When summer is outside the window and the thermometer shows maximum values, almost everyone dreams of refreshing themselves in cool water, but not everyone can afford the arrangement and maintenance of a stationary reservoir in their area.
- How can I glue an inflatable pool
- Emergency repair with adhesive tape and plaster
- Using a repair kit
- Using waterproof glue
- Auto vulcanization
- Specialized workshops
- Repair of frame structures
- Why does water decrease
- Determining the cause of the leak
- Repair Technology
- Underwater Repair
- Puncture Prevention
An inflatable or frame pool, which is easy to install, operate and repair on your own, is a great alternative. However, such a device is not as durable as it seems at first glance. It can be accidentally punctured with something sharp, cut into a sharp stone, or otherwise damaged. How to seal an inflatable pool and repair a frame?
How can I glue an inflatable pool
The inflatable pool consists of a two- or three-layer rubberized fabric in the form of volumetric rings, which retain their shape thanks to air chambers. Its advantages: maneuverability, simple operation and easy assembly. Polyvinyl chloride is a durable material, but it is easy to damage it, for example, by installing the tank on a sharp stone, spike or broken glass.
How to glue a hole in an inflatable structure at home? Consider the following options:
- adhesive tape and patch (emergency repairs when nothing else is at hand);
- repair kit (you need to buy with the pool);
- waterproof glue for inflatable pools (you must always have it on the farm);
- vulcanization in car service;
- repair in specialized workshops.
Emergency repair with adhesive tape and plaster
When a puncture is found, and there is no special repair kit at hand, use tape or adhesive as a patch on an adhesive basis. In this way, you can stick a children's circle or rubber mattress.
In case of damage to the air chamber of the tank:
- Determine the exact puncture site. To do this, the pumped pool is completely or partially immersed in water. Soap solution will also help determine the place of rupture (bubbles will come out of the hole).
- Mark damage with a marker or ballpoint pen.
- Strip rubberized material. This can be done with sandpaper.
- Degrease the pool surface with an alcohol-containing substance.
- Glue a suitable tape or tape.
to contents ↑Attention! Bonding in this way is short-lived and is used if you need a quick result.
Using a repair kit
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 spoiling the design. To start the repair, degrease the surface with an alcohol-containing substance.Then:
- Cut a patch of a suitable size.
- Apply glue evenly to the damaged product and to a piece of vinyl.
- Apply the patch to the surface and press (preferably use a press).
- Leave the product inflated for 4–5 hours.
Important! If the pool is blown off and does not keep its shape or flows, it is necessary to find another gap and also eliminate it.
Manufacturers of inflatable products Intex (Intex) and Bestway (Bestway) supply their products with a repair kit, which eliminates the need to choose the appropriate adhesive composition when a puncture or leak is detected. Often, the final result of the repair depends on what kind of glue it was carried out.
to contents ↑Using waterproof glue
When choosing an adhesive yourself, you need to pay attention to the method of its use, which is usually indicated on the package. The glue must be waterproof, as the pool is in constant contact with water. Most often they use a universal tool, which can also glue rubber and rubber products, plastic, wood.
Auto vulcanization
The leaking pool can be repaired in a car workshop using cold vulcanization. The specialist will degrease the surface, glue the patch on the rubberized fabric of the pool and press it firmly with a vice.
Specialized workshops
If factory defects or holes left by the teeth of animals are found in the pool, then it is difficult to make gluing at home in high quality. In this case, you must contact the repair and service center. Specialists in working with PVC will make a diagnosis using a professional leak detector or glycerin solution, as well as individually select the repair method and eliminate the leak qualitatively.
to contents ↑Repair of frame structures
The pool frame is a rigid metal structure that gives it stability, durability and perfectly keeps its shape. The bowl material can be different: PVC film for the pool and three-layer vinyl are often used in combination with polyester. The main difference between frame pools is the absence of inflatable elements.
Home repairs of frame pools are allowed, but it is better to contact professionals. The medium-sized frame pool has a volume of approximately 6 tons. If the location of the damage is not determined accurately, then draining the water will be unjustified.
Why does water decrease
Before gluing surfaces, you need to find the location of the hole. Sometimes the reason for the decrease in the water level in the pool is evaporation rather than leakage. You can verify this as follows:
- Secure the water tank in the frame tank, leaving a small gap to the edge.
- Lock the fluid level (inside and out) with a marker.
- After 24 hours, compare the marks in the pool and capacity.
- Draw conclusions about the causes of water reduction.
to contents ↑On a note! If the mark in the pool is lower than in the bucket, the leak is the fault. If the levels coincide, then the water decreases due to evaporation.
Determining the cause of the leak
To determine the location of the puncture, it is necessary to fix the water level indicators for 24 hours with the pump unit turned on and off. After compare the results. The puncture site is in the piping system if, with the filter in place, the water quickly decreases. And if the values are the same, the source of leakage is damage to the pool casing.
Also, the cause of a decrease in the water level in the tank may be:
- gasket leaks in the filtration system;
- puncture of a part of the pipeline working on the absorption of water;
- malfunction of the valve located in the drain part.
Damage located at the bottom of the pool is accompanied by accumulation of debris and dirt around the leak. For accurate diagnosis and repair of the tank bowl, it must be drained.
to contents ↑Repair Technology
In order to repair damage using the repair kit, you need to:
- Mark the hole with a marker.
- Degrease the surface with an alcohol-containing substance.
- To clean the edge of damage with sandpaper with the minimum abrasiveness (for rubber surfaces).
- Apply waterproof glue to the vinyl patch with a thin layer and stick it to the surface of the damaged product. For a more durable adhesion of materials you need to make an effort when gluing.
- Place the repair place under a press or press down with a heavy object.
- Dry for at least 24 hours.
On a note! After flaws are removed, the tank must not leak.
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Underwater Repair
To avoid draining fluid from the frame pool, you need to accurately determine the location of the puncture. Repair kits are used to remove defects in filled tanks, which include special materials for indoor and outdoor use and sealant. It is necessary to stick patches on both sides of the pool. Thanks to an adhesive waterproof composition, it is quite simple to fix a defect, knowing its location.
to contents ↑Puncture Prevention
Regular inspection of the home pool will make it possible to monitor its condition. There are rules, observing which, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of a puncture or breakdown:
- Do not use sharp objects when installing and operating the pool.
- Do not place the water tank under trees, bushes, or on rocky surfaces.
- When exposed to direct sunlight, the pressure in the air chambers increases, which can lead to rupture or damage to the product. Do not place the inflatable pool in the sun.
- The special film that is used when installing the pool will help maintain its integrity.
- Do not run animals into your body of water - they can damage the body with claws or teeth.
In most cases, you can repair the leak in the inflatable pool on your own. And only with particularly complex injuries do you need to attract professionals.
