How to Set up an Easy-set Above Ground Pool

These pools come in many brands including, Intex, Quick Set, Aqua Leisure Simple Set, and Sand N Sun. All have the same basic design and require the same set-up. This will cover preparing the site, setting up the pool, and maintenance.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• easy set pool
• fill dirt (optional)
• air pump
• hose

1. Preparing a spot: Set up the site where you are going to put the pool. It is very important that this spot is level. An un-level spot can cause the pool to roll and pour out the water. You might have to put fill dirt or sand down to level out an area. You can also dig to level it out. To do this, start at the taller end and dig until it matches the shorter end and keep it somewhat flat.

2. Setup: Once the area is level, put down the ground cover or ground cloth that came with the pool, or a tarp. Unfold the pool and lay it over the tarp. Turn the pool so that the drain and the pump ports are where they can be used. Using an air pump (manual or electric), pump up the top ring up.

3. Put the hose in the pool and start filling it. Depending on the size of your pool this can take anywhere from 2-8 hours. When there is about 1 inch of water, have someone get inside and smooth out the wrinkles, if you wait until there is more water in it the pressure can make it hard to get these wrinkles out. When it is full turn on the pump and put in your choice of chemicals. You can find the chemicals that work best in your climate by doing a web search of pool chemicals for your state.

4. Maintenance: make sure to use your pump to keep the water clear, it's helpful to use a timer so you don't have to turn it on and off everyday. Keep up with your chemicals, use a test strip before swimming to be sure it is safe. Use the skimmer often to get out leaves and other large debris that can get caught in the pump.

Tips & Warnings

• Hose out the filter every few weeks to keep it clean.
• Some areas let you fill up a pool for free, call your water company to see if they participate in this.
• Take a ruler and measure the water on four sides when the water is an inch deep to make sure it is level. You may have to empty an re-level if it is more than a 2 inch difference on sides.
• If you plan to keep it for more seasons, let it dry and roll it up. Store away from weather and bugs.
• Keep the ladder stored away from the pool and the top on when not in use to avoid accidents.

[sonni57]

on 6/10/2009 Good tips for an above ground pool set up you make me want one.