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    24' DIY Installation & deck questions.

    I'm a total newb with pools so I figured a pad might be better than sand? I'm still planning on having sand under the pad. Maybe I don't need a pad like most of the pool video installs show. We have wild life around so I'll check out the pad you used Bella. If you read enough reviews on the...
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    24' DIY Installation & deck questions.

    Thanks for the suggestions Casey. I think under the rail is the way to go for me since I live in NY and will be covering it often. I still need recommendations on a liner pad brand!
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    Anyone have any ingenious ways to heat water in an Above Ground?

    Black plastic pipe in direct sunlight built into a solar collector. Any pool would take a lot of BTUs to heat. Plus the massive thermal losses that would occur the further the water temp and ambient air temps are apart when you aren't able to heat. Plans are out there. I preheat domestic hot...
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    24' DIY Installation & deck questions.

    Hello to all! Thank goodness I found this site I'll be spending a lot of time reading here. So I have a friend who has given me a 24' pool which I'm disassembling Saturday. I need to prep a base for it in my yard. I'll dig down once I know what to use as a base to support the exterior wall...