Kiddie pool leak

[jwr19]

I recently purchased a Summer sun pool that is basically an above ground pool downsized that holds approximately 700 gallons. It has a vinyl liner with a drain at one end of the liner. The area where the plastic drain fits into the vinyl liner was not sealed properly resulting in a leak. It looks like they only sealed half of the circular drain to the liner. My question is what can I use to finish the job. Remember we are sealing a plastic drain to a vinyl liner. Can I use silicone? Is silicone safe on vinyl? Should I use an aquarium sealer or a bathroom type silicone? Look forward to your replies. Thank you.

[Poconos]

Not sure what to use but it isn't silicone seal. It won't stick to vinyl. The stuff can be used as a gasketing material but for bonding, no. You can experiment with various vinyl adhesives used in the underwater patch kits, and various forms of PVC cement. If you recently got the thing, is it under warranty? Go that route before trying to fix it.
Al

[jwr19]

Thanks for the reply. I did contact the establishment I purchased this pool from via e-mail, they are out of state. I have not heard back from them as of yet. I did some research on the web. There is a product called EZ patch 28 it is a nitrile rubber based bonder/sealer. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this product? I will probably try some plumbers putty as a temporary fix so my kids can go swimming. Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks again.

[JohnT]

I have doubts if you will be able to patch it. If not, either get a new liner, or cut the drain out and patch the resulting hole.

[jwr19]

I have an update. After some research the liner is not vinyl. It is pvc coated polyester canvas that is nylon reinforced. How about the silicone now? Options?

[mshumack]

I had a (white water) raft made out of same material. You can get a repair kit from Sports Store for raft repair - or search on the internet.
Good Luck

[Poconos]

Silicone seal can be a good temporary seal even underwater if you squish enough of the stuff into the leaking area. Did a temporary patch a few years ago when I punched a hole in my skimmer housing....stupid bubu. In an application like yours I wouldn't rely on silicone seal.
Al

[jwr19]

Again thank you for the replies. Looking into this material I think I may have found a sealer. 3M makes a marine adhesive sealant 4200/5200 fast cure that seems to be right up my alley. I will be visting a marine store this weekend and will let you guys know how I made out. Again thank you for the replies and any other ideas are greatly appreciated.

[jwr19]

Well, just an update the 3M Marine sealant 5200 did the trick.