The Top 2 mistakes when buying a soft side above ground
pool There are some common mistakes that are made every year when it comes to selecting a above ground pool for the backyard. Before buying a pool, I understand that what you learn here will take you out of being just a buyer unhappy pool this year.
Being in the business of selling above ground swimming pools for almost 6 years, I see the same mistakes being made year after year for many people, who I decided to outline here for you. Perhaps with a little education can be one of the swimmers happy this year with above-ground pool.
Error # 1 - Wait until its 100 degrees to buy a group of The most common mistake that people make about above ground pools is to wait until the busiest time of the season to buy a swimming pool. Each year as temperatures rise, so does the demand for swimming pools and, subsequently, the price you pay. The Most manufacturers limit their production to accommodate what they feel the demand is seasonal. Will be shipped from March through June and then are carried out. Not anymore. This means that supplies are limited, but it does not seem that way, no more pools are being made until next year. The Prices are soaring as demand rises and retailers who do not have the opportunity to ask for more. Living with the understanding of "Do what you can while you can" the season is short.
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Pump it up a bit more than usually and walk around with a watering can - if the surface is wet you might see some bubbles somewhere. Or you simply walk around with your ear directly on the surface.
using a turkey baster fill with water add a drop of food coloring,shake,now go aroung the pool looking for possible holes,a pair of goggles will help as some holes can be very small,when you find a suspected leak quirt with colored water,you will be able to see the colored water get sucked into the hole.patch with vinyl patch kit.good luck
paint around the ring with bubbles (or soap solution) the leaking air will blow a bubble and you'll be able to identify where the hole is. It worked for me and I have the same type of pool.
Just for clarification: this is NOT a doughboy pool! Now to answer your question. If the hole is in the sidewall you should be able to see water oozing out from the outside. That leaves a possible hole in the floor. Very carefully walk around feeling with your feet for any "mushy" spots. The ground should be wet and soft immediately around