Replace Pool Liner Before Winter Sets In

As the nights close in it’s time to do some maintenance jobs outside in preparation for the winter. If you have a swimming pool there are a number of jobs that should be tackled in order to ensure your pool is in the best possible condition at the start of next Spring.

If your line is looking the worse for wear you can guarantee that by the time the winter is over it will be a lot worse so you need to decided whether or not to replace it now. The advantage of tackling this job now is that your pool will be ready to go as soon as it gets warm enough to swim outside again. However, it also means you’d be subjecting it to an extra season’s wear and tear unnecessarily.

The best option is probably to completely drain your pool, clean and cover it and remove the old liner. Then when the temperature rises you will be all set to add replace the pool liner without the hassle of preparing everthing. To save even more time you could look around now for suppliers who offer the size and shape that you will be requiring.

Liability for Pool Accidents

One of the leading causes of deaths for children under 14 is swimming related accidents. The swimming pool can be a very dangerous place, especially for young kids. Drowning and accidents involving the use of swimming apparatus, toys and equipment is very common.

Some stats, show more than 1,000 children dying in swimming pool or diving type accidents and more than 5,000 injuries serious enough to require a trip to the hospital. On top of these numbers, can be added the 200 plus children drowned in whirlpools and spas each year.

Children are not the only casualties of swimming pool accidents. Adults, when combining alcohol and swimming also often suffer injuries. A common accident is diving into too shallow water, often resulting in severe spinal injury or paralysis.

If reminders and warning signs are posted the pool owner is legally liable.