First post for me - a first time pool owner.
Purchased an Intex 24x12 Ultra XTR
Had a tractor come to level out dirt in our back yard (made sure to have the tractor remove dirt from the higher side, as opposed to adding - this the underlying ground has been sitting untouched for over a decade if not more....)
Flattened as best we could...put wood 2x4's flat in a frame, the middle of which we filled with about 1 inch height of sand, on top of which we placed 1/2 inch thick foam and then placed the tarp that comes with the pool....built the pool with the legs extended and resting on the wood outer frame we built. After using the pool for 2 days, started to notice that some of the legs have slipped off the wood. Also, can tell that on one of the four corners there is a noticeable height difference in the corner connector. The ground around/outside the pool getting very muddy from water splashing all around - making me worry that the dirt is moving because its getting soaked (though I should point out that where we live it does not rain in the summer and hasn't since May). Am I OK? Is my pool sinking? Should I empty it, take it down and start again? Should I relocate to grass even if it may not be 100% level? Should I try lifting with a jack and slide "pavers" under each of the legs instead of the wood? Very unsure if everything is ok or if I am going to lose my investment. Any advice of help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!
Purchased an Intex 24x12 Ultra XTR
Had a tractor come to level out dirt in our back yard (made sure to have the tractor remove dirt from the higher side, as opposed to adding - this the underlying ground has been sitting untouched for over a decade if not more....)
Flattened as best we could...put wood 2x4's flat in a frame, the middle of which we filled with about 1 inch height of sand, on top of which we placed 1/2 inch thick foam and then placed the tarp that comes with the pool....built the pool with the legs extended and resting on the wood outer frame we built. After using the pool for 2 days, started to notice that some of the legs have slipped off the wood. Also, can tell that on one of the four corners there is a noticeable height difference in the corner connector. The ground around/outside the pool getting very muddy from water splashing all around - making me worry that the dirt is moving because its getting soaked (though I should point out that where we live it does not rain in the summer and hasn't since May). Am I OK? Is my pool sinking? Should I empty it, take it down and start again? Should I relocate to grass even if it may not be 100% level? Should I try lifting with a jack and slide "pavers" under each of the legs instead of the wood? Very unsure if everything is ok or if I am going to lose my investment. Any advice of help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!