How level do I have to be?

[tantor]

Hi. I'm new here and have a million questions but I'll start with one. I bought a 27' aboveground pool and I want to put it up my self. How level does my blocks and/or pool have to be? I've heard 1" across the width of the pool, within 1/8" or 1/16" between blocks. My head is getting ready to explode! Thanks. Tim

[PoolDoc]

If it's a new pool, you should be able to contact the manufacturer for that info.

But, having seen a lot of pools that are out of level, assuming that your pool has a skimmer, you almost certainly can get by with 1" max. That's not ideal, but will work. Very, very few pools are actually installed to within 1/16". Also 1" over all tolerance does NOT mean you can go from 1/2" hi to 1/2" low within a few feet. Doing so will very likely cause installation problems.

[CarlD]

You really want your ground to be both stable and level. Your maximum between the highest and lowest point should be no more than 1/2 inch. It will get worse as there's settling and water in the ground.

Carl