Question for owners of a round Intex pool of at least 48" in height

[AboveGroundInflatable]

Greetings everyone. Was hoping those of you with a round Intex pool of at least 48" in height could provide some context on the liner of your pool. Specifically, I was curious to know whether your liner has excess vinyl along the seams where the liner has been joined together. I currently own a smaller 12' x 30" Intex Pool and was surprised to discover the excess vinyl that had not been trimmed off along the seams at the factory. These vinyl flaps have resulted in a haven for algae growth which I regularly have to clean by hand. I suspect this is simply a result of a cheaply made product (the pool was less than $200 at retail) but the larger Intex pools, which are on my radar for an eventual upgrade, are also equally inexpensive when compared to the competition.

So what say you? Do your larger pools also have this problem? Thanks in advance for your feedback.

 

[BB_Mike]

I have a 20'x52 and it has some overlap, but there is not an edge that flaps. More like an overlap that is stiches on each layer's edge. I will inspect it closer with goggles when I can, but it's supposed to rain for 40 years around where I live. Maybe next weekend...

 

[CT-Steven]

The rectangle pools I believe are more susceptible to algae growth due to the way the corners are constructed, vinyl overlap, and just how the water circulates. This year seem to have been a challenge for many with algae, me included in the beginning of the season. By mid-season I came up with the needed chemistry and process that has kept me sparkling clean. Seems every year things change slightly, and I have a small learning curve each time.

 

[Mdragger88]

It’s generally a toss up as to whether or not the pool will have “flaps”. Some do, some don’t, some are more flappy than others.
I found an angled house broom works well for them - get your toe under there & scrub w/ the broom.
If algae is present the answer is to complete the SLAM Process scrubbing the flaps daily. Then weekly scrubbing of the the flaps thereafter along with maintaining adequate fc levels well above minimum FC/CYA Levels. Whenever someone has a temporary pool & is in a slam situation I try to always mention the seam flaps because they can definitely be a hidden haven for algae. Trimming the excess can help if it’s a whole lot.

 

[Pv2]

yes, my across-the-floor seams had flaps and maybe 35% of the seam around the bottom of the wall had flap in 3 places. the floor seams have shreaded off now after nine years and lot of the auto cleaner running time LOL.

I stick a dish brush (oh I see it is a tile and grout brush) into the smaller metal skimmer pole and do the seams a couple times per season (or put on a snorkel and do it by hand) if water chemistry is good it will take a LONG time for algae to start under the flaps, but it will do it eventually. my worst time is in late spring when we have dry weather and a lot of fine dust settles in there.