which side of my above ground pool liner goes up?
By admin | March 6, 2010
Random P asked:
hi i have this liner for my above ground pool and i do not now which side goes up. one side is very smooth but has seams on it, the other side is rough and pebbly with no seams. Which side goes on top.
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hi i have this liner for my above ground pool and i do not now which side goes up. one side is very smooth but has seams on it, the other side is rough and pebbly with no seams. Which side goes on top.
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how much to replace in ground pool liner?
By admin | March 1, 2010
i dance therfore i am asked:
29′x36′ In ground pool has in deep end 9′ deep. How much would it cost to have someone replace and install a new one? I want like the total cost when it is all done and the water is back in the pool.
Flex Track Lighting
29′x36′ In ground pool has in deep end 9′ deep. How much would it cost to have someone replace and install a new one? I want like the total cost when it is all done and the water is back in the pool.
Flex Track Lighting
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Heres a Great Article About Todays Choices in Pool Cleaners
By admin | February 28, 2010
gerometriton asked:
If you are preparing to have an above ground or an in ground pool installed at your home or place of business then you would be well advised to study up on pool cleaners a bit. This is because, like it or not, you are going to be dealing with one for the entire duration of the time that you are responsible for the up keep of the pool. Over the past handful of years, the technology that goes into todays pool cleaners on the high end would make a NASA engineer blush. However; the latest selection of state of the art high tech pool cleaners are often more than some people need and you may be just one of these pool owners.
A Required Piece of Equipment
What you have to bear in mind is that your pool will also have a pool filter that will be responsible for removing the majority of the visible debris that may find its way into the pool itself. At the same time there are other pool cleaning tasks that need to be tended to and that is where the automatic pool cleaner comes in.
Low Tech In Ground Pool Cleaners
On the minimum end, all that you will need for a small above ground pool with a vinyl liner may be a simple low tech pool cleaner, that will do a great job of keeoing the water in the pool crystal clear. They are cheap, have no moving parts and are guaranteed to last the lifetime of the pool.
Pool Cleaners for Larger Pools
At the other end of the spectrum is the more advanced pool cleaners that were designed for the larger task of cleaning the water and cement sides of a standard built in pool. They come loaded with features and are even capable of making navigational decisions for themselves as they crawl around the pool doing their job.
Its All Up to You
These latest feature laden, state of the art pool cleaning wonders can cost substantially more then the simple unit that would be used in a smaller above ground pool. However; they do work faster and far more efficiently and often in a commercial setting, time and convenience factors can take precedence.
Auto Touch Up Paint
If you are preparing to have an above ground or an in ground pool installed at your home or place of business then you would be well advised to study up on pool cleaners a bit. This is because, like it or not, you are going to be dealing with one for the entire duration of the time that you are responsible for the up keep of the pool. Over the past handful of years, the technology that goes into todays pool cleaners on the high end would make a NASA engineer blush. However; the latest selection of state of the art high tech pool cleaners are often more than some people need and you may be just one of these pool owners.
A Required Piece of Equipment
What you have to bear in mind is that your pool will also have a pool filter that will be responsible for removing the majority of the visible debris that may find its way into the pool itself. At the same time there are other pool cleaning tasks that need to be tended to and that is where the automatic pool cleaner comes in.
Low Tech In Ground Pool Cleaners
On the minimum end, all that you will need for a small above ground pool with a vinyl liner may be a simple low tech pool cleaner, that will do a great job of keeoing the water in the pool crystal clear. They are cheap, have no moving parts and are guaranteed to last the lifetime of the pool.
Pool Cleaners for Larger Pools
At the other end of the spectrum is the more advanced pool cleaners that were designed for the larger task of cleaning the water and cement sides of a standard built in pool. They come loaded with features and are even capable of making navigational decisions for themselves as they crawl around the pool doing their job.
Its All Up to You
These latest feature laden, state of the art pool cleaning wonders can cost substantially more then the simple unit that would be used in a smaller above ground pool. However; they do work faster and far more efficiently and often in a commercial setting, time and convenience factors can take precedence.
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Above Ground Swimming Pool
By admin | February 27, 2010
Clive West asked:
A swimming pool in your garden is much easier to install than you might expect. A new above-ground swimming pool is both reasonably-priced and simple to fix. Unlike the inflatable pools which are often not particularly hygienic as well as being prone to leaking, these are much stronger and have all the benefits of a permanent swimming pool without the need for planning permission. They also cost a fraction of the price.
Obviously your new above-ground swimming pool will come with instructions which you should follow but here is a brief summary of the steps you will need to follow.
Setting out
Dry assemble the bottom layer of the timber frame in-situ so that you can see any access problems and whether new paths need building or services diverting.
Excavation
Even if the pool is going to be entirely above ground, you will still need to remove the topsoil for the base. Mark out a rectangular area at least 60cm bigger than the swimming pool and remove all topsoil (typically at least 15cm).
Concrete base
You will find this easier if you do it in two stages. First, lay a thin (5cm) layer of blinding concrete over the excavated surface - this will give you a clean and level floor to work on. Then set in position the steel uprights that provide the ‘ribs’ of the swimming pool’. Lay strong reinforcing mesh 5cm above the blinding concrete and, if the ground is poor, another layer of mesh 5cm from the finished top surface of the concrete. Pour in at least 15cm and possibly as much as 30cm of structural grade premixed concrete thoroughly vibrating it to remove all of the trapped air.
Timber superstructure
When the concrete has cured (about 2 days), start assembling the wooden frame being careful to follow the manufacturer’s instruction regarding jointing.
Pipework - Phase 1
Fit the skimmer unit and cut holes in the wall of the timber frame to accommodate the drain, pump inlet and any lights. Use a proper hole-cutting saw and be careful not to cut too oversized a hole.
Sub-Liner
Thoroughly sweep and vacuum clean the floor of the swimming pool since any detritus left behind is a potential hole in your liner. When the floor is clean, spray it with adhesive and cut and fit the sub-liner. This provides a cushion effect to the floor and walls and also protects the main liner from damage.
Pipework - Phase 2
Fit the gaskets and frames for the pump inlet, the drain and the lights cutting through the sub-liner where necessary to expose those holes. Be careful not to over-cut.
Main Liner
Expose the liner to sunshine for an hour beforehand in order for it to warm up and become pliable. Starting with one corner of the timber frame, snap the liner to the swimming pool wall gently stretching and smoothing it as you do so. Leave the last 10 cm open, insert a hose from a powerful vacuum cleaner and seal up. Suck out as much air as you can from between the liner and the sub-liner. Anyone who enters the pool from here on must do so in socks or go barefoot.
Pipework - Phase 3
Fill the swimming pool to a depth of about 15cm to stretch the liner into its final place. Operate the vacuum for the last time, remove it and seal up the final part of the liner top. Get into the pool and install the final pieces of pump inlet, drain and lights being careful to keep the electrics of the latter free of the water.
Electrical Work
You will need an electrician to fit a circuit-breaker for you and to put in a power supply. It is a good idea if they also fit a timer control and a spare socket (you may wish to invest in an automatic pool cleaner). They can also wire in the lights - you may want to get an extra switch fitted for these.
Pipework - Phase 4
Carefully assemble the pump and filter unit filling the latter with clean, fine sand. Install all in-flow and out-flow pipework to the pump being careful to make sure the joints are watertight. Fill swimming pool to half-way up the skimmer unit. Prime pump, operate backwash and set pump timer.
Chemical Dosing
Using a pH and chlorine testing kit (available from any swimming pool accessories stockist), add acid or alkali to bring your swimming pool to a pH of typically 7.4 and a chlorine level of about 3ppm. Add algicide once a week and test and top up if necessary the water, the acid or alkali and the chlorine at the same time. If you use solar heating rings, you will save on evaporation of water and chemicals as well as extending your swimming season.
Access
Fit steps and ladders as appropriate.
Maintenance
Drain down the water to a low level and cover over the winter, operating the pump occasionally to prevent stagnation of the water. Treat timber with teak oil annually to keep it free of rot and looking good.
Now you’re ready to enjoy your above-ground swimming pool.
Modern Lighting Choices
A swimming pool in your garden is much easier to install than you might expect. A new above-ground swimming pool is both reasonably-priced and simple to fix. Unlike the inflatable pools which are often not particularly hygienic as well as being prone to leaking, these are much stronger and have all the benefits of a permanent swimming pool without the need for planning permission. They also cost a fraction of the price.
Obviously your new above-ground swimming pool will come with instructions which you should follow but here is a brief summary of the steps you will need to follow.
Setting out
Dry assemble the bottom layer of the timber frame in-situ so that you can see any access problems and whether new paths need building or services diverting.
Excavation
Even if the pool is going to be entirely above ground, you will still need to remove the topsoil for the base. Mark out a rectangular area at least 60cm bigger than the swimming pool and remove all topsoil (typically at least 15cm).
Concrete base
You will find this easier if you do it in two stages. First, lay a thin (5cm) layer of blinding concrete over the excavated surface - this will give you a clean and level floor to work on. Then set in position the steel uprights that provide the ‘ribs’ of the swimming pool’. Lay strong reinforcing mesh 5cm above the blinding concrete and, if the ground is poor, another layer of mesh 5cm from the finished top surface of the concrete. Pour in at least 15cm and possibly as much as 30cm of structural grade premixed concrete thoroughly vibrating it to remove all of the trapped air.
Timber superstructure
When the concrete has cured (about 2 days), start assembling the wooden frame being careful to follow the manufacturer’s instruction regarding jointing.
Pipework - Phase 1
Fit the skimmer unit and cut holes in the wall of the timber frame to accommodate the drain, pump inlet and any lights. Use a proper hole-cutting saw and be careful not to cut too oversized a hole.
Sub-Liner
Thoroughly sweep and vacuum clean the floor of the swimming pool since any detritus left behind is a potential hole in your liner. When the floor is clean, spray it with adhesive and cut and fit the sub-liner. This provides a cushion effect to the floor and walls and also protects the main liner from damage.
Pipework - Phase 2
Fit the gaskets and frames for the pump inlet, the drain and the lights cutting through the sub-liner where necessary to expose those holes. Be careful not to over-cut.
Main Liner
Expose the liner to sunshine for an hour beforehand in order for it to warm up and become pliable. Starting with one corner of the timber frame, snap the liner to the swimming pool wall gently stretching and smoothing it as you do so. Leave the last 10 cm open, insert a hose from a powerful vacuum cleaner and seal up. Suck out as much air as you can from between the liner and the sub-liner. Anyone who enters the pool from here on must do so in socks or go barefoot.
Pipework - Phase 3
Fill the swimming pool to a depth of about 15cm to stretch the liner into its final place. Operate the vacuum for the last time, remove it and seal up the final part of the liner top. Get into the pool and install the final pieces of pump inlet, drain and lights being careful to keep the electrics of the latter free of the water.
Electrical Work
You will need an electrician to fit a circuit-breaker for you and to put in a power supply. It is a good idea if they also fit a timer control and a spare socket (you may wish to invest in an automatic pool cleaner). They can also wire in the lights - you may want to get an extra switch fitted for these.
Pipework - Phase 4
Carefully assemble the pump and filter unit filling the latter with clean, fine sand. Install all in-flow and out-flow pipework to the pump being careful to make sure the joints are watertight. Fill swimming pool to half-way up the skimmer unit. Prime pump, operate backwash and set pump timer.
Chemical Dosing
Using a pH and chlorine testing kit (available from any swimming pool accessories stockist), add acid or alkali to bring your swimming pool to a pH of typically 7.4 and a chlorine level of about 3ppm. Add algicide once a week and test and top up if necessary the water, the acid or alkali and the chlorine at the same time. If you use solar heating rings, you will save on evaporation of water and chemicals as well as extending your swimming season.
Access
Fit steps and ladders as appropriate.
Maintenance
Drain down the water to a low level and cover over the winter, operating the pump occasionally to prevent stagnation of the water. Treat timber with teak oil annually to keep it free of rot and looking good.
Now you’re ready to enjoy your above-ground swimming pool.
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Above Ground Pools - Why Their Incredible Rise In Popularity?
By admin | February 25, 2010
Earl Tabanda asked:
You may not have even been around back in the late fifties to early sixties, Back when above ground pools first began appearing in peoples back yards but back then they were far more scarce then they are today. Ironically they were far cheaper too, so why is it that they have become so popular today and are even now found in the backyards of very upscale homes.
The Skyrocketing Cost Of Standard Built In Pools
The fact is that there are several reasons for this, including the skyrocketing cost of the standard built in cement swimming pool. Costs that can easily run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. For instance, todays ultra modern above ground pools really have very little resemble to those first pools of decades past.
Amazing Faux Tile & Stone Vinyl Pool Liners
You see, now easy to install optional features such like prefabricated natural wood pool decks that are installed using only simple hand tools are just one. Then there is the incredibly wide assortment of new amazing, decorative pool liners that can give your pool the actual look and feel of real tile or stone for instance.
Is It a Built In - Or One Of Those New Above Ground Pools?
These two options alone can completely transform the total look of todays above ground pools to such a degree that they often leave people who see them wondering if they are in fact built in. Hey! The deck completely conceals the top edge and sides and the tile or stone is almost impossible to distinguish from the real thing, so it’s easy to understand.
Do the Math - The Prices Adjusted For Inflation Haven’t Changed
Lastly, if you take the price of the the very first original above ground pools that people were buying decades ago and factor those prices against inflation, you will find that in real spending terms, todays new and improved, full featured new age above ground pools cost just as much, if not less than those first swimming pools of yesteryear.
Bamboo Has Many Uses
You may not have even been around back in the late fifties to early sixties, Back when above ground pools first began appearing in peoples back yards but back then they were far more scarce then they are today. Ironically they were far cheaper too, so why is it that they have become so popular today and are even now found in the backyards of very upscale homes.
The Skyrocketing Cost Of Standard Built In Pools
The fact is that there are several reasons for this, including the skyrocketing cost of the standard built in cement swimming pool. Costs that can easily run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. For instance, todays ultra modern above ground pools really have very little resemble to those first pools of decades past.
Amazing Faux Tile & Stone Vinyl Pool Liners
You see, now easy to install optional features such like prefabricated natural wood pool decks that are installed using only simple hand tools are just one. Then there is the incredibly wide assortment of new amazing, decorative pool liners that can give your pool the actual look and feel of real tile or stone for instance.
Is It a Built In - Or One Of Those New Above Ground Pools?
These two options alone can completely transform the total look of todays above ground pools to such a degree that they often leave people who see them wondering if they are in fact built in. Hey! The deck completely conceals the top edge and sides and the tile or stone is almost impossible to distinguish from the real thing, so it’s easy to understand.
Do the Math - The Prices Adjusted For Inflation Haven’t Changed
Lastly, if you take the price of the the very first original above ground pools that people were buying decades ago and factor those prices against inflation, you will find that in real spending terms, todays new and improved, full featured new age above ground pools cost just as much, if not less than those first swimming pools of yesteryear.
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Pool Liners — Beaded to Overlap (no question.just some FYI info)?
By admin | February 24, 2010
nc_qtpie27 asked:
We were having lots of trouble keeping our pool clean last summer and spent hundreds in chemicals with very little success. This year, we decided to buy a new liner to see if that would help. We ordered the liner, but didn’t open it until we were ready to install it…at which time, we noticed we had mistakenly ordered an overlap instead of a beaded…which is what our old one was (beaded). We called around and asked if we could use the overlap…if it would work the same. Our local pool specialist told us YES!! Yay! Since we had the correct size for our pool, all we had to do was remove the top railings, overlap the liner on the side, use our beaded track on top of the liner to hold it snug in place, and put the railings back on. It’s working like a charm…at a much cheaper price too!! In addition to the new liner, all we use is a 4-in-1 shock treatment DAILY (1/2 scoop), along with a disposable floating chlorinator ($19.99 @ wal-mart)…and our pool absolutely SPARKLES!!
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We were having lots of trouble keeping our pool clean last summer and spent hundreds in chemicals with very little success. This year, we decided to buy a new liner to see if that would help. We ordered the liner, but didn’t open it until we were ready to install it…at which time, we noticed we had mistakenly ordered an overlap instead of a beaded…which is what our old one was (beaded). We called around and asked if we could use the overlap…if it would work the same. Our local pool specialist told us YES!! Yay! Since we had the correct size for our pool, all we had to do was remove the top railings, overlap the liner on the side, use our beaded track on top of the liner to hold it snug in place, and put the railings back on. It’s working like a charm…at a much cheaper price too!! In addition to the new liner, all we use is a 4-in-1 shock treatment DAILY (1/2 scoop), along with a disposable floating chlorinator ($19.99 @ wal-mart)…and our pool absolutely SPARKLES!!
Pet Cpr Training
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Swimming Pool Lights
By admin | February 23, 2010
Yara Thompson asked:
Swimming pool lighting has come a long way in recent decades and long gone are the days of unreliable and faulty pool lights. In decades past the choices in pool lighting were limited to say the least and they basically consisted of one electrically wired light on the deep end that lit the whole pool.
Now however; there are now a multitude of choices when it comes to pool lighting and the new choices means far more options when deciding how to light your swimming pool. For instance, you now have the option of spot lights for your pool that will allow you to highlight one or more discreet areas of your pool.
This means that not only will the pool be far more fun and enjoyable to swim in but it can be far more safer as well. Pool lights also now are far more reliable and unlike leaky and unreliable pool lights that lit pools in decades past they are far better sealed with better rubber gaskets that are far less prone to leaks.
One new area of pool lighting that that has appeared on the market recently that more and more people are turning to is fiber optic pool lighting that completely does away with a the need for any electric wiring to run the lights. With fiber optic pool lights the source for the actual light is contained away from the pool and any water.
Each light in a fiber optic pool lighting scheme is powered by a thin glass wire that carries the actual light to its final destination in much the same way as electricity would be carried in an older electrical powered lighting scheme. One of the many benefits of a fiber optic pool lighting system is that it completely does away with the need for individual light bulbs and is basically a permanent glitch free system that will last for virtually the life of the pool.
Graco Paint Sprayer
Swimming pool lighting has come a long way in recent decades and long gone are the days of unreliable and faulty pool lights. In decades past the choices in pool lighting were limited to say the least and they basically consisted of one electrically wired light on the deep end that lit the whole pool.
Now however; there are now a multitude of choices when it comes to pool lighting and the new choices means far more options when deciding how to light your swimming pool. For instance, you now have the option of spot lights for your pool that will allow you to highlight one or more discreet areas of your pool.
This means that not only will the pool be far more fun and enjoyable to swim in but it can be far more safer as well. Pool lights also now are far more reliable and unlike leaky and unreliable pool lights that lit pools in decades past they are far better sealed with better rubber gaskets that are far less prone to leaks.
One new area of pool lighting that that has appeared on the market recently that more and more people are turning to is fiber optic pool lighting that completely does away with a the need for any electric wiring to run the lights. With fiber optic pool lights the source for the actual light is contained away from the pool and any water.
Each light in a fiber optic pool lighting scheme is powered by a thin glass wire that carries the actual light to its final destination in much the same way as electricity would be carried in an older electrical powered lighting scheme. One of the many benefits of a fiber optic pool lighting system is that it completely does away with the need for individual light bulbs and is basically a permanent glitch free system that will last for virtually the life of the pool.
Graco Paint Sprayer
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Benefits of Owning In-ground Swimming Pools
By admin | February 16, 2010
JT asked:
Owning inground swimming pools can provide many benefits for you and your family. When compared to owning an above ground swimming pool the inground version is much easier to maintain and own. In addition an inground swimming pool will provide hours of fun each week for you and your family. If you are considering an inground swimming pool for your home or property consider the following benefits you can expect.
Health Benefits
Swimming is one of the best exercises you can do. It provides a full body workout which can help to keep you healthy and feeling good. Swimming can also provide relief for those with arthritis, joint disorders, or back problems. Science has shown that immersing your body in water is one of the best ways to find relief from stress on joints and your spine. The water removes the pressure of gravity that occurs naturally on the body. Heated inground swimming pools can provide a avenue for exercising and relaxing your body year around. For those who dislike exercising during the cold months an inground pool can be very beneficial. This can be especially true if you install your swimming pool under a structure or in a room of your home.
Cost Benefits
When compared to an above ground pool, an inground pool is more cost effective over the long run. An above ground pool will require more maintenance including the replacement of liners. However, if you have a tile or concrete inground pool installed you can easy maintain the poll for 20-50 years without replacing a lot of parts or components. While the inground pool will be a larger expense initially over the years the savings can add up. In addition inground swimming pools are much more durable and sturdy than above ground styles. An inground poll will last decades longer than a flimsy metal above ground pool structure. You may end up replacing your above ground pool so many times that you could have easily paid for the installation of several inground pools.
Property Value Increase
In addition to being enjoyable and fun for your family, inground swimming pools will increase the property value of your home. If you are thinking about selling the property at some time in the future an inground swimming pool can add thousands to the sale price of your home. In some cases it is possible to increase your sale price above and beyond the installation cost. You may end up making thousands more at sale than you even paid for having the pool installed. In addition, homes with inground swimming pools often sell much faster than those without one.
In addition to increasing your property value an inground pool will provide a way for you and your family to spend time together without spending money on going out. You can enjoy time together hosting pool parties, or family fun nights. The many fond memories you will share can outweigh the cost of any installation costs or maintenance hassles. After all, swimming is a fun and relaxing past time for all families to enjoy together.
Bamboo Wind Chimes
Owning inground swimming pools can provide many benefits for you and your family. When compared to owning an above ground swimming pool the inground version is much easier to maintain and own. In addition an inground swimming pool will provide hours of fun each week for you and your family. If you are considering an inground swimming pool for your home or property consider the following benefits you can expect.
Health Benefits
Swimming is one of the best exercises you can do. It provides a full body workout which can help to keep you healthy and feeling good. Swimming can also provide relief for those with arthritis, joint disorders, or back problems. Science has shown that immersing your body in water is one of the best ways to find relief from stress on joints and your spine. The water removes the pressure of gravity that occurs naturally on the body. Heated inground swimming pools can provide a avenue for exercising and relaxing your body year around. For those who dislike exercising during the cold months an inground pool can be very beneficial. This can be especially true if you install your swimming pool under a structure or in a room of your home.
Cost Benefits
When compared to an above ground pool, an inground pool is more cost effective over the long run. An above ground pool will require more maintenance including the replacement of liners. However, if you have a tile or concrete inground pool installed you can easy maintain the poll for 20-50 years without replacing a lot of parts or components. While the inground pool will be a larger expense initially over the years the savings can add up. In addition inground swimming pools are much more durable and sturdy than above ground styles. An inground poll will last decades longer than a flimsy metal above ground pool structure. You may end up replacing your above ground pool so many times that you could have easily paid for the installation of several inground pools.
Property Value Increase
In addition to being enjoyable and fun for your family, inground swimming pools will increase the property value of your home. If you are thinking about selling the property at some time in the future an inground swimming pool can add thousands to the sale price of your home. In some cases it is possible to increase your sale price above and beyond the installation cost. You may end up making thousands more at sale than you even paid for having the pool installed. In addition, homes with inground swimming pools often sell much faster than those without one.
In addition to increasing your property value an inground pool will provide a way for you and your family to spend time together without spending money on going out. You can enjoy time together hosting pool parties, or family fun nights. The many fond memories you will share can outweigh the cost of any installation costs or maintenance hassles. After all, swimming is a fun and relaxing past time for all families to enjoy together.
Bamboo Wind Chimes
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where can i buy a swimming pool liner for a cheap price?
By admin | February 16, 2010
MJ asked:
I have been looking for a 24ft x 54in beaded pool liner. they are harder to find and when you do find them they are expensive. Any suggestions on where i can find a good liner for a cheaper price?
I have been looking for a 24ft x 54in beaded pool liner. they are harder to find and when you do find them they are expensive. Any suggestions on where i can find a good liner for a cheaper price?
above ground pool. round.
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How do you find a leak in a pool liner?
By admin | February 14, 2010
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