you should completely change the coating. It all depends on the situation.
Even the correct operation of the pool does not exclude the possibility of leakage. Any container with water becomes unusable completely, or a local leak begins. In such a situation, it is advisable to call a pool repairman, but it is cheaper and faster to repair the tank yourself. Let's consider leaks of the main types of pools and ways to eliminate them.
If there is a leak in the pool, the cause must be found.
There is a possibility that the water level will drop as a result of evaporation. Make sure this factor does not apply to your situation.
Conduct this experiment: fill the tank at 95% and put a vessel with water in it. Fill the container to the same mark as in the pool and mark the water level with a marker.
Leave the pool at rest for one day and do not use it.
Check in a day. If the indicators have decreased by the same level, there is no leakage, but water simply evaporates.
Ditch the piping problem.
To do this, take measurements of the water column throughout the day with the pump turned off and running.
When the liquid disappears at a faster rate with the filters running, then there is a problem with the water supply. With equal leaks in both cases, start looking for a hole.
How to find the hole? When looking for a leak, it is rational to use a coloring pigment. A similar drug is used to test swimming pools and hydraulic systems. This component leaves a mark where there is water leakage.
A leaking bowl is a problematic place to find a leak. The first step when looking for a leak is to check the drain valve. Often, the valve simply wears out, which leads to the appearance of microcracks.
If there is a hole in the bottom of the pool, the search starts from the places where the dirt accumulates. This is due to the small size of the hole through which water passes, but sludge does not.
For high-quality repair work, it is necessary to completely drain the water from the pool
An artificial rubber pond is a popular way to relax. Such a capacity is suitable for small summer cottages, apartments, outdoor recreation. But it is this reservoir that is more exposed to the environment than the others - the slightest prick from a sharp object leads to a hole in the case.
In such situations, the question arises: how to seal the inflatable pool? There are a couple of options:
A number of manufacturers produce a factory repair kit complete with a pool. Such a set includes several patches with an adhesive layer, which are simple enough to apply to the damaged area. There are options with separate patches and glue packaging. If the repair kit was not sold with the pool, go to a store that specializes in air mattresses and containers. The seller will tell you how to glue the pool, what material to use for the patch, and select pool glue.
If there is no inflatable item store nearby, contact a car service or auto parts store. There you can easily purchase a repair kit for rubber tubes of cars.
If it is impossible to buy ready-made patches, you can glue the pool with improvised means. The patch is made from parts of old rubber rings, mattresses, toys. The only thing you have to buy in the store is waterproof glue. But for simple designs, "moment", "505" and "Glue-second" are suitable.
The material for the patch should be selected according to the type of pool material. In the manufacture of inflatable containers, vinyl, polystyrene and rubberized fabric are used. Consider this when choosing a material for sealing leaks.
During the day, children should not be allowed to the pool after repairs
After renovation, children cannot be allowed into the pool throughout the day. This will allow the glue to adhere well, which will eliminate the likelihood of an allergic reaction in the child. If at the time of repairing the leak you are in the country, leave the tank outside for ventilation.
Stick to the correct DIY repair sequence:
Find the leak. To do this, smear the wall with soap in a place where you can hear the noise of air coming down. A soap bubble will begin to appear at the flow point.
Degrease the surface with solvent or alcohol.
Apply the adhesive to the patch, covering the entire surface of the patch. Apply the material with adhesive to the puncture site and press firmly (place under the press).
Check the quality of your work before using it.
Polyvinyl chloride is a mixture of chemical elements: chlorine, carbon and hydrogen. This material, obtained by artificial means, has found wide application in industry. By structure, soft, semi-soft and hard materials are distinguished. Depending on this criterion, a patch (pvc film) is also selected. You will have to choose the right glue, because not all glue mixtures are capable of gluing pvc. You need to glue it with a highly elastic adhesive with a high level of adhesion, and it must be moisture resistant. Characteristics of quality glue:
resistance to temperature extremes;
susceptibility to sunlight;
the ability to endure mechanical stress.
If you decide to glue your pvc pool, start by cleaning the surface. Abrasive paper is suitable for this process. Then the cleaned area is degreased. The glue is applied to one of the surfaces (patch or pool), pressed for a couple of minutes and allowed to stand for a day.
Even large holes must be reanimated. The correct selection of a repair kit will allow you to glue your pool with your own hands.
You can also glue small cracks with special sealants. Cans with a similar adhesive mixture are sold in specialized stores.
Serious damage will have to tinker with. You will need adhesive and film material to seal the hole. Such a set is in shops selling frame pools.
On a note. There is a special kit that allows you to repair the tank without draining the water. But they are used exclusively in cases where you know the location of the hole.The waterproof patch will last a long time if applied correctly, but it is best to match the inner waterproof patch with the outer dry patch.
People who specialize in the repair of frame ponds are advised to use the following materials for repair:
The Moment rubber glue is suitable for gluing rubber elements. The result of gluing is a waterproof seam that has the necessary strength and elasticity. A cheap and quick assistant in home repairs.
Plumbing sealants can help fill in a small gap or hole. This type of material is UV resistant and does not react with water.
The use of roofing bitumen-aluminum tape allows you to keep the pool from leaks for a long time. Outwardly, it resembles a foil with a base for gluing.
The seams are welded using an industrial hair dryer. Heating to high temperatures will allow the two sides of the break to bond tightly.
An industrial hair dryer is required for welding seams.
In this situation, it is customary to use the services of specialists, because the facing material of such structures is films and tiles. But if you have a desire to eliminate the leak with your own hands, remember a number of rules:
Carry out a thorough inspection of the bowl. Any peels, cracks or dents can cause leaks.
When the cause of the leak is found, remove the veneer. If the finishing material is tile, you need to remove at least four pieces. This will help inspect the surface for dampness. The film is dismantled in a different way - a place is cut out in a radius of 20-30 cm around the hole or a whole sheet of material is removed.
The bedding near the leak will be damp. This involves the complete dismantling of the waterproofing material and plaster.
If cracked, use a small pore sealant.
Reapply layers of waterproofing and plaster to level the surface.
After the mortar has completely dried, proceed with laying a new facing layer.
Don't forget about tightness. The docking of the old and new lining ball must be insulated with high quality. This will protect the results of your work from "recurrence" of holes.
More than half of the leaks are the fault of the owners. Incorrect operation and violations of safety rules lead to holes, the repair of which takes time. Avoid a number of actions that lead to the integrity of the pond bowl:
do not use sharp objects in and around the pool, because a light touch with a knife or needle tip breaks the coating of the walls or bottom of the tank;
try to keep pets away from the pool, their teeth and claws can cut the lining of the tank; it is undesirable to sit on the walls of frame ponds - the material of the walls cracks under the weight of a person, and microcracks
lead to leaks;
you cannot push off strongly from the walls of the tank, because a sharp pressure at one point leads to dents and cracks.
Proper use will allow the pool to serve its owners for a long time.
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When it’s summer outside and the thermometer shows maximum values, almost everyone dreams of freshening up in cool water, but not everyone can afford the arrangement and maintenance of a stationary reservoir in their area.
An excellent alternative would be an inflatable or frame pool, which is easy to install, operate and repair yourself. However, such a device is not as durable as it seems at first glance. It can be accidentally pierced with something sharp, cut on a sharp stone, or otherwise damaged. How to glue up an inflatable pool and fix a frame one?
The inflatable pool consists of two- or three-layer rubberized fabric in the form of volumetric rings, which retain their shape thanks to air chambers. Its advantages are maneuverability, simple operation and easy assembly. PVC is a durable material, but it can be easily damaged, for example, by placing the tank on a sharp stone, spike, or broken glass.
How to seal a hole in an inflatable structure at home? Consider the following options:
scotch tape and plaster (emergency repairs when nothing else is at hand);
repair kit (you need to buy with the pool);
waterproof glue for inflatable pools (you should always have it on the farm);
vulcanization in a car service;
repair in specialized workshops.
When a puncture is found, and a special repair kit is not at hand, use an adhesive tape or plaster as a patch on an adhesive basis. In this way, you can glue a children's circle or a rubber mattress.
In case of damage to the tank air chamber:
Determine the exact puncture site. For this, the inflated pool is completely or partially submerged under water. Soap solution will also help determine the location of the rupture (bubbles will come out of the hole).
Mark the damage with a marker or ballpoint pen.
Sand off the rubberized material. This can be done with sandpaper.
Degrease the pool counter with an alcohol-based substance.
Use a suitable size tape or tape.
Attention! Bonding in this way is short-lived and is used if you need a quick result.
The repair kit consists of a tube of special glue and a transparent vinyl patch that can be glued to a product of any color without fear of ruining the design. Start the repair by degreasing the surface with an alcohol-based substance. Then:
Cut the patch to a suitable size.
Apply the adhesive evenly to the damaged item and to the vinyl piece.
Place the patch to the surface and press down (preferably using a press).
Leave the product inflated for 4–5 hours.
Important! If the pool is deflated and does not hold its shape or is flowing, it is necessary to find another hole and eliminate it in the same way.
Inflatable manufacturers Intex and Bestway supply their products with a repair kit, which eliminates the need to choose the right adhesive when a puncture or leak is detected. Often the final result of the repair depends on what kind of glue it was carried out.
When choosing an adhesive on your own, you need to pay attention to the method of using it, which is usually indicated on the packaging. The glue must be waterproof, as the pool is in constant contact with water. Most often, they use a universal tool that can also glue rubber and rubber products, plastic, wood.
You can repair a leaking pool in a car workshop using cold vulcanization. The specialist will degrease the surface, glue the patch to the rubberized fabric of the pool and press it firmly with a vice.
If a factory defect or holes left by the teeth of animals are found on the pool, then it is difficult to make a high-quality gluing at home. In this case, you must contact the repair and service center. Experts in working with PVC will make diagnostics using a professional leak detector or glycerin solution, as well as individually select a repair method and eliminate the leak qualitatively.
The pool frame is a rigid metal structure that gives it stability, strength and perfectly keeps its shape. The material of the bowl can be different: often they use PVC film for the pool and three-layer vinyl in combination with polyester. The main difference between frame pools is the absence of inflatable elements.
It is allowed to make home repairs of frame pools, but it is better to turn to professionals. A medium-sized frame pool has a volume of approximately 6 tons. If the location of the damage is determined inaccurately, then the drainage of water will be unjustified.
Before gluing the surfaces, you need to find the location of the hole.Sometimes evaporation rather than leakage is the cause of a decrease in pool water level. You can check this as follows:
Secure the water container to the frame tank, leaving a small gap up to the edge.
Record the liquid level (inside and outside) with a marker.
After 24 hours, compare the markings in the pool and tank.
Draw conclusions about the reasons for the decrease in water.
On a note! If the mark in the pool is lower than in the bucket, the fault is a leak. If the levels match, then the water decreases due to evaporation.
To determine the location of the puncture, it is necessary to record the water level indicators for 24 hours with the pumping unit turned on and off. Then compare the results. The puncture site is located in the pipeline system if the water quickly decreases with the filter in operation. If the values are the same, the source of the leak is damage to the pool shell.
Also, the reason for the decrease in the water level in the tank can be:
leakage of the gasket in the filtration system;
puncture of the part of the pipeline working for water suction;
malfunction of the valve located in the drain part.
Damage located at the bottom of the pool is accompanied by the accumulation of debris and dirt around the leak. To accurately diagnose and repair the tank bowl, it must be drained.
In order to repair damage using a repair kit, you need to:
Mark the hole with a marker.
Degrease the surface with an alcohol-based substance.
Sand the edge of the damage with minimum abrasive paper (for rubber surfaces).
Apply a thin layer of waterproof adhesive to the vinyl patch and glue it to the surface of the damaged product. For a stronger adhesion of materials, you need to apply force when gluing.
Place the repair site under a press or press down with a heavy object.
Dry for at least 24 hours.
On a note! After removing the flaws, the reservoir should not leak.
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To avoid draining the liquid from the frame pool, it is necessary to accurately determine the location of the puncture. To remove defects in filled tanks, repair kits are used, which include special materials for internal and external use and a sealant. It is necessary to stick the patches on both sides of the pool. Thanks to the waterproof adhesive, it is quite easy to fix the flaw, knowing its location.
Regular inspection of your home pool will make it possible to monitor its condition. There are rules, observing which, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of puncture or breakage:
Do not use sharp objects when installing and operating the pool.
Do not place the water tank under trees, bushes, or on rocky surfaces.
Exposure to direct sunlight increases the pressure in the air chambers, which can lead to rupture or damage to the product. Do not expose the inflatable pool to the sun.
The special film that is used when installing the pool will help preserve its integrity.
Do not let animals enter the pond - they can ruin the body with claws or teeth.
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In most cases, you can repair a leak in an inflatable pool yourself. And only in case of particularly complex damage, it is necessary to involve professionals.
