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    Default How to stay underwater without scuba gear?

    Pool leak I believe caused by vacuum pulling out vinyl patches made some years ago by American Leak Company. I need to go down and re-patch back what the vac took out. How can I breath underwater for longer than I can without scuba gear. I know it is hard but anyone?
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    Default Re: How to stay underwater without scuba gear?

    how far down is the spot where you need to patch?

    I just puttied a light conduit in the deep end. I only had to go down about 4 feet so I kept going up and down each time I needed air.
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    Default Re: How to stay underwater without scuba gear?

    You have probably solved your issue by now, but just in case:
    We have never repaired a leak, (knock on wood), but when we need to check something out, we use weights in the pockets of shorts to stay down and use plastic tubing for breathing.
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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