-Hello, Inyo fans. It's your pool pals, Matt and Rob
and today we are discussing
how to install an Inground Pool Liner.
-We'll presume that you've already measured, ordered
and received your new Inground Pool Liner.
This video will cover draining the pool
removing the old liner, and installing a new one.
-Generally, only normal household materials
and tools are required for installation.
This includes screwdrivers, a utility knife
garden hose, broom, duct tape, and a shop vac.
We also recommend getting a sump pump
to help drain the pool
-That just so happens to be our first step, draining.
If your sand or DE filter has a multiport valve
set it to waste to begin draining your pool.
Before turning on your pool pump, set your valves
to only pull from your main drain.
-Cartridge filters like the one on this pool
do not have drained settings.
If your system does not have a dedicated drain
or you want to speed up the process
rent a sump pump from a local hardware store.
-Once draining is complete, the next step
is to remove faceplates and gaskets from the skimmer
light or turn fittings, and main drain.
Don't forget to remove the step seal strips
to allow the old liner to be removed completely.
-Using a utility knife, cut the liner in three
to four-foot sections across the width of the pool.
This will help make removal and disposal of the old liner easier.
After the old liner has been removed.
Check the pool bottom for any damage
and make any necessary repairs.
-During our installation
we discovered cracks in the concrete floor.
This liner installed was in south Florida and next to a canal.
The water table was high and this caused water
to seep through these hairline cracks.
We use hydraulic water stop cement in order to patch the leaks.
-Once repairs are made, make sure the pool bottom
is smooth and swept clean.
If you have a sand bottom, use caution not to leave footprints.
If you purchase new wall foam
now it would be the time to install using the spray-on adhesive.
-Next, place the liner carton at the deep end of the pool.
Note the direction arrows and the instructions on the carton.
This will ensure that the liner will be
in the proper position to unfold
and avoid any unnecessary adjustments of the liner on the deck.
Unravel liner across the width of the deep end.
At this point, have two people take the shallow end corners
and walk the liner to the shallow end of the pool.
Take care to avoid dragging the liner
on the pool deck or across the pool floor.
-Whilst on the deck have two
or more people begin inserting the liner bead
into the bead receiver by hand
again, at the deep end corners.
Once the corners are set
begin to make your way around the pool.
Do not use sharp objects or tools to insert the bead.
-Gently pull the liner in position
so that the bottom sits correctly in the pool basin.
The bottom should lie flat without any excessive rolls.
-Now you can begin forming the liner into the pool shell.
When the liner is in position
untuck approximately five inches of the bead
to insert the shop vac hose. Insert the hose until
it is a few inches from the bottom of the sidewall.
Seal the liner around the hose with duct tape.
The top of the skimmer must be sealed
as well to prevent air leakage
when the liner is being drawn into place.
-Now, flip the switch on the vacuum.
This process of sealing the liner
to the shell takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
-Once the liner is in place, start adding water
into the deep end with a garden hose.
Leave the vacuum on until there's 12 inches
of water in the shallow end.
When the water level in the pool is three
to six inches below the pool light niche, skimmer
and return jets begin installing the faceplates.
-Next, reinstall the seal strips and cut the liner
around the inside of the step section.
Once this is completed, you can continue
to fill the pool completely to the appropriate level.
-That concludes the basics for installing an Inground Pool Liner.
If you have any questions regarding this topic
leave a comment down below and don't forget
to visit us over at Inyopools.com.
Thanks for watching.