Finding a leak?

[jenpen400]

I found a soft spot about the size of my heel when I was swimming today. It caved in a little and then felt normal. I will put the goggles on and check it in the morning. I really hope this is the leak. Everybody cross your fingers, I feel like a criminal everyday when I top off the pool as we are on stage one water restrictions and close to stage two.

thanks again
jennifer

[jenpen400]

Found it! Ants have chewed throught the cove and liner. I have eight or nine little holes in a divit on the foam cove. I think I will use one small patch that covers the pin holes in the divit and then a larger patch over the whole area.

Thanks
jennifer

[pool newby]

Jenpen400,

Glad you found the leak. OMG, ants ? Now something else for me to worry about. Curious though, how long have you had your present liner and what gauge thickness is it ? 20, 25, etc?

Hope your repair goes well.

Bob P
pool newby
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[jenpen400]

The liner is one year old 20 mil I think. The ants put another hole in the liner about a foot away from the first cluster of holes. We are in a severe draught so they are quite happy with their new water source. They have tunned under the pool. I guess I've got quite a battle patching holes and killing some ants. I won't give up it was 102 yesterday. I have seen too above ground pools blow out in our area. I think thirsty plants and bugs are just doing what they need to survive.

jennifer