So it being unlevel caused that? The guy said he had it "perfectly" level. What do you think?
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Either way I'm assuming it's a rare thing to happen? I'm so excited though for the new pool.
The size of a pool is a personal preference. I do agree with what several others have said about not skimping on the liner and making sure the pool is level.
Don't bother with the wall foam. Not worth the money and increases the risk of puncture to the liner. I have the cove and think its worth the extra money. The gorilla pad is used only to protect the liner from nut grass, rocks, roots and things of that nature. You'll get no comfort from it. It's pretty thin material. Just used as a barrier. ?
Me personally i don't think it's necessary. I haven't seen it done a lot here on the forum either. ?
The less holes you have to put in the liner the better so nix the main drain. You don't need it.
Yes for gorilla pad. Yes for coves. No for wall foam.
BIGGER is BETTER!
If I could have gotten a 33ft above ground pool, I would have! No one said ever... I wish I had a smaller pool. I could not get a bigger one because of the property line and garage placement. If the garage wasn't there, hubz would have a monsterous pool in the side yard!
Yes for gorilla pad. Yes for coves. No for wall foam.
BIGGER is BETTER!
If I could have gotten a 33ft above ground pool, I would have! No one said ever... I wish I had a smaller pool. I could not get a bigger one because of the property line and garage placement. If the garage wasn't there, hubz would have a monsterous pool in the side yard!
That's alot of good tips. What benefit do coves provide? The gorilla pad is obviously to protect your liner.
I misread your post I thought you meant covers. Sorry !
Well you've got a winter cover to keep debris out of the pool while it's closed and you have solar covers to help retain heat loss at night. The solar cover will add some increase in water temp if the air temp is cooler than the water temp and the sun is out. You'll get your best heating with a solar cover off and warm temps and full sun on the pool.
Well you've got a winter cover to keep debris out of the pool while it's closed and you have solar covers to help retain heat loss at night. The solar cover will add some increase in water temp if the air temp is cooler than the water temp and the sun is out. You'll get your best heating with a solar cover off and warm temps and full sun on the pool.
The cove is part of the construction of an above ground pool. It makes a smooth transition from wall to floor and eliminates crevices at the transition that would trap dirt and algae. If you don't use a foam cove then you must build one out of sand. The advantage of a foam cove is that it won't compact down over time and get dents in it from people stepping on it, or wash out if you have a leak at the base of the liner.
Aim it to the left so the water circulation will be counter clockwise then. That's something to play with also. ?
You want the water to run the circle of the the pool so it's pushing water to the skimmer box. Some people point them towards the center of the pool which I never could understand. It makes me want to go adjust their eyeball when I wee it!
Sounds amazing. I checked today and the liner I will be receiving is 25mil. I was worried it was a 20. Also the included pump and filter consists of a 26 inch 300lb 3.5 sq ft sand filter and a 1.5 up rated pump. I don't need them though as I already have a brand new 1.5 full rated hayward 2 speed powerflo matrix pump and a 24' 300lb hayward in ground sand filter.
We also had 4 trees cut down a couple of days ago, and are having a few more trimmed. All cut and removed for 700$. It should equate to around 30%-50% more sunlight on the pool. Less surface debris too which was a PAIN. We also bought a Hayward skimmer with a bigger skimmer basket.
Awesome!! My 15year old has a white Flying V..he plays everyday after he gets home from school..