Pool liners are a great choice for rejuvenating a pool, there are
however several points that people overlook, stopping them from getting
the most from their pool.
Ignoring Pool Chemistry
Vinyl pool liners are made with a high chemical resistance; however
prolonged contact to high levels of chlorine will still bleach the
liner. To avoid this make sure only diluted chlorine is added (or
chlorine is not just added in one spot, but spread over an area) and
that tablets are not allowed to rest on the liner. Also watch the pH
levels, too low and the water becomes acidic, weakening the liner and
too high, you get calcium deposits. Of course most modern pools today are salt pools and rarely require chlorine to be added.
Letting Dogs into the Pool.
A quality pool liner can withstand some rough punishment, even from
dogs. If you are not too sure, just try and push a fork through a piece
of quality vinyl, it’s not easy! Ideally you won’t let a dog into a
pool, but if you must, make sure the dog’s claws are clipped, that way
sharp claws are less likely to slice into the vinyl.
Also consider fibreglass or tile covered steps at pool entry points,
these are more durable for animals. If you can’t cover the steps, you
might also try a small animal ladder to help assist smaller animals to
getting in and out. Always discourage animals from going near the sides
and never let them exit from the sides. Lastly, common sense says NEVER
let a dog or any other animal into a pool unsupervised.
After the dog has been in your pool, ensure to run the pool pump and
remove hair that will accumulate. Make sure to wash your dog down
afterwards too, they are just like people and can get skin irritations
from prolonged contact to chlorine.
Algae, leaves and other debris stain the sides.
We all know that cleaning a pool is not the most fun thing you can be
doing, but letting organic matter build up can stain a pool liner if
left for too long. Any regular pool maintenance will include a quick
skim to remove leaves and debris, plus a quick brush down of any algae
or calcium build up.
Non Use of a Pool Cover or Blanket
Apart from regular maintenance, the next best thing you can do for
your pool is to buy a pool cover, even a cheap one (although try not to
buy too cheap!). A properly fitted pool cover will save you a lot of
time in maintenance and a lot of money in chemicals, and who doesn’t
like that!
To fit a pool cover properly, it must be at least 75 mm wider all
around the edge. This means the cover will fold up along the edges,
forming a barrier. This can stop up to 95% of debris from entering the
pool, plus it greatly reduces water evaporation. Chemical usage is also
reduced but always consult with a local pool shop on the best chemical
balance.
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