Aqua Leader Liner Replacement

by Sharon
(Hartford, Ct)

I have an oval pool by aqua leader. The liner has to be replaced after 16 years. The paperwork on the pool says dimensions are 15' x 31'. I have been told it is a beaded j hook liner.

The problem is I cannot find a 15 x 31 liner. All the pool companies I have called can't find that size. Could a 15 x 30 fit this oval size pool? It is 48" high. I called where I bought it and they said it is 15' x 31' but it is so much more expensive compared to 15' x 30' pool. Do you know where I can find this size liner? Thank you.


Hi Sharon. I am not clear on whether the pool company had the 15 x 31 or not. I think you meant they can get it but it is so much more expensive than a 15' x 30'. If so, I'm not surprised, it is a very odd size.

There is a link to the right of this page for In The Swim, they can custom make a liner any size. You may want to compare their price. It will probably be equally high, which does not help much.

On a warm sunny day I could easily make a 15 x 30 liner fit a 15 x 31 pool. The more the vinyl heats up in the direct sunlight the more it will stretch. It would be even better if you could convert the j-hook liner into an overlap. That way the liner could be stretched into the pool. The weight of the water would pull the wrinkles out and the heat of the sun would allow the liner to easily stretch into this slightly larger size.

A j-hook liner usually has metal rods covering the liner bead, just under the top rails. If so, converting is easy. You just need to use coping strips to hold the overlap liner into place, the metal rods go back on over the coping.

You may want to look at my pages regarding overlap liners, stretching liners and what to do with the overhang. I will add one about installing beaded liners in case you decide to go that route.

Overlap Liners

Beaded Liners

Expandable Liner Installation

Beaded Liner Installation

Vinyl Liner Replacement

Vinyl Liner Overhang