LarryLintz' thread

[larrylintz]

Thanks to you both. Sorry about the various threads, but because i didn't have search rights i was unable to find my own posts. Sorry, almost panicking here -- actually debating whether to return pool as it's not out of box yet. Yes talked to sand company, they're charging $340 for two cubic yards of sand.
One of my questions is answered, in that you are suggesting that the salt water system is not a good idea, that i should use this bleach mix. Correct? Is there a bleach odour?
Also, i have still not gotten an answer to a HUGE question -- if i build an 11x20 base around my 9x18 pool, is it wide enough, or with support stands do i have to go wider?

[BigDave]

I wouldn't put a frame pool on sand; the sand will shift away from the legs.

Dig to level, measured level, a straight board with a torpedo, 2' or 4' level would work but a water level with a couple marked stakes would be even better. After the site is level, a couple layers of tarpaulin under the pool should be good.

Sand is often used inside the walls, under the liner oftraditional steel wall AG pools. The pool is built on level, undisturbed ground.

I can't tell you if 11x20 is enough; are the instructions silent on the site dimensions?

[PoolDoc]

Salt water generates 'bleach' in the water. In a well maintained pool, there's no odor from either 'salt' or bleach.

An 11 x 20 base is pretty tight, for several reasons. If it was an 11 x 20 concrete pad, it would probably be OK, but that's not what you are talking about.

You probably want a 12 x 22 base that is SOLID, LEVEL, and not sand.