Vinyl Swimming Pool Liner Care
Vinyl swimming pool liners are used in the majority of pools in our country. In order to keep our swimming pools healthy and looking their best, we need to take care of these
vinyl pool liners and the water that fills them up. There are two main ways to keep vinyl swimming pool liners functional for 10 or more years; correct water chemistry, and
general care for the pool liner. When it comes to the chemicals in your pool, make sure that the pH level is between 7.2 and 7.6. The chlorine levels should stay between 1.5
and 2.5 ppm. The calcium hardness should be at 200 to 300 ppm and the total alkalinity should be at 80 to 100 ppm. When these levels are off, algae and bacteria can grow,
or it may even cause damage to the swimming pool liner.
During the summer season, you will also want to take physical care of the pool liner as well. Every so often, you will want to vacuum the swimming pool to dispose of the
debris. Never clean the pool with anything that is not made for a vinyl pool liner, and never use sharp objects near the pool to avoid liner tears. Also, never use harmful
cleaners on the liner to remove stains. This could damage the pool liner and cause you to replace it. Also, NEVER drain the pool unless you are going to replace the liner. You
may think that in order to clean the liner you will need to remove all the water, you don't!! Removing all the water will actually ruin the vinyl swimming pool liner and result in you
replacing it. The golden rule also applies to these pool liners; if you are nice to the liners, they will be nice to you.
Taking Care of Your Swimming Pool
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Pool care
Taking care care of your pool is not nearly as difficult as it may seem from first blush. With that said, starting out without any experience can make taking care of a
pool a bit overwhelming. When we bought a house with an in-ground pool, it was our first time as pool owners. During our first year, we learned about opening a
pool — a nicer way of saying cleaning out leaves, muck and algae that developed over the winter and early spring. We also learned – believe it or not – that
termites search for moisture and can find it underneath “leaky” pools, especially around drains. After bringing the water level back up by 3 to 5 inches several times
during the summer, we figured out we needed a newswimming pool liner. Back then, the internet was nothing like it is today, especially when it comes to ordering
supplies at a discount. What a difference a new pool liner made! The pool looked like new compared to the old, faded liner … and we didn’t need to pay high
water bills to replace lost water.
After our second Spring cleaning of the pool – and the expense of the chemicals required to eliminate the excessive algae and cleanse the water – we learned that
a good pool cover can make a huge difference. The cover that came with our pool was a close-weave mesh that had grommets around it that were held by bungee
cords. During late Fall winds and throughout the Winter, leaves and other debris would get underneath the cover and into the water. We began looking at new pool
covers that had a variety of purpose. One cover was designed to literally “seal” the pool water from the elements. Other pool covers were designed to work, in
conjunction with ones that “seal” the pool, to cover the pool with a durable mesh cover that protects home owners from having children from falling into covered
pools and/or getting trapped under a loose pool cover. It was so wonderful to open the pool the following year and have the water be literally “ready to go”
within minutes!
Visual Encyclopedia of Pool Equipment
Welcome to the visual encyclopedia of pool equipment, a
collection of photos of many common pieces of pool equipment
and supplies. Many more photos, of items that were not included
here, are available in the submissions to the contest that started
the visual encyclopedia, here.
Automation and Timers
Intermatic Mechanical Timer
Intermatic Electronic Timer
TightWatt Timer
Touch Remote
AquaLink RS4
EasyTouch Automation
Chemicals
Clorox Bleach
Bleach
Liquid Chlorine Carboy
Baking Soda
Borax
Muriatic Acid
Cleaners
AquaBug
Polaris 280
Pool Rover Junior
Dolphin Dynamic
Aquabot Turbo T2
KreepyKrawley
In-Floor Cleaner Popup
Mars HP
Phantom
Cleaning Tools
Manual Vacuum
Plaster Vacuum
Vinyl Vacuum
Photo by lovingHDTV
Photo by WATERWORT
Wall Whale Brush
Leaf Rake
Nylon Brush
Vacuum Hose
Pole
Leaf Canister
Leaf Bagger
Leaf Skimmer
Covers
Automatic Cover
Above Ground Cover
Safety Cover
Solar Cover
Spa Cover Rack
Leaf Net
Solar Cover With Reel
Safety Cover Anchor
Fencing
Removable Saftey Fence
Filters
Sand Filter
Cartridge Filter
DE Filter
Sand Filter
Filter Cartridge
DE Filter
Sheer Descent
Floating Fountain
Waterfall
Pressure Gauge
Fountains, Scuppers, and Waterfalls
Rainbow Fountain
Ladders
Ladder
Ladder With Gate
In Wall Ladder
Swing Up Ladder
Above Ground Ladder
Lights
Light Junction Box
Light
Glow Buoy
Light In Use
Heaters
Heat Pump
Gas Heater
Solar Panels
Gas Heater
Heatpump
Solar Panels
Miscellaneous
Thermometer
PoolSkim
Measuring Cups
VacAlert
Solar Shower
Aerator
Diving Rock
Trichlor Floater
Ozone Generator
Diving Board
Jet Removal Tool
Lane Divider
Spider Gasket
Pumps
Booster Pump
Pump
Pump
Returns and Drains
Adjustable Return Eyeball
Main Drain
Overflow Drain
Dual Main Drain
Skimmers
In-ground Skimmer
Above Ground Skimmer
Skimmer Basket
Vacuum Plate
Intex Skimmer
Skimmer Extension
Skimmer Below a Deck
Above Ground Vacuum Plate
Wide Mouth Skimmer
Skimmer/Main Drain Diverter
Main Drain Diverter
Skimmer Sock
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Steps
Wedding Cake Steps
Built-in Steps
Corner Steps
Weights for Above Ground Steps
Steps
SWG and Chlorinators
Pool Pilot Digital
Aqua Rite Turbo Cell
Aqua Rite
Aquapure
Tablet Chlorinator
Tablet Chlorinator
Test Kits
TF100 from TFTestKits.Net
Taylor K-2006
WalMart/HTH 6 Way Kit
Salt Test Strips
ColorQ
Borate Test Strips
Magnetic Stirrer
Toys
Floating Light Show
Pool Noodles
Light Show In Use
Slide
Toy Bag
Floating Chair
Photo by meatloaf
Rainbow Reef Turtle
Slide
Valves and Fittings
Multiport Main Valve
Three Way Valves
Ball Valve
In-Floor Cleaner Valve
Union
Check Valve
Push Pull Main Valve
Auto Fill Valve
Gate Valve
Check Valve
Metal Gate Valve
Check Valve
Winterizing
Above Ground Cover Clip
Saftey Cover Removal Tool
Expanding Rubber Plugs
Why
Kids
Cover Pump
Gizzmo