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Thanks for the information! So is it ok for us to back fill the walls before starting to fill the pool with water? Some sources say do it at the same time.

cement. was going to compact the top 6 inches with sand and gravel, then pour. Does the pool need to be full of water before I do all this backfillling?

I am starting to backfill my pool walls as directed by my contractor friend who is helping with this diy in ground vinyl (steel) build. I am told to use the dirt from excavation to back fill on top of the concrete that was poured on the base of the steel walls and braces. Then water settle the...

Im doing a diy right now and just got my kit three days ago. Ordered from National Pool Wholesalers. Very easy to order what you want. But don't plan on talking to anyone after the sale. After sale customer service is in the ditch. Buy from someone who has a phone number for customer...

Seems like not much support for leaving it out.

I also really like the idea of having less places for leaks to happen but would I still be able to have clean clear water?

Wow! thanks for the quick response. I just checked the kit it comes with 4 eyeball type returns. I agree with jtech1 on not being able to add it later so I am a little worried about it. At about 19000 gal. and I am not heating. I'd like to make sure I am on the right track.

I am installing my own in ground 16X32 vinyl kit, which comes with two main drains for the deep end (8 ft) but am considering not using them for safty reasons, and ease of installation. My questions is, would i still have proper circulation with my two main returns, the little step jets and...