Duct Tape You don't. You replace either the top or the bottom damaged piece or replace the entire filter. However if the leak is coming from an area that should have a gasket as in between the lid and the tank itself then the gasket may need replacing. Since you did not geve the location of the leak it is impossible to give you a credible answer.
You need to complete your thought and question. This is not a complete question and does not make sense. Where? What? How? when? are questions to ask. Give a description of the problem. Be elaborate.
To repair a leak near the filter return of an above ground pool, a marine patch should be used. Marine patches are available at home improvement stores like Menards and Home Depot.
Pipe leaks on swimming pool are typically repaired by cutting away the damaged section and replacing it. Leaking joins can be fixed by resealing them.
Install a new filter
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Absolutely. Many people excacate and then place an above ground pool into the hole such that a foot or two stays above ground. Also make sure you either have clearance for your filter system or run the line into the ground and up to the filter as well.
To install the water return fitting above the ground pool, you have to switch off the source. After this you can then install the water.
Probably not going to be adequate.
It should be on "FILTER"
Probably not going to be adequate.
Attempting to obtain step by step diagrams connecting an above ground pool to a sand filter.
An above ground pool vinyl liner repair kit may work. You can get these locally at most hardware stores and even Wal-Mart.
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