You have purchased a pool liner, which is a big investment. You have now decided to purchase a safety cover to extend the life of your liner and protect your pool. Your next decision is whether you are going to install the cover yourself or hire a pool professional to do the job for you. […]
Every pool dealer has their own “best” method for winterizing vinyl liner pools. It varies greatly by region, so I recommend going with whatever method your local dealer uses. While there are several different types of Winterizing Kits, I think it’s always best to winterize without chlorine if you can. Algaecide is not really necessary […]
We recently had a homeowner ask a question in response to our blog post, What are the causes of discoloration, deterioration and “dry rot” above the water line on a pool liner? My pool is doing all three of these and it is only six years old. How can I prevent this from happening again? […]
This is a friendly reminder from McEwen Industries to take care of your vinyl pool liner throughout the summer. Always maintain a proper water balance. pH should fall in the 7.2 – 7.6 range, total alkalinity should be at 100-150 ppm, and calcium hardness should be a 200 ppm minimum. Avoid allowing your pH to […]