Gibraltar Genesis 16X24 Install Instructions

[robin640]

The “SOD cutter” is no longer at my house. I had to build up half the pool a total of 6” at the part that was the most uneven. My plan is to rent a “ground packer”, level the ground, add the sand, pack the sand, water, and level again.

I will take your advice and run the drain just below ground level. Good point to taper the drain hose toward the center of the pool too.

Tomorrow I will start posting pictures of my progress.

[robin640]

The center drain is installed.

The pad is level.

Tomorrow I rent the ground packer.

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[robin640]

This 4 year old pool has a frame that goes all around the base and holds up the walls. Tonight I noticed when I laid the frame is not exactly straight. The long pieces have a bow to them. Is this a problem? I understand the water of the pool will flatten them down once but wonder if it will be difficult to add the sand below the liner.

Please view photo above.

Thanks,
-Ron

[robin640]

Wish me luck.

Tomorrow is a big day at our house. I have 3 guys coming over and we are setting up our new/used pool in my yard. Hope the frame works out okay.

I will post pictures of the progress.

Thanks,
-Ron

[CarlD]

Good Luck, Ron!

I'm surprised Dennis didn't suggest you ash-can the center drain. Most installers don't like them in A/Gs, and most owners don't have them. You're getting a new liner--why put a hole in the very bottom?

I'd much rather see you put in a low drain in the side wall. That is FAR easier to get to if there's a problem and winterizing is a snap. The performance difference won't be noticeable, but the advantages will be.

[robin640]

Karl,
I did not even know this is an options. Let me do some more research and see if the type of walls I have support this type of drain.

Here is what we got done today. The rim of the pool is level all the way around too.

[robin640]

Not much to report today due to a neighborhood block pool party.

This morning I was able to get the deck level, watered the sand with a sprinkler and put the filter / pump in place.

Hope to kick some butt on the pool tomorrow and start adding water.

Promise to post pictures no matter what happens.

-Ron