Sinking an Above Ground Pool

by Tiffanie
(Horicon WI USA)

I live in southeastern Wisconsin and recently purchased a used 24ft above ground Asahi pool that is 12 years old. I was considering putting it partially in ground and was wondering about care for the pool in the winter.

I read the other info on your website regarding putting an above ground pool in ground so I know that the water level has to be higher than the dirt surrounding it. Does this mean it can only go in the ground to just under where the skimmer is? Or is it just a bad idea to put the pool in ground when I live in an area where freezing happens over and over again in the winter months? Thanks for your time and any help you can give me.
Sincerely, Tiffanie

Attached is a picture of the pool from the previous owner. I'm not sure how old the pictures are but we have not set the pool up yet so these are the only photos I have.



Hi Tiffanie. I am not real sure how the weather in your area would effect the pool. I would talk to enough locals until you found someone who has done it and been happy doing so.

Just below the skimmer is about the ideal depth to sink an above ground pool. Problems arise when the pool is sunk farther than that.