During the summertime, many families are interested in keeping cool, and what better way to do that than to install a blow-up type swimming pool? They are inexpensive, readily available and remarkably easy to maintain. One key to this easy maintenance is a successful installation. Sometimes, this means you blow up the pool, install the pump and add water and some swimming pool chemicals. In other instances, more work is involved when your ground is not precisely level. Below is the step necessary to install a blow-up pool on not-so-level ground.
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Step by Step Setup and Installation
Dig up the grass
Now, you can dig the high side of the ground and move the soil to the lower side. After you move the soil to the low site, trying to make the whole area level, you should pack it down. If you don’t have a tamping tool, you can use the back of a shovel or a piece of wood. This process will help eliminate any future settling and add to an uneven pool.
Level the ground
After moving the soil from the high side and leveling the whole swimming pool area, I drenched the swimming pool area with water, trying to eliminate further settling.
Next, a 2 -3 inch layer of small, smooth landscaping stone was added to protect against larger stones hiding in the freshly dug dirt. This step can be skipped if the soil is relatively stone-free and you don’t have some landscaping stone you are trying to get rid of as I did.
Finally, a 2 – 3 inch layer of sand was put down and leveled off. The pool was placed in the center of the swimming pool area and water was added. At this point, the swimming pool installation is complete, and you can be confident in the stability and levelness of your pool.
Build a Retaining Wall
A retaining wall was added to keep from losing all the sand and to protect from settling. This not only protects against washout from rain, but also helps to maintain the shape and stability of the pool area, ensuring the pool remains usable for a longer period of time.
Finish your pool and use
Once you’ve completed filling the pool with water, finishing the retaining wall, and adding the necessary swimming pool chemicals, your pool is ready for use. It’s now the perfect time to jump in and enjoy a refreshing swim!