Intex 12′ X 30″ Metal Frame Above Ground Pool With Filter Pump

They are used mostly outdoors in yards, are typically shallow, and often their sides are inflated with air to stay rigid. When finished, the water and air can be let out and this type of pool can be folded up for convenient storage. One of the largest swimming pools ever built was reputedly created in Moscow after the Palace of Soviets remained uncompleted.

A ground cloth protects the bottom liner from punctures, while a cover collects fallen leaves and large debris. However, greater water capacity requires more support, which results in a bit changed the design of the frame. We still have a powder coated steel prism frame but with more complicated assembly and without T-joints. Pillars feature angle tilt, and top tubes support durable 3-ply liner. Anyone who enjoys swimming laps or playing a few rounds of water volleyball is sure to love this expansive pool, which gets rave reviews from customers.

There are a few areas where Intex missed the mark, though. It can pump to waste, which is useful for draining off some water if you’ve overfilled the pool. However, the pump’s waste port does not include a hose and discharges right at the base of the pool and filtration unit. This means it can flood water around the base of your pool or soak the electrical connection if it is on the ground. Your new backyard oasis needs a pump, filter, and a few tools to keep it clean and running smoothly. A little homework might be required to master regular maintenance and the right mix of chemicals to keep the water clean and sanitary.

It sucks debris off the top of the pool and keeps it nice and clean. You can use a hand skimmer for this, but we highly recommend one that attaches to the pump. You can put this pool directly on the ground as long as there are no sharp objects underneath, but we learned the hard way that you need a tarp as a screening. We have some hardy grass that grew right through the bottom of the liner. You will also need a ground cover if you put it on concrete with a rough surface. If this is the first pool you’ve ever had, installation can be a pain because you need to make sure the ground where you want it is flat.

The rectangular pool measures 24 feet by 12 feet by 52-inches high. Though it’s big, it’s designed for installation ease with a snapping interlock joint system that makes it possible to set the pool up in approximately 1 hour. The last two pools intex cg-26663 of the review, Intex 16ft x 48in and Intex 24ft x 52in, belong to the ultra XTR frame pools category. Comparing Intex ultra XTR vs. ultra frame or prism frame models, we notice that ultra XTR can offer the most durable and lasting support.

How often you shock depends on how often you use your pool, and the climate you’re living in. We recommend shocking Intex pools every week, especially if you’re having a heat wave or heavy rains. Heat and excess water can knock your chlorine levels to sub-par levels pretty quickly.

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The QNTICH 6-Foot Swimming Pool’s round shape fits well in small yards and leaves some space for family and guests to walk around the outside. This model’s 6-foot diameter allows several kids to play at once. Setup is as easy as inflating the ring and filling the pool. The PVC material resists sunlight and damage from chemicals. Some cities have regulations that determine how close to a property line or power pole a pool may be placed. In general, avoid placing the pool near trees, power lines, on concrete, and near other landscaping or structures that could damage the pool’s material or shed debris in the pool.

Please consider the factor of free space before purchasing a basin. Having determined the approximate dimensions and configuration, you can go to the store. Since Hydro Aeration significantly contributes to the quality of water and filtering, we have four winners out of five participants. Speaking about the design, we should note that it was changed too.