Always use dirt for leveling. The sand should be used as an even cushion for the liner to sit on. The dirt should be well packed before installing the pool. When the dirt is packed and the outer rim in place and level, the sand should then be brought in and placed in the center of the pool. Only when the walls are up should the sand be spread out.

Pool in the Park we use sand-based filters to clean the water, occasionally some of this sand flows back into the pool. You may occasionally notice it gathers in certain areas where the water is at its stillest, usually at the bottom. Don't worry it is completely harmless and gets swept up regularly by our pool vacuum cleaner. See similar questions...

Sand in the pool can come from different sources feet, bathing suits, floats, toys, and etc. But if you have a sand filter on your pool it can be filter problem either broken internal filter parts or a malfunctioning Multiport valve. Please contact us for service or parts. See similar questions...

No; sand has a tendency to shift, therefore causing the pool to lean to one side and creating stress on the pool frame. The legs of the pool will also sink into the sand and the pool becomes unstable. See similar questions...

Use landscaping fabric that holds back particles but allows water to pass over the holes or gravel in the bottom of the container before adding the planting mix. Material is available in large rolls from landscaping or irrigation suppliers. See similar questions...

Yes. After the road base material has been leveled and compacted, a '/2" (13mm) to 1" (25mm) of sand may be used to help speed up the leveling process. See similar questions...

You didn't mention losing water, so it's not a leak. On the Pool Poll you indicated that you currently have a D.E. filter and I'd guess the sand you see is actually filter powder. If you've had the grids re- skinned recently, they weren't re- assembled properly. If you haven't re- covered the filter grids in the last seven years, I'd say it's a rip in one of the grids. Check with your local pool store about re- skinning the filter grids. Sounds like a great idea if you own the pool company. See similar questions...

Sand and cartridge filters do a great job of trapping the dirt. It is very important to clean the filter before and after vacuuming. You will have a lot more suction with a clean filter. Sometimes it is necessary to stop vacuuming and clean the filter before you can finish just to keep the suction up. There is no point in vacuuming a pool with no suction at the vacuum head. See similar questions...

Remind your family and friends to always hose or rinse off any dirt or tanning oil from their hands, feet and body prior to entering the pool. Use the Intex pool cover to keep your pool covered all the time when not in use. This will help keep the wind and the other elements from depositing dirt and debris in your pool. See similar questions...

Sand is supplied only when there is an imminent threat of a flood. To find out the locations that will temporarily have sand available during the threat of a flood, please go to: See similar questions...

Most instruction manuals require the pool to be with in an inch of level. For overall appearance and integrity of the pool that is a very good rule of thumb. There are certain conditions that would make a pool that is off level by more than an inch still safe. If the pool is in the ground with dirt packed around it the level is not a safety factor. The more sand or dirt cove the pool has on the inside and the more soil packed around the outside the more variance a pool can tolerate. See similar questions...

There are open territories in virtually every city in the United States. If there appears to be a Pool Doctor franchise already in your area, give us a call. Since most metropolitan areas can support several Pool Doctor franchises, there is a very good chance that a territory is still available near you. See similar questions...

Our systems only have a tolerance of about ¼” to 1” of grade overall. Anything above this will compromise the efficiency of the system and affect the quality of your ice and the costs to run the refrigeration. There are many options to temporarily level an area without necessarily having to excavate. See similar questions...

Many owners have shared their concerns about the current crowded condition at the pool deck. Our beach restoration project has greatly limited access to our beach. Therefore, at this time the pools have become the best alternative oudoor space for relaxation. Once the beach project is completed, we believe that there will be greater pool deck space available. See similar questions...

Absolutely! You see, we're not only pool builders, but we're also pool owners, and like a number of our customers, we know that a quality pool can be used and enjoyed well beyond the "pool season". In fact, several of our customers have sent us "Hook 'Em Horns" letters thanking us for having their poolscape ready for the college football season. See similar questions...

For the round pools, the ground needs to be within 2" of level. For the KD rectangular pools, it is ideal to have the ground as close to level as possible. When leveling your area, always "take away" dirt instead of "building up" an area. See similar questions...

Yes, if certain precautions are taken. The installed wall mural must be coated with a water-based polyurethane (several light coats) to protect it from moisture. In addition, if you suspect moisture exists behind the wall, an adhesive containing a mildewcide should be used. See similar questions...

A sand bar is a raised deposition of sand, gravel, or other sediment by waves or currents. A shoal is the same deposition of sand, gravel, or sediment but also provides a hazard to the navigation of watercraft. See similar questions...

The Palm Springs Fire Department will supply 10 sand bags (sand is not included). Sandbags are available at all fire stations, or check the Yellow Pages under "Rock, or Sand and Gravel." See similar questions...

Sand filter is based on the use of sand as a filtering material. The filter works with sand grains of selected diameter graded from 0.15 to 0.45 mm. Filters remove particles bigger and smaller than this range. Bigger particles are held by the sifting physical effect and smaller ones by the adhesion effect to the surface of the superficial layers of the filtering element. See similar questions...