We've been setting up our first above ground pool and after taking days to make sure it was level, we set the pool up and started filling. However, the leg posts aren't perpendicular to the ground and its causing us concern. They all move in an inch or so toward the bottom of the pool. We stopped filling it about halfway because we're concerned that it's not safe. Does anyone have any experience with this?
New colman vista 18'x48" leg posts aren't plumb
- Thread starter Dburris
- Start date
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Did you put something like a stepping stone or such under each leg? Can you take and share a pic of what you are seeing so we really know what you are dealing with?
Did you put something like a stepping stone or such under each leg? Can you take and share a pic of what you are seeing so we really know what you are dealing with?
kne
Gold Supporter
- Jun 26, 2015
- 428
- Pool Size
- 7600
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-30 Plus
One or two are straight. But when we try to straighten them the band seems to pull them back
Mostly. It's only half full but from what I can tell one corner (section idk it's a round pool) is about an inch higher
We had this issue. Ours were bowing in. As we straightened one the band would pull others in. Once it got about 3/4 full I just started pulling the legs out. They’re all straight and level once full.
I also used 12x12 pavers so I had wiggle room and I’m at most 1/4” off level. You cant see it, but I measure the water level to the top of the liner
I also used 12x12 pavers so I had wiggle room and I’m at most 1/4” off level. You cant see it, but I measure the water level to the top of the liner
TimandCeri
Bronze Supporter
So what did you end up doing? We got ours up yesterday and are having the same exact issue?
mikewlaymon
Member
IMHO the blocks being above the ground level is making the frame too tall, therefore the weight of the water is pulling the legs in. If the blocks are too low, the liner will bulge out and push the bottom of the legs out. Probably just need to lower the top of the blocks to ground level (assuming there is nothing below the liner (foam, etc.))