How do I remove the bottom track of an above ground swimming pool?
Question:I have removed the top and the entire vinyl liner. The wall has partially collapsed around the circumference. I can't find access to the bottom track so I can remove the vertical supports. I'm also in the process of demolishing the deck (Both pool and deck were in bad shape due to lack of maintenance and my friend threw lots of money at a problem which couldn't be resolved).
Thank you in advance.
Answers:
Can an older person learn swimming. How?
It's the reverse of installation. Remove the rail connectors at the top of each vertical support (this unclips the verticals from the wall), remove the screws (3) at the base of each vertical support (this will disengage the vertical support), Unscrew or cut off the bolts near the skimmer, on the wall holding it together,remove the steel rounded edges clipped on to the top of the wall, pull the wall up and out of the track and roll it up. The wall is never fastened into the track, so any resistance is just dirt that's gotten in there.The bottom rail will be left, with the base connectors. The rails themselves, won't be fastened and can slide out of the connectors, just likely the connectors to patio stones (if it was installed correctly) need to be unfastened.This method, will allow a nice neat compact package as a result.
You could take the bull in the china shop approach to the wall, but will have a harder time rolling that wall up.
I'm assuming that this is NOT a Kayak pool, but a normal above ground (thin metal wall). Kayak's are a little more involved, are rectangular in shape and have wooden walls or wood walls covered in laminate or a very thin sheet metal. They also have an integrated deck around the pool, which is why I'm asking as you say you removed a deck. Post additional details, if this is the case and I'll explain it for you.
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