Is this a problem? New Liner?

[pq1747]

Hi, I have a friend that is new to pools and instead of conditioning his pool water, he ended up emptying his pool thinking the water is dirty. After all the water emptyed, he saw the liner having large wrinkles. A pool person said he needs to replace his liner but it's quite new (1-2 years old). It seems like the pressure of the water would iron out all the wrinkles. I have never dealt with liners in an empty pool so I'm hoping someone can help. Below are the pictures:


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Thanks.

[BigTallGuy]

How long was the pool empty? It is my understanding that draining a pool completely and letting the liner sun bake will compromise the integrity of the liner. You should probably replace the liner rather than risk liner failure.

[PoolDoc]

Hi PG;

Resetting that liner may well be possible. But, it DEFINITELY will not be a simply matter of just adding water. Roughly speaking, here's the process:

#1. Use a vacuum, with a hose taped behind the liner to 'suck' it into place.
#2. As it is pulled in, make sure the points already connected (returns, skimmer, main drain?) are not stressed. Typically, this will require 'tugging' the liner in to place.
#3. Work the wrinkles out of the liner as much as possible.
#4. Begin filling; monitor wrinkles & stress; adjust liner as needed.

I've hung a liner a couple of times, and made adjustments more times than that. But, I've never tried to do it to a liner that's been in place a couple of years. So, I can't estimate your chances of success. However, your liner does not look like many I've seen, where they were seriously overstretched on installation. That increases your chance of being able to reset it -- though it also increases the chance that you'll have some permanent wrinkles.

Ben

[waste]

Ben, for not being a liner guy - that was a great answer!

With a ~2 year old liner, there is more 'play' but getting it done sooner is always the best bet. Get the rest of the water out of the pool before applying the vacuums, I can see it causing stress where the faceplates are.

If you need any help with where to put the vacs or how to do this, simply ask - I work 8 - 8 tomorrow but should be able to get on line ~ 9pm, if you want to do this on Sunday.