Moving an Above Ground Pool (what you need to know)

[@debbief9734]

I just had my 18 foot round pool installed by pool company. They had a company come in and put down 7/8" aggregate which was compacted and levelled out. After the pool was assembled the first thing I noticed wrong was that 5 of my pool legs were not centered on the slabs for the legs, but were near the edges. The pool company said this was nothing to worry about. We went into the pool for the first time this weekend. After stepping off the ladder, the first thing we encountered was a sharp object under out foot. We walked the pool only to discover several other areas with sharp edges which I know can puncture the liner. There were also lots of dips. I found out the pool company never put no Sand down on top of the aggregate, nor did they put a pool cove around the pool. They put down Peat moss on top of the aggregate and then put the liner on top of that. I have since ordered my Rhino pool pad, I couldn't get the armor pad they were out of stock and I've ordered coving. I'm presuming my pool needs to be taken down and the ground area be done properly including the bases for the legs. Do I need sand under the padding? If so how much for a 18 foot pool? Seeing that my pool is not even 2 weeks old Do I need to replace the liner? Thanks for any info you can give me I'm still waiting to see what the pool company is going to do.

[@abovegroundpros]

The legs not being centered on the blocks I don't think it's that big of a deal. You will definitely need sand on top of the aggregate. Of course you'll have to drain the pool down but since your liner is so new you will be fine to use it again. You'll need about one yard of sand

[@debbief9734]

@@abovegroundpros Thank you I got a hold of the pool company they were very apologetic. They are going to come and take down the pool fix the leg bases (I think) give me a credit for the draining of the pool and having to refill it. They have suggested styrofoam to be put down on top of the aggregate and pool cove around the interior.

[@JohnnyRFarmer]

DOOD! DOOD!
I bought a used 30' on CL and have been trying to get it setup. Your videos are very helpful.
My biggest challenge has been leveling the area where the pool goes.

[@brandyhancock7896]

How did the metal roll back?

[@darleneriley3835]

I have a 28ft pool but where I'm putting it up I have wet land how should I go about setting up my Pool Do I need to dig a foot or not and what do I need to use for sand etc please help

[@abovegroundpros]

Darlene Riley You would follow all the same instructions.

[@darleneriley3835]

Will my pool collapsed if it on wet land

[@abovegroundpros]

Darlene Riley If it's just moist land then no. Just follow the install instructions and use blocks under the pool and there should be no reason that moist ground would cause problems. You know your ground better than me, so if the ground erodes or shifts over time, then no I would not recommend you placing the pool over it.

[@mindoknows8924]

What about painting the inside of the pool with the rubber flex seal paint??

[@abovegroundpros]

You could do that but I have found over the years that it's not as great of a protectant as people think it will be.

[@mindoknows8924]

@@abovegroundpros thank you!

[@jenniferreed8703]

We have just installed an above ground pool within the last week. Now, the pool has "settled" due to large amounts of rain and we are waiting to move it to a more level area in the yard. We just bought the liner before installing and do not want to buy another at this time. If we were to put the liner in a trash can of water until we have the outside moved and assembled would that work to keep it moist and not shrink up on us?

[@abovegroundpros]

+Jennifer Reed your liner will be fine since it's so brand new. The shrinking only occurs after a year more.

[@jenniferreed8703]

Above Ground Pros .. Thank you so much for your help. Should we put it in the can of water?

[@abovegroundpros]

+Jennifer Reed no it will be fine

[@jenniferreed8703]

Above Ground Pros Thank you so much!

[@OldNurseBossyMeemaw]

I was thinking of just wrapping it in some type of shrink wrap and storing in plastic trunk but I realize musty/mold will probably still grow! Mine is uneven and we want to take it down to lay a concrete slab for ir

[@kmaezz]

I have a 29 x 17 huge Splash super pool. Its slightly uneven ...I can tell. Does anyone know if this will cause problems? Its 10,000 gallons 😳 so would I have to drain it a level the ground better thn they did? It doesnt have a liner 🤷‍♀️ so would that cause a problem? Help lolol

[@abovegroundpros]

How out of level is it?

[@kmaezz]

@@abovegroundpros omg ty so much for taking the time out of your day to reply ❤ I appreciate it very much!!!
The long length (29") is titled about Less thn an inch lower thn the other side. I hope I'm wording that right 🤔

[@abovegroundpros]

No youre totally fine

[@kmaezz]

@@abovegroundpros thank you! And ty for your videos they helped us tons !

[@kmaezz]

@@abovegroundpros so went out and measured from water to top and the lower side is 1 inch and the higher side is almost 3 inches. So shit it's almost 2 inches off. Those bastards 😂

[@petrucioci07]

Hi. I want to turn my above ground pool wall 30 degree . Do i have to dismantle the wall or i can spin it after i take the liner off and the reinforcement poles. Ita a round 15 foot diameter.

[@petrucioci07]

And if its ok to spin /turn how many hands i need to turn it.?

[@abovegroundpros]

That might be a tricky situation but maybe on a 15-round you could try it. I would personally get as many people as you could but chances are you'll probably have to take the wall down and put it back in.

[@ednastevens-gp4ol]

How old is too old to move an above ground round 15 footpool

[@abovegroundpros]

It really just depends on what kind of shape the pool is in. You'll be able to assess this once you take the pool down

[@judychandler3139]

Trying to put up a 24 above ground pool how many tracks you need for the bottom

[@abovegroundpros]

Either 16 17 or 18. It depends on the manufacturer. Count your number of vertical post and that'll tell you how many tracks you need.

[@tnprize5511]

wish you did pool work in TN.

[@DCarloss]

TNPRIZE55 same

[@ourlittlefunnyfarm718]

I wish he did pool work in Ohio! LOL

[@husseinshahine7185]

How should I sell the pool

[@BugBunny978]

I couldnt afford a new pool liner so i bought rolls of screen and lots of spray rubber and made my own liner, to bad i used the black colors before they released white

[@brandyhancock7896]

Can you tell me more about what you used?

[@tararickard4267]

Id love to hear about this as well. I just took one down 2 daya ago. So just starting with a bigger one.

[@ParadeTheGospel]

Wow dies that actually work?