Do you have to level the ground for an Intex pool?

Do you have to level the ground for an Intex pool?

For Intex pool owners that are setting their above ground pools on an unlevel concrete surface, you have to measure first how many inches your Intex pool is off-level. If it’s under two inches, you may choose to install your pool without leveling the concrete surface.

Can you put an Intex pool on uneven ground?

Installing an Intex pool on an uneven surface will cause the walls to collapse due to uneven pressure. The water presses against one section of the pool with more force than the rest and it will be blown out due to uneven weight distribution.

How do I make sure the ground is level for a pool?

1. STEP 1: Determine your location and remove any large rocks or debris.
2. STEP 2: Place 2x4s on the site and place a level on top.
3. STEP 3: Add or take away soil until the ground is level.
4. STEP 4: Repeat the process until the entire area is flat.
5. STEP 5: Rake any remaining rocks or debris and tamp the ground.

What do I put under my Intex pool to level?

What to Put Under Above Ground Pools?

1. Interlocking Foam Tiles.
2. Carpet.
3. Intex Ground Cloth.
4. Flooring underlayment.
5. Carpet padding.
6. Sand.

What happens if you don’t level a pool?

The water will press with more force on one section of the pool than the others. This uneven weight distribution can buckle, twist or even collapse the pool wall, resulting in property damage and injury to anyone in or around the pool when it fails.

Does above ground pool have to be perfectly level?

An above ground pool needs to be setup on level ground. Manufactures typically state a pool should be level within an inch, while those who are OCD may try to do even better. An above ground pool that is off level by 3 inches or more is unsafe.

What happens if your above ground pool isnt level?

Can you set up a pool on unlevel ground?

The Water Level Will Be Uneven Installing a pool on uneven ground creates a safety hazard. You’ll end up with a shallow and a deep end, which can be dangerous to smaller children if they cannot touch the bottom.

Should I put sand under my Intex pool?

The folks at Intex are fairly clear that you should NOT put sand under your pool. The sand can easily wash away, causing voids under your pool and risking your pool leaning and even collapsing.

What happens if your above ground pool is unlevel?

Should you put sand under an Intex pool?

For portable pools like the Intex Easy Set Pools, sand is not recommended. Although it’s easy to put down and level and it may seem like an ideal material, it can easily erode and get partially washed away in heavy rain.