Answer
Nov 06, 2024 - 11:20 AM
The water depth inside the pool will be reduced by the typical 3" sand base under the vinyl liner and the fact that you will not fill the pool to the very top. Pools do need to be filled to a level of at least halfway up the skimmer opening to allow water to enter the filter without air. This would be at the 45" mark on a 52" high pool and the 47" mark on a 54" pool.
- 54" high pool - max water depth is about 51", normal water depth is 46"- 49".
- 52" high pool - max water depth is about 49", normal water depth is 44"- 47".
- 48" high pool - max water depth is about 45", normal water depth is 40"- 43".
Maintaining these levels ensures the pool functions efficiently while accommodating the sand base and skimmer requirements.
