Indoor, inground, lined, some loss, heres what I plan.

[Poconos]

Just a note on the Boxer adhesive. If it's Boxer-100 it is very slow acting so do give it a couple days to bond as you stated. The resulting bond is very good though and because of its slow acting characteristics it won't curl the patch as most.
Al

[newbie2715]

Thanks Al,

I will post back in the next day or so.

[newbie2715]

Ok,

Primed the pump and drained the pool below the leak. Removed the skimmer plate and bought new stainless screws.

The Boxer adhesive I have is #700.

The question I have before I go to patch it. What is the best Vinyl to use? I have some leftover white (with background) vinyl that is left over from my stairs being cut out (I presume).

Or should I use a clear vinyl that is sold in the patch kits?

Is one better than the other?

[Poconos]

I'd use the piece that was cut for the steps. I'd also try the bond on a couple small scaps before tackling the liner. Experiment so you know what to expect.
Al

[newbie2715]

Al,

Thanks I prepped the pool liner last night. I figured I would try a few pieces tonight to know before trying it...

The liner must have shrank and pulled the screw holes (under the skimmer plate, causing the leak.

Thinking back I may have had some signs of this last year.

Chem Geek

I checked behind the liner and there is no oxidation or rust going on at all. The screw mounts are harder to tell on material but It appears they are built into the metal wall behind the liner.

I will get before and after pics this weekend and have them up early next week.

Thanks to everyone so far.

[newbie2715]

Well,

I have yet to get pictures. I would like to say that I had let the patch sit for 3 days. Then I went out and touched up any edges that might be suspect.

I let it sit another 2 days.

I then proceeded to find some 100% silicone and clean the skimmer plate off. You can see some rust that developed from the stainless screw heads before I bought the house... I replaced the screws with new stainless screws (exact match found at Home Depot).

I put a layer of silicone between the liner and the pool wall. I then put a bead on the back of the original skimmer plate gasket. I tightened it all down and let it sit another 2 days.... The original skimmer plate gasket was intact and looked good otherwise I would have replaced it.


I filled the pool and measured it over the next 3 days... Its now been full for a week or so with absolutely no loss in water at all. Its heated and balanced and given the location of the patch its not even noticeable unless you are really, really looking, or know of the patch and go feel the area.

I want to say thanks to all of you who helped within this thread and on the other threads I came across. If I remember to get the pictures I will be back to post them.

Thanks
-Josh