Does anyone have a oval above ground pool? Side panels are bowing slightly is this normal when filled?

Question

Just bought it and as it is being filled the side panels are bowing outward a couple of inches inbetween each straight side panel running on each side of the pool. Wanted to see if this were normal. I know round ones do not do this, but the ovals have more preasure on the sides.

Answer 1

Had one & side bowing was a problem.

The side supports w/ the diagonal braces would settle causing the lean.

Pushed them straight & put patio blocks under the feet of the braces....more than once.

Answer 2

i had one of these and every panel had a small bow in it between the posts if your not sure contact the manufacturer about it they can supply you with the tech.data

Answer 3

slight bowing seems to be normal,,the real problem occurs if the walls start to lean out. as mentioned earlier, patio blocks under the diagnal supports will correct this....don't forget the sunblock,,!