Inflatable Pool Float: How to Repair a Hole
While everyone enjoys a dip in the pool on a hot summers day, there is nothing like a hole in your inflatable pool float to ruin your fun. Usually made of vinyl, inflatable pool rafts and toys are easy to move around and play with in the swimming pool, but their lightweight construction and design make them susceptible to tears that can reduce their lifespan.
Follow these steps to repair a hole in your float with things you already have around the house, and get it back in the pool instead of the garbage bin.
Step 1 - Identify the Hole
Submerge your float in a bathtub or pool and look for escaping bubbles. These will indicate the exact spot of the leak.
Another alternative to this is to spray a mixture of water and soap directly on the surface of the float, covering one section at a time. The appearance of soap bubbles will indicate the spot where the hole is. Draw a circle around the hole using a marker or crayon.
Step 2 - Temporarily Tape on the Hole
Dry your float completely and blow it as much as possible before putting a small piece of duct tape over the hole. This is a temporary fix to the leak until you apply the permanent patch.
Step 3 - Glue the Hole
Cut the patch or a piece of duct tape to cover the area of the leak completely, allowing ¼-inch overlay around the edges. This will provide more surface area for it to hold. Apply superglue to one side of the patch or duct tape, completely covering it in an even layer. Do not glue just the edges as it will leak.
Place the patch or duct tape, glue-side down, over the hole already covered with a piece of tape. Apply even pressure for a minute so the glue sets in evenly.
Step 4 - Allow to Dry
Allow the glue to dry completely before using the inflatable pool float it in the water again.
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Andrew M. Geeza
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