Hi, I'm new here and a nervous new pool owner! We just purchased for the first time a Summer Waves Elite 16x48 above ground pool for our kids to beat this LOVELY Texas heat. We had our ground leveled by someone who does deck leveling and landscaping and it is pretty much perfect on the leveling aspect. So we got it up and filled it up and my 10 year old and her friend are in it and as they swim the wall(liner) moves...... and its giving me extreme anxiety watching the pool move as they do. Now not to be dramatic its not HORRIBLY moving but there is movement. I am so afraid if they get too rowdy in there it could collapse? My question is are these above ground vinyl pools supposed to do that? I have had some friends who also are first timers say that it is normal... But i am still leery. My husband says it has to move bc of the frame and that its designed to do this. I have attached pictures of the pool and the brand. Any information would be GREATLY appreciated as this would ease my nerves.
Pool wall moving while Kids in it
- Thread starter kc3139
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I have the same pool (with a wicker exterior). For the past 6 years I have also had smaller softsided pools. The walls move when my kids are playing in there, it is designed to accomodate that. This video should make you feel better (as this type of pool was able to withstand this).
WATCH: Mama Bear And Cubs Go Swimming In Backyard Pool
Five cubs, one mom made themselves at home in a Rockaway Township above ground pool this week.
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The guy you hired to level that pool did an amazing job. the pool is going to give a little. It is fine. Sit back, relax and watch the kids play.
Echoing the others - the pool is doing exactly what it is supposed to do! Hop in with them!
I love that bear video, by the way.
I love that bear video, by the way.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,167
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I had that exact pool for a few years & it did the same - they are literally bags of water lol. They are designed to withstand the movement - I did instruct my kids not to kick off the side hard but those are the same rules i use for my 33’ above ground pool now as well
Like Casey said sit back & enjoy the kids playing in the pool ?
Like Casey said sit back & enjoy the kids playing in the pool ?
thank you so much! this put me at easeI have the same pool (with a wicker exterior). For the past 6 years I have also had smaller softsided pools. The walls move when my kids are playing in there, it is designed to accomodate that. This video should make you feel better (as this type of pool was able to withstand this).
WATCH: Mama Bear And Cubs Go Swimming In Backyard Pool
Five cubs, one mom made themselves at home in a Rockaway Township above ground pool this week.