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Why is my pool liner wrinkling?
The most common reason is heavy rainfall or otherwise excessive water in the soil around the pool. Having a high water table can cause the liner to lift from the floor of the pool like a balloon. Low pH can cause the liner to absorb water, which stretches it and leads to wrinkles.
Can too much chlorine damage pool liner?
High concentrations of chlorine (above 1.5 ppm) will attack the liner and bleach it, thus damaging it. Any level below this range will weaken its ability to kill off bacteria. The addition of chlorine to your pool water has to be done in a careful manner.
How do you smooth out a pool liner?
Walk Around the Liner When your pool is ready for swimming, put on a pair of soft-soled shoes and go for a walk in your pool. As you walk around on the liner, gently stretch the wrinkles from one side and then the other using your feet. This stretching should help smooth out minor wrinkles.
What do I do if water gets behind my pool liner?
How can I fix the issue?
- Hire a professional to remove the water and check, reposition, or replace the liner properly.
- Ensure the pool water level is maintained at the correct height.
- Unblock or replace the pool’s vacuum pipe.
- Install an additional vacuum pipe.
How long does it take for chlorine to evaporate from a pool?
Warmer air will cause the chlorine to evaporate more rapidly. If you decide to place the water in a jug that’s left open in the refrigerator, the chlorine should evaporate completely within 24 hours. For quicker evaporation times, leave the water at room temperature.
How long does an inground vinyl pool liner last?
Most inground vinyl liners generally last around 10-12 years. It depends on where you live and the chemical care that you give to the pool. Pools open year around, with lots of UV exposure, may have a shorter life to their vinyl liner. Chemical care involves maintaining your pH and Alkalinity levels, so the water does not become slightly acidic.
Why do I have wrinkles in my vinyl pool liner?
Wrinkles can happen when a new liner is installed. It could be from a bad measurement, but usually it’s just a matter of taking your time when you are installing the liner, to make sure that it is hanging “centered” over the pool. It’s easy to have the liner slightly askew, or not lined up to the corners and floor angles exactly.
What should I do to protect my vinyl pool liner?
Chemical care involves maintaining your pH and Alkalinity levels, so the water does not become slightly acidic. Careful chlorine use will also help to protect a liner, by always pre-dissolving chlorine pool shock, and if you use chlorine tablets, adding them into a proper chlorine feeder.
Why is there a hole in my Pool Liner?
On many pools, it’s not uncommon for small holes in the liner to not leak. Water pressure is strong against walls and concrete floors. Sand bottom pools will leak, however, but usually only if the hole is on the floor of the pool.