Shut off the pool pump; look at the water level and add water if needed – Make sure that the water level is one inch above the skimmer box. Remove the cover of the skimmer – The cover may be attached by screws, plastic handles or snaps; disengage and remove the box. Apply pool putty or two-part moldable epoxy – Press the repair material Leaks in and around the pool light are most often either in the conduit line that the light cord will run through, or are in the plaster and gunite surrounding the light pot. NOTE: the following suggestion will not always be a permanent repair - however if done well, it should last up to ten years, giving you time. A leaky pool will make chemicals harder to balance and cost you money in water lost. Our highly-trained techs will determine the location of the leak and will find an option to fix it as quickly as possible. Your Pinch A Penny expert can detail repair costs and procedures based on the size, type and location of the leak. May 8, 2014. #8. Not trying to argue duraleigh but that isn't always true. The pool will leak until interior and exterior water pressure equalizes. If there is a drain to remove excess ground water from around the pool this will get it closer to true leak level. If no drain that doesn't always leak down to the leak. 1. Bypass Filter before adding FIX-A-LEAK to water. 2. With pump running add FIX-A-LEAK slowly through skimmer or in front of any other suction intake. 3. FIX-A-LEAK is very heavy and will sink to the lowest point rather quickly. It must be stirred back into suspension every 4-6 hrs. during circulation of water. 4. Step 3 - Empty the Pool. Turn off the circuit breakers and power to all the pool equipment. Using the submersible pump, drain the pool completely. Use the buckets to scoop the last few inches out. Use a cup to scoop out any water in the main drain well after you remove the main drain cover. The bottom of this well should be dry for repair. The first thing you must do to fix a skimmer leak is shut off the pool pump. It is much easier to find leaks around the skimmer box area if the pool pump is switched off. If you notice that the water level is lower than the skimmer box, add more water to your pool. You cannot fix a skimmer leak unless the water level is at least one inch above 1. Bypass the Filter. Fix-A-Leak will clog your filter fast. Set the Multiport valve to Recirculate, or for Push-Pull slide valves and Cartridge filters, remove the DE grids or filter sand, and reassemble the tank together tightly without the filter media. Be sure your chlorine level is on the high side, as you won’t be filtering for a few days. 2. .

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