how to reattach vinyl liner in spot where it's slipped out of the "channel"

[gwrace1]

Does this work for an overlap liner? I have about a 2-3 foot section that has dropped down about 3 inches. The liner is about 5 years old and this is the first time this has happened. I have removed two of the top plates and it looks like a long stretch to get it back over the top and underneath the coping strip.

[waste]

Does this work for an overlap liner? I have about a 2-3 foot section that has dropped down about 3 inches. The liner is about 5 years old and this is the first time this has happened. I have removed two of the top plates and it looks like a long stretch to get it back over the top and underneath the coping strip.

With an overlap liner, you need to just remove the top rail and the coping strip and pull it back into 'non wrinkled' If the liner tore, as opposed to just slipping, you might need topatch the area but basically do the same thing.

[gwrace1]

My wife and I tried this weekend to stretch the liner back into place using 150-160 degree tap water. We could not get the liner any where close to going back under the coping. I do need to make a correction. I looked at our pool invoice and the liner is a jhook not an overlap. We've had various small leaks over the last 5 years so I'm wondering if a liner replacement would be the better option. We also have several pool walls that have rusted out near the bottom I've filed a warranty claim with Artesian since the steel frame has a lifetime warranty.