24x52 intex pool, which pump??

[2013poolman]

thanks for the info.. yeah the yard being level is my biggest fear that i hope i get right! i mean im starting out on a pretty flat part of my yard as is so thats a plus but im sure its not 100% perfectly flat if measured with a level . i will be tackling that part all this week and next while waiting for the pool to arrive. i did decide on going with the intex 24x52 that comes with the sand & salt water system btw , not the filter pump. they specifically say not to install it on sand though in the instructions i read on there site so im kinda confused what to do about all that. should i just make sure the yard is definitely flat then install the tarp over the grass then the pool or should i do a few inches of sand on top of the tarp or vice versa? with the amount of water the pool holds ( 12k + gls ) i doubt i will be planning on draining it at the end of the season but all depends i guess. read alot of reviews of people keeping them up for 3-5 yrs yr round so.. i will def be doing alot of searching and reading on the site for sure.

[BigDave]

The sand filter won't be a cure-all but it should work OK.
Did you look at the water level?
Dig down to level everywhere that's high. Sand is not stable and will wash away. You could try some foam under the pool for cushioning and to protest the liner from rocks.

[PoolDoc]

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