Hi all,

P00l n00b here, obviously, but I'm seeking advice for a pool my parents just installed. Above ground, my mom wanted them to dig 18" down to make their level surface (not sure why, but at this point, it's done). My concerns at the moment are: 1) how will water runoff from heavy rains affect the pool and 2) does the pump have to be where it is? The installer stated it must not be higher than where it is, which I don't believe. I'd like to bring it up to the normal ground height and make a rockbed for it.

Photos here: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resi...t=folder%2cJPG

All suggestions are welcome!