Aqua Leader Pool Buried

by AnG
(Southwest, LA)

Thinking about purchasing an Aqua Leader Illusion pool 21 ft round OR investing in a Doughboy. Hate to pass up an incredible deal on the Aqua Leader (nearly free) and purchase a new liner.

My biggest concern is, can the Aqua Leader Illusion be buried 2-3 ft in the ground? I know the Doughboy pools can, but I can't seem to find testimonials from people who buried an Aqua Leader Illusion. This pool in question is 7-8 yrs old. please advise or where I can get more internet info./pix on this particular pool.

Hi AnG. There is no reason why this pool cannot be buried. All above ground pools can, there is nothing that makes Doughoy any different than any of the rest. They will all cave in if left empty, anytime the dirt on the outside of the pool is higher than the water on the inside you have the potential for a cave in. That's the same with all above ground pools. They are not self sustaining without water.

Over the years I have sunk pools of all makes and models and the same rules apply to all of them. Don't go to deep and never leave them sit empty. By to deep I mean I like to see at least six inches of water above the level of outside dirt. When it comes time to change a liner, drain and refill fast. Don't drain the pool and let it sit for a week or two while you order the new liner. That's the time you will get a good rain storm and the whole pool will cave in.

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