Pool Sides Bowing In: Bestway Pool Sides Bowing

[@Horsey0231]

Thank you for helping me! I was so worried the pool was going to collapse! So happy to know it won't

[@leighburcham6182]

Thank you so much for this information!! We were so worried about the sides bowing in and soon as the water filled all the way up it pushed the sides of our pool out and they are straight as ever now!!! Thanks again for making this video it helped us so much!!!!

[@dafterpunk6008]

Thank you! My pool didn't even come with instructions, and, has a serious bow as it's filling (its level, and we tamped!) so I love the fact that I found your videos, you made setup a breeze, and, after seeing this one, I can calm down the panicking husband. Thank you!

[@destiniluna949]

Same!

[@beaandrea9622]

I know it’s a year later but did the bowing go away once filled?

[@dafterpunk6008]

@@beaandrea9622 yes it did! Once it was filled, it went right into place!

[@sonnystephens3753]

I’m the one seriously panicking right now. All this makes me feel much better…I think…dang anxiety. Lol

[@angelgutierrez630]

I just install mine and it didn’t go away is it safe ?

[@drewdavis9657]

Yeah I just set my little BestWay 14x8 up and threw it together quick. I took a month to get the ground set hard and level and well, I looped my U supports thru the belly strap so that was awesome. Thank you for this information!

[@ramohemalas7495]

Great video thanks, another tip that I figured out is you can take a garden hose with a spray attachment and just wash out the dirt from under the side legs much much easier.. You're welcome 😊

[@MarinWilson-mv4vx]

Great videos, makes putting this thing together a heck of a lot easier than trying to follow the directions

[@tii2015]

Thanks Dad! This is what I'm experiencing. Looks it will be next season before it is remedied.

[@mihali0322]

My pool is on a concrete slab and the supports are pulled out as far as the pool will allow , yet still bowed in

[@Truegamerytvfanclub]

Is it still safe? We have the same exact issue.

[@walker941]

I’ve read that Bowwing slightly is okay.

[@daisyhernandez9935]

@@Truegamerytvfanclub were you able to fix it? My husband just installed ours and we have the same issue.

[@Hcxsjjitxaekoih]

It says in the manual that it is designed to bow in to hold the enormous weight of water

[@BradAdams-wq9mn]

That's your problem right there you're on cement you should have small River stones

[@rbo2294]

Thank you so much. I didn't set up correctly so my soil was not completely level. This tutorial, has allowed me to fix my bowed in sidewalls. THANK YOU

[@rt6399]

Appreciate you Dale! Bought the Costco pool and the grandkids love it! Thanks for all tips! 🙌🙌🙌

[@ryanlopez4371]

Well we're fixing it next year is where I'm about to be in a few days 😆 Lol...Appreciate video

[@luzvalderrama3425]

you need to make a tutorial to save the pool in the winter please

[@shazzybeastb7876]

Really great advice, I'm filling mine up and it's bowing in but hopefully it will be fine once full. Ground even with a layer of sand base. Supports pulled out all the way, awaiting final view

[@danapedersen7637]

2nd year with a best way pool. On year one we put it on flat cement pad with flat rubber matting underneath. It bowed in then. I thought maybe because our pool water delivery guy filled it too quickly. So this year we moved the pool closer to house. I leveled a good spot and made sure the vynl was properly set and no wrinkles. I filled 5000 liters myself before calling for rest of water. The spot chosen was all flat and it still bowed. Even worse then last year. 😢

[@robintrumble1101]

How much bowing is too much? Trying to fix the side supports as suggested in the video but we’re still having some bowing and husband is freaking out that the pool is going to burst and collapse. Thanks!

[@melodywaters109]

I am having this problem as well. Did you ever correct the problem or just leave it? Im trying to figure out if the pool is safe to use or do i need to start over

[@kellysword4975]

@@melodywaters109any update on the fix?

[@MrGeo19792000]

Been watching a couple videos today. I like your info... lots of good info n ideas thank you

[@sohailiqbal4670]

your videos are amazing I have learned a lot, I have big back yard, one side I have a lot of trees, which gives us good shade and one side is completely open no shade, what you think which section should I put my pool, under shade area or under sun, please give me your opinion?

[@vegasxventures]

I’m just having a slab laid in the off season. That’ll fix it. Shouldn’t be too big of a deal for the next few months.

[@layt6310]

Your Bestway pool (from Costco) videos are so helpful. Thank you. QUESTION: When the 8 U-supports are placed into the holes in the top rail, should the plastic spring-loaded button be visible below the top rail. OR should they be squeezed & pushed up into the top rail?

[@tii2015]

They should be exposed to indicate full & complete "locked" in position.

[@tii2015]

They should be exposed to indicate full & complete "locked" in position.

[@RainHusky]

Love your videos man mines Boeing down on one side only might get that fixed this weekend

[@AndrewRivera-x8e]

Thanks for the video very helpful I still have other questions about our pool maybe you might have some ideas

[@sventitties]

Hey man…I just bought one from Costco. Had my ground leveled. I got treated wood that i put below the legs on the short side and also the long sides. I put the wood underneath with zip ties so that if the pool moves so does the wood. I started filling up my pool and its bowing in the middle on both sides Do you suggest trying to dig underneath the sides so the wood can settle or just remove the wood altogether and that should resolve the issue? Love the videos. Thanks man!

[@Sophia-lw2yu]

This is exactly what's going on with my same pool from Costco. Did you do anything yet that has helped??

[@sventitties]

@@Sophia-lw2yu if the side legs to your pool arent higher than the floor, once you fill up the pool to the point where the liner changes color on the inside, the sides will straighten out I had someone level my ground with gravel and sand so my side legs actually sink into the sand a little but have not moved since cuz of the pressure from the pool and the gravel below it I also recommend getting treated wood that can withstand outdoors, drilling holes in them so you can put zip ties to attach the leg to the wood If you do that make sure to dig into the ground a little cuz u dont want your side legs higher than the bottom of the pool

[@Sophia-lw2yu]

@@sventitties Thank You so much for replying. I was panicking and frantically searching KZbin for answers ugh. I am going to try and dig around the side poles in hopes they sink in some. Thanks for the help n recommendations.

[@SourCat420]

Mine is 3000g one side is bowing alil is that okay for the last month of summer, it worrys me but it’s not to bad

[@luvlynking7152]

Do the sides of your pool bulge or AT ALL, or not? The bottom sides of our pool keep bulging. We have already drained and did a better job of straightening out our pool, and it still bulges. I am so scared of this that cannot enjoy the pool.

[@carolburcham8270]

It won't hurt the pool if sides are bowed to get in and play?

[@UGotHookah]

Had the exact same problem didn't notice it when initially done had to call the guys back had to argue with them finally they came back they're fixing it now I hope it'll turn back okay but I don't think the guy tempted down which he should have and he should know that so either way I don't know cuz I wasn't there the whole time they were doing it but I just hope they fix it at the end of the day cuz I don't want them coming back. They live 2 hours and a half away but they needed the money obviously there's a reason but be careful you hire because if I didn't realize it now it could have been a cluster and dangerous someone could have got hurt.

[@edylynnlazo1828]

If i leave my pool bowed in for this season and wait till next year to fix, will it be safe to still use the pool when it is bowed in? Will the pool break or collapse? I just filled the pool today and dont want to drain it. Please some advice

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

I would use it

[@gloriaturner6785]

My sides are bowing in quite a bit. How do I know if the water will push it out or the bars are going to break. My pool shows level.

[@Sophia-lw2yu]

Yes, same exact question I thought of after I watched this video. Take a chance or completely drain and start all over, is my current issue :[

[@tubeiferous]

@@Sophia-lw2yu what did you end up doing? Looking for solutions here!

[@Sophia-lw2yu]

@@tubeiferous I ended up digging some the dirt up around the 3 poles that are on the sides of my pool. And then filled it up the rest of the way with water while praying the bowing would even out. Surprisingly, they did. Not 100% but definitely not as bad as it was. I'm just going to leave it that way for the rest of the season since it's not horrible and then next summer I'll redo it all and level it out better.

[@hillarybarraza8491]

Can you do a leaky valve fix? Our pool is full and I’m not sure how to fix it without water coming out. Thank you!

[@torontojeannie]

I set up the swimming pool and filled it with water. However, the level doesn't fit on the ground, so there is no bowing on the lower side, but there is a bowing on the high side of the ground.Wouldn't the swimming pool collapse even if both bows are different and the level on the ground is different? I don't want to drain the water.

[@Team_Tree_Fortnite_Squad]

Great video, what’s the dimensions of the base? I see 14’ 2” online.. is that the bottom swell or the actual U to U base measurement?

[@vthplumbing2280]

Videos are extremely helpful!

[@jasonkirk3166]

How bad were your bows during fill up? I'm a little worried mine are too far in.

[@MattieH100]

What was the end result

[@jasonkirk3166]

@Matt Holmes never got a response, but my pool seemed fine even with bows. We will see this year when I put it back up, but I haven't seen any physical damage.

[@MattieH100]

@Jason Kirk ok.. that's good to know. Ours it bowed as well. I have blocks under it but didn't set them level. I filled it with well water so I may drain it and try again. Or swim with the walla bowed in. It's to the skimmer and still bowed in bad

[@jasonkirk3166]

@@MattieH100 yeah I took mine down for the winter to protect liner. Hope that helped.

[@correnesommers8622]

Hi Dale, thanks for the information. I have 2 of the straight poles at the end of the pool that need to be lowered, would you suggest the same method? Thank you in advance

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

If you can dig out under them a bit

[@joshuam.2685]

😂 Well kids.. I guess the sides are gonna be bowed for this swim season.

[@TheMoleman4life]

Hello. I just bought a 12x20 and was wondering how far out do the side supports stick out from the pool itself? What is the width from support to support.

[@tonyrunion7037]

Putting one up now and it’s about 16-18 inches outside of the rails max.

[@josephmojica8859]

The left side of my pool has sagged especially in the center. It’s already filled up to the top, not sure what to do Any advice? The ground is soft on that side . Is it safe to jack up the center so I can slide plywood under the u shape support

[@IsItAconspiracy]

Did you try this

[@josephmojica8859]

Drained the pool down to 1/4. Raised the side rails added pressure treated ply. Refilled, Everything worked out.

[@heatheravagnano2074]

Thank you so much for you videos! Putting it up for 2nd time this year. What is the black that is underneath the pool/brackets? Thank you!

[@merrycanada2448]

landscape fabric :)

[@randyhalbert2823]

I was told to put 2x4s under the U legs. Obviously that's not correct. Seems like an important detail to include in the instructions. I hate these pools but my wife and kids want a pool and we can't afford an in ground. This is my second attempt this week. First time by luck I was outside when the top rail snapped! I was able to save it and had an extra rail. This time we took your advice - Level ground. We are filling now, I am dreading the bowing. How do you know when it's bowing too much ? I guess you don't. Man I really hate these pools 😭😭😂😂

[@destiniluna949]

Question…ours’ is on pavers and we already have it filled, so it’s bowing. How much bowing should be ok until next season without it being a safety issue?

[@sherryreasoner977]

I have a 16x32 intex pool. One side has sunk in the ground.its pressing against the supports. Whats The chance the side could blow out?

[@r2d21812]

Thanks for the video. Any suggestions on why the side rails slide out from the bottom? It happens only in one side. Ground is level and rails are sitting on pressure treated wood blocks. Thanks.

[@luciavillegas4899]

I currently don’t have the sand for the pool and I am trying to look for it do you know what I can do to keep the water clean for now while I order the sand ?

[@ADG-pl7ur]

I have the opposite problem, my sides are bowing outward. What should I do? I don't want to drain.

[@mjenkins0]

What size pool is that pool

[@tammywilliams8622]

The u legs were put inside the outer strap will this be a problem ?

[@liamjenkins82]

O man built my on a flat concrete slab and it still has bowed sides. Muat of not pulled it enough as i went. Ill have to live with it and fix it next year

[@kimannwest1126]

Are there revised models? My pool did not have the loops / pockets that you put the U supports in. How far out are the u support’s?

[@robertrodriguez7326]

Thank you for sharing video!

[@applemartinez8885]

What is the size of your pool ?

[@kbird559]

I need help with mine an have ran out of money to do things an can afford to take it apart an move it then reduce the ground again it's pretty much level but need help with the sides how can I send a pic to u

[@kendecamp1]

You make a great video

[@ggman3333]

Has anyone else noticed with this pool the filter system is horrendous? I’m debating upgrading the filter but I’ve had this pool for 3 summers and never had an issue but now I’m changing the filter cartridge every 3 days.

[@MikeOmeg]

This helped me out a lot!

[@vanoydale4550]

My pool is bowing out on one side is it because one of the u supports is not straight first time having a pool please help so scared it's going to collapse

[@gwood69]

Is this the 10X16 pool? Just curious because I have to dig a little bit for my pool and I just dug for 10X16 so I assume I’d have to dig for the side supports if they stick out further than that? So how much further do they stick out?about a foot? Luckily I’m working with slightly bigger than pea gravel rocks and dirt but it’s very firm. Digging out in order to pour sand and tamp and level

[@meganwebb]

Did you ever find out!? Were getting ready to set ours up and want to make sure we have enough room before we build the retaining wall

[@gwood69]

@@meganwebb I haven’t actually lol I’m going to level out with sand this week/weekend given the weather. I’m mostly curious just to avoid the bowing of the supports I have very solid foundation of rocks and would like to not do sand underneath the supports to avoid settlement. I only dug it out for the liner and obviously leveling the bottom and keeping the bottom of the pool relatively soft. I’ll probably just use a pick axe when needed for the supports and kind of wing it and take it as it goes as the days go by. But I think in the manual I seen where it might be like an extra 2 feet on each side

[@meganwebb]

@Gwood okay! We just got ours dug out and the pool itself is 20x12 so we did 22x14 and I think we might need to take a few more feet out so we can build a little retaining wall and have room for the pump and u framed legs

[@antot1569]

So that's why mine is like that! I didn't tamp it down!!!

[@silkek6357]

Great video! Would it work if the pool sits on protective matting but the side supports sit on the grass? So the pool would be 2cm/0.78 inches higher than the side supports.

[@TheEnigmaticmuse]

You can put pavers under the legs and dig them down to make sure the side supports are level with the pool

[@CreativeDigitalCanvas]

Hi and thank you for your videos! They are very helpful to us!!! Our situation is opposite of the issue in this video. 2 of our u shaped legs cracked through the wood we had them on, one on each side at the “front” end of the pool Now our pool is bowing outward on both sides of the “front”end. There’s nowhere to use a jack to lift them to add additional support. Any suggestions?

[@CreativeDigitalCanvas]

@Mike Jones Thankyou so much for the advice, we'll try it and update you later!

[@samdessin4363]

Sos I think my sidewalls are bowing because my boards placed on sand for legs are too high..do I try to dig under board ro make legs relax

[@blainebirch8151]

Did that work ??

[@sandovalkaleb22]

So helpful brother thanks

[@MaeMae-i1m]

We love you!

[@yourbiggestfan5642]

Thank you for the video info. I have a Bestway14 foot X 48 inch above ground round pool. I have the pool filled about 1/4 to 1/3 filled and I noticed all supports were not placed inside the loops around the pool. Is it too late to use a mallet to move them and place inside the loops? I don't want to let the water out just yet. I appreciate any ideas.

[@elainecarrier6042]

Hello! I know this is a weird question but we just ordered the pool and need to get the yard level before installing. We have a large dip along a fence line so we cant place pool close to that fence, so we will level the rest of the ground out properly so pools level. To do that! it would help if new the radius of the pool so we know how much sandstone and rockdust to order. Any one know the radius?

[@noodlesmetal]

Look on the best way website. Find your pool and looks at the specs. Gives you dimensions for the top, the support rails and the lining whem full.

[@Iconic6.7L]

What size is the tarp under the pool?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

I recommend putting landscape fabric under it. Prefer that over a tarp. Size is just a big as the dimensions of the pool, depending on the size you get.

[@Iconic6.7L]

@@dalesbackyardofficial thank you for the input. Could you tell me the dimensions of the width and length with the support legs extended.

[@bluejays23]

What do you do if your pool water turned green

[@shazzybeastb7876]

Drain a fair bit, dump a load of dissolved chlorine in, mop sides and floor with a normal mop to get the slime off, drain or refill, add more chlorine and run the filter or get new filter cartridge too

[@jordanadank4449]

Lol don't do all that. Buy shock first and shock it. Just stay out for 24 to 48 hours.

[@stacyupchurch3697]

My first time setting up a pool and I'm so nervous because I don't want to make a mistake

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

I’ve got some good setup videos 👍

[@edgardelara4521]

Hey by any chance you live near by Stockton CA?

[@edgardelara4521]

I'm looking to buy one of those and I don't wanna screw it up by learning how to do it

[@angiecastro346]

Help ! I want to purchase this pool at Cosco today . I have all cement in my huge backyard . Will I be ok or what do you recommend I do as far as setting up on cement ! Anyone please help . ❤️🙏

[@curtis5809]

Yes you will be ok. You can install on cement. I would put something down first though, like a tarp but it’s not necessary.

[@elgatoman4666]

Gorilla pad is suppose to be better than tarp.

[@jR__bLock]

thanks brother! this was amazing!

[@AMANDAGILLETTE-i2z]

Are you supposed to take the pool down every winter?

[@curtis5809]

No and I don’t understand this. Get a pool cover if yours didn’t come with one and cover it up the months it’s not in use. Maybe he lives up north or somewhere where the winters are harsh? I live down south and have mild winters with no snow. No plans on taking it down unless I absolutely have to or decide to move it or sell it !

[@laurabrooks8306]

And the that’s what I told my wife see you next you 😂

[@hey352]

Not filled up enough

[@damianwest8008]

mine bowing and im on solid concrete.

[@firer85]

I'm in the same boat. Don't know what to do. Just ignore it. Take it down. Don't know.

[@curtis5809]

Is the concrete level? All the straight legs level too?

[@michelledawson3725]

the cover for the pool is ridiculous and doesn't fit

[@landanchandler5738]

This guy needs to redo his videos. Would have been nice to know about the bowing in while filling would straighten out after filling. Also would be nice if the manufacturer would have put detailed instructions in with their product! They expect you to watch a fucking KZbin video!

[@GirlyPops6712]

No one cares

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Umm… ok?