Do you have to have this pool on a perfectly level surface?
593532
No, it is actually pitched a few degrees toward a drain. Have not had a problem with that though. Hope this helps.
593533
The pool is on the grass in the backyard. It is not perfectly level, but this does not effect the fun we have had in the pool. It is big enough for me and my husband or our two boys. We love it.
151586
I actually live in Florida and can keep this great little pool up for 3 years without ever taking it down. I wouldn't be without my Intex pool. Requires very little maintenance all year round. Great deal for a very nice above ground pool. Just make sure the ground you all installing it on is very level. You will get a lot use out of your pool in Alabama.
990450
I purchased one of these and am pleased with it... But isn't it designed for above ground pools?
331649
we do. if you don't, the water will get yucky. you also have to skim stuff such as leaves, bugs, etc, off the top with a net, so keeping it covered when not in use lessens the amount of time having to do that. you also have to vacuum the bottom periodically. but all in all it is very little maintenance and worth it for the pleasure of the pool!
1151208
The amount of sand used to level the pool depends on how level the ground is to begin with. Cut and fill to make it level if you're not afraid of work-- this works better than just adding sand. My ground was not level at all, so I spent much time and effort before the ground was ready. I hope your experience is better.
969145
No. My pool has an average amount of dirt at the bottom. I use it daily. And I only clean it weekly. My only complaint is that the cord tools around on itself.
1625760
You have to use sand. Our pool is also about 6 inches below our deck. We used sand and have never had a problem.
1464120
We have this pool for several years now and it has been very safe. The legs don't really move. Maybe shift VERY slightly every now and then, but they are not going anywhere. If you have very soft ground under your pool, like we did, you can do like us; We put wide boards under the legs to keep them from working their way into the ground (i.e. sinking.)
2169080
We took a level and set it all around on the ground where the pool was going. Any low spot we just filled with dirt. It wasn't perfect and the pool filled up fine. It's an inch off now that it's filled up but doesn't seem to affect the pool
228493
You will need a foot and half more on each side, for poles and boards. We love our pool and very glad we bought it. The picture shows pool sides are on ground but it actually says to put on boards.
631790
I would definitely recommend a level surface, but it doesn't have to be perfect. Technically you could set this thing up on a flat section of grass.
2996
No, The Top step should be level IF the steps inside the pool and the steps on the outside are at the same height. I put concrete step pavers underneath my outside steps and then realized I had to dig out some earth to make the steps level with the inside ones.
933911
Yes, it has the type of levelers built into the feet so you need to level it before filling it up!
1723464
Probability not. It would work on the bottom but it needs a gradual curve from floor to sides in order to climb up the walls. Above ground pools usually have a sharp angle transition from floor to walls. I had my in ground pool built with rounded edges to accommodate the Polaris.
1408142
Mine is above ground. I thought about building a deck around it but the drain on this pool is toward the bottom so putting it in ground or building a deck around would require a hose attached and fed out somewhere for better drainage so that you can clean it. Even at that, I normally dump out about an inch of water that doesn't drain and being in ground would make that difficult. I love the pool and someday I may figure something out but I like to clean mine regularly and so far I have not found a way to incase it in anything that would still allow me to clean it well.
2186707
Up to a foot at the most. Therefore, when you are leveling the ground, simply add an extra foot all the way around. You want to check on the U shape feet often while filling up the water to make sure they do not move and make sure you place pavers under each one of them to keep them sturdy and so they do not sink into the ground when wet. This pool is awesome and the filter is amazing. The pool is so perfect for swimming laps; it's bigger than you even expect and so easy to set up; just takes plenty of time and patience.
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Yes, you can. There's a licking mechanism so you can tilt it as much as you like. We've had ours for a year out at our pool where ther is no shade and love it. It's a perfect size.