The liner floated a couple times before I got a sump pump system installed to deal with the water around the pool. But now the liner has moved around so much (away from the steps) that it pulled out, ripped the vinyl past the screws. I am thinking of two possibilities, first I would drain the pool to empty out the shallow end as much as I can and try to move the liner toward the steps, then remove the bottom mounting plate and re-place and attach the liner. Second, if I cannot get the liner to move around enough (it is pretty messed up and in the wrong places), I would drain the shallow end, let the liner dry a bit, glue a long and narrow patch to add just the right amount of length, and then reattach the liner under the mounting plate.
Do either of these sound workable. I'm a novice at pools but Mr. Fixit on most everything...
I am worried about draining the shallow end enough to get the liner patch to glue solidly. I heard that we should leave a foot of water, but that is too much to allow the liner to be above the water level and to dry... Can I drain it more than that?
Do either of these sound workable. I'm a novice at pools but Mr. Fixit on most everything...
I am worried about draining the shallow end enough to get the liner patch to glue solidly. I heard that we should leave a foot of water, but that is too much to allow the liner to be above the water level and to dry... Can I drain it more than that?