Hi-
I have a 6 year-old Outback 24' round pool. This winter, it sprung a
leak and was totally empty when I uncovered it this spring. I patched the holes
and tried filling the pool, but when it reached about a foot deep, the liner
started tearing around the top on one side of the pool. I figured the bottom of
the pool was somehow off-center, putting more stress on one side of the liner. I
pulled all the plastic locking bead off and carefully nudged the liner to where
I think it is centered. I re-secured the liner with the bead using the original
marks as a guide. This time (during filling), the metal walls started collapsing in several areas
around the pool. I released the bead and liner, and the liner ended up well
below the top edge of the metal wall.
What is the proper procedure for installing an above-ground liner, and,
is it possible the liner would have shrunk to the point it won't reach the top
edge of the pool properly?
Thanks for reading and for any replies!!
heymikey