seems the gasket by the skimmer was spilt into 2 pieces causing water to leak behind thus onto one of the panels. this caused the panel to kinda bow into the pool area. i talked to kayak and they gave me the number of there service tech. i have talked to him roughly 1/2 dozen times and its always the same." ill call you next week and let you know what day i will be there". he hasnt called yet to let me know when. this has been goin on for almost 3 months now. he did tell me that one if not 2 of the panels will need to be replaced. i have talked to mcconnelly in white plains they wont work on above ground pools and didnt have any recommendations. still open to suggestions here thanks