Level ground a little off for Easy up?

[Bruce_B]

Thanks for the info. That's actually one reason I want to get this one right now is the learning experience of managing a pool. We would like to get an inground one day but won't be able to afford it for a while. We don't have basements around here so that's not a problem. One idea I had that wouldn't add a lot of expense was to till the whole area up (we already have a tiller) and then smooth and level it. I don't know how well that would work but it would only cost me my time and energy (and a little gas for the tiller). I'll see what happens and I'll definitely be lurking around this site to learn how to manage a pool. I've learned a lot already.

Thanks,

Bruce

[CarlD]

If you are going to use a tiller, I suggest that after you level it, you rent a powered tamper, and tamp the site.

[Bruce_B]

Probably a good idea. I'll see how it goes. I'm thinking after I till it and rake it fairly close to level I can saturate the area with a hose and use the water to get it perfectly level. Just work it with the rake until there is a thin, even layer of water all over the area. Maybe that's crazy. I've never had to get a part of the yard this level before.

Thanks,

Bruce

[Bruce_B]

I think my idea might have worked but it was probably the worst way to go about it. I just spent a back breaking day leveling a big shallow mud hole. Once it dries I'll be able to tell more but I think it's pretty close to level now. I may go get some sand tomorrow if it looks like it needs it. Anyway, I got the pool this morning so I'm ready to set up as soon as the site is ready.