I had a slow leak for two years. It was no big deal and I would just blow it up every other day. This year it got worse and after being away for two days, I found the tube deflated and lost one third of the pool water. I watched your video and it was such an easy fix. I lost about 25 gallons of water and got wet in the process but it was worth it. Thank you for making the video. Joe
@UnbornKamaza
4 жыл бұрын
People like you should be solving world hunger. But no. Your showing us how to find a hole in our Walmart pools. Your a genius bro.
@burbbilly
4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@doggo2.094
2 жыл бұрын
Some additional input if you still can’t find the leak after trying this. I tried this five times and found nothing. My problem was the hole was bigger than pin sized and the air was not staying in long enough to keep the ring taut but had enough air to hold the pool up. Also, the hole was on the inside of the ring. So if you’re having a hard time finding it, make sure the ring is completely full (leave air pump on if you must) and have someone in the pool as well. We found it immediately after that. Thanks for the video because otherwise I was getting ready to toss the whole pool!
@bertvereenooghe8162
4 жыл бұрын
Viewed your vid, thinking : it won't work, I'll probably lose half the water and I'll have to try the saran wrap stuff or soap. So I halfheartedly pushed one random section in the water.... Bubbles! Fixed! Thanks so much.
@stephanielauren325
6 жыл бұрын
After an hour of trying to find the leak I gave up and Googled it... Came across your video, and found the leak in under 5 min. YOU ROCK!
@burbbilly
6 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it helped you out Stephanie
@margroefs8905
5 жыл бұрын
How bout two summers???hope this works this summer
@mikeclermont3353
6 жыл бұрын
After weeks of trying to find the holes... I found this video. With a little patience, this worked and I was able to find and patch two pin holes. Thank you Billy!!!
@burbbilly
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Mike, thanks for your service!
@crbnated
Жыл бұрын
I searched and searched for over an hour just slowly rung water over it, then said screw it and tried the soap trick for about half an hour. Gave up and decided to buy another and was already draining it. I figured I’d try and see who else had this problem and found your video. I found it within the first 2 feet. Thank you.
@ceceliaashcraft1614
4 жыл бұрын
You sir are my hero. Our Intex pool has had a slow leak since we put it up 2 months ago. Tried the soapy water. Tried the Saran Wrap (which took almost an hour) with no luck. We've had to put air in every few days. Followed your instructions and BAM! Found it :-) . Thank you so much.
@burbbilly
4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm glad to hear it helped you out
@brutus6820
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! With the pandemic going on there are literally no pools within a 200 mile radius available and this worked!!! We now have a fixed pool and happy kids!!! You ROCK!!
@direrhea23
4 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness thank you so much! I have had this problem for years and it frustrated me to no end trying to figure it out. I tried every method on every video I watched. I ended up just buying a new pool and the same thing happened again and I was determined to get it fixed. Thank you for this video, it totally worked! We also found that if you wiped water on the ring and listened closely it made a slight whistling sound where the leak was
@theworldaccordingtorik
4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! Found the leak in less than five minutes after driving myself crazy for a couple of days trying to find it. Saved me from certain insanity. 💯 works!
@thebaron7960
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't think I'd be so lucky but I found the hole in less then 2 minutes using this method. Outstanding video, thanks so much for the help 🥳👍👍
@MaryFitzp
7 жыл бұрын
Another way that I discovered tonight is to wait until dark and put a flashlight against the ring. The ring will glow and pinholes are easy to find.
@burbbilly
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mary! I had not thought of doing that but will give it a look. This is the cool thing about running a channel like this, I'm always learning something new! Appreciate the post/tip
@Dom-pf8wd
4 жыл бұрын
Mary, I'm not sure if that will work on my inflatable hot tub, but that is a GREAT idea and I will try it.I also just found a brilliant idea on KZitem of taking a piece of saran wrap, wetting it (and/or the surface you're looking for the leak in) and placing it over the surface and seeibg where it blows a bubble in it.BTW Shoe Goo has been my go-to fix for leaks...it works GREAT just make sure you layer it as per the directions and let it cure for 48 hours or more.
@terrismithmd
4 жыл бұрын
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@whatsthekeytothekeykat
4 жыл бұрын
Thats a great idea
@douglas60040
3 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I did after trying many other things. Works amazing. Gives you an excuse to be in the pool after dark as well. Btw, my extremely bright led flashlight works great for this.😉
@parkerhodges8951
2 ай бұрын
My brother and i tried the soap method around the whole ring, nothing happened, and then i pulled up youtube to look and see if there was an easier way for this, and then saw this. Tried it, and found the leak! Very helpful information:))
@cuppycake3229
3 жыл бұрын
Omg thank you!! I was just about to cry because I don't have the money for another pool and really needed this for my kids this summer. It took me 5 minutes to find the smallest little hole. You don't know how you saved me!! 👍🙌🙏
@PonceFishNetwork
Ай бұрын
Dude literally a godsend. Took us 3 minutes to find. ❤
@Darkwraith666
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Our summer is saved! I tried the plastic wrap and I did it for like 5 ft of the pool ring and knew there was a better way. You sir had the right idea. Thanks again!
@burbbilly
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@christybartley8642
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!! I tried several (unsuccessful) suggestions in the past week and could not find the leak. Your method worked and I found it in under 2 minutes!
@killerb8959
Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother - wife and I were able to locate our pool rim leak this morning thanks to your video. Appreciate your help!
@taradarnell8427
3 жыл бұрын
You saved the day! Tried the soap and the Saran Wrap, it didn’t work. Found the leak with your method in less than 5 minutes. Perfect! Thank you!
@anitamartinez5061
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Me & Son spent two days trying to find the hole. I tried the soap and water twice I tried the plastic wrap big waste of time. I was so frustrated. boom I found it. some water did came out of the pool but it was worth it to find the whole. It’s not like the water gushed out of the pool. it was some water. Yay!!!! It’s fixed
@burbbilly
4 жыл бұрын
Glad the vid helped you out
@jay21tech
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was going to try plastic wrap and dish soap options but thought this seems very tedious. Decided to check any other options and came across this video. Found the hole in less than a minute! Appreciate it!
@burbbilly
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@vashtistanley3037
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You just made my life so much easier! I appreciate your video! I found it so fast! And now saving myself time and eliminating aggravation! God bless you
@michaelbeck8202
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this. I have the same pool and it's been driving me nuts for days.
@burbbilly
7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Michael. Hope you find the leak
@sarachaar8023
7 жыл бұрын
Sir, you are my HERO! You saved the day and our whole summer. I tried it, found it easily, and it's fixed. THANK YOU!! I'm gonna subscribe to your channel because I have exactly the same pool. Thank you very much! 😘
@burbbilly
7 жыл бұрын
Awww, thanks Sara! I'm glad to hear it helped you out and I appreciate the sub, thats a great way to say thank you
@servalboy8412
27 күн бұрын
Thankyou, I had been struggling to find the leak and I found it straight away using this technique 👍
@PaintSociety
4 жыл бұрын
You saved the day. Found it in 5
@keir63
2 жыл бұрын
I’m another happy customer (5 years on) well done man. I owe you a beer!
@67scout73
Жыл бұрын
The most ingenious solutions are the simplest. Thank you sir, for this video.
@missblonde7738
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! My sister was so sad because she barely got our pool & one of our dogs made a hole somewhere but we couldn't find it because the hole was so itty bitty! This worked for us! I'm so happy! Thank you for sharing!
@burbbilly
7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Randi! I'm glad you got the leaks sorted out. We've struggled with the leak thing for going on 3 years now so we're getting pretty good at finding them. I have a cat or racoon who lives in my area that must hate me because every summer it's the same thing, pull out the pool and fix the leaks lol thanks for the post
@orielbean
Жыл бұрын
This guy right here. Solved the problem. Thanks man!
@joshbest9498
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, you saved me hours! What a great idea!💡 Yes, you'll lose some water... but no big whoop. Just do it slow to minimize water loss. All good. Thanks, again!
@burbbilly
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! and right on about the water, if you go slow you don't lose a lot
@frankmarlin2385
6 жыл бұрын
I've has an Intek pool 28 ft. by 12 ft. by 4ft . deep for over 6 yrs. The pool is still in great shape, the air ring is a mess. Patches, spray on sealant and it still leaks. At some point you have to give up andgo another way. When you go to the grocery store or a toy store, they have balls for about 50 cents. Buy 30 of them, cut your ring and start stuffing them in, spread them arounf and then seal the tube. works great
@janaehiltner5493
4 жыл бұрын
What kind of balls? Like ball pit balls? I was thinking giant pool noodles but balls could be good too.
@kendragetty5817
2 жыл бұрын
You saved my daughter’s summer with this, thank you!!!
@Katie_Ray
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I have neighborhood cats that feel like they need to perch up there…..this was the fix!!!
@suziedwards6747
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks- this tip helped me find the leak in less than a minute! Off to buy a repair kit!!!
@frantic464
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant tip. Took 3 min. You’re the man!
@tinalangston576
2 жыл бұрын
You are my hero! Thank you. Side note air it up first to find it. That helped me out tremendously 😅
@arielhein
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Just found a tiny hole in the rim with your advice
@burbbilly
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, I'm glad the video helped you out
@whatsthekeytothekeykat
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much! This worked perfect for me. Found the leak in less than a minute
@burbbilly
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@rookdawg
4 жыл бұрын
Genius! Thank you! I was going to attempt pouring soapy water...would have been a waste of time.
@burbbilly
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@deneikam4448
4 жыл бұрын
This was extremely helpful!!! The beat I’ve seen and it works! I found my leak! Thank you
@burbbilly
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@voodooshizzle
7 жыл бұрын
Okay, I am super angry that I did not come up with that myself! Thanks, Billy.
@margroefs8905
5 жыл бұрын
Lol...we went two summers with a deflating rim...can't wait to try these ideas this summer
@margroefs8905
5 жыл бұрын
Lol...we went two summers with a deflating rim...can't wait to try these ideas this summer
@zachmccray3358
7 жыл бұрын
just saved me money on a new pool and a ton of time...5 min and 3 leaks were found and patched...thanks!!!
@burbbilly
7 жыл бұрын
Very cool! It's good to hear the video helped you out, appreciate the post
@mimijensen1434
7 жыл бұрын
Zach Mccray hey where did u find your leaks at? Most in top, inside..etc? Just wondering, Need any help I can get! Thanks!
@zachmccray3358
7 жыл бұрын
Mimi Jensen I found a couple on the top...actually none on the inside and a few on the outside where the tube meets the body of the pool ...those I had to work for to find cause you can't dip the backside in the pool...got those with a spray bottle and soap since it wouldn't get in the water ...i have no idea where all the holes came from...had about 7 all together...hope you get yours fixed in time...worst case you patch what you can find and it will at least hold air long enough for the party ...im imagining it will be an on going battle patching holes ...pool design and thin material ..best of luck
@mimijensen1434
7 жыл бұрын
Zach Mccray Thanks for the fast reply! I actually found just 1, on the outer tube, so far it's staying filled, hope that's it...I too imagine an ongoing battle, I'm hoping to last a few summers., Wahoo, party time Friday for kids...I don't know if that's good or bad for me though.LOL..Thanks!
@noraomalley7624
7 жыл бұрын
Hi. The pool as been deflating for the last week, just tried your method and found the pinhole in a few minutes. Thank you very much.
@burbbilly
7 жыл бұрын
Nice! and you're welcome :-) appreciate the post!
@noraomalley7624
7 жыл бұрын
As I didn't have a patch kit I stuck on a waterproof band aid... it is still working... but yes I will patch it properly sometime :-)
@legobluedude1
6 жыл бұрын
How to assemble the cover saverswimline
@eddietrujillo635
4 жыл бұрын
Just tried this n found leak in less than 5 mins great video
@bryant1767
3 жыл бұрын
You sir are awesome. Found the hole in minutes. Wish i could like more than once lol
@DakotaFlower
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man! This was a HUGE help! Saved my life. Super helpful. Thanks!
@scottwildfong6495
3 жыл бұрын
Simple, effective, genius
@collins-tormeyfamily5406
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!! We found our leak doing this!
@theyshootn
8 жыл бұрын
Omg dude I have the same pool tried the soap and it sucks did the push into the pool and found it in 3 minutes. Thanks!!!
oh jeez I've been looking all month for the leak! thanks for this
@burbbilly
7 жыл бұрын
You should find it pretty quick now :-) don't blow it up all the way so you can force it into the water, it's ok if water pours over the edge it will allow you to see leaks on the outter edge good luck!
@jadebailoo618
4 жыл бұрын
What about if the air leek is under the rim where it seals
@jefforgeron5249
2 жыл бұрын
gasket making silicone, from an autoparts store
@kateioannides9252
4 жыл бұрын
I agree! Absolute genius! Saved me a couple of tantrums this afternoon
@juliecarroll6738
24 күн бұрын
Thank you!!! This helped me a lot! Appreciate you! 🤗💖
@lorigreiner8051
2 жыл бұрын
That makes sooo much sense, I can't believe I didn't think of this.. duh 😁 Thank you so much for sharing.
@emilyrussell-rhymes7848
3 жыл бұрын
You legend. Can’t believe I didn’t think of this
@germainlawrence
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you but why didn't I think of that especially the mount of bike punctures I've fixed
@rb67mustang
3 жыл бұрын
My friend, that's great if your pool is already filled. What about a NEW POOL with a leak before it's filled with Water? The soapy water spray is probably the only way to find the air leak.
@tammyanderson5363
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic idea! Thanks for the great tip!
@burbbilly
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@michellespevak6200
2 жыл бұрын
Your a LIFE SAVOR!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@vickiecook7038
7 жыл бұрын
Tried it and it worked!! Thank you so much!!!
@georgedavey9702
4 жыл бұрын
Genius! Thank you worked for me.👍🏻
@edwardanthony7283
6 жыл бұрын
Did that and couldn't find it! Could be a structural defect at a seam section too.
@wayneroser4904
3 жыл бұрын
Worked great thanks Did you have to deflate the patch or just patch with the air in it and hope for the best?
@jcgar6599
4 жыл бұрын
👌.. Will try your method soon
@5IRAHHHP
4 жыл бұрын
or, get a water bottle with soapy water in it and spray it over the ring, and the air will show itself, rather than losing the contained water. either way water is being lost but, for those who are fighting against losing water inside of the pool! hope that helps, this is what we use to find punctures in tires that are deflating.
@mggp23
3 жыл бұрын
the soapy water thing did not work for me
@ekswayzeezebra9594
6 жыл бұрын
Really helpful. Thanks! 😍
@danniegatlin3216
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!Greatly appropriate it!!!!
@madwake
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your help! Worked great!
@amypoland7011
4 жыл бұрын
worked like a charm - thanks for sharing this hack!
@snowvic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you I'll try this when I fill it back up! (I also had water holes to patch up and had to empty it :( )
@juttaforkel2242
Жыл бұрын
Hey had nothing to do with the leak(which we have) but where did you find a ladder you can use with thst pool?
@annabellegreen9711
6 жыл бұрын
Amazingggg thank you very much; saved me from doing the soap method
@burbbilly
6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad the vid helped you out
@Melanie3581
3 жыл бұрын
I have a question, my pool ring has a leak. Is it normal for the cover to slip off because the pool deflated? I’m having issues and it keeps happening when I’m not home so I’m suspect someone is doing this to my pool. If it is normal physics then yeah fine, I’m waiting to receive a outdoor camera I ordered. I want to see what is really happening.
@dylancampbell6671
6 жыл бұрын
It really works I tried it and I found the hole
@rebekahwatts2904
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect! Thank you ❤️
@xxxk3zxxx100
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't think about that lol it's such a pain for me having a pool with inflatable ring my cat keeps jumping up and trying to drink from the pool so I get holes now and again >
@timbauza1370
4 жыл бұрын
Is it normal for water to slowly drip/leak out of the hole in the top of the Air Jet Valve when the pump is off?
@deborahgail6724
4 жыл бұрын
It worked great! Thanks!!!
@shawnnahdevine3287
Жыл бұрын
It did help thank you!
@jefforgeron5249
2 жыл бұрын
I soaped mine up first, then pushed it down, the leak was found quickly.
@DejayClayton
4 жыл бұрын
I found an even easier way to find air leaks. Put your pool into an even bigger pool, and fill the bigger pool up with water.
@burbbilly
4 жыл бұрын
This also works..
@DejayClayton
4 жыл бұрын
@@burbbilly BTW I have to thank you for your video. I got a kiddie pool with squirting tentacles, one of which got a hole that was small but leaked massively. Your technique helped me find the leak in less than 2 minutes!
@thelovelycleo6467
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@marcob3635
4 жыл бұрын
Just did this and found the leak within 5 mins!
@revyyanes6492
4 жыл бұрын
How can i patch it up?
@lisabarbier5954
2 жыл бұрын
What if your leak is somewhere on the underside of the ring? We continue to look for it and can’t find it meanwhile ring keeps deflating and we keep losing water.
@angelinh.5774
2 жыл бұрын
Mine has a crack under the air intake valve. I have no idea how to fix it. Leaks slowly and have to fill the ring 2-3xday
@toddparlato6571
7 жыл бұрын
Good thinking! Thanks!
@burbbilly
7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and Thank You for the post!
@PeteyDeezWorld
Жыл бұрын
Also lexel sealant is a godsend. Use it with the patches..Thank me later
@nicolenelson5521
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@kevinwhitehead3022
6 жыл бұрын
thanks.
@andrewmennell9307
2 жыл бұрын
Good thinking batman I found it Minutes after watching this video
@2jesusIbelong
4 жыл бұрын
We have the same pool. Tried this and noticed nothing. Tried spraying soap on the outer edge to see if bubbles formed. Nothing. It's deflated twice now and let half the water out over night. I guess it's time to throw it out.
@mickaylajefferis1515
4 жыл бұрын
I found ours leaks where the air inflator piece is. It is detached from the inside if that makes scince
@burbbilly
4 жыл бұрын
Don't pitch it, there has to be a leak somewhere. Go slow and you should find the bubbles. I don't think the soap method works as well as this
@saibauk
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much
@halen5840
7 жыл бұрын
Help needed to fix a leak... Ive tried the patch/glue kit from a pool store..., when that didnt work I tried a can of flex seal, then I tried a bunch of Silicone....Even it bubbled up and started to leak after letting dry for a cpl hrs....HELP Please
@burbbilly
7 жыл бұрын
try pvc cement/glue you can get it at any hardware store or home center small can works fine there is a brush built on the lid, you brush some on the area you want to patch, let it sit a few seconds then apply the patch, then take the brush and run around the outside of the patch with it to help seal downt he edges. I ended up doing mine this way and it worked. I know what you are dealing with with the patch kits because I ran into the same thing
@KS-ni6ii
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, is it repairable?
@jeffrich5340
2 жыл бұрын
What if NOT around rim?
@mr.c1563
5 жыл бұрын
A spray bottle with soapy water works great as well. Walk around and spray, look for bubbles.
@DejayClayton
4 жыл бұрын
I never got this method to work. Maybe I wasn't using enough soap?
@mimijensen1434
7 жыл бұрын
I have 6 kids coming over in 3 days for an end of year summer pool party, put the pool up and top tube is deflating!! Had to replace it last year from Intex as the Top Tube was deformed?! I drained it well and stored in warm basement and now this!! $300 damn pools! I'm gonna refill the tube and try this tonite, I sure hope it helps!! P.S Anyone can tell me Where have most people found their leaks if top tube is deflated? Top, inside? Anyone get them in the seams at all? Thanks!!
@burbbilly
7 жыл бұрын
Mimi, my leaks were all over, not sure if a cat did it or what. I saw a post that said you can't get the outside rim this way but I was able to when I did mine. let some air out so that it will go into the water easier and then push it in doing just a little section at a time. You will lose some water over the top but you need that to see the bubbles. Hope this helps and good luck with the party!
@sarachaar8023
7 жыл бұрын
Mimi Jensen I found 2 leaks on the top. Like the hero here said, It's probably an animal. I had the pool last year and it was perfect, when we drained it at the end of summer, we didn't put it away right away, so it's possible that some animal bit it or scratched it. Hope you found the leaks and fix it like I did!
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