Shop the Swim University store Got a pool leak? Then you need some serious pool leak detection skills. We'll show you how to detect if you have a pool leak, then find it, and patch it If you’ve got a tear in your vinyl liner pool, the good news is you won’t need to drain out any of the water to fix it. But you’ll need to work fast to stop Fill a 5-gallon bucket to within an inch or two from the top with water from your pool. You must use pool water so that you are comparing apples to apples. Position the bucket on your pool steps so that the water level in the bucket is even with the pool’s water level. Mark the waterline in the bucket and the pool with some masking tape. http://leaktronics.comIn this segment from our Turning leak Detection Into Repair series, we show you how we use Butyl Tape to stop a leak in the conduit beh Apply adhesive. Coat the back of the patch with the adhesive. Stick the patch to the leak. From inside your pool, or from the edge, firmly press the patch or tape over the leak on the vinyl liner. Smooth out air bubbles or bumps, and ensure a strong seal around the patch. Add pressure to the patch for 24 hours. Overview. Fix A Leak 8 oz. Fix a Leak Pool and Spa sealer is a highly concentrated leak solution. Permanently seal leaks and holes up to 1/8 in. in diameter. Works well in any weather conditions. Fix a Leak works not only for repairs but also preventative maintenance, as a surface coating that will reduce rust formation and corrosion. Generally suction side leaks occur at the pump basket o-ring or above ground fittings and couplings between equipment and plumbing. After you have checked all those, you can try a pressure test to try and locate leak. 68,000litre, IG vinyl, LorentzPS 600 Solar Pump & 1/2 HP Tristar, Sandfilter, Aquarite T-15 SWG. Fill a bucket with water and place it on the pool steps, ladder, or bench, ensuring that the water level inside the bucket matches the pool’s water level. Mark both water levels on the inside and outside of the bucket. Leave the bucket in place for 24 hours and make sure your pump is running. V2yEJ8.