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Swimming Pool Safety Articles

Swimming pools are a great way to cool off and have some family fun, especially during those hot summer days. But don't forget they can also be dangerous, especially if you have children.

What is a J-bead, V-Bead, J-Hook, or Unibead Pool Liner? Can I replace a J-Bead with an Overlap?

J-Bead, J-Hook, Unibead, and V-Bead are the same thing. This type of pool liner........

Can I leave the old vinyl liner in the pool when I replace it with a new pool liner?

It is not a good idea to leave the old pool liner in your above ground swimming pool when replacing the liner.

What is Bead Lock or Bead Wedge for a Beaded pool liner?

Bead lock, otherwise called bead wedge is a very helpful pool liner installation accessory that comes in handy .......

What is the Skimmer Box for my swimming pool?

The Skimmer Box is attached to the swimming pool wall. It's located or is the same as the spot where the water goes into (enters) the filter system.

What is a Return Jet or fitting?

The return (called the return fitting or the return jet) is the plastic fitting where the filtered water goes back into an above ground swimming pool.

What is Bead Receiver for my Beaded pool liner?

Bead receiver is the plastic tracking that fits on top of the pool wall for a beaded pool liner. Your above ground Beaded pool liner then slips or fits into this tracking....

What is Coping for my Overlap pool liner?

Coping, sometimes callled coping strips, are plastic protection pieces that go on top of an Overlap pool liner as soon as it is wrapped over.....

How long do pool liners last?

Vinyl pool liners tend to last 8 years on average with a high rate of variation. In other words some last 3 years and some last 15 years. It all depends....

What are the three types of filter systems for above ground pools?

Above ground swimming pool filter systems fall into 3 categories or types. Sand filters, earth filters, and cartridge filters are the choices you have for above ground pools.