It’s August, it’s hot and this is one of the most critical times of the year to be on guard to protect your pool liner.  As reported in the Technical Bulletin below from the manufacturer of our vinyl, high chlorine and a low ph are your liner’s worst enemies.  I would also add warm water [...]

What are the effects of salt water chlorine generation systems on vinyl pool liners and swimming pools?
The growing use of pool chlorination by salt water chlorine generation systems has added some serious implications for pool liners, steel walls and equipment that need to be considered.
Let’s start by making the following statement:  Salt water in the [...]

We do not recommend using floating chlorine dispensers in inground liner pools.  They are great until they get caught in the step or skimmer area or sink to the floor of the pool, laying chlorine right onto the vinyl.
Below, you can see the chlorine damage to a vinyl liner caused by a floating chlorine dispenser.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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