Ground prep for new Intex-26'X52"

[PAGirl]

We are preparing the ground for a new ultra frame pool. Upgrading from the 18' x 48" to either a 22' or 26' x 52" ultra frame. Had the old pool on a platform, relocating to a bigger, sunnier spot. Last year the water never got above 78. Son grew to 5'11", so we needed a deeper pool.
We traded our old pool for the excavation. Tried to give our friend some cash, too, he wouldn't take it. I will help his girlfriend put it up soon.


We are currently working on removing the larger rocks. Yikes!



Going to tamp the dirt when rocks are gone.We plan on putting sand, then a Gorilla pad and blocks under the legs. Can't wait to get the pool up and enjoy the warmer water! Hoping to build a deck too. I love taking pictures, so will try to post lots of them!

 

[BellaBuggy]

Re: Ground prep for new Intex-Not sure what size!

Good luck!

 

[Casey]

Re: Ground prep for new Intex-Not sure what size!

You've got one of those monster boys too huh? My boy is over 6ft now too but he's in his 20's. Boy was in huskies since he got out of kindergarten. lol

Good luck on your pool hun! Take lots of pics and buy the biggest pool you can afford n fit!

 

[Azgirl71]

Re: Ground prep for new Intex-Not sure what size!

My second oldest son is 6'4". That grow like weeds!
Congrats on your soon to be new pool.

 

[PAGirl]

Re: Ground prep for new Intex-Not sure what size!

Thanks! Been using the TFP method since I got the 18' pool a few years ago. I shall never be pool stored! I will have more time to devote to ground prep next week, hope to be done in two weeks or less. Of course, that's if I can get the new pool this weekend.

 

[Carlajo]

Re: Ground prep for new Intex-Not sure what size!

My 19 year old is 6'9 and still growing. Ours has been too shallow for him since middle school!!

 

[Azgirl71]

Re: Ground prep for new Intex-Not sure what size!

Wow!
I used to live in Wellsburg. My ex in laws are Bill and Craft.

 

[Carlajo]

Re: Ground prep for new Intex-Not sure what size!

Wow!
I used to live in Wellsburg.

Small World! I'm a transplant from a more southern WV county, but I do like it here!

 

[PAGirl]

Re: Ground prep for new Intex-Not sure what size!

Will update the title later, we got the 26'X52"!!

 

[kimkats]

Re: Ground prep for new Intex-Not sure what size!

What are y'all feeding those boys! LOL I am glad I don't have to shop for it!

Congrats! on the big pool! You will love it!

That is a lot of rocks. Your poor back!

Kim

 

[Casey]

It's a PA thing kimkats! lol We grow them farm boys big here!

 

[PAGirl]

My oldest started out big, 9# 6 oz. and my normal weight is about 115.

I need to order the base A2 whatever it's called for under the sand today. Had a long day at work, need to chill first!

 

[PAGirl]

5 ton of modified 2A, ready to go!


Son didn't want to wait for our friend with the Kubota, he hauled about half of it himself.



Our friend let him use the Kubota to finish bringing it over. Those pics I did with my regular camera, not my cell. We got it pretty level, then it rained, and we were having trouble with our cat's health, so it's not quite ready to be tamped. Really wishing I had pushed harder to get it up, it's supposed to be 90 degrees Friday. Also have to order the sand and pick up the blocks for under the feet. Then we will be ready to put it up!

 

[PAGirl]

Got the rock base tamped, the top rail of the frame put together as a guide, and the blocks bought and placed. We still have to level the blocks and get the sand delivered. Hoping to be filling in less than a week!! (The blocks look more out of level than they really will be, the rocks got uprooted a bit when moving the frame. Was getting late when we got finished.)

 

[yister]

Good lord, that's bigger than the width of my backyard. I can imagine how much the liner weighs.

 

[PAGirl]

Hoping to get a few extra hands to help spread out the liner when it's time. Praying there are no leaks! I do know that many times it sweats under the liner when you first start filling Intex pools, which can look like a leak. I've panicked more than once with our old pool.

 

[PAGirl]

Ugh, this rain and thunderstorm stuff needs to quit! I know Texas has it way worse, but every time I try to go work on the pool it starts to rain or thunder. I only got two blocks leveled before I had to go in the house. I ordered the sand delivery for Saturday, wanted to be mostly ready when the brought it. It has rained everyday for over a week, I think.

 

[Casey]

Pool site is looking good. My pool is so full from rain, my CYA dropped by 10 n my pH went up.

 

[PAGirl]

Hoping I can get something done tomorrow. Not looking good weather wise. Maybe the middle of the day will be okay, crossing my fingers!

 

[PAGirl]

Finally got something done today without having to stop due to rain! (Though it did sprinkle as I was cleaning up, even though it wasn't supposed to!) I had already had 6 blocks for the legs leveled, got 6 more done tonight. More rain forecasted for tomorrow, looks like We'd. Will be my next work day. Only 14 more blocks to level. Ugh! If it weren't for the rain, I'd be done, I think!