Above ground pool question
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Above ground pool question
Well as usual, I like to rely on the fine people here for help. We have an above ground pool that came with the house, and now it is time for a new liner. Does anyone on here have some wisdom they can share? I am going to replace it myself. (It is 24 feet round by 48 nches deep, with a bottom drain.) Main advice I'm looking for is cuting in for the drain, skimmer and return, and getting a good fit all the way around the pool, and keeping the wrinkles to a minimum.
Also, what about getting at least one load of water brought in as opposed to just filling with the hose pipe?
Thanks as always,
thefonz
By the way I live in Alamance County, N.C., if anyone wants to help, or cool off once it is finished.
Also, what about getting at least one load of water brought in as opposed to just filling with the hose pipe?
Thanks as always,
thefonz
By the way I live in Alamance County, N.C., if anyone wants to help, or cool off once it is finished.
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From: Jackson,Tn
i have done it many of times ..... its agervatin ... takes all day .... i say u need to put the liner in a get it were u want it , then cut the hole for the drain , so u kno it will be lined up ....
to fill it up , call the fire dept , tell them u got a brush fire , and tell them to bring about 2 tankers , and a engine , and wen they get there tell them u put the fire out , so just pump the water into the pool , haha
to fill it up , call the fire dept , tell them u got a brush fire , and tell them to bring about 2 tankers , and a engine , and wen they get there tell them u put the fire out , so just pump the water into the pool , haha
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From: NW burbs of chicago
we got a tank full of water from a local lake for 50 bucks....
We had to replace our liner once, and had the pool guy do it, and after seeing him (as a pro) take all day, I'm glad I didnt do it.
We had to replace our liner once, and had the pool guy do it, and after seeing him (as a pro) take all day, I'm glad I didnt do it.
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From: Cornelius, Oregon
yeah, when I was younger my dad put one of those things in the back yard, it was a royal pain in the @$$ to get the liner to fit right. I don't really have any tips for ya.
But around here, you can go to the fire stations and rent a meter that attaches to the fire hydrants. I'm pretty sure you have to supply your own hoses and fittings so I don't know where you'd get those, maybe a rental company? But the meter is free, you just have to pay for the water you use. You might check if you have something like that near you. If you're close to a hydrant it's a quick way to fill a pool.
But around here, you can go to the fire stations and rent a meter that attaches to the fire hydrants. I'm pretty sure you have to supply your own hoses and fittings so I don't know where you'd get those, maybe a rental company? But the meter is free, you just have to pay for the water you use. You might check if you have something like that near you. If you're close to a hydrant it's a quick way to fill a pool.
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Just did one for a relative.
First, as far as cutting. Once you get the liner in place, make your cuts, leave as much material as you can get away with, you can always trim to fit, can't put any back. Once you tighten the flanges, it'll seal right up.
As far as the wrinkles, use a shop vac between the liner and pool wall to suck the liner to the wall, and limit air pockets. Then, go to work with the stiff bristle brush on the long handle, and work the remaining wrinkles out as the water level raises in the pool. Once the water's in, it ain't movin again.
We (3 people) managed a 28' round in 4 hours. Having just had our in-ground liner changed last year (after 25 years, not bad), we watched those guys and learned ever trick and technique we could, so there was no fear when installing this thing.
No an in-ground liner, there's no way I'd do that myself, too much like work.
First, as far as cutting. Once you get the liner in place, make your cuts, leave as much material as you can get away with, you can always trim to fit, can't put any back. Once you tighten the flanges, it'll seal right up.
As far as the wrinkles, use a shop vac between the liner and pool wall to suck the liner to the wall, and limit air pockets. Then, go to work with the stiff bristle brush on the long handle, and work the remaining wrinkles out as the water level raises in the pool. Once the water's in, it ain't movin again.
We (3 people) managed a 28' round in 4 hours. Having just had our in-ground liner changed last year (after 25 years, not bad), we watched those guys and learned ever trick and technique we could, so there was no fear when installing this thing.
No an in-ground liner, there's no way I'd do that myself, too much like work.
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From: Where's my map???
Originally Posted by DainBramage
Just did one for a relative.
First, as far as cutting. Once you get the liner in place, make your cuts, leave as much material as you can get away with, you can always trim to fit, can't put any back. Once you tighten the flanges, it'll seal right up.
As far as the wrinkles, use a shop vac between the liner and pool wall to suck the liner to the wall, and limit air pockets. Then, go to work with the stiff bristle brush on the long handle, and work the remaining wrinkles out as the water level raises in the pool. Once the water's in, it ain't movin again.
We (3 people) managed a 28' round in 4 hours. Having just had our in-ground liner changed last year (after 25 years, not bad), we watched those guys and learned ever trick and technique we could, so there was no fear when installing this thing.
No an in-ground liner, there's no way I'd do that myself, too much like work.
First, as far as cutting. Once you get the liner in place, make your cuts, leave as much material as you can get away with, you can always trim to fit, can't put any back. Once you tighten the flanges, it'll seal right up.
As far as the wrinkles, use a shop vac between the liner and pool wall to suck the liner to the wall, and limit air pockets. Then, go to work with the stiff bristle brush on the long handle, and work the remaining wrinkles out as the water level raises in the pool. Once the water's in, it ain't movin again.
We (3 people) managed a 28' round in 4 hours. Having just had our in-ground liner changed last year (after 25 years, not bad), we watched those guys and learned ever trick and technique we could, so there was no fear when installing this thing.
No an in-ground liner, there's no way I'd do that myself, too much like work.
Good luck and happy water farts.
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From: Where's my map???
Originally Posted by thefonz#1
Thanks for the input guy's. Pool guy wants 600 clams to do it. I think I'll still try it. I'll just have to get a few more monkey's to help me. I figure it to be an all day project.
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