That same cubic yard, spread out over the area occupied by a 15-foot round pool, is less than half an inch deep – yikes! That’s a lot of shoveling. It’s not something you think about on a regular basis (unless you’re a civil engineer), but each cubic yard of dirt weighs about 2,300 pounds. In fact, given how important it is to check your pool after arrival, it’s best to do the leveling before your purchase. An entry-level model like the Bestway Fast pool tends to be very, very sensitive to inclines and may even collapse totally if installed on a slope, while the extra cost of something like the Ultra XTR pool from Intex justifies doing a little extra to preserve your investment.īottom line: the most important part of installing an above-ground swimming pool is before the actual installation. Somewhat ironically, good site preparation is important no matter what kind of pool you buy. Rectangular and oval-shaped pools often have supports that add another two feet to their footprint on either side, so take this into account as well. In most cases, you’ll have to site your pool some distance away from all property lines and building foundations. Not only do they drop leaves in the water, but their shade prevents the sun from heating up the water as it should.įinally, check any local homeowners’ association and construction regulations. You really don’t want to mess around with extension cords, using one may void the pump’s warranty and carries an increased risk of electrical shock. You’ll also need an electrical outlet to power the filter pump. For one thing, you’ll need a lower point to drain the pool water to at the end of summer: almost all above-ground pools have a drain plug to which you can connect a standard garden hose, but this will be of little help if your pool is right at the bottom of a hollow. However, the flattest part of your yard may not be the most suitable in other ways.
The pool liners of the Intex Metal Frame and Bestway Power Steel are typically covered for only 90 days. How big a factor this is depends on which kind of pool you buy. If you need to return yours, you don’t want the warranty period to slip past with it still in its box. On another level, even the best above-ground pools sometimes leak from day one. For one thing, it’s an excellent idea to set it up early in the season to give the sun time to heat it up before summer starts in earnest – this also gives you time to get used to maintaining the right water chemistry. To tell the truth, there are actually multiple reasons to give yourself plenty of time for the task of installing an above-ground pool. You should know what you’re getting into and budget your time accordingly. Modern DIY pools are pretty easy to assemble thanks to innovations like snap-on clips, but each is still a major structure. If you do, you’re likely to find them watching you, all decked out in snorkels and sunscreen, while you’re still struggling to fit the last pieces together.
“Don’t tell your kids that the pool will be up by a particular time.”
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