Hello, fellow TFP'ers!
I've been lurking and researching here for almost a month now in preparation of setting up our pool. I've come to the point where I think it's best I just introduce myself and put any assumptions/questions to rest. My cousin got a new pool this year and gifted us his very well taken care of Intex Ultra 20' x 52" pool with sand filter. The only thing we need to do is get a new liner. Like most with Ultra frames have come to find out, Intex does not make "Ultra parts" anymore. Though, some members have also discovered that many of the parts for various newer models are indeed the same part but some may have some small, minuscule changes such as paint color. Thankfully, I do not need to replace any parts as my cousin took extremely good care of the pool. The one and only part I do need to replace is the liner. In my lurking and searching I've come to the conclusion that the new 20' x 52" liners (only model with 20' x 52" option is the Prism) will fit my Ultra frame but with slightly smaller openings for the tee's AND with two returns for the pump versus a single return on the old Ultra liner.
Am I correct in my conclusion of the new 20' x 52" liners? As well, I recall one member who recommended purchasing the newest model liner to take advantage on the most recent model improvements. Is this correct/wise as well?
I've selected an area that I feel will be the best fit for the pool and that is also one of the more level spots in the yard. There honestly isn't a single 20' diameter spot in the yard that is perfectly level or doesn't have some uneven spots here or there. The spot I did choose does have a 4-5' concave area where I suspect settling had happened long ago over an old septic or drain field area as the home is connected to sewer. In the two options mentioned hereafter, this area would likely be what the area is leveled to OR what will receive a bit more of the crushed rock as a leveling base.
I am going back and forth on which way to go with this spot. Hopefully some of you could be of assistance here and lend some advice or recommendations. One way would be to rent a sod cutter (or throw my back out with a shovel which I really don't want to do) and perfectly level a 20' + area, place the under leg supports, add and compact crushed paver/rock, cover with foam and a pad (coming to the same level as the top of the under leg supports), and then placing the pool. The other way would be to kill off the grass in a 20' + area, place all the under leg supports, level them all together with a water level, and then place crushed paver/rock, compact, lay foam and pad (again all level with the top of the under leg supports), and then place the pool. Both options would then just have some landscape of sorts added around the perimeter to make it look nice and presentable. Thought's or ideas???
Thanks in advance for any and all feedback. It is greatly appreciated and I look forward to engaging with everyone here and the support as we ease into being pool owners!
I've been lurking and researching here for almost a month now in preparation of setting up our pool. I've come to the point where I think it's best I just introduce myself and put any assumptions/questions to rest. My cousin got a new pool this year and gifted us his very well taken care of Intex Ultra 20' x 52" pool with sand filter. The only thing we need to do is get a new liner. Like most with Ultra frames have come to find out, Intex does not make "Ultra parts" anymore. Though, some members have also discovered that many of the parts for various newer models are indeed the same part but some may have some small, minuscule changes such as paint color. Thankfully, I do not need to replace any parts as my cousin took extremely good care of the pool. The one and only part I do need to replace is the liner. In my lurking and searching I've come to the conclusion that the new 20' x 52" liners (only model with 20' x 52" option is the Prism) will fit my Ultra frame but with slightly smaller openings for the tee's AND with two returns for the pump versus a single return on the old Ultra liner.
Am I correct in my conclusion of the new 20' x 52" liners? As well, I recall one member who recommended purchasing the newest model liner to take advantage on the most recent model improvements. Is this correct/wise as well?
I've selected an area that I feel will be the best fit for the pool and that is also one of the more level spots in the yard. There honestly isn't a single 20' diameter spot in the yard that is perfectly level or doesn't have some uneven spots here or there. The spot I did choose does have a 4-5' concave area where I suspect settling had happened long ago over an old septic or drain field area as the home is connected to sewer. In the two options mentioned hereafter, this area would likely be what the area is leveled to OR what will receive a bit more of the crushed rock as a leveling base.
I am going back and forth on which way to go with this spot. Hopefully some of you could be of assistance here and lend some advice or recommendations. One way would be to rent a sod cutter (or throw my back out with a shovel which I really don't want to do) and perfectly level a 20' + area, place the under leg supports, add and compact crushed paver/rock, cover with foam and a pad (coming to the same level as the top of the under leg supports), and then placing the pool. The other way would be to kill off the grass in a 20' + area, place all the under leg supports, level them all together with a water level, and then place crushed paver/rock, compact, lay foam and pad (again all level with the top of the under leg supports), and then place the pool. Both options would then just have some landscape of sorts added around the perimeter to make it look nice and presentable. Thought's or ideas???
Thanks in advance for any and all feedback. It is greatly appreciated and I look forward to engaging with everyone here and the support as we ease into being pool owners!
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