Intex 24' x 52" Level the sand right the first time !

While I have made so many videos concerning the small pool I had for so many years and thank you all so much for the man views that I have received. I have finally stepped up to the big boy ranks. and now it is time to do it correctly so we broke out the level and the long board and the sand pile.This took me more than two weeks to complete with the Florida heat and all but th e end result will be wel worth it. and a Flat solid surface will ensure us a solid place for our new pool to call home for many years to come, because at this size you don't just put it up and take it down every season at well over 13,000 gallons of water that would sure be a wais t now woudnt it. I also am going to do away with the small in adequate pool filter system that comes with the pool and have stepped up to a 3/4 H.P. 150.lb sand filter full on Salt water filtration system that I will be insatalling in the coming weeks. weather permitting. I have the ditch dug so it is a matter of getting the rest of the pipes that I will need and then fitting it all in. And yes there will be plenty of videos on this as well if you have specific questions on that please feel free to ask me I have been doing some pretty heavy research before I chose this system for my pool, the no chemical for my kids was one of the main reasons. well enjoy the series and happy swimming .

[@rksmith5273]

Nice! Great idea on how to level a very large area.

[@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork]

I like your engineering mind. Good tips!

[@jaxgman44]

The Farmacy Seeds Network THANK you for the kind words

[@21fnasser]

Duuuude. Thats what im missing. The brick/wood that ensures level fill! Thank you man, genius

[@jaxgman44]

Happy to help!

[@ap-zp2hn]

how many pounds is 3 yards of sand??

[@kristenrenz9058]

How did you know how far down to place the bricks? You said level with the dirt but I don’t understand what that means . Thanks

[@jaxgman44]

Kind of hard to explain through writing. Basically the center of the circle is your level point... Move the board around and place a brick at several locations.. This will be your level.

[@staceygipson6138]

I thought these pools say not to set on the sand because of the possibility of the sand shifting?

[@jaxgman44]

Stacey Gipson, did not read that anywhere. Having set up this pool on both the bare ground and on a sand base. The sand is much BETTER considering the button if the pool is prone to punctures, sitting on the bare ground even the slightest stick or heavy weed can puncture the liner. But with the sand (and a tarp) much smoother bottom. Feels much better on your feet running around in the pool

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Stacey Gipson The sand acts as a buffer between the fragile liner, and the dirt and rocks and weeds. Spray weed killer on the sand and saturate. It is recommended that you put down 2" of sand to protect the liner. But the base frame should sit on the leveled hard surface (possibly with patio stones at the uprights) and ALWAYS Dig out the high side (avoid filling)! www.backyardcitypools.com/AG-Basic-Pool-Installation-Guide.htm

[@ericmuller3339]

Intex installation video on their website says not to use sand.

[@brian28king]

how did u do the slope in the middle.... I'm trying to figure out the slope part for my 24 foot

[@jaxgman44]

Brian King, what I did was to put or attach a wedge board from the middle to about 6 ft in. cut like about 8 inches down to nothing, then attach it tho the bottom of your leveling board you have. now when you drag this board around it will create a slight reverse dome shape in the middle of the pool level area. this is how to get this deeper I the middle for a round pool. hope that helps.

[@stevenbemos7141]

Are you in Mississippi ?

[@jaxgman44]

Steven Bemos, no sir I'm in northeast Florida

[@richardneal1854]

Did you water and tamp the sand

[@jaxgman44]

The sand was damp when apllying it. I tamped the sand briefly as i ran the 2x4 around the circle to level it. Not with a tamper per say but was really smooth, allowed to setle for a few dys before erecting the pool on top of the sand base. Thank you for watching stay tuned for upcoming videos of everyday goings ons.

[@raquelhernandez1368]

how much sand did you use?

[@jaxgman44]

Raquel Hernandez I used I think it was 3 yards of sand. didn't look like much when they dumped Kitty off off the truck. but it spread out quite well as you see.

[@ericmuller3339]

Intex says not to use sand??

[@boynextdoor240]

Sorry but why put sand and not set it just on ground..

[@jaxgman44]

Jose Ramirez, Great question, the answer is. To have a nice firm but smooth bottom of thee pool, sand will provide that. Setting the pool right oin the ground brings in a potential host of issues, sticks can poke, break through the liner, maybe not at first. But add a couple 1.000 gallons of water weight and you have a rough bottom of your pool to stand on, and the real threat of a puncture from a unknown source. Hope that helps.

[@boynextdoor240]

jaxgman44 thanks for the info boss. I just got a chance to finish watching your whole video great info ,looking into a pool.alot of things to consider.thanks again.

[@elliotguzman6513]

I have an offert from a mexican.he doesn't have legal paper and he's asking and giving me the opportunity to open up my own company to level the ground to instal pools...I wonder what lermits and certification I need to get it started to get contracts on my name and to prosed whit the labor

[@ruineka_one]

how much sand did you use?

[@jaxgman44]

Pretty sure it was about 4yds maybe 5..pretty expensive stuff. But worth placing underneath the liner. Much softer on your feet under the pool. Much less chance of it getting a hole...tear...or worse.good luck.

[@ruineka_one]

@@jaxgman44 Awesome, thanks for the reply!