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Use sand , You need to have the ground opprox flat or level, and clear of all grass and weeds then spread 3 to 4 inches of sand . On a 16 foot pool use a 8 foot 2 x4 and a 4 foot level. Put a stake in the middle lay the 2x4x8 down with 1 end against stake then put level on 2x4x8, work the 2x4 around keeping one end against stake and the level on level. P.S. make sure 2x4x8 is straight. Fill in all low spots and spread the high spots. This is not easy to do,it will take 2 or 3 people. You should pack the sand. I had a Intek pool and used this process 3 years later the pool got a hole in it but the sand is still there. Go to the local rental shop and get a sod cutter. Learn how they work, youll be amazed what they do in a short amount of time for your DIY AG pool project, forget the Bob Cat unless your an expert real fact. Ryan makes the premium unit, rents for a small cost, and plentiful, they also work great for lots of other at home projects. good swimming getapool.com
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoA good way to check a surface for level is to fill a bucket 3/4 full with water Place it about a meter away from where you intend to put the pool on the highest side. Get a clear plastic tube that is long enough to cover the whole of the pool site with one end in the bucket. Put the plastic tube in the bucket and weigh it down so it doesn't pull out easily. now suck water through the tube to start it siphoning. when all the air has been pushed out of the tube and there is water flowing out of the end, pick it up, you will note that the water level in the tube is the same as the level as the water in the bucket. No matter where you carry the tube the level in the tube will stay the same that means that by measuring down to the ground from the water level in the tube you know how deep you have to dig to form a uniform base.
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What do you put under a small above ground pool to level it?
I just put up an above ground pool and we used sand to level the ground. To level the sand, we used one of those string levelers and tied it to stakes on each side of the pool area to make sure it was all level.
How many gallons of water to fill a 20x40 3ft8ft in ground pool?
Close to 24,000 gal if it is rectangular.
Why does the ground have to be level for above ground pools?
So that the water doesn't drain out of the pool and so the pool doesn't fall over. I agree with the answer above but I have a more detailed answer. In a round above ground pool the water puts even pressure on the pool walls, and if the ground is not level one side will get more pressure. The imbalance will cause the pool to collapse under the strain.
Is 2 inch difference of level ground okay for ground swimming pool?
I assume your question is "How to level the ground for the installation of swimming pools" The answer is for a yard size pool you may have to rent a small grader such as a "bobcat" combination front end loader with a blade and grading attachment. These are widely available in North America and the Caribbean.
im from gastonia and would to have an above ground pool. my property slants down would that cause a problem?
If you build up a level area to place your pool you will have no problems. If you place the pool on the ground the way it is your water level will only be as high as the lowest side of your pool.
You have low chlorine level in above ground pool?
If you are getting a low reading of chlorine in your above ground pool, you should add the appropriate amount of chlorine to get it back to the correct level. This is important to keep your pool running at maximum abilities.
Will an above ground pool on sand level itself out?
Unfortunately, no. If the sand isn't level when you put the pool on top of it, the bottom of the pool will stay uneven after it's filled. Sorry.
How do you level ground for a swimming pool cheaply with stuff you have at your house?
sand
Can an in ground pool that's not level be fixed?
No, it's too late
How far off level can an above ground pool be?
1.4 cm
How many gallons of water is in a 18x36 in ground pool?
Cannot be answered with only these measurements. You need to specify what shape the pool is. Also, for a rectangular pool, the length, width and depth are needed. For a round pool, the diameter and depth are needed.
How many gallons of water does it take to fill a 12' x 28' in ground pool?
What are your depths in the deep and shallow end and what shape is the pool? Rectangular, kidney, oval or irregular?
