Help! IG vinyl liner separating from top

[Godiva]

As the owner of a new home with an inground vinyl pool, I am in a bit of a panic because about 15" of the the liner is separating from the top. Is this a problem that my husband and I can fix ourselves, or do we have to call someone? Are we going to have to drain the pool?

I shouldn't let anyone in the pool until it's fixed, right?

Thanks!

ETA: OK, I just found the post below RE: this issue.

 

[The Mermaid Queen]

Welcome!

Good luck, and feel free to ask any other questions you have along the way!

 

[JohnT]

You should be able to get it back in the track. Might involve some grunting and cussing. If it won't go, pour some hot water from a faucet over the liner below the gap to make it easier to stretch. If it keeps coming out, you can get a product called liner lock to hold it in, or just wedge a penny or popsicle stick behind it.

 

[matt4x4]

yup, an easy fix just as John said - some hot water and you're in business, just don't use BOILING water.
In this case, it may even stretch back into place with only a little elbow grease since it's a relatively mild case.
Liner lock is always a good thing to have on hand for these issues.

 

[Kinguni]

Looks like that will be a piece of cake compared to the spot I need to do. I have to wait for the weather to warm up though. Pool is under 60°F still.

 

[Godiva]

YAY...I fixed it! The sun finally got over to shine directly on that part of the liner, and I was able to pop it back on.

Now, where's the "hands clapping" smiley?! edit