How To Assemble An Above Ground Pool - #53

In this next video we show the installation of the used above ground pool we purchased from our neighbors. This is a follow-up to the disassembly video previously published. If you are looking to setup your own above ground pool, this video is for you. This video helps give a visual representation of what is in your installation manual.
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#53

[@ginamartin718]

Out of all the set up pool videos I've researched, I think yours is the most informative and helpful. I agree about the 2" foam board.

[@JaredsShop]

Thank you!!

[@prop1466]

Good info! I might be getting a "free pool". And I have never been involved with disassembly or installs. So this was a great help. Thank you.

[@JaredsShop]

That’d be awesome! Thanks for the feedback and good luck!!

[@JerryNicolato]

This how-to video is extremely well produced and so very helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time.

[@JaredsShop]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@gavinthor4479]

Thanks for posting this. My pool liner developed a leak during winter, and then the side blew in during our recent wind storms. I'll need to basically take it down, clean all the sand out of the channel and start over in order to get the side back down in the groove properly. This video was helpful.

[@JaredsShop]

Thank you for the feedback. Good luck!!

[@virginiakassay8528]

Thanks so much for all the great information you shared. I have to replace my pool liner and this gave me a head start on the process.

[@JaredsShop]

Very good. Thank you and good luck!!!

[@dem9725]

Another awesome video! Keep up the good work!!!

[@JaredsShop]

Thank you!

[@chrismcconn2014]

Taking one down tomorrow!! 🤞it goes this easy!! I’ve already found some screws stripped out, I’m hoping I can get them out easily. Thank You for the help brother

[@JaredsShop]

You’re welcome! Hope it all worked out.

[@vab007vab]

What an awesome step by step explanation.

[@JaredsShop]

Thank you!!

[@robertoapplewhitejr1585]

I purchased a used pool this is very informational especially the floor board and the curve pieces .

[@JaredsShop]

Great. Thank you for the feedback. I hope all goes well.

[@michaele1975]

These videos are great! Thanks for sharing your effort and knowledge here. Very helpful. I hope mine goes as good.

[@petehanratty950]

Nice job, hope you guys are enjoying the water,

[@JaredsShop]

Thanks! We are on occasion.

[@RhondaSueNelsonWatson-fu1pd]

As well, thank u for sharing your after thoughts, helps in purchasing products for installation of our pool.

[@ginamartin718]

Giggling at your Blah Blah Blah lol, very delightful. Also, thanks for speaking my language:) I get it everything you've said. You are a very good teacher in that you are very discriptive explaining all the nuances. Also, I giggled at your wife (I believe) chasing after the doggie, and the doggie wanting to be a part of the action.

[@JaredsShop]

Thanks!! It was definitely a family affair. 😁

[@juliading8582]

so detail! thank you!!

[@pattiromano6124]

Very helpful. Maybe we will try it on our own. Thank you.

[@JaredsShop]

You’re welcome. Good luck!!

[@t.johnson6707]

Love your videos.

[@JaredsShop]

Thank you!!

[@sethwhitmoyer5774]

Thanks alot for the video!

[@JaredsShop]

Thanks for the feedback!!

[@kristaesslinger9446]

Did the cove pieces come with the pool or did you purchase them separately? Could you reuse liner?

[@ErinIngles-tk6iu]

Hello, your video is great and very helpful. We have just bought our pool and the area where it needs to go is grass at the moment. What do you have under your foam board here? Is it a concrete slab? Thanks!

[@JaredsShop]

It is crushed304 limestone with a layer of limestone screenings on top.

[@frostakathetruth]

hi thanks for the video going to do my pool soon! Would you still go 2" foam over sand if building over dirt thanks in advance.

[@JaredsShop]

I did sand for 2 reasons, first I needed to get the height, second it helps level the ground. You can skip the sand if your dirt is perfect. If it’s not, the foam will deform to match the ground.

[@nikolasvel]

Excellent video! 1 question for you: The bottom rail the pool wall sits in my set up is plastic and 1" tall. Could I run 2" foam boards all the way under the wall rail and to extend past the outside edge of the support pavers? I am thinking I can cut out the sections where the paver supports would be and level them out with the foam board. I am concerned if I cut the 2" foam boards like you did (within the pool wall) I won't be able to lay the foam cove up against the rail and will be left with a gap.

[@JaredsShop]

It would probably work ok, but let me give you a couple other options. First, before setting the wall, I set my foam inside with just the bottom rail and cut it all when everything was easy to lift and handle. Second, will you be using the angled sticky foam at the bottom of the wall? If so, that will help hide gaps so it doesn’t have to be perfect. I know mine isn’t perfect.

[@lynntucker3778]

Also needed to see closer up on the way of taking it down and putting it up

[@patrickfrankmann9361]

Did you reuse the old liner also?

[@Daniel-dp5gi]

Hi Jared, what id the pool itself sitting on, compacted gravel?

[@rickbuzzard1859]

I was considering using foam board as well, but I was actually going to put some sand over it and sweep it to fill in any cracks or cruise and also just to have a layer of sand over it, what are your thoughts on this?

[@JaredsShop]

It would probably fill the cracks well. The issue with sand is it moves under the liner. Eventually, it will feel bumpy by people walking in it. Now that would only apply to you depending on the thickness of the sand. I wouldn’t go thick otherwise you might as well just use sand as it’s cheaper.

[@RhondaSueNelsonWatson-fu1pd]

Did u pour concrete for the pool to set upon.

[@normbastien3050]

I am at the stage to round the bottom rail of our 27' above ground pool I have measured the radius to the inside of the bottom rail, the slot for the wall and the outside of the rail. The radius on the inside is 13'4", at the slot is 13"4-1/2" and the outside is 13'5". The radius should be 13'6" for a 27' pool, should it not? If so, when I try 13'6", the rail segments are a long way away from the small tab in the rail connectors. Also, when I laid the bottom plate blocks, I placed them so the rail will cross the midpoint of the block, at 13'6" but the rail is way out of centre to the point of sitting on a few blocks right at the edge. I also laid 3 evenly spaced bricks in the gap between each bottom plate. I can easily adjust the bricks but the rail will not be centred at 13'6". Will it be a problem to use 13'4" or 5" in stead of 13'6"? I just received my mason sand and want to get it laid and levelled ASAP. Any help would be appreciated.

[@JaredsShop]

I would not be concerned about 13’ 4” or 5”. Your bottom rail sections don’t need to be touching, but they shouldn’t be too far apart either. I also would worry about hitting the center of your blocks. As long as they are on a good solid base, you’ll be fine. Their purpose is just to help keep the posts from sinking and spreading out the force a bit.

[@sbarton6908]

Great video! Getting ready to do do this. What size pool is this?

[@JaredsShop]

Thanks!! 27’

[@sbarton6908]

@@JaredsShop thank you!

[@davidgootee9915]

Did you not put in drain, great video.

[@JaredsShop]

Thank you for the feedback! A drain in the bottom? No I did not. I briefly considered it but I wasn’t sure I needed or wanted one. Even though they are the norm for in-ground pools, they’re not very common in above ground pools, at least not around me. It didn’t have one when it was assembled at the neighbors and I wasn’t sure how it would hold up during the winter. The pool itself freezes over at top and we drain it below the skimmer and return while leaving those open to allow water to drain. I was afraid the pipe may freeze and crack and wasn’t sure how to prevent that. Does the pool you’re assembling have a drain in it? Where are you located?

[@sidguerra]

Hi great video, I also used foam board on my 12x24 entex pool. My foam board was interlocking and I used tuck tape worked well. I will be doing a new round one and was wondering what round size is yours?

[@JaredsShop]

This is a 27’. I think I’m going to pull the liner at some time and tape the seams more, and maybe even use a different style tape. The liner has pushed into the tape a bit so dirt falls in those lines.

[@gl6125]

Any advice on an egg shaped pool? Liner pool seam is in the floor of the pool on north and south end of the pool and liner is barely overlapped on the pool wall. We have an overlap liner. What would be the best way to resolve this?

[@JaredsShop]

Are the legs on paver stones? If not, it will be easier to scoot. You’ll have to drain it and then the pool will slide fairly easily until you get it round. Then start filling it again. You won’t be able to round it when it’s full.

[@jessehannah8447]

im replacing the liner in my 24' round above ground, im confident in my ability todo this, Do you have any tips or advise? i watched your video when you disassembled a pool that you had bought from a neighbor and i was very impress at how easy you made it look

[@JaredsShop]

If you’re just replacing a liner, you’re already far ahead as your pad is in place, the wall is set, etc. Start by taking the top caps and seats off. Then you can remove the metal plates and liner channel tops one at a time to drop the old liner in. Put the channel back on the top to keep the wall in shape, otherwise it’ll collapse in. You may need to use a metal plate here and there as well to keep it against the posts. Then, do any raking or smoothing that is needed prior to installing the new liner. Make sure you set it out in the sun so it’ll be warm and pliable. Start at one area and remove the channel, put the liner up over the wall, and put the channel back on. Just like removing, this is necessary to keep the wall from buckling. Once you are all done, fasten everything in place. Put a shop vacuum on the return jet to provide suction on the backside of the liner and start smoothing it out. I used water, but this method is a bit easier.

[@jessehannah8447]

@@JaredsShop Followed your instructions verbatim and I was able to single-handedly replace my liner without any problems. Thank you for you advise and input. After finishing this project I had time to reflect as a I enjoyed floating in the pool that I had just updated .. and I was right after all ……I can do anything lol. Thanks for the assist

[@brentoncochran80]

Also bought a 24ft pool for my neighbor and after watching this it to gave me the confidence for disassembling and getting ready to assemble 🙏

[@JaredsShop]

@@brentoncochran80 Hope it all went well!!

[@brentoncochran80]

@@JaredsShop it was definitely a learning curve... Just two people definitely not good as we planned lol... However, after restarting and making sure everything was true it went up a thousand times better.... We also recruited 5-7 people at a time including a little children to hold the edges of the the liner lol... Now the other little parts and pieces of just being old and figuring things out has been time consuming/ learning curve... But we have saved thousands during this process

[@TheShef580]

How many 4 x 8 sheets of foam board did you use? I got a 24’ I’m working on and like the foam board as I used for an intex pool.

[@JaredsShop]

I think I purchased 20 or 22. The square area came out to a little shy of 18 sheets but I knew there would be small scraps and I wanted my sections to be large.

[@brentoncochran80]

Great question I was just trying to find the answer thank you......

[@amypletcher4411]

We had an 18-foot pool, and it was from Walmart several yrs ago. Ot wasn't level when the water tanker showed up, but we had to deal with it for the duration of the summer. My question for you is, did you have well water for the initial bit of water because we do, and it is nasty coming out, so we didn't want to ruin our new pool with discoloration. What would we do in this situation? We are purchasing a friend of ours. It comes with a partial deck, and it is 24 feet x 54".

[@JaredsShop]

I do have a well but only used it to partially fill the pool and spread the liner then called in a water truck. It took so much water that I didn’t want to fill it from our well. I also have a water softener so my water isn’t too terrible after going through the softener.

[@keithgoodman7966]

Thank you so much for this info video. I'm getting ready to do the same. How many sheets of foam board did you use?

[@JaredsShop]

Thanks! I’m thinking 19-20 but that’s been a couple years ago. Make sure you don’t buy foam that’s pre slit and tape the heck out of the joints.

[@keithgoodman7966]

@@JaredsShop Awesome, thank you! Yes, I remembered what you said about the dirt collecting in those score marks. I am also going to purchase the 2in board and opt out of the sand all together. I was given a pool (26'x48") by my neighbor that is only 2 years old! I am excited and a little nervous about the whole thing but with your videos and some other videos about leveling the ground I'm starting to feel more comfortable.

[@JaredsShop]

@@keithgoodman7966 Awesome. You definitely scored. Take your time and make sure you have some help. The wall is probably the worst part. Make sure you have a good foundation though. Everything is going to depend on that.

[@keithgoodman7966]

@@JaredsShop Absolutely, will do!!

[@Blessd-savingrace]

@@keithgoodman7966 did you get the pool set up?

[@danger911upt]

How much was the water truck?

[@nomadryder4377]

How has the foam board held up over time? My wife likes the idea of that, just looking for some input on how it has held up before committing.

[@JaredsShop]

It’s still going strong and I’d recommend it. As I stated in my video, don’t get the style that is pre slit for easy snapping apart. Those stupid little slits collect dirt.

[@nomadryder4377]

@@JaredsShop good deal, i appreciate it. The wife really liked that idea, so i guess its off to Lowe's today. Thanks again.

[@JaredsShop]

@@nomadryder4377 You bet! Get ready to watch your wallet scream. 😁

[@jlbrooks12]

How is your floor holding up after a couple of years. I'm installing a 21 foot and departing using 2" foam. Does it leave foot marks if someone jumps in?

[@JaredsShop]

It’s been holding up great. Zero indents like sand would have.

[@LoLifeFPV]

How is the foam board under the liner? Holding up?

[@JaredsShop]

It’s holding up real well. There’s not divots or anything.

[@karma4872]

What kind of tape please

[@harleymoore2739]

When will the video showing the sand being leveled be posted?

[@JaredsShop]

Unfortunately, I don’t believe that video is going to happen. Due to a hardened be crash, a lot of footage was lost. It would be a very scattered video.

[@chef_seth_a_lot3684]

Jared - did you use a shop vac to suck the liner smooth or just the garden hose and your feet?

[@JaredsShop]

I just used the garden hose with my feet. I’ve heard the shop vac works well. I just didn’t try it.

[@chef_seth_a_lot3684]

@@JaredsShop thank you!

[@amypletcher4411]

Hi Jared, we are getting a pool the same way you did along with a partial deck. Same size, too. We have well water and filled a little kiddy pool up, and it was disgusting. I'm a little concerned about using water to straighten the liner. What kind of water do you have? City or well? This will be our first big pool. We learned from the last one to get a tanker to fill our older 16ft pool.

[@petemuniz4434]

Hello I will be disassembling a pool 24x52" the name is next I think ..any info on that

[@JaredsShop]

They all come apart in much the same way. Do you have any specific questions?

[@gloriaceres6144]

Question do the liners dry out, when you bring down the pools?

[@JaredsShop]

They do and that’s one of the reasons a new liner is recommended. If it’s reassembled quickly you may get away with reusing it but it could split also.

[@watr77222]

@@JaredsShop Hi, when you say split, do you mean upon installation or anytime thereafter?

[@JaredsShop]

@@watr77222 I usually see it split when trying to unfold it and put it in place. If it survives the installation and fill it should last a little while. It won’t last as long as a new one obviously.

[@DoingLifeWithMiranda]

How long did the disassemble and reassemble take you?

[@JaredsShop]

I’m thinking it took around 2-3 hours to disassemble the pool. Assembly took most of the day, and that because I took my time not having set one up before. I checked everything several times making sure everything was staying round and wasn’t getting oblong.

[@tonyarode3935]

What were the pieces you put around the bottom of the pool called? Our neighbor has given us a pool and we are in the beginning stages of draining it and getting our property ready.

[@JaredsShop]

Are you talking about the white foam pieces that give the bottom corner a “ramp”? Here’s a link to it. amzn.to/3vQszEU

[@tonyarode3935]

Yes! Thank you very much!

[@JaredsShop]

@@tonyarode3935 Welcome!

[@Zack_Johnson]

Have you had any issues with someone's heel or object hitting the bottom and putting a permanent dent in it?

[@JaredsShop]

No so far. I think the foam is less likely to dent than sand, although the sand could possibly be pushed back smooth.

[@jessica4885]

I was just wondering , you guys did not use shop vac to remove air and help get your liner flush with pool wall before putting water in your pool ?

[@JaredsShop]

That’s correct, we did not. That is another great method. We just used water, which holds the liner against the pool as well. Before the water truck arrived we used the garden hose to put some water in the pool as we spread the liner out and got it nice and smooth. It’s the same method I used for our former Intex pools so I just did it out of habit.

[@jessica4885]

@@JaredsShop oh ok . I was debating putting a new liner in my pool because my beaded liner came off the track , but my pool company was able to get it back on . Next week here in NY were suppose to have close to 80 degree weather so I’m going to let the liner get warm then finish filling the pool with water .My problem started during the winter when I noticed water level in the pool dropping , my liner had two holes in it which were repaired

[@JaredsShop]

@@jessica4885 I’m glad to hear they were able to get it back on and repair the holes. How much water is in the pool now? You can schedule the water truck for any day it will get warm. A liner will warm and cool within hours. We had our first truck later afternoon/evening and had to wait until the next day to get the rest as the evening temps weren’t high enough. We needed the daytime temps to help warm the liner so it would stretch. If yours still has a lot of water in it the liner is probably still stretched into place.

[@basketballcoach9153]

@@jessica4885use boiling water from the stove to pour on the liner then pull it up and tuck it in. Then use liner lock in that spot. Provided that your liner is not real old

[@tonyfrattaroli7371]

tape foam kick boards on your feet, lawn roller sand, light watering 10 min. 0 footprints. How long did the install take?

[@JaredsShop]

I’m thinking it was 3-4 hours. I spoke with a pool installer and he said you can’t water the sand enough. You have to think about it like a beach. When you walk in dry sand it will move under your feet but when you walk on sand that the water keeps coming over, it’s very hard.

[@tonyfrattaroli7371]

@@JaredsShop Lawn roller pushes rocks down and starts the compaction process. In your case, with foam boards, roller probably not necessary. Anyone using just sand 90% of installs, you would need to use a roller or trial regardless of how much water is applied. Another option to foam boards would be .5 inch happy bottom. One advantage is the bottom is padding feels great but unfortunately most installers use thin wall foam which you can’t feel. Disadvantage is the good stuff is $250 a roll. Shop vac behind the liner before the garden hose eliminates the need to push wrinkles. out. Definitely speeds up the process. Anyways your pool looks great / likely better than most of the “pros” in the pittsburgh area.

[@kristaesslinger9446]

What size is your pool?

[@jodywaugh7170]

I watched the video because I have a pool to take down and reassemble elsewhere

[@JaredsShop]

Awesome. Good luck!

[@markm6444]

How long is the water hose on the water truck?

[@JaredsShop]

He said he keeps several hundred feet of hose on the truck. He only hooks up what he needs but needs to keep quite a bit since you don’t want to drive a heavy water truck through a yard.

[@markm6444]

@@JaredsShop Thanks my pool will be about 200 feet from the driveway that's why I was asking.

[@JaredsShop]

@@markm6444 Just ask the water guy when you call to order it, but I bet he’ll have enough.

[@tianamarie989]

What thickness is the foam board?

[@JaredsShop]

1.5”

[@tianamarie989]

@@JaredsShop thank you! I realized you said it after I watched twice. We watched the taking down of the pool and just did it. Was literally an hour. Thank you for the video.

[@JaredsShop]

@@tianamarie989 Very nice. It definitely doesn’t take as long as you think.

[@Cristian-vd1vs]

How much you charge? I got one job 😢 and I need to know how much to charge

[@JaredsShop]

I did this for myself and do not do it for anyone else.

[@heytodd53074]

Mine is coming down…… thing is 20 years old lol

[@JaredsShop]

Good luck!!

[@Guidette_]

Use flex seal tape

[@JaredsShop]

Use the tape for where?

[@xx_dodosnipershadowevil_xx3614]

GG +25 mmr

[@zerozero8761]

Прикольно,но для моей пятилетней дочки великоват, поменьше купил,буду тоже устанавливать,но сначала нужно бетонную площадку залить,В России в рекомендациях вылез ролик

[@boxingmagik_mexside5633]

I heard the sun ☀️ was bad when filling up your pool 🏊‍♀️ when the suns out should be done when the sun is going down

[@JaredsShop]

It’s the opposite. You want the sun out so the liner is being warmed up so it will stretch. If you fill it when the sun is down and the liner is cool, it can’t stretch and you can collapse a wall as it will be pulled down under the weight of the water.

[@chamillet1955]

The robot climbs the wall?

[@JaredsShop]

Yep!! Helps to keep the wall clean, especially at the pool line.

[@chamillet1955]

@@JaredsShop link it!!! 😂

[@JaredsShop]

@@chamillet1955 Here ya go! amzn.to/3B3C7j7

[@chamillet1955]

@@JaredsShop thank you!!!

[@paxtonspeed]

Foam cove will compress over time. Foam floor will hold moisture under the pool, and cause the wall to rust.

[@JaredsShop]

I’ve seen cove base installed after a decade and still not compressed. New cove often goes in with every liner, but not always. I wouldn’t install a pool without cove. It’s much better for the liner, pool cleaning, the wall channel, etc. No reason not to use it. Walls rust due to all types of issues but I haven’t seen one rust out at the bottom due to foam. Foam is a good bit of work and isn’t for everyone. My pool floor is much flatter than a sand floor though.

[@ahatter20]

Would have been better buying your neighbours backyard with the pool...

[@JaredsShop]

Nah. It worked out great. We have a better yard.