Okay, my pool is sparkling clean, I am dumping in some polyquat today, after 24 hours I will be shocking with bleach and covering for the winter. I have been battling all season with my water level dropping quicker than it ever has before. I kept telling myself it was just evaporation.

I had to fill with water at least once a week. Finally after cleaning real good the other day, I noticed a small 1/8" hole in the liner. I bought a patch kit and tried to jump in and patch it. Whooooa, that water was so cold. I immediately began to hyperventilate as soon as I jumped in. Needless to say, I didn't get it patched.

I don't know what to do now. I don't want to keep refilling my pool with water all winter (especially since it will probably dilute the chemical balance). Is there a good technique to patch it from above the water?

Any companies out there patch swimming pools? I'd try again if I had a wetsuit.

Please help! I need to cover in about 2 days. Leaves are getting terrible. Thanks!!

BTW, it is a 24' round AG pool. Vinyl liner.