An above-ground pool with unlevel water requires attention as it may cause damage to the pool's wall. Poor installation or unfitted pool liners are just some of the common reasons why a pool becomes uneven. A difficult task it may seem, but with the right equipment and know-how, it is possible to balance the pool. To teach you the steps on how to level an above ground pool with water in it, here's a quick guide that you can follow.
The installation of an above-ground water pool has been underestimated by many, leading to improper installation, causing leaks, loosed or wrinkled liners, and even uneven ground. Other reasons why a pool gets uneven is because water can wash out the soil.
DIY above ground pools, on the other hand, are easier to build but best if installed by professionals. Some DIYers tend to forget some factors that might affect the balance of the pool in the future. An example of this is deep hollows caused by mice, ants, worms, and other insects. Avoid having this problem by spraying fungal or pesticides on the ground first before installing the pool.
A few inches of unevenness may not be noticeable, and some pool owners take this issue lightly. No matter how small the difference is, it must be corrected. Because as time passes by, the deeper side of the pool could get into the ground more deeply, and it will be harder to fix the problem.
If the pool is installed above vinyl floors, an option to add layers between the pool flooring and ground is available. Sample materials are sand, solid foam, concrete slab or pad, or even crushed stones.
If the pool is supported with poles or legs, check on the pool's legs first and see if they are accurately aligned before you start digging. If one leg is off in level, it may tend to break, get twisted, and collapse as it will bear more weight.
Leveling the pool ground that is uneven by an inch or two is possible and can be done with these steps:
- Drain the pool until it is nearly empty. Never attempt to level a filled-in pool. It can impose danger not only to your pool but also to you.
- Determine which side is lower and pull the leveling blocks.
- Find the bottom connectors of the pool and adjust the distribution of height.
- Reinstall the leveling blocks and repeat to all lowered sections until it is perfectly balanced.
- Clean up the dirt and refill the pool.
Working on the lower side of the pool is more manageable than to lower the higher portion. It can make the balancing job faster and more accurate. Rebuilding is necessary if the unevenness is more than 3-5 inches.
Balancing the level of the pool requires skills and a whole lot of patience. If you are not sure about how to level an above ground pool with water in it, let the experts handle it to save you time and effort. It can also guarantee that the job will get done professionally.
