What happens if intex pool is not level

If you want to do it yourself, consider using larger equipment, like a tractor, to dig out the area where your new pool will sit. Measure the area your pool will use. Remove the grass from the location by using a sod cutter or rototiller. If you do not have access to either, many home-improvement stores rent them, or a shovel will do the trick too.

Then use a rake to remove any sharp or hard objects such as rocks or different debris within the area. To use the board, place it on the ground, and then put a level on top of it to see how level the board actually is. To use a string level, tie the string to a wooden stake and hammer it into the ground at the edge of where the pool should be. Then take the string across to the other side, pound another stake into the ground, and tie the string loosely to it, making sure there is no slack.

Place the line level on the string at the center of the area and adjust the height of the string on the stake until it is level. Now that you know what areas need leveling dig and add soil to the necessary areas to ensure the land is as level as possible.

It is best to dig out the soil to the lowest levels. You can build a pool on soil that has had all the rocks removed, and you have ensured it is packed down correctly. However, many people opt to add a layer of 2-inches or more of mason sand on top of the soil before putting the pool up. Mason sand ensures that you did not miss any rocks or debris that could penetrate your liner. It is very fine sand that compacts well.

Once you have put down the sand, level it out with a rake or shovel and add a little water to it so that it begins to pack down. Then leave it overnight to harden. The next day, be sure to pack down the sand thoroughly. You can do this by using a lawn roller or plate compactor. Once you have it packed down, take out your leveling device, and ensure it is still level. If not, move the sand around and repack until it is. The ground will be cold. Preventing your pool from being in direct contact with the ground will keep it better insulated.

You can purchase specialized pool pads to use as base protectors, or you can just put a tarp or some felt down. However, a pool pad will work better at protecting and insulating your pool. If you are looking to level and install a pool yourself, it is important to correctly follow all the steps. Skipping important steps can result in damage to your pool in the long run, even if it is not noticeable right away. Below are a few mistakes to avoid. A major mistake that people make is not removing the grass before putting the pool up.

They just pour sand on top, which causes divots in the ground when the grass dies, and everything compacts down. Another common mistake is moving dirt from high areas to lower ones. It is better to dig out the areas so that they are level with the low ones. This is because added dirt will eventually settle and may settle unevenly.

However, properly taking the time to pack down added dirt can avoid this problem, but it is best practice to instead simply dig out the dirt. The sand is meant to be a protective layer for your pool, not a leveling layer. It should be placed on ground that has already been leveled; otherwise, you will see many leveling problems down the road as the sand settles. Also, there will not be an even amount of sand protecting the pool floor from the rocks and debris below.

Some spots could have less than an inch, while others have more than two. After you lay the sand down, you must make sure you compact it. Can I use sand under my Intex Pool? The folks at Intex are fairly clear that you should NOT put sand under your pool. The sand can easily wash away, causing voids under your pool and risking your pool leaning and even collapsing. A part of your pool may have the highest weight due to it being on uneven ground.

This will can cause your wall to collapse and leave permanent damage on your Intex pool. Place stakes or sticks at areas that slope or are off-grade. Dig away soil instead of building up low patches.

Always dig away slopes and high spots to make them level with lower areas, even if it takes more work. The plastic feet used on the Intex poles are not large enough to support the weight on soft ground. Another approach you can do is to relevel the pool support legs by jacking them up and placing the pavers under the legs. Just to be clear, if your above ground pool is off by three inches or more, it needs to be taken down, leveled and reinstalled.

If you install an above-ground pool on an uneven surface, the walls can collapse due to uneven pressure. The water will press with more force on one section of the pool than the others.

A pool with an inflatable ring is more likely to fold under this increased pressure, but even a pool with solid side panels can fail. Any more than two inches is unacceptable. Intex pools that are three inches off or more will not last and no one should be swimming in one. In an extreme case, the pool will collapse from the pressure.

If your above ground pool is off by three inches or more, it needs to be taken down, leveled and reinstalled. Unfortunately, however, above-ground pools can collapse. If the pool has been improperly installed on sloping ground, even the weight of the pool water itself can be enough to cause a collapse. So freaked out. So, basically this is NOT safe at all?? I was hoping to try swimming a few days until I could try getting it drained. What do u suggest???

Thanks, Brenda. I got my first pool in It was a 27' X 52" round above ground. Anyway, the pool was installed out of level by 3. They said it was fine. The installer basically told us it was our pool now and to just pay our bill and go away. The pool has lasted until this past winter when an overload of snow collapsed one side. Thank God for a great and understanding insurance company. Too bad you don't have a holding tank to transfer the water to. Maybe you could rent an empty tank or tanker truck for a weekend to get the job done.

You can syphon the water out using a garden hose if you can't get at the plug. Re: 18' above ground pool not level Post by Meme » Sat 01 Jul, Bought the Coleman 18'x48" was unlevel one end about 2 or3 inches had it one week it collapsed and bent 7 legs the legs are not heavy enough to hold the offset weight expensive for parts because of the cost I am fixing it was wondering if putting concrete inside the legs would make them stronger.

Re: 18' above ground pool not level Post by lore » Tue 22 Aug, I have a 18' above ground pool metal wall and I did the installation myself. I did the leveling with the long 2x4 and a level; ground was tamped down pretty good and my post blocks were fairly level. I was half way done filling the pool when i noticed it was off kilter a little.

It looks like what happen was the pool rail was move and it wasn't sitting on the block and as the pool filled the edge of the rail frame hit the block and stopped it from settling over the block.