Concerns about bleach with vinyl liner (IG)

[tonyl]

12-15 years out of a liner isn't all that bad. By that time, you'll probably be ready for a change.

I replaced mine after 10 years and it looks like a brand new pool. For 900 bucks (diy....me only) I think it's money well spent.

A guinite pool would have initially cost me MUCH (about 2X) more than my vinyl pool.

My liner problems stemmed from the pool company advising extreme shocking Spring/fall with liquid bleach.....as in 8 gallons of pool bleach for a 20k pool. To say there was little color on the bottom of the pool would be an understatement.

But for liner protection, just add it to the skimmer with the pump running, or lean way out past the returns and keep the pump running for an hour or so.

Nontheless, again...12 to 15 years from a liner isn't all that bad.~ It won't last forever no matter how careful you are.

Hope this helps, Tony