I am about to purchase an 18' Above Ground Pool. Part of the deal was that I go to the sellers house to dissassemble and remove the pool (it will be drained). Is this something that can easily be done by two-three people with average skills. This means I have done some home improvement stuff like installing sinks and helping to finish a basement, but I've never dissassembled a pool before! Any idea how long this might take us???

Second, I may need to store the pool for a few months while I get my yard ready for installation. Do I need to fully dry the liner for storage, or keep it damp with wet towels or other techniques? I am seeing conflicting info on this from various sites.

Lastly, if there is anything else that I should know before starting this task?

Thanks for any help!

serendipity pools

You need to store the liner in a tall waterproof container on wheels like a large garbage bin or rubbermaid container. The solution that you store the liner in should contain algicides and the liner should be completely submerged and covered tightly with a lid. Your liner will shrink as it dries out - it will do this with differing severity depending on the amount of sun UV and unbalanced chemistry it has been exposed to.

Identifying the manufacturer of your pool will be difficult if MB is your only indication. The easiest way to find replacement parts is to speak with installers of above ground pools in your area that have been in business for a long time. Show them pictures of the pool rails, pump, filter, skimmer, returns, ladder and liner. They should be able to tell you what era and manufacturer likely made your pool.

Buying replacement parts will be easy. If you have a 24 foot round pool, you need to go to a manufacturer or dealer that sells 24 foot above ground pools. The construction methods and manufacturing of these parts has remained relatively unchanged for a long time. If you can buy parts for a 24 foot above ground pool you should be able to customize them enough to install your pool. Talk to people at your local stores as they will be the best source of information other than hiring an experienced professional.

I hope this information helps.

Steve Goodale
Serendipity Pools

choni

I have a back yard with a steep slope and was wondering if I decide to put in a pool would a retaining wall support the water in the pool?

cokaza

Wilbar is a pool company you will need to tell them what size pool it is to get the right bottom rails. And you are going to need to purchase a new liner you will not get the old one back in the pool as it will have dried up and shrank.

cokaza

Wilbar is a pool company you will need to tell them what size pool it is to get the right bottom rails. And you are going to need to purchase a new liner you will not get the old one back in the pool as it will have dried up and shrank.