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how to mark multiple holes to patch
waitedk - 22-10-10 at 02:02 PM

When you find multiple (small) holes with the leaktrac how do you mark them so you can find and patch when in the water???


brrscuba - 22-10-10 at 04:51 PM

If they are on a wall or steep slope I use chalk on the coping or deck, if on the bottom or the incline to the bottom I use coins that I marked red with a sharpie and position the coin with the head of the leak trac, I have a handful of very thick coins from trips to Barbados and Honduras that are easy to position. I use the coins when doing underwater inspections as well to mark holes. Customers watching also get a clear idea of what you are finding as your dive/inspection is progressing, makes for good communication and I reward the children (my little helpers) with a coin to keep!
Bruce
poolrepairdiver.com


brehmcon - 23-10-10 at 09:40 AM

I use Pennies or Nickles, they have a square edge and can be moved easier with the probe. If it's on the side you can mark the coping , but still have to rely on remembering the exact location of the hole. When the hole is on a horizontal plane and is a small leak, I try to position the coin directly over the the hole so it's easier to find when I'm in the water.


thepoolsitter - 7-11-10 at 09:12 AM

I have successfully marked pool liners with multiple holes using cocktail toothpicks. I just stick them into the hole. The bright coloured ends are easy to spot.


reedpool - 7-11-10 at 11:37 AM

Hard to use toothpicks when holes are in deep end and you are on the deck with the Leaktrac. Good idea if you are underwater looking for leaks.


JSPOOLSERVICEINC - 14-11-10 at 02:21 PM

I HAVE BEEN MARKING ALL HOLES FOUND FROM THE POOL DECK, I USE A CHINA MARKER ATTACHED TO THE PROBE WITH RUBBER BANDS, I DRAW A CIRCLE AROUND THE HOLE,THEN I MAKE THE PATCH BIGGER THAN THE CIRCLE ANDALSO PATCH THE HOLE FROM THE POOL DECK. I USED TO DIVE AND PATCH THE HOLES ,NOW I DO IT FROM THE POOL DECK, HAVENT BEEN IN THE WATER TO PATCH IN AT LEAST 5 YEARS.


MarksPool - 14-11-10 at 06:38 PM

Okay JS what is your technique for patching from the deck. I have heard of different ways, but yet to find a "foolproof" method.


thepoolsitter - 15-11-10 at 05:32 PM

You are right reedpool. WE don't use cocktail toothpicks to mark multiple holes.


Poolleakdetection - 28-6-11 at 08:50 PM

I use big washers. It is easy to position over the hole and easy to manover using the hole in the center of them.


downunderpools - 29-6-11 at 06:58 PM

I like to use a china marker. You can pick them up at almost any hardware store.