Can I pour concrete "footings" instead of pavers for AGP install under Posts?

[statechamp171]

I am getting ready to set up my Coleman 22' x 52" Round Pool. I have had several similar AGP's just progressively keep getting bigger as we need to replace them. This is our 4th one over 12ish years. Made a lot of mistakes over the years and want to do this one as correct as possible. (too numerous to count the mistakes)

I realize the need for concrete pavers under the posts to make them stable and level. I thought it might be better to setup ONLY the top "ring" to locate the post positions, mark them, dig down 4-6", roughly 12" circle shape, and pour concrete in each hole instead of pavers. sounds easier to make level (in my mind at least!) FYI: i live in central NC, we don't get "frozen" heaving ground during our winter/spring, and I've always left the pool up over the winter.

I think i also want to use the foam insulation boards instead of sand this time, i think it would keep it the bottom smoother and easier to vacuum.

Also, maybe using coping - does this work with Intex type pools or only hard sided pools?

Any opinions/ advice would be welcomed.

Feel free to comment and or send links, im a very visual learner (haha)

 

[zea3]

I think you are wanting to know about the cove traditional above ground pools use. Its purpose it to prevent the liner from getting caught under the pool wall. Since your Coleman doesn't have a wall, you don't need a cove. You could dig down and create footings if you wish. I don't know that it will be any easier to get the surface level using that method, and it will make it more work to relocate the pool if you decide on a larger model in the future, or the same size pool of a different brand that may not have the uprights the same distance apart.

 

[kellyfair]

I wouldn’t do the footings for a temporary pool, even one that you leave up for 4-5 years. To me, it would actually be harder to level. Unless each hole is exactly the same size and depth, and you put exactly the same amount of concrete in each one.