How Out of Level Can My Above Ground Pool Be?
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- čas přidán 26. 12. 2012
- When an above ground pool becomes out of level, it is very important to be sure that the pool is not too out of level. We will walk you through the perimeters of how out of level the pool can be.
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Thanks chad! Been watching your videos. Helped me a ton. You do an excellent job on explaining things. I wish your company was in my area. I would’ve hired you instantly so I didn’t have to struggle.
Best videos ever. Gonna purchase your tutorial videos. I really appreciate how you and your team explain it
We just installed a intex Xtr 5,5m pool and it’s 3,5inch out of level. We are planning on leveling the ground next year because they only give a couple of days more of warm weather here and then its going to get much colder here. I Cannes its leaning to the lower side, burning hope it will hold this year.
how did it do?
@Andy’s World We moved it to a level spot a couple of days later :) Still standing strong
Up to 1.5 don't sweat it ,thanks man I needed to hear this I'mma try and get it under 1" but that one can seem like feet without the transit ,too easy to walk in circles I'll just get it within that inch no prob. Thanks man.
Your videos are awesome. Good job. Wish you were up north....
Thank you for posting. This was very helpful to know.
Thank you very much for all of the great information. I will get in there and reduce the amount of sand.
Hi there, how do you feel about using styrofoam sheets on top of sand that was graded and leveled? We just put our 18 ft pool up this past weekend, and we had to dig out the side of a dip in the yard. Unfortunately, the backside of the pool seems to be sinking in extremely soft ground that we thought we removed and replaced when leveling, but the back of the yard is very wet in general. So the pool itself is off by about 3 1/2 inches. We realize we need to drain it, do you have any suggestions for fixing the very wet portion of where the pool will sit? Unfortunately this is the only spot for it, there is no room for it to move anywhere else in the small yard. Thank you.
Hi there. We are about to set up a bestway 4.12 x 2.01 x 1.2 rectangular pool on our concrete patio. We are putting down eva interlocking pads as a base. The last metre of the pool length ways dips down about 2.5cm/an inch, so by your calculations should be fine. We are thinking of doubling or tripling up on the interlocking pads at this bottom end though to level it as much as possible, or even placing tiles down and then the foam pads. So you think this will work? Any help would be greatly appreciated?
I just installed my 16x48 Coleman pool. I had to dig the high side down around 6inchs to level the ground. My question is the dip around the edge of the pool is it okay to fill it with sand or with that damage my pool. The dip goes about half way around both sides of the pool. What would be your professional opinion on how to take care of the dip. Im nerves it's going to fill with water when it rains.
I string leveled my pool, worked out good for me
I'm planning to inatall a pool, but my space is down 1.5 inch on the 12 feet size, the pool is 22 x 12, so is it still safe? btw I'm planning to set it on my rooftop garden
Our pool is a 12ft x 30inch above ground, the type you get from a department store. It is 1.47inches out, is this ok? It’s on a concrete slab so no chance of it sinking further on either side?
we started filling got and 2 1/2 on one side, one the other side it's just cover, I called a pool place the said fill it ot will level out. I'm thinking we need to take down and level again, has anyone else had this problem
Our new pool is dead level. Problem is when installing the top rail the final piece was 3 inches short. We checked the diameter and somehow it is out. Measurements should be 23'11" and we range from 23'9 through 24'1" . We're draining the pool now..
I have to take down and re-level mine. how long can the liner be out if water. Would it be good to fold up in a tote and fill the tote with water?
My largest I can fit is a 15ft round, so does a 2 in max variance apply?
Thank you for this video - exactly what I've been looking for. I have read the questions and your answers, and still would like to ask for myself.. if uou are still answering these questions. We have a Bestway Power Steel rectangular pool 13'6” x 6'7” x 48” (4.12m x 2.01m x 1.22m; about 8100 litres or 2140 gal) assembled on stone paving and the other end on hardened sand since the stony area was too small. I just got the frames up when we started to have really heavy raining. We haven't filled the pool yet and must clean it up anyway first.
At the moment the rain water shows about 7-8 cm (about 3-3.5 inches) difference in water level (long sides). Do you think this is a problem considering the pool size? We can't dig stone so bigger job ahead and that's why I am asking. I was wondering if we could just lift the U shaped legs on the stone paving an inch or so.. cosmetics is not the issue at the moment, just safety.
3 inches out is quite a bit. You could lift the legs up and put them on blocks if you chose to but you would have to get some dirt underneath the liner of the pool or else you would overstress the liner and potentially cause a rep.
You mention you have videos showing how to fix the unlevel pool after draining but I cannot find any. Do you have one showing a good way to level up a low side?
I used wood shims below the feet to level out the rails is that okay?
We have a coleman 18x52 pool and its about 2 inches slightly over out on one side and 1 inch on the other. Its not 3 so hoping this is okay for this summer?
I had to build a retaining wall around the perimeter of an 18' x 48" pool on the low end of my yard. The highest point is 3" high. I compacted the sand as fill in by wetting it and using a lawn roller. The wall is lined with landscape fabric to combat erosion and the 1st row is beneath the ground. Am I safe putting 6,500 gallons of water on this structure?
Jason Sanders That's tricky, I really can't say either way without seeing the situation better. With only 3 inches on one side it sounds good, but I wouldn't be shocked if you get at least a little settling.
Lol this guy is awesome. Very dangerous situation. lol
Hey bud I have 2 questions first my 14x42 summer waves pool on co concrete and is off 2inchs on 1 quarter of the pool ....with about 1quarter inch tile shingles under about 4legs on the low side .......seems sturdy is that ok..........and also how long you think the bottom of pool can last place on concrete with a tarp below ...mind you my concrete has designs underneath so it's not super flat
I think you should be fine and I dont believe the liner being on a concrete pad is harming you at all.
Haha we have a slew of videos, your awesome 😎
I have a 12x18 above ground pool. It was installed professionally 3 years ago. One side...the long side is higher by about just shy of 2 inches...not more. Side to side is good...I looked at the pattern on the liner and went by that, but is it possible the liner has shifted. I also tried going by the lip of the edge down to the water on both ends as well. Bottom line, is it safe?
Looking at the pattern isn't the best way to do it. Measure the water line to the top of the pool and that will give you the difference. 2 inches isn;t that bad though.
I'm putting up a 21 ft steel pool, on concrete pad that is 8" off level. I used stone dust to level out and placed large stones around to hold sand. Do you think this will work ok ? Also, should I use paving stones on uprights, I live in NH.
Yes use paving stones and I am not very familiar with stone dust, so as long as it packs well and stays in place then you should be good.
Hi, we have just installed a 15'×36" pool and it's just under 2.5 inches out of level. Will we need to drain and refill or would we be safe to just leave it?
How did it go
We just finished putting our 12' x 48" frame pool up and have now only after filling it noticed it is 1 inch and 3 quarters unlevel so that's almost 2 inches. Does it need to be emptied and releveled or will it be ok for the summer ?
+Connor Thompson you'll be fine making it through the summer but that may be something I would fix come winter
Hi, I have a bestway 404x201x100 cm on our patio. I checked the water level and it's about 1-1,5 cm off, which should be ok, but I noticed the frame creaking. Apparently at that side my patio isn't level (a bit of a prolapse, if that's the correct word?), which is putting pressure on the frame. On the top frame you can also see its off level. I can also see that the liner has more pressure there. Is it safe to keep this pool up or do I need to drain it? I'm quit anxious about this, so I hope to hear from you
If it's only within 1 and 1/2 cm of level you should be well within structural integrity. That seems odd that you're noticing so much stress when it's only slightly out of level.
My friend and, I put up an aboveground pool last week however, I had noticed today that the water level on one side had drained significantly which, I immediately checked the pump and everything was ok. During the time checking the pump also noticed that one of the metal frames was leaning in about inch to 2 inches. There are no leaks anywhere on the pool however I do live in a wooded area that has very little grass. What is your professional opinion please.
I'm not sure I understand waht your issue is?
Mine I all jacked up and out of level all over place its been holding just fine kids played all summer long
Hello
Just installed my above ground pool hard side pool but the water level is off by 3" what should I do?
+Matthew Woodard unfortunately I would recommend you drain it down and fix the out of level. 3 in is a little bit too much.
Is it alright for the floor of the pool to be off here and there as long as the frame of the pool is level? I have an 18x33 and I have the buttresses and the lower tracks all within 1/4 inch. Is the pool frame itself what will keep the water looking level or will the floor being off in some spots effect it? Thanks more making the best AGP videos they’ve really helped us with this build
That is exactly correct
I recently put up an Intex Ultra xtr and all your videos from the website were a big help. I had a selectfill clay pad put down then added an inch of sand. All 24 legs were put on 12 x 12 x 2" blocks. Now 5 days and 4in. of rain after install the pool is full. Last night most of my blocks broke. I know i need to drain but I'm not sure what do to after that.
I would recommend that you put up shovel full of concrete underage block like the video series shows so they won't break again.
@@abovegroundpros I don't remember the video showing anything other than the 2" pavers and the laser transit that I used. I've bought two 8"x16"x4" blocks for each leg now, I sure hope that works or I'll be stumped. Waiting on the rain to stop now so I can try putting it up again. If there's something else you'd recommend I'd appreciate it.
It will
I installed in intex 13ft pool. It is just a metal frame with a liner. No sheet metal. It is off by 2 plus inches. What do you think?
scottassencoa If it was me, I'd take note of the posts that are out of level and by how much they are out of level, drain the pool and fix the level. Then it would be perfect from here on out. A 13' pool doesn't hold too much water to be to worried about draining and refilling it.
Above Ground Pros I have a inflatable ring pool and it is unlevel I think so we drained it but the walls would not lift it was a summer escape pool
can you put square cement blocks under poles to level out my pool is 24 x 52?
Yes, you are actually suppose to.
Hey there. I have a best way power steel pool will vinyl. It's only an inch out of level but is it safer than a metal frame ?
1 inch is no problem
I wish you were closer😔 my pool is filling on one side but hasn't even reached the other side, if the company doesn't come fix this I'll have to hire someone
I have an oval 33x18 above ground pool, I see that only one side of the pool is maybe 2 inches off it’s only my 2 corners that is a little high . My skimmer is level though. Can I leave it for this summer . It’s not to noticeable but I see it because I installed it .
Sure if its only 2 inches off
I was hoping that by putting 4-6 inches of back fill around the outside of the pool, that it would stop the sand from being washed out from underneath. Would this work?
If this be the case, then you would want to use dirt to backfill. I would use this dirt to go under the pool instead of the sand. Bottom line is if you use sand the you run a risk of having a problem, if you use dirt, you do not.
The previous owners of our house set up a deeper end in our above ground there are a couple supports placed higher on a paver. Is this safe? Or do I need to bring it back down to the ground?
As long as it's within 2 inches you'll be fine
About half of the legs on my 18' X48" pool are angled in on the bottom. Is this safe to keep or should I drain and fix?
I don't think that's a huge deal unless the pool is very out of level and that's what is causing the posts to lean.
Its about 2 to 3 inches out of level. Can you suggest an easy way to level it out? This is my first time setting up a pool this large.
That's quite a bit. I would recommend draining and fixing for fear that it may be unstable that out of level. Unfortuantely you'd have to drain it to fix it.
Thank you. I had a feeling and started draining it thank goodness it was only about half full when we noticed it and turned off the water. Hopefully it will be an easy fix
I have a 18" I intext pool off by about 1"-1 1/2, is it normal for the frame to give and move when the water inside is moving during swimming? I didn't notice this last year .
+vinyl45junkie that's no big deal.
+Above Ground Pros thanks
Seems like my pool is settling
I just put up a Coleman 18ft pool and it looked level but we filled it and it's probably 5in off. Do you think it will be ok for the summer and then drain it and level it?
No. Thats extremely off. I would fix it now.
If you are saying that the pool is within one inch of level then you will be fine. The pool may look a little off, but structurally the pool will be fine.
I just had my pool installed I have 4 inches of water on the high side then 3/4 of the pool is 7 to 8 inches of water. Should i fill more and wait to see if it evens out structural ly the walls seem even . A line level on top of the walls reveals an 8th of an inch past the line level in the middle. If that makes sense . It's a 24 foot round . Should i put 12 inches or more of water to get a better measurement. Right now it seems 3 inches off but in a couple spots with a tape measure its 4 inches off its Deceiving . More water or drain down and lift that low side up with like a 4x8 by 2 inch blocks under the legs I spent 5000 grand on the pool
I would recommend measuring from the waterline to the top of the pool all the way around and make sure it's the same measurement. If it is then your pool is level. If it's not then the difference in your measurements is what you're going to want to fix.
I have a 10 ft round bestway hydroforce steel frame pool (30 inch height) and its about 2.5 inches off (measured by water level). The issue im having is that the 2 vertical rods on the deeper end seem to be tilting inward at the bottom near the ground. Being a smaller pool, do you suggest I drain and relevel? What is the worst thing that can happen if I leave it as is?
I have photos but can't seem to add them in the comments.
honestly if it's only 2 and 1/2 inch it'll probably be fine for you but at the same time with that small amount of water you could drain it down and fix it and fill it up all in a day.
I've got a 12ft rubber pool steel framed that's 2.5 inch out as my garden slopes very bad when I started I was over 4 inch out will it be OK? Thank you
Two and a half inch is right on the line of being a bit too much. On a pool that size you'll probably be good for now but I would fix it at the end of the season
I had mines up this be 3rd year nvr got it leveled correctly. This year guess it settled some more it waited a day later before it bent a pole. So scared t touch it😢 all the water going to be wasted to empty & re do. Wish i can shift the weight to the otherside by lowering the other side
I had professional installers install an 18' round pool in a location where we had the same size pool 3 years ago. They shovel-leveled the pool and we did not hire a Bobcat to level. Rather than level from the lowest spot, they raised the low end approximately 4" with additional dirt and sand a horizontal distance of approximately 10' or two uprights. The manufacturer's instructions say that you should level from the low spot and not use loose dirt to raise the pool and did not specify an amount that it could be raised (e.g. "you can raise it 9" along 1/3 of the pool's diameter" etc.), however the installers insisted that they have done this many times and "it works fine". I filled the pool and measured for level. It is three-quarters of an inch low at that spot when measured at 3 separate locations from the rail to the water at that location compared to 3 measurements at the opposite side of the circle. Is 3/4" off-level and some loose dirt enough reason to have them take the pool down and start all over again, or is this a very small amount to raise a pool and a very small amount out of level? Thanks for any information.
+fr8fr6dr that's not enough to be a danger but I would bring it to their attention for fear that it may settle over time.
3/4 of an inch is nothing. That’s where my pool is at but I did mine myself using the 2x4 / 4ft level method which many say doesn’t work. It worked for me and my pool was 6” out of level when we first set it up! Took it back down and dug for 2 days by hand. Lol
use a transit, not a 2x4 with a level on it --- wiser words were never spoken :)
I have a bad feeling you learned this the hard way... :)
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Hello. I was hoping for some advice. I purchased a new 18'x52" above ground pool. I am installing it on a leveled concrete pad. I purchased the preformed cove and a gorilla mat. I planned to purchase some sand as well. Do I install the cove first then push the sand up against it then the gorilla mat? Help!
+rubie fantauzzi correct
+rubie fantauzzi that's right. I would only make this and maybe an inch or half of an inch high.
Thank you again! This is exactly what I needed to know!
+rubie fantauzzi good deal
I have a summer wave pool.. I put this pool up alone I tried to level the the ground before I set the pool up.. It was ok from the beginning but now is see it's leaning, off by 2in. Yes it's a eye sore.. I tried connecting a water hose to it the valve at the bottom.. But it doesn't fit.. Can you tell me how can I drain my pool.
Buy a small water pump one that pumps 330 gallons per hr and 4feet above wohld take about 9hrd
14x42....water is out by about 3 inches.......... took my mom and I DAYS to dig it out as it is...... draining now..... :(
Thinking of buying an above ground pool from Leslie pools, but don’t want to install myself, do you come down to South Texas?
No we sure dont
I have the track and blocks level. How far above the track can the sand in the inside of the ring be. Right where the center of the pool is going to be is an area that cannot be taken deeper (it currently sits about an inch and a half above the ring, so if the sand needs to come down would it be okay to leave the center high and then slope to outside.
The sand needs to be 4-6 inches above the track. This will give it a good cove and fix the issue with the floor being high. Check out our installation video if you want some good details on installing the pool: abovegroundpros.com/videos/super-simple-above-ground-pool-installation-round-part-3-of-5/
My pool legs are sinking on one side. If i drain it, then put cement blocks, will it work? Or will thoes sink too
No the blocks won't sink
Decided to build the pool base on my own to cut costs, used crushed stone tampered the heck out of it. It was within half an inch when I levelled it, but now as I fill it the difference from one side to the other is about 1.5 to 2 inches...I am debating to drain it, take it down and spend another day levelling it off. Do you think 2 inches is safe for a summer? then fix it next summer or should I just do it now and tell the kids this is what happens when I save money lol? BTW its a 15' 48" steel wall pool.
I think 2 in should be fine but I would recommend it be fixed this fall or next summer
@@abovegroundpros Thank you for the response.
Hello!! I just bought a pool yesterday it's a 18 by 48inch Coleman power steel pool and it is allFilled up today and I notice there is a 2inch difference on one side of the pool. One side measures 40inches and the other measures 37 inches. The shallow side looks as if the frame of the pool is slightly leaning in but the side with the most water doesn't look as if it's bulging or anything! I have a video up on my channel if you could take a look and tell me what you think. It doesn't look to bad and I hope I don't have to drain let me know thanks
2 inches is right on the manufacturers specs mark, so you should be fine to wait till the end of the season to fix it.
@@abovegroundpros she said 2 inches but also said measurements are 37 and 40 inches which makes it 3 inches out of level.
Hello I am in the process of building the pad for a 24×54 I've already got the top removed and not knowing I added dirt instead of removing the high spots on one side. I know it's not recommended,but at this point do u see a problem with me building a 2×8 wall on that side with re bar drilled through the boards and drive into the ground. I've built the wall 4 foot from where the pool is and packed it with tractor. 8" of dirt not a big area just curious. Start over or nah?
That sounds fine as long as the ground inside the site is nice and packed
I'm getting ready, well my kid's and myself, getting ready to put up a intex pool.. 24' 54' we are in the process of leveling the ground.. I would like to put sand under to level best, which is the best sand you suggest.. Would play sand do?? ty
Play sand would eork but you would need quite a bit of it. Check out this video: czcams.com/video/uc7TgO0qQ3Y/video.html
Just use top soil, worked great for my pool and a lot cheaper! J/s
Can you level a pool the way some suggest by just lifting the legs and putting blocks underneath them?
You can but not with a pool full of water
when i filled pooltwo legs are moved inward pool filled afraid legs are bending what do i do
It would be hard to say without seeing it. Follow to our website and send me some pictures via email. www.abovegroundpros.com/
What happened
My pool was put up 2 days ago. When filling with water, my water was 6 inches lower on one side of the pool than the other, and my pool walls are buckling at the high end of the pool at the cove. Draining now. I had paid installers to install my pool. Do you think my pool walls are ok for reinstalling my pool after finished draining?
Sherry Davis I believe it will be OK, but 6 inches out of level is an incredible amount for professional installers to leave it at. They will have to regrade the site to get it level and make the pool safe.
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We have just had (by professional pool installers) an above ground 24x12 Vogue pool dug into the ground. The pool was used for 14 years above ground and we decided to put the pool inground. The pool condition was very good. We have now filled the pool and discovered the water depth is off by 2.5 cm, we are waiting for the pool guys to return and correct. What action should we expect them to take?
Draining the pool down and lifting the low side to make it level.
Pool guy came this morning, he's gone away and we are waiting for him to tell us what he is planning on doing. Thanks for reply.
I set up my 14 foot by 48 inch above-ground metal frame pool using a two-by-four a level taped to it. filled it up when it was all done it is a quarter inch out of level.
He didn't account for the redneck know how 😅
I have my easy set intex pool I filled the pool the pool filled from the other side how can I fix that?
I'm not sure what you mean??
I have a summerwaves 16
x48 . Its unlevel about 2 inches but the problem is my low Si de is where the pump . The water still goes in but pumps out slower and harder i think. Would it ok when my kids get in and will it pump better ? So WhAt would be advice to me . Thanks
+Lakeisha Bolden the pool being out of level won't have any effect on your pumps ability to circulate the water.
Thanks i was scare so we drain The water out and more to other spot and i think its more level and its al most full. Thanks for the reply...
Just put up our Intex metal frame pool with the graphite panels 15' round x 48". Installed on concrete with sand and pad base. All the frame is level however the liner is about 1 1/2" out of level. Am I safe?
You should be. Youre right on the line of too out of level.
@@abovegroundpros go to know. I'm in Minnesota so will most likely take it down for the winter and re level before putting it up again.
Sorry meant to say water level is out by 2 1/4 inches, not 2.5 cm.
My 26×52 is about 6 inches difference. Its not a steal frame. When we swim, the sides move. So im afraid its gonna blow! Can i jack the legs and put paving blocks?
Yes put you need to drain the water down to 6 inches
Did that work for you? Just to put pavers under the legs and not having to do any additional digging? I have about a 6 inch difference and was wondering if just the addition of pavers will take care of the difference
I have to dig one side of the ground down about 25" to make the ground level for the 18" x 48" intex ultra pool. Do you see any problems in doing this? Do I need to put a retainer wall to support the dirt to support the 24" high dirt. Any other problems I need to watch out fr?
Robert Stephenson No, that's perfectly fine. You can either do a retaining wall if you want to or slope the dirt wall so it won't cave in.
Our AGP is way out of level. It’s sinking on one side. We’ve lived here for 5 yrs and the pool was here when we bought the house. It’s just started sinking the last 2 yrs. What’s the cheapest easiest fix? 😩
Oh yea- it’s a 19-20’ round pool abt 4.5’ deep
That really depends on the severity of the situation. If it's one or two then the pool could be drained down and the low side lifted up and blocks be placed under the vertical posts but if it's more than that I would recommend taking the pool down and releveling in the sight and starting with a fresh pad.
I'm on a dirt ground with about 4 ½" off level on a 14' round pool and concrete pavers under each leg will I be ok?
I know your post was a year ago, but have a similar situation. 15’ round pool with about a 6.5 inch slope. Did using pavers under each leg work out for you even with the 4.5 inch off level?
Is 3/4 of an inch acceptable? We set it up initially to realize it was 6” out of level from the high to low end. So we immediately drained it and spent two days digging the high end down and building the low end up. I used the 4ft level on a 2x4 method but instead of going one foot past the outer perimeter I went 2ft. It’s about 3/4 f an inch difference between the highest and lowest depth. I don’t think that’s too bad considering I’ve never done this before. I’m sorry but it seems to me the 4 ft level on top of a 2x4 works pretty darn good! J/s
Three-quarter inch isn't enough to put the pool in any danger it just might make some particles Leanback and the Cosmetics of the pool not be perfect.
Above Ground Pros all the particles go to the skimmer because I made sure it was at the low end. However it only shows up on a tape measure. Other than that the pool looks pretty level. J/s
I got a summer waves pole pool and I dug out the grass had it leveled, pretty much all even aside from one little spot that is at max 1.5 inches, is this ok for a summer waves pole pool?
Yes
Thank you!
Our 18ft round 52 inches high is out of level. We set it up yesterday and finished filling it up today. It was looking good but now that it's full it's 3 1/2 inches lower on one side of the pool. The pool seems to be bucking. Any suggestions would be awesome!!
Drain it and fix it for certain. 3 1/2" is quite a bit and thge pool could give way on you.
+Above Ground Pros Thank you!
What are your thoughts on jacking up the pool? We read in a feed that some people have done that to get through the season then start over next year.
With the pool full I think is it a horrible idea. You could easily stress the liner and cause big problem or bend the post. As far as you have to fix it I would suggest draining and fixing.
I just installed a 27-foot radiant pool and it seems to be off level at least one inch maybe one and a half inches is this okay or should I drain in relevel ????
+Corey Macdonald that will be fine
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thanks for the response so quickly i been woried all weekend
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just any eye sore!!! now that i dont have to worry about saftey ty
3 of the legs on my 12x30 intex pool sank in the grass and now its about 2 inches unleveled how safe is it?
If it's at 2 in then I wouldn't necessarily consider it unsafe. If it was me I would ride it out till the end of the season and then drain it down and fix it at the end of the season.
Yes it does for all size pools.
I have an intex pool and I put it up and notice it was off by 2 in so I took it down & now I have the ground level but after removing the grass and digging it get it level the whole is down a couple of inches I know I need some sand to go over my ground before putting the pool up but how many inches can I go? Can my pool by a little under ground and if so what do I do so it doesn't just flood around the pool when. It rains? I have the 22ft pool but the whole is 24ft just to give us some space..
An inch of sand is fine. You are just using sand to shape a nice floor. If the pool is going to be in the ground a little, I would fill the hole in with dirt after the pool is full.
abovegroundpros what kind of dirt? The dirt I pulled up was filled with rocks. Will the pool be okay surrounded with dirt? Not so much the linner but the legs. Because in some areas the pool will be under by like 4 to 6 inches since my back yard was all out of level.
Whatever dirt you have is OK. I this situation you really don't have a big choice or else you will end up with a moat around the pool when is rains, unless you can come up with a way to allow the water to escape the trench if it rains. The liner will be fine, but the dirt may speed the rust process up a little on the legs of the pool, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do.
abovegroundpros could I use sand to bring it back up leveled? Or am I better off just putting the dirt around the pool?
Sand will quickly wash away after a couple rains. I recommend dirt.
my intex pool that I just set up and filled is about 2 1/2 inches off. is it still usable or do I need to drain it and re-level?
I had my 14×42 3 inches off all i gotta say is some pins broke and one leg want pushed in it didn't hurt the legs
@@kiabass8798 so you didn't have any issues with your pool with it being 3 inches off? I have a Coleman 16'x10'x48" and its about 3 inches off and I'm extremely nervous about it. The legs seem fine right now
@@jamielynn4480 well the ground settles in July I set it up In my then my pool was 5 inch out of level then the legs started bowing and leaning I had a nightmare about it collapsing the night I drained it
@@kiabass8798 omg... I think im going to drain the pool and place blocks under the legs that are uneven. Idk
in another video you said not to drain your above ground pool???
Chad Our pool is showing level on top rails and post but the water is higher on one side than the other? I feel the ground sank a bit under the liner. Is this an issue?
Do you mean the framework of the pool is level but the water is a little deeper in one section when you're inside the pool?
Yes. It's about two inches off on one side
The water level...
Great vid even in 2024. Less than 1.5 inch off I’m good for another season or two
I just installed a 16 ft round pool, and it is not as level as i thought. there is a difference of 4.5 inches in the water level. Is this too unsafe to leave?
+mattroberts unfortunately that's way past unsafe. I would drain it and fix it asap
Okay. Thank you
I am just now filling my pool, and as I go around with a measuring tape, the water level varies from about 4" on the low side to a little over 5" at the highest point. I will cry if I have to drain it, take down the new liner and start over, but I want to do it right. Is that an acceptable level of variation?
Rachel Benson yes
Hi Chad, I hope you will respond.
I filled my 4 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 1 meter height pool, and only the left corner it s 2 inches lower then the rest of the pool
It is a bestway frame pool, is 2 inch a big problem, can it hold at least the summer(2 months from now?)
Yes but I would fix it at the end if the season
@@abovegroundpros Thank you very much, I was affraid it would broke, but if it s alright for 2 months definetly next summer Imma fix it.
Hmmmm, we just installed our intex 12x24x52 yesterday and it's almost filled, i see that its extremely uneven like 6 inches. should I just drain it now and start over. I had a so called professional level the ground.
+Alexcia Dixon absolutely. 6 inches is enough to cause serious damage to the frame and the liner.
Above Ground Pros im draining now and is there anyway we can move the pool when its empty not to damage it so we can try to level again
+Alexcia Dixon once it's empty you can get a couple guys and just drag it off the site
Above Ground Pros ok thanks
Can’t you just prop the legs on the lower side higher with pavers to make it level?
Hey I have a 26-foot above ground pool and their was a 5 inch difference. What should I do?
That's quite a difference. Unfortunately your only option is left to drain the pool down we prep your ground and put the pool back up
No such pool
Basketball Gym would is 26 foot long, I don’t know if you got confused of what I said sorry
Adan Rivera unless it’s an oval
I have the same pool its not level its about 2.5 nich not will that be a problem with it my girlfriend thinks that it will rip the liner
I don't think the issue would be that it'll rip the liner. The issue would be that there would be more weight on one side than the other and it could cause structural problems with the pool.
I just wonder add some softer water to pool that be okay???
+binh hoang that would be fine
I never leveled my pool and the buckles not going away. Can my pavers lift up the pool to high?
Yes they can if they are out of level
What's a transit
Last summer we moved to a house with an above ground 12'x18' pool. The pool was installed into the side of a hill and the owners had dug down into the hill and filled under it with sand. The thing essentially was sliding down the hill....it was pulling the liner down on the other side. A few weeks ago we took the pool down, tossed out the old liner and dug out the sand and further up the hill. We brought in a few yards of screening for underneath and pounded it down before using a laser level to get it as accurate as possible. I'm a perfectionist, so we took many measurements, Fast forward to this weekend...we put it back up, put the liner in and filled her up. Well, the darn thing is uneven by 1" to 1.5". Either than it being visually off, is there going to be any danger of us swamping our neighbours should the pool collapse?
No not at that level. The pool can hold up fine within 2" of level.
ours was out of level for about 2in and it opened from the bottom, emptied it out tried to fix it and then filled with water again, water bill was kinda expensive
I have a 14x42had to fill it 3 times how much you think my bill will be
hello Chad,
I made a short video of my level issue. I just put the pool up 1 week ago. am I fine or do I need to drain. please help. thank you.
Where's the video??
Sorry for the late reply. CZcams sent this link to my spam folder. That doesn't look like its out of level enough to be an issue. It may cause some cosmetic appearance things that don't look so good, but it doesn't seem unsafe by any means.
Thanks Chad, you have taken the concern away from my over thinking mind. Appreciate the help.
if it is 1 and a half inch out of level with the filter on the deep side is that safe
Most manufacturers have to manufacture their pools to be able to hold the water when there 2in out of level. If yours is also made by these specs then I would say it should be okay.