We set up our new Intex 22ft pool. We started filling it with water and now there is 3" of water on one side, 1.5" in the middle, and very little water on the other side. Before we continue filling it up should we first relevel the ground under the pool?
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Start over and level the ground by digging down. Must be within 1 inch.
Start over and level the ground by digging down. Must be within 1 inch.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,754
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
I see you are asking above leveling, so this may seem way down the road for you, but .......
Do you have the proper test kit on-hand already (or on order)? The proper test kit is everything. Why? Because we've all learned (from personal experience) you cannot reply on pool store tests, test strips, or simple over-the-counter kits. They don't read Free Chlorine (FC) or Cyanuric Acid (CYA) levels accurately or to the high levels we need. See TF-100 link below.
Also, please add your (future) pool info to your signature by going to the top of the TFP web page (just under the Pool School button) and select "SETTINGS". On the next page look to the left for a menu bar that says, “MY SETTINGS” and go to "EDIT SIGNATURE" to enter your pool and equipment info there. It will help us later.
Do you have the proper test kit on-hand already (or on order)? The proper test kit is everything. Why? Because we've all learned (from personal experience) you cannot reply on pool store tests, test strips, or simple over-the-counter kits. They don't read Free Chlorine (FC) or Cyanuric Acid (CYA) levels accurately or to the high levels we need. See TF-100 link below.
Also, please add your (future) pool info to your signature by going to the top of the TFP web page (just under the Pool School button) and select "SETTINGS". On the next page look to the left for a menu bar that says, “MY SETTINGS” and go to "EDIT SIGNATURE" to enter your pool and equipment info there. It will help us later.
Break out the Motrin. I see some shovelling in your future.
One of my favorite discussions on it.
I need advice on leveling my ground.
One of my favorite discussions on it.
I need advice on leveling my ground.
Ok we took the pool down...waited for all the rain to finally clear out...releveled the ground, put the pool back up, started filling it. As it filled up it was no more than 1" off all the way around. But now that it's 3/4 the way full it's all of a sudden 3.5" off on the high end. Should we continue or once again take it down and relevel it again?
If the ground is soft (you said it rained) then of course the pool is going to sink into the dirt/mud.
You may need to use pavers to prevent it from sinking.
You may need to use pavers to prevent it from sinking.
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