Inground liner bead types?

[jjdean]

Hi,

I thinking of replacing my inground pool liner myself. My question is are there different types of liner beads on inground liners? Do I need to be concerned that the bead of a liner I buy won't fit into the track?

Thanks

Jeff

[PoolDoc]

Jeff;

The guy who answered you (Tsunami) is now banned as a spammer. He was posting from an IP address that has repeatedly and recently been used to spam forums. I don't know if he's the spammer, or whether he simply has allowed his PC to be hacked, and then used by spammers. Either way, I had to ban him.

Unfortunately, I know little about liners. Fortunately, we have some other regular posters who know more.

[waste]

Welcome to the Forum!

There are 3, that I know of, different IG liner beads. Your liner manufacturer needs to know which one you have. Probably the best way to let them know which one you have is to send them a piece of the bead - a 1" piece would be enough.

They all fit, but don't 'lock' in correctly, if not correctly matched to the receiving track .

I've installed well over 1000 liners - feel free to ask me any questions

[PoolDoc]

Wow. You really do need to write that liner guide! -Ben

[waste]

Thanks, Ben - I'll try to get it finished on Tues or Wed ( I've got a shoulder issue that is exasperated by typing , ( but might be corrected tomorrow PM)

Even if the treatment doesn't work, I'll get the info typed up by Thurs.

[jjdean]

Thanks for the advice, Waste. I was planning to send a picture of the bead, but sending an actual sample is much better.

Just out of curiosity, since all three will fit into each other's track, would installing liner lock fix the problem of a mismatched bead? Would putting some liner lock in be a good idea even if I have the correct bead for the track?

Thanks, Jeff

[PoolDoc]

Even if the treatment doesn't work, I'll get the info typed up by Thurs.

I wasn't trying to push -- don't do what you shouldn't, please.

Ben

[CarlD]

Welcome to the Forum!
They all fit, but don't 'lock' in correctly, if not correctly matched to the receiving track .

I've installed well over 1000 liners - feel free to ask me any questions

Wow! How much beer would it take to get you to come to New Jersey when I have to replace mine in a couple of years?

[waste]

Carl, last year I retroweld a 27' AG floor and replaced the skimmer for a 12 pack of Bud and a BBQ chicken and corn dinner (for some reason, my wife thinks I undervalue my time and talents, even though it was for her co-worker who couldn't afford to hire a PB to do it )

My brother lives in Leonia (a stone throw from the GW Bridge), having moved last year from Ringwood - so I can see bro and nephews after helping you drop your new liner, and he'll put me up for the night, after we play a round of disc golf.


OK, I've got reasons to help you and Lisa with your pools, Al is in Pa, where I went to boarding school, so I could throw in a stop in Pottstown, if he needs my help with his ancient liner .

The only problem is Jan's pool, I don't have any connection to Louisiana, but I'm fairly creative and can work up something if she needs my help

[CarlD]

Only a 12 pack of Bud? Heck, I'd get you a case of Sam Adams or Brooklyn Lager! (don't laugh--BL is as good as Sam--My favorite is the 1955 Pennant Ale--The Bums won their ONLY World Series 3 months after I was born).

My goal is to get a few more years out of it...if I can. Had to fix one small tear the other day, in a spot I knew was going to fail.

Carl