Just set up my new 12 x 24 rectangular intex. Ground is level within 1/4 inch and the pavers are also all level within 1/4 inch. I have about 2 inches of water in it and the support legs aren't at the 13'10 and 25'10 that they're supposed to be the 13'10 side is barley sitting on my pavers which are 15" x 15" and are bang on 13'10 on centre. Before I add more water I just want to make sure this is normal and I should wait it out as I add more water and pull the supports out as it fills. If it matter the base was ground with the sod removed and dug down then levelled with about 1/4 inch to half inch of sand. Thanks for the help.
Help with 12 x 24 intex supports
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I would think about moving the pavers out to where the legs are telling you they want to go.
Is your pool one with straps of some kind to help hold the legs/supports in? I seem to remember someone saying they had to add a strap to theirs. I think they used towing straps from Harbor Freight.
A pic might help us know what you are seeing and offering better ideas.
Kim
Is your pool one with straps of some kind to help hold the legs/supports in? I seem to remember someone saying they had to add a strap to theirs. I think they used towing straps from Harbor Freight.
A pic might help us know what you are seeing and offering better ideas.
Kim
Hers a photo for reference. I know that the legs will come out to where the grey holder is atleast but even that's barley on the paver and won't be at the 13'10 it's supposed to be at. No straps on mine it's the rectangular 12'x24'x52".
Man you did a great job leaving all of that! WOW!
You have "holders" instead of straps.What does the other side look like? What happens if you pull the support out as far as the holders allows?
Kim
You have "holders" instead of straps.What does the other side look like? What happens if you pull the support out as far as the holders allows?
Kim
Thanks I spent a lot of time levelling it so I wouldn't have these kind of issues. If I pull the support leg out it sits about an inch on the paver. The other side look the same as this side. I'm more worried about this side as I wanted it pretty close to the deck so I can use the deck to get in and out.
Freon the pool bottom is at about 11' right now. Will the feet push out as the bottom expands?
Freon the pool bottom is at about 11' right now. Will the feet push out as the bottom expands?
It looks slack on the bottom so I would think it would move out some. Can you safely get in and use a push broom to GENTLY push the bottom of the pool to see how far it will move out as it fills?
Man I hate that you are going through this. I hope it is just that it needs more water and slight adjustments.
Man I hate that you are going through this. I hope it is just that it needs more water and slight adjustments.
pm mickelin he would know. im just starting my dig for this pool myself. he is active in this thread Dimension of Intex Ultra Frame 24x12
Dimension of Intex Ultra Frame 24x12
Dimension of Intex Ultra Frame 24x12
I had already pushed out the base and the creases before the photo. I think it'll actually come out enough cause when I get in it and push the sides it feels like I'm hitting the black connection that connects the pool to the support and I'm pretty sure you shouldn't feel them when it's full.
Thanks for the heads up I'll send a pm to see what he has to say.
Thanks for the heads up I'll send a pm to see what he has to say.
I had the same concern when I was filling mine. As the pool fills, the legs will pop out and the bottom straps will become tight as a drum. Just monitor as you fill and give a firm tug now and then if there is slack in the straps. You will be fine.
So how far did the legs move out? Im doing mine now and would like to here from your experience.
I will take a look when I get back home. I'm at the cabin, but not as much as I thought about 1.5" on one side and 3" on the other. I'll double check on Sunday and re-post.
They moved about 2" on one side and around 4" on the other. On the short sides they moved pretty evenly about 3" I think but I wasn't watching those sides as much. Hope it helps.
Thank you! Does that means the legs are at the correct distance? Do you have an updated picture of the legs position? I think I have exactly the same model (darker gray) and the same concern, I stop filing at 6 inches.
just filled mine. i placed a 12x24 foam on the ground. my legs only moved about 6" total from the edge of foam. drawing shows 11" on center. but mine only moved 6"
Sorry to take so long to get back. That's pretty much how mine started in the photo you posted. The legs came out to about 13'8. So not quite as wide as they were supposed to. I wouldn't be worried about how yours is it should be fine.