I have decided to flip the top to the bottom and seal or path all rusted areas, please let me know if that a good idea. Worst-case Scenario. Check this page about finding above ground pool parts, Parts For Above Ground Pools … From Dan: Where can I get the replacement pieces? How can we fix without draining the pool? I have a 27ft above ground. This portion holds the most pressure from the weight of the water. Doesn’t matter much anyway if your wall is rusted through. I need bottom track to reach between two braces, and a resource for bottom brackets would be good also.Wendell. I don’t know enough of your situation to say. I’ll keep you posted. When they removed the older liner, there was rusting at the skimmer box and return. 24' Round Pools. The reason a hole lower down is concerning is because the water creates more outward pressure there at the bottom. Sometimes pool owners will replace their pool because its top rails are too rusty or some of the uprights and pieces of bottom track have rusted out. Noticed crack in bottom wall of pool and it’s bluging Pool guy said he can fix this.. what do you think. Your pool may be repairable if you can find the right guy to fix it. Making sure it doesn’t become a starting point for major corrosion is the important part. At that point you’ll know you are good when you can push the wall back out and in to place. My pool walls are completely damaged and are off the pool I’m looking for new walls and bottom track I’m not getting no help anywhere the pool structure is in good shape and any help? I started building a 18’x 52” pool , leveled ground as good as possible placed blocks under each leg, went by instructions online and started putting wall up and assembling the side legs one at a time, but when I reach the end the pool wall is 2” away from the other end of the wall?… how do I get the ends to meet to get the screws in?….. The only way to know if you can do a wall repair is to see the inside of the pool’s wall. You can pay a sheet of stainless steel 5’x8′ cut it to size and cut the old section out at the support uprights and over lap two inches and drill and bolt them together. But I wouldn’t. I do this only to protect the new liner I’m about to install from the rust as this repair adds no strength to the wall. This hole is no big deal at all. Looking for pool parts? I think it must be dry rotten. Keep in mind that the lower the wall, the more outward water pressure(as the water weight is pressing greater downward as well). What would you recommend? Due to a hole in the liner the wall rusted and developed a hole. this above ground pool has a gunite base how would replace outside wall. Yes, but they will offer no structural value whatsoever. You can try that and it may hold. We noticed that the sides flex when pool is in heavy use. when drilling the holes is there any specific pattern to use. I have a 21′ Lomart Whispering winds II that is about 15 yrs old, but in good shape. You can email Inyo with the pics and they will send them to me. Oval Replacement Walls (27) Round Replacement Walls (24) Wall … Some are made with aluminum panels but they would never need replacing and would never blow out. Some have openings through the rust. The wind damaged it and caused the top panels to jump off and that cause cover problems which led to breaking a upright leg. Beaded Liners Would this type of damage be a candidate for a metal patch held with duct tape if I try to repair them myself (I have photos if that helps) ? Aluminum or steel wall. ABOVE GROUND BEST WARRANTY IN THE INDUSTRY Made with materials that surpass industry standard for strength and durability, the Cypress is built to last. It developed 5 pin hole size leaks. You will need to contact the manufacturer directly for replacement walls. Instead of taking time – which could mean months – to install an inground pool, you and your family can install their above ground pool in just one day. Pool Liners it caused a hole in the wall about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way down, about an inch or less wide. It is also true the farther down the wall the more pressure there is. A sinking feeling is experienced when you see that the interior wall is rusty. Is it safe to top off the water and use the pool? based on what I read, If these are the only holes with some rust, but about 3 more dime size corrosion I am wondering how bad is the intregty of the pool.. what is best way to repair. Then the now top of the pool(which used to be the bottom) is rusty so you may have integrity issues with keeping the top pieces of the pool together and intact. You just set the record for oldest above ground pool liner. Thanks! These would be somewhat generic in nature, unless of course you own an Asahi above ground pool. The pool has to be drained if you seriously want to repair this right. Should we empty some of the water out to reduce the pressure? Right now I duck taped it. I also used clear silicone on the outside of the pool to limit water behind liner. the area. I know the bottom channels are disintegrated so it’s great to hear they are not necessary!! Awning Contractors Oval Above Ground Pools Oval above ground … I’ll get right on that , thanks for the help. It is drained. density strength. Slide it in the track and bolt it on both sides from bottom to near the top (above water line), then also bolt it across the top. I have a rough rust area about 1-2 feet round toward the bottom (from mid all the way to the bottom). If it’s not in the ground, then something is seriously wrong with your 20 year old pool and it may be time for replacement. Most outlets do not sell the pool wall. Can I use stainless steel bolts with a zinc coated steel channel to secure the 2 walls together ? If the rust holes are closer to the bottom of the pool’s wall, then that’s worse and should possibly require more than just a simple patch job. Ok so you could do this. I have a 30+ year old pool that my dad installed and for sentimental reasons, trying to keep going. Hi, If you have a Wilbar pool, buy the parts from Inyopools.com. To find out, take a medium-sized screwdriver and poke at the rust. Some failed. hello the anonymous person from above is donna. It may not though as the rivets may be no match for the outward pressure from the water. There’s not much space, I could barely fit a kitchen knife. Is this repairable? Also ensuring the metal was large enough to reach beyond the nearest upright. I have seen multiple 4’x4′ wall pathes on ebay in varying heights. Wall to wall… Butress to butress its about 15′ 1″…… So do I go with a 15 wide or 16? It may not be the end, but it’s not good. My pools always rust around the bottom like there is no bottm lefteven i la lahe roo and Iuse thbefore I’m getting ready to replace liner and this one when I touch it with my toe at the bottom of the outside it just moves like it’s not in the ground anymore it’s weird like it’s just a little slice it just moves right in should I replace the liner or the whole pool. OUr pool is rusting around the skimmer and the water had dripped down the wall and not the wall is showing rust and the base is rusted in that area, crumbling. Is there any kind of materials to glue to it and make it stick back to the frame before the whole thing gives way. When they removed the older liner, there was rusting at the skimmer box and return. I say to wait until things dry up and dig the earth away from the outside of the pool wall where it’s caving in. Hard to say without looking at it. Very informative! Read more of my blogposts on the subject and get more info. I noticed our pool going down about a month ago and blamed it on liner that has leaked and we have repaired many times. You mentioned to get 4 pieces of metal steel channel. Otherwise, things will go badly. Rust is the biggest reason for a pool bursting open while it is being used. I have it secured by a ten by fifteen inch piece of 3/4 inch plywood so far it remainsin waiting for the final decision. I’m very worried it will burst. Only 20 left in stock - order soon. To fix a hole on my steel wall pool, I was able to find a wall section from another pool that I plan on bolting on to the damaged wall. Probably won’t find a real pool guy to do it. Everything went great with one exception. If not from splashing, then probably from a hole in the liner somewhere or (if you have a beaded liner) coming down from the top. Your wall repair kit is just a phone call away. Tom. That’s OK though as you would soon find out, because if you do get lucky and find a replacement wall it’ll be way expensive. i’m draining it and plan to redo the sand or install styrofoam. Hi Wendell. I have observed over three decades that the average decent quality above ground swimming pool lasts between 10 and 20 years. They have little to no structural value. Your pool has panels? Can this be repaired? Hi Dan, Also how think should the sheet metal be ? Look around for rust and then make some determinations based on that. There are no leaks or holes or rust that I can feel above the ground level of 2 ft.. I think you are probably ok with just straightening out the damaged part of the wall since it’s at the top of the wall. I believe all of the perforations are within 6″ of the bottom of the wall. I tree branch fell on my pool as well. It was easy to experiment as people facing an apparent pool replacement would take a chance on my repair. I do home daycare and i so rely on the pool in the summer! I noticed today, the rust has split the wall from beneath the new return plate to the ground. I would have to see a couple of really good pics of the bulging area to have an opinion. Otherwise, it will burst when it fills. That side of the 24 foot round pool that rusted is dug down maybe two feet into the ground and the deck is over that area of ground with not enough working area under the deck to remove the dirt and tighten the bolts. The aluminum interlocking pool wall is powder coated with a beautifying enamel that adds a high glossy luster to the finish and further … I read one of your earlier post about purchasing a piece of sheet metal 14GA you recommended to cover the hole. Pool draining out today! And you really need to see the inside of the pool’s wall to see how bad the rust is. So could not find leak but assumed was more underneath and bought new liner to install.in a week. Your thinking is good in that the pool won’t blow out due to it being in the ground 2 feet. Pool Filters I touched a rust spot and water seeped out a little ! Is this a bad idea, My liner is literally breaking off the frame in 3 places I say if you want to change them, do it during liner change time. They are a pain to assemble and wrinkled liners. Hi, we recently put in an above ground pool (24×52) , finally got it filled and have been enjoying it. If you mean liner, congratulations. What would you recommend? With those pictures, we can try to match your pool and replacement parts. I have a 21 year old pool. Yes this sounds like you did more than most. 2 years ago I had a rust through spot on the wall repaired. Yes the channel should be a fairly specific radius. If you are looking for an entry level pool system you may look toward the Yorkshire above ground pool … Those uprights don’t have much structural value other than keeping the two top rails that are connected to it in place. Pool Base The pool is frozen so the liner has the same size hole.\ Ok, after some more research I found that galvanized sheet metal uses GA and G ratings. How bad is it? I would like your opinion . And this is what makes an above ground pool no good anymore as it’s the wall that holds all the water. We just got a 27 foot round above ground pool. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The pool appears to be structurally fine with no noteable rust. I’ve watched a video by you or someone else using the shoe string pattern the same way you’re describing. You may find someone to repair it but it is doubtful. Hi Dan, If we can’t get the post to snap by in due ti pool crimping in that area where it snaps in at the bottom, is it ok to leave the post not snapped in and just make sure the top rails are in place. You really have saved the day, as I was about to rip the whole thing apart. I thought because it does not rust??? Sounds like you have a regular wall aluminum pool. You will need a tape measure to figure out the dimensions of your above ground swimming pool. It’s more than just moisture and water is seeping out of the wall, then the water is coming from somewhere. My next move is material, possibly from a salvage yard for wall section and trimming it to fit the rusted split skimmer panel. Then I covered entire piece with duct tape. Becoyou Pool Cleaning kit, Vacuum Cleaner for Above Ground Pool Vacuum Accessories with 5 Section Pole for Above Ground Pool … Overlap Liners Should I spray a clear something on the scratch? This blog post is about advanced wall repair for above ground pools, but before I can tell you about that you must find out if you need it. My pool is rusted around the skimmer and right below it. Thanks so much!! Most above ground pool top caps snap on and off. The hole is in the shape of a circle with a 10 inch diameter. Private Counsel You getting corrosion all the way thru the wall usually means it’s time for a new pool. Also what thickness sheet metal? It resulted in rust along the side and bottom of that panel. Is it possible to put back in track and push sand back under.. Any feedback? So, the lower the tear, the less likely it will hold. And don’t forget to bolt it top to bottom on both ends of the new piece to the existing wall. You may want to wait until it’s liner change time because you’ll need a new liner after you inspect the inside of the wall. Was cleaning snow and caught the wall of above ground pool with a barried shovel. Is it an above ground? They put a metal panel around the skimmer and around the return bolting it. Can i release the liner from the section of the wall without emptying all the water from the pool? . PLEASE HELP…. I have heard never drain but only way to put liner back on?? This is going to be somewhat of a ridiculous question but here goes! 7-11 Pools is the only Swimming Pool Manufacture using Stainless Steel Hardware and Screws. We had to replace the skimmer a few years back and the seal was never the same. not worried about a blow out so much as the wall bending again and losing new liner. Your new name is The Pool Doctor! There is a small hole on the opposite side of the pool about halfway up that we had noticed. Can they be replaced without tearing the pool down? Sand the exposed steel inside and out, paint it with some rust inhibitor and cover with a tape a small piece of tin or something inside and out and it should be fine. Independence 21 ft. Above ground pool pumps don’t have many bells and whistles, they just need to get the job done. They were able to insert a 10 inch by 12 inch rigid patch (not sure if it was metal or plastic) between the liner and the inside wall. Yea that’s here. It is so upsetting. Some of the stones were bigger than I wanted and there are a few scratches near the bottom. Carol Our pool has a large hole(4″) that encircles the return hose near the top of the pool. Now that I’m at the point of grinding rust off the wall for new paint, I’ve noticed quite a few perforations around the bottom. Most above grounds have a single piece continuous wall so what are these panels you speak of? This seems to be opposite of pool liners. Now the hole looks more like a crack. The rivets would be used to attach the replacement wall to the old damaged wall. But small rust holes can be properly treated with thin aluminum flashing. Our water level has been going down and we found a whole in the side of the pool about the size of a golf ball with the liner bubbled out again about the size of a golf ball? Any situation where a large spot of the pool wall has rusted thru, there is always a chance that it won’t hold water or water activity and split open. I then put jb weld followed by jb welding a piece of medium Guage stainless steel over hole. Above Ground Pools. This area is on same side as skimmer right behind where ladder…stays moist due to no sun exposure.. rest of pool from outside looks fine. It’s near the top (like where a skimmer would be) with ½ the circle at and under the water line and ½ above the water line. I had a leak from the external part of the return jet that went unnoticed for a while. We just had a custom liner installed in our above ground pool which has a hopper, 8ft deep end. The part where the hose attaches has rusted and the liner is exposed. The area Wendall describes sounds like the lower portion of the wall. You may have some of the frame of the pool rusting and allowing the pool wall to move. While installing a new sand filter we noticed there is a hole at the bottom of the pool that has rusted though, sadly my pool is filled with approximately 18,000 gallons of water. The wall is a different story as it should be patched from the inside. Please click on the manufacturer to find parts for your pool like top rims, bottom rims, and pool walls. $1,099.99 $ 1,099. One thing at a time is how its done. Not sure it can bow “inward” if it is full of water. Check this page about finding above ground pool parts, Parts For Above Ground Pools with the parts about pool stores and used pools being the most relevant. . I have a total rust through spot at the bottom of the wall and will do the double wall repair as you recommend. By this, it sounds like it’s new pool time. we emptied pool again and called they are saying not there problem. Resin 52” pool 13 yrs old with a hole midway up the wall under my deck. It’s smoother. I have a 6 year old 27’ft pool and got a 1/2 hole about 3 inches from the bottom and leaked the water out, it is at a vacation home so it was too late when I found it. All wall kits are filled to order in one to three day and shipped out to you. Today we had someone grading around our backyard and they poked a hole in the bottom of our brand new pool. After cleaning the rust away the hole is 12” in diameter. they put liner in and after 7 days ther was a piece of the liner hanging down and I went to place and told them and they said take picture and send it to them and they will let me know what they were going to do and a day later my side by where the liner was coming down blew out. My question is can this some how be fixed without draining the whole entire pool? However, in some places I have smaller holes or that run along like a dotted line, in one place several feet long. Keep in mind that the wall has a memory curve so it’s going to be extra fun getting the wall in the bottom track with the opposing curvature. there is a small tear in he wall about an inch long near the skimmer opening. I did write to you over last winter, but I don’t think I got a reply. How can I fill my pool? Pool Parts llrandallavon@yahoo.com, Join in and write your own page! Make sure the nuts and bolts are nice and tight. I hear you can make some extra cash driving for Uber. Hi Dan, I have a big problem. I was thinking 3 ft. Can aluminum rivets be used for wall repair? I bought a new liner and while filling with water I had 2 sections on far side of the pool bowing inside and one section bowing outside of pool. That’s why I just use duct tape for small wall repair. 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