jhdpool
May 27, 2011, 09:07 AM
Measurement Details (I used a measuring tape):
The depth of the pool STRUCTURE is 54".
The West side of the pool's water level is 1/4" lower than the East side of the pool.
The North side of the pool's water level is about even with the South side of the pool.
The East side of the pool's water level is 0.50" lower than the North side of the pool.
The West side of the pool's water level is 0.75" lower than the South side of the pool.
When comparing all other sides of the pool, the absoulte highest water level and lowest water level difference is 7/8".
Other Details:
The pool was installed 3 weeks ago on level ground (dirt, with sand added on top of the dirt for the pool floor).
I live in New England and we have had massive rainfall lately and I believe that is what caused the "unlevelness", as water would gather around certain parts of the pool.
I am in process of building a deck and retaining wall for the pool and to help with proper drainage. The West side of the pool is where the retaining wall would be (left-hand side of the picture)
Questions:
Are the uneven levels that I indicated OK for years to come, if the levels do not change?
If the levels change further, at what point will it become unsafe (at what level change would I have to re-level certain sides of the pool; or jack-up certain sides to help even the levels further?)
Thank you!
The depth of the pool STRUCTURE is 54".
The West side of the pool's water level is 1/4" lower than the East side of the pool.
The North side of the pool's water level is about even with the South side of the pool.
The East side of the pool's water level is 0.50" lower than the North side of the pool.
The West side of the pool's water level is 0.75" lower than the South side of the pool.
When comparing all other sides of the pool, the absoulte highest water level and lowest water level difference is 7/8".
Other Details:
The pool was installed 3 weeks ago on level ground (dirt, with sand added on top of the dirt for the pool floor).
I live in New England and we have had massive rainfall lately and I believe that is what caused the "unlevelness", as water would gather around certain parts of the pool.
I am in process of building a deck and retaining wall for the pool and to help with proper drainage. The West side of the pool is where the retaining wall would be (left-hand side of the picture)
Questions:
Are the uneven levels that I indicated OK for years to come, if the levels do not change?
If the levels change further, at what point will it become unsafe (at what level change would I have to re-level certain sides of the pool; or jack-up certain sides to help even the levels further?)
Thank you!