Aluminum Wall Panel Damage

[DiverDennis]

I searched for an answer here but didn't find one.

Just noticed there are HOLES in one of my panels (24' AG, SWG) and the liner is showing. The damage is at the bottom where the panel meets the ground and is adjacent to where I add the sanitizer and muratic acid. However, I have not had any accidental spills of any kind. The holes vary from pea to quarter sized. Salt corrosion?

Does anyone know of a possible 'bandaid' patch fix?

Thanks,

Dennis

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[Iridia]

You could try to patch it, but it will be difficult to get an even surface on the inside and it could ultimately damage the liner. You said it was just one of the panels, so it's not one of those pools where it's just one solid sheet of aluminum stretched all the way around? Is there any way to contact the manufacturer to order a replacement panel? More expensive than a patch in the short term, but probably cheaper in the long run if it damages the current liner.

[quantumchromodynamics]

Probably galvanic corrosion. You could add a magnesium anode to help reduce further damage.

[DiverDennis]

Probably galvanic corrosion. You could add a magnesium anode to help reduce further damage.

Seems like there would be corrosion on other areas of the pool instead of one place.

How would an anode be installed? On the outside? Thanks.

[quantumchromodynamics]

Corrosion can end up on small areas for a variety of reasons. There may have been damage to the paint at the area, or a mixture of air and water etc. An anode could be connected to the aluminum by a wire. The anode should be buried in the ground near the pool where the ground is the wettest. You could also put one near the corroded section. You could connect the anode to the grounding wire.

[DiverDennis]

Corrosion can end up on small areas for a variety of reasons. There may have been damage to the paint at the area, or a mixture of air and water etc. An anode could be connected to the aluminum by a wire. The anode should be buried in the ground near the pool where the ground is the wettest. You could also put one near the corroded section. You could connect the anode to the grounding wire.

Thank you. I own an aluminum boat and have some zinc to use. Will connect one to the bottom of the panel near the trouble. Q: How much zinc to use? How to repair from the outside?