Hi,
This is the first summer I've purchased an Intex pool with a frame. It's a 22' x 52" round Ultra Frame soft side pool. I did extensive research before setting up my pool, on leveling the ground and prepping the ground for set up. Unfortunately there is so much info out there, that some of it starts to contradict itself.
I marked out my area, rented a sod cutter, lawn roller, ect. Strapped a 4 foot level to a 2x4 to check my work. I finally got it to a point where I felt that it was level enough to set the pool up. The area was cleaned down to solid ground. I used a few bags of topsoil to fill in any small gaps in the ground.
I considered placing paver stones under the legs of the pool, but I had read mixed information about using them. Some say its essential, others warn not to use them. (I believe Intex themselves tell you not to do this)
In the end, after considering the mixed info and my budget, I decided to not use paver stones. I filled the pool to capacity and found that there was a 2"-3" difference in water height from one end of the pool to the other. I believe this difference is from the pool settling after the weight of the water.
I babysat the frame the entire time it was filling, and everything seemed level. When it was full, I could tell that one whole side of the pool was taking more pressure than the other. One of the legs was pushing away but meeting resistance with the surrounding dirt. The weight ended up cracking the foot that the pole sits in.
I was able to lift the frame just enough to slide some of the legs outward, just slightly as to take some pressure off. I can see that about 5 or 6 of the legs were sinking slightly into the ground.
I've seen a number of people talk about using a jack to lift their pool enough to get a paver underneath the legs. But it seems for every person that suggests this, there is someone who says to drain the pool and start over because of how dangerous it is to try.
I have been sick to my stomach with anxiety over this issue. My neighbor's houses are right next to my house on either side. I also have two small children. I can't even imagine the danger and destruction of a pool collapse.
As I type this, I have thunderstorms in the forecast for the next three days. I'm worried that the rain is going to soften the ground even more. If there is anyone out there who can offer me some solid advice, it would be greatly appreciated. I've spent a ridiculous amount of money purchasing this pool, prepping the ground and filling it with water. I would love to fix this issue without emptying the pool, but obviously my family's safety and the surrounding property are my primary concern.
Thanks in advance.
Nick
This is the first summer I've purchased an Intex pool with a frame. It's a 22' x 52" round Ultra Frame soft side pool. I did extensive research before setting up my pool, on leveling the ground and prepping the ground for set up. Unfortunately there is so much info out there, that some of it starts to contradict itself.
I marked out my area, rented a sod cutter, lawn roller, ect. Strapped a 4 foot level to a 2x4 to check my work. I finally got it to a point where I felt that it was level enough to set the pool up. The area was cleaned down to solid ground. I used a few bags of topsoil to fill in any small gaps in the ground.
I considered placing paver stones under the legs of the pool, but I had read mixed information about using them. Some say its essential, others warn not to use them. (I believe Intex themselves tell you not to do this)
In the end, after considering the mixed info and my budget, I decided to not use paver stones. I filled the pool to capacity and found that there was a 2"-3" difference in water height from one end of the pool to the other. I believe this difference is from the pool settling after the weight of the water.
I babysat the frame the entire time it was filling, and everything seemed level. When it was full, I could tell that one whole side of the pool was taking more pressure than the other. One of the legs was pushing away but meeting resistance with the surrounding dirt. The weight ended up cracking the foot that the pole sits in.
I was able to lift the frame just enough to slide some of the legs outward, just slightly as to take some pressure off. I can see that about 5 or 6 of the legs were sinking slightly into the ground.
I've seen a number of people talk about using a jack to lift their pool enough to get a paver underneath the legs. But it seems for every person that suggests this, there is someone who says to drain the pool and start over because of how dangerous it is to try.
I have been sick to my stomach with anxiety over this issue. My neighbor's houses are right next to my house on either side. I also have two small children. I can't even imagine the danger and destruction of a pool collapse.
As I type this, I have thunderstorms in the forecast for the next three days. I'm worried that the rain is going to soften the ground even more. If there is anyone out there who can offer me some solid advice, it would be greatly appreciated. I've spent a ridiculous amount of money purchasing this pool, prepping the ground and filling it with water. I would love to fix this issue without emptying the pool, but obviously my family's safety and the surrounding property are my primary concern.
Thanks in advance.
Nick