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How to Clean The Pool Liner Of Your In Ground Pool

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:00:45 +0000

A pool liner is used so that the swimming pool’s interior surface can be protected from both man-made and environmental hazards. For this reason, they tend to get stained from the buildup of grime or any other residue they are exposed to. This is why they need to be cleaned so that the look and condition of your swimming pool is maintained.

While there are a lot of people who disregard the fact that the pool liner should be cleaned, it should not be taken for granted. This is because the swimming pool liner is considered as among the most significant pool parts. Without the liner, the pool cannot be used and will only be useless. At the same time, if there is something wrong with the liner, it should also be replaced as soon as possible.

If you have never replaced your swimming pool liner before, then you are not yet aware how much these can cost. In order to avoid the high expense of replacing your pool liner, it is important that you take good care of it.

Here are the steps involved in cleaning your pool liner:

Drain the Pool Water- Before you start with cleaning up the liner, it is important that the pool should be drained first. This will allow you to thoroughly clean the whole liner without missing any part.
Remove the Pool Liner- Once the pool has been completely drained, the liner of your in ground pool should be removed. You can do this by following the instructions in your swimming pool manual which has been supplied to you by the manufacturer. Remember though that the liner clips need to be kept in a bag or basket since they will be needed when you are putting back the liner.
Scrub the Pool Liner- Make use of a soft scrubbing scrub and a mild cleanser so that you can clean the pool liner. Do this in small portions while you rinse away the cleanser with water through a garden hose. Avoid rough scrubbing as it can tear the liner. Rinse the entire pool liner again after you have scrubbed it.
Dry the Pool Liner- Before installing back the liner onto the pool, it should be thoroughly dried out. This can be done with the use of paper towels or a clean rag. You can also make use of a small submersible pump by attaching it onto the drain hose and putting it in the middle of the pool.
Refill the Pool- After you remove the submersible pump, you can then start refilling your pool with water. Allow your pool filter to run for two days before you the needed chemicals onto the pool and before you start swimming again.

In order to guarantee that the lifespan of your pool liner can be used to its full potential, it is important that the pH level of your pool water should only be between 7.4 and 7.6. If the water’s pH level is above the normal, the water of your pool is too acidic. This will eventually eat its way through your pool liner and will require you to replace it later on.

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Why Expandable Pool Liners Are the Best Choice for Your Pool

Guest Blogger — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:32:41 +0000

While investing in swimming pools, be sure to purchase the right kind of expandable pool liners for your pool. While the toughest decision might seem deciding which size pool to buy or choosing between above ground swimming pools or in ground pools, the crucial decision is actually buying a good pool liner. With so many choices available in the market, it is indeed a very tough decision to choose just one out of all of them.

Expandable pool liners are capable of changing the entire the design your swimming pool. There are specially designed pool liners available that fish designs and underwater scenery on them, and look very pretty. Also available are boulder design expandable liners that make it seem like it is crashing against the boulders on the sides like on an actual beach. These are various other such themes available in the market, and each is more creative and ingenious than the previous one. Thus, picking the right pool liner can prove to be a very exciting decision. The concept of a traditionally blue or white pool is long dead, and colourful pools are then new trend in the pool market.

Pool liners can be of many styles, like overlapping, beaded and the most efficient style of all-expandable. Overlap pool liners fit the size of the pool and extra liner then is able to overlap the sides of the pool. The coping strips of the pool are put in place and fastened, and the top covers to cover the sides of the pool are installed last. The overlap-expandable liner works in a similar fashion, but it is made for pools having variable depth over the length of the pool. Beaded pool liners are the most inexpensive, and require little effort while installing and replacement. But expandable pool liners are probably the wisest choice for countless reasons, and are also the most popular choice among all other pool liners.

To help protect your expandable pool liners from wear and tear from stones and debris, there are pool liner protection systems that you must purchase and install before installing the actual liner. This adds a lot of time to the life span of your expandable pool liner, and also extends its warranty if both of them are purchased together.

So before you decide which pool liner to buy, do keep these issues in mind.

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converting a beaded liner swimming pool to an overlapping liner swimming pool

Replacement Swimming Pool Liners.. Changing Them Late in the Season….

Guest Blogger — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:58:33 +0000

Many of us will need a pool liner this year. A majority pool owners choose to replace it in the early spring before the season starts. Thats because of course that is in a period of down time, right before we really start using our swimming pools. But you can also consider replacement swimming pool liners in the fall time, before you close your pool..

What I want to talk today about is above ground replacement swimming pool liners. How to know what you have and how to choose them. First you need to determine what type of liner you have.. beaded or overlap. A beaded liner fits into a groove where an overlap liner lays up and over the top ledge. The only other variation to this is if you have a variable depth liner. If your pool is deeper at one end or the middle then you definitely do.

I have given you basic instructions on change them in previous post Vinyl Liner Replacement on replacement swimming pool liners, so I won’t do it again here. Depending on your skill you may or may not want to install it yourself. If not hire a reputable swimming pool company to do the job.

Here is The Sports News Survey’s take on replacement swimming pool liners in there article titled: Types of Swimming Pool Liners,

“If you have a swimming pool then without doubt you want to be swimming in it rather than worrying about the liner. For this reason it is vital that you get the swimming pool liner sorted out as soon as possible so that you can get on with the serious business of having fun swimming!

One of the types of liner you can buy is the beaded liner. These go onto a track which runs around the edge of the pool and then fix into place with beads giving the name.

f you don’t know how to fit the liner then it is really important to hire someone who does. in the end it is only going to waste your money and time if you try and fit the liner yourself and get it wrong, so don’t take that chance.

Get the liner sorted and the pool becomes as fun as you want it to be, so don’t try and buy the cheapest liner, get one that you know will do the job and that will do it well! Paying a little bit extra upfront will make your life easier in the long run.”

Thanks for your patronage this year, and if you need any help with replacement swimming pool liners, let us know.

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Vinyl Liner Replacement

Guest Blogger — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:26:06 +0000

In the Northeast where we are situated, most of the in ground pools are of the vinyl liner type. Instead of Gunite (concrete) the pools have a vinyl membrane that seals in the water. They mostly have metal or thermoplastic walls around the perimeter, and underneath that is usually sand or thin cement type layer floor. These types of pools are easier to install, much more inexpensive in price. As with all pools, here are some tips with regards to servicing your inground pool liner or above ground pool liner.

Does your Vinyl Liner Look Faded?
Vinyl liners will fade in color over time due to the Sun and Pool Chemicals. The sanitizers remove properties in the liners that exhibit their resiliency. Liners made today are much more resistant to these situations because of the modern chemical makeup of them.
Liners today typically come in at around 20mil in thickness. Because vinyl can stretch a lot, they are defiance to poking a hole through them is pretty good, but not impossible. If a small hole is made, you can usually patch it up with a dry or wet patch kit. To tell if you might have a leak, not how much water you have to add and its frequency. If it is more than an inch a week than you can suspect a leak.

How to tell if your Swimming Pool Has Sprung a Leak.
It is advisable not to drain your inground pool if equipped with a vinyl liner. The water holds the liner tight against the walls and if removed the liner has to be reset. This no water condition can lead to large wrinkles that can form, thus requiring a vacuum to remove. Also water can be allowed to seep behind the liner causing the backside of the sand to wash out. Walls can also collapse because of the difference in pressure with the water being out, so consult a profession pool technician if you have to go this far with your pool.
Pool Vinyl Liners come in all sorts of colors and styles today as apposed to limited patterns of yesteryear. Thickness, size and shape will determine you cost, but expect to pay anywhere between, $800 to $1600 for your average Vinyl Liner.
If liners are not centered or sized to small for you pool, the liner bead can come out of the track. The coping track is located at the top of your liner right below the coping. What you can do is stretch the liner to place it back in the bead track. Many times you have to use a heat gun or hot boiling water to heat up the liner to make it more pliable. This procedure will take a lot of strength on your part, but with patience and perseverance, it can be accomplished.

Swimming Pool Vinyl Liner Installation
Inground pool liner replacement can be installed by the DIY. It can be tricky, but the technicians at 1800Pools.com can help you. Call us at 800-890-8185 so we may assist you. Installing an above ground pool liner much easier and this can be totally tackled by the DIY.
First make sure you measure the length, width and depth carefully making sure you measure from the wraps around the wall. Remove only the necessary bolts. Of course make sure that you empty the water first. Remove the Liner Lock that clamps down the liner. Cut, remove and please make sure you recycle the liner appropriately.
Smooth out the sand floor making sure there are not any big rocks or pebble. Replace any sand that is contaminated with algae or sand that has washed away. If vegetation exists treat with a herbicide or algaecide to prevent any further growth. Scrape and smooth out the walls and any rust or rough spots. If you prefer a soft floor, install Floor Padding at this time.
Drape new liner over the pool making sure to leave a little slack so it can b stretched tight to its final spot. Do not drag it across the floor abruptly making sure to keep it as smooth as possible and make sure there enough slack for proper stretch and then clamp down the Liner Lock. You can use a shop vacuum to remove the air behind the liner ensuring a tight smooth fit. Fill with water smoothing out any wrinkles that form while doing so. Turn off the shop vacuum after the pool has filled up by 1 foot. Cut in all wall fittings after the pool is filled.