Pool Leak Chemical

[bkcmurphy]

I have an above ground pool 30x15. For the last two winters I have had the water drop quite a bit. The first year I ended up in the water in November. Being in the Northeast you can imagine how cold that was. I patched an area I suspected the leak to be in and it seemed to hold. Last year same problem. After I covered the pool the water dropped alot even after repatching the suspected area. I wasn't going to get back in the water in November. I had about a foot of water left in the pool when I opened it. I saw this chemical advertised at Namco pools. So I thought I would give it a try. It is from Sea Clear. http://www.seaklear.com/seaklear_2.0/index.asp. I'll let you know if it holds up.

[poolbuoy]

My neighbor needs that to fix a crack in his gunite, but keeps trucking in pool water to the tune of $3.. each time. Then he complains.

[sevver]

I cannot imagine what kind of a chemical would do that, you dump it in a pool skimmer, and it will seek out the leak? Sounds odd. The leak is obviously in your liner if it goes beyond the jet. When it had gone down to around 1' above the bottom, did you inspect the area where the water had stopped? Or do you feel that the water may have still been leaking?
What would be wrong with getting a new liner? That seems like the next option if you cannot find the leak. Boy, it could be small and hard to pinpoint that is for sure.

I just have doubts about the product is all, I cannot see how it will work for you, I think it is mainly for the plumbing part of the pool system. Especially if some of the piping were to be underground. Sort of like a Bars, StopLeak for a Radiator.

[pklatorre]

I'd like to know how you make out, too, because we also have a small leak. I've been reading up on this type of product. Apparently is is heaveir than water and will sink to the bottom - although the pool must be stirred every so many hours or run through an empty filter ( No DE or cartridge). It eventually settles and hardens. I asked the saleman at Namco and he said they have it but he wouldn't guarantee it to work. For the price ( I've seen another brand on the internet for about $14) I would think it would be worth a try before spending hundreds on a new liner.

[sevver]

My question is what if the hole is on the side? Or on the coping? What makes you think that this substance would sink to the bottom in the exact location of the hole, and would you want this stuff to harden anywhere else?

[Poconos]

My answer to the first post in this thread.....snake doo, voodoo, etc. Forget all the snake oil solutions and fix the leak. There are ways to find a leak, takes a lot of patience sometimes, but do it right.
Al

[bkcmurphy]

Poconos

joined in 69. You must have done alot of leak hunting in your days. Any advice on best way to find a pinhole leak?

[Poconos]

Yeah...1969 was before Al Gore invented the internet. Check this thread
http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthr...ighlight=ajs-1
Findng a small leak with dye will take a lot of patience but is possible. I chased a leak last Spring (2005) and took a bit of effort but paid off.
Hope this helps and any more questions don't hesitate to ask.
Al