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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 professionals who can properly glue the surface of the frame pool 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.
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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.
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.
The masters argue that it is not so much the process of eliminating the hole itself that is difficult, but rather finding it. We will analyze what is needed for the repair, and what is the algorithm of actions.
To eliminate leaks in frame pools, ready-made repair kits are sold. They can be purchased in the markets in the fishing department or in the pool shops.
Self-adhesive underwater repair patches. Allows you to carry out repairs right in the water. The patch needs to be cut to the correct size. It will cover the hole.
If there is no patch, a piece of pvc material from which inflatable boats are sewn will do. For example, you can buy a pillow for a pvc boat.
Glue. Vinyl Cement cold welding superglue is presented in the sets of Intex. It contains ethyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, acetone and polyurethane rubber.
Other adhesives can also be used.
Craftsmen who have already had a chance to repair a frame pool recommend the following tools:
Rubber glue "Moment": designed to work with hard and foamed rubber, gives a strong, elastic and, which is especially important for swimming pools, a waterproof seam. Convenient for home renovation and cheap.
Plumbing sealant - fills holes and cracks, does not turn yellow, does not crumble, is not afraid of water and ultraviolet radiation.
Roofing bituminous aluminum tape - designed to work with the roof, but according to reviews, it can keep the pool from leaking for a while. It is an adhesive coated foil. Scotch tape is resistant to moisture, has good sealing against environmental influences.
Also in the work, depending on the selected technology, you may need a hair dryer (preferably industrial), brick or any other press.
The first thing to do is find the leak. Water does not always decrease due to defects in the bowl or bottom.
It can evaporate or leak due to a defective gasket in the filtration system.
If such options are excluded, then it is recommended to drain the water and carefully inspect the pool surface.
There are other, faster ways to find damage:
Purchase a special color pigment. This substance is used to check the health of artificial reservoirs. It will help you quickly find a place with a defect.
It is better to start searching for damage to the bowl with the valve in the drain part. Also, water often appears outside the pool, getting there through small cracks.
At the bottom, the accumulation of dirt (silt) around the defect will help to find a leak.
When the damage is found, we proceed to fix it.
Degrease the surface at the leak.
We apply glue to two patches - one will be on the outside and the other on the inside. We apply them to the place of damage.
We repair the bottom of the frame pool in the same way as the bowl.
We roll the surface and heat the patches applied to the place of the defect with a hairdryer. From above, if we are repairing the bottom, we press it down with a heavy object, for example, bricks. Leave to dry for a day.
If you do not want to drain the water, you can try to renovate the pool directly with water.
To do this, we buy Intex self-adhesive underwater repair patches and press them to the defective spot on the inside. We hold the patch for a minute.
Next, we glue another patch dry from the back side.
Unfortunately, this technique will only provide a temporary result, and the pool may leak again.
In practice, Intex ready-made repair kits have proven the most effective - this option is more preferable for high-quality repairs.
If the cracks are very small and you don't feel like messing around, try sealing them with a sealant. With impressive holes, a patch is still indispensable.
Be careful when operating the pool.
If you cannot solve the problem yourself, contact a specialized company for help.
Over time, any pool needs renovation. In such cases, it is better to contact a specialist equipped with special equipment, but if this is not possible, then you can try to fix the malfunction yourself.
Let's consider one of the most common problems that can arise with a frame pool - water leak.
First of all, you need to make sure that water does not disappear as a result of evaporation and find the leak.
To do this, you need to draw water from the pool into a large container (for example, a bucket or basin), but not to the brim, and place it in the pool. Then mark the water level in the container with a marker, both outside and inside, make sure that the water on both sides is at the same level and check the marks in a day.
If the water loss rates are equal, then it is just evaporation. If the water level on the side of the pool is lower than in the tank, then there really is a leak.
After making sure of this, over the next day, you should hourly measure the water level both with the pump on and off, and after this time, compare the values.
If the water leaves faster when the filtration system is on, then most likely pipeline problem... If the indicators are the same in both cases, then the body itself leaks.
How to find a hole in a frame pool? When a leak is localized in the pipeline, first of all, check such places as the filter (a gasket may leak in the passage in the filter head), the junction of the pipe with the slag separator, or in the suction pipeline.
When a pool bowl is leaking, it is a little more difficult to find the damaged area.
First of all, one should check the valve at the drain... Also, water can flow out as a result of the appearance of microcracks or holes located in the body itself. If the bottom leaks, then you can find a crack by grains of dirt accumulating around it. How to glue the bottom of a frame pool?
How to seal the hole in the frame pool? What kind of glue to glue? Small cracks can seal with a special sealant, used specifically to restore the functionality of the pool, and for more serious damage it is better patch polyvinyl chloride or film on special glue.
Typically, these renovation materials are sold with the pool. You can also use self-adhesive patches.
In this video, you will learn how to glue a PVC frame pool, how to repair, and other information that will come in handy when maintaining your pool.
How to seal up a leaking frame pool without draining the water? There are also special kits, allowing you to seal the problem area without pouring water. But the drain can be bypassed only when the place of the leak is precisely known. You can combine the installation of a waterproof patch on the inside with a dry patch on the outside.
Some pools come with spare bowl... If the leak was not found, you can replace it.
Unfortunately, the drawback of the frame pool is the fragility of the material from which it is made. And therefore, sometimes a frame pool requires repair along the seam or put a patch.
How to repair a frame pool with your own hands? Read here.
Often, the restoration of the bowl is performed by a specialist, but it is quite possible to repair the frame pool with your own hands. To do this, you must have special working materials and have some knowledge and skills with you.
Small cracks and defects can be eliminated using a sealant designed to restore the functional characteristics of the pool. More serious damage should be sealed with a special glue for PVC or traditional "Moment". You can also use self-adhesive patches.
Repairing frame pools is not difficult, it is more important to find a leak in a multi-ton bath. If there is a filter in the pool, the gasket may be loose and need to be replaced. If this is not the case, then you need to carefully review the film. If the crack is at the bottom, dirt will accumulate around it. If you cannot find a leak, then a special dye will help. It can be either a small hole, or cracks from material wear when the bowl is stored in an unheated room, or a mechanical cut from an animal or a piercing object. In any case, when you find a breach in your pool, it is advisable to drain it. Since the strength and quality of the patch will be better if the work is done under dry conditions.
ADVICE!A special paint pigment for testing in swimming pools and hydraulic systems can help find the leak, which will leave a mark where the hole is. This substance will save you time searching if the damage is minor.
So, in order to repair a frame pool with your hands, you need:
special patch for rubber boats. Such a kit, along with glue, can be purchased either at a store selling the same boats, or where they are being repaired.
a hair dryer to dry the glue or a load if the hole is at the bottom of the pool.
First, dry and degrease the repair site.
Cut out two patches as they will stick on both sides.
Glue with glue, attach patches to the place of repair and dry with a hairdryer.
If this is the bottom, then all the same operations are performed and the load is placed.
It will be possible to use such a pool in a day.
If you do not want to drain the pool, then there are special waterproof adhesives and sealants, or self-adhesive underwater repair patches, but they have a temporary effect. So it's better not to waste your time and money, but to do it right away with high quality. After all, buying a new pool will cost more.
