Intex Ultra Frame Pool Review

Don’t let the convenience or its potentially temporary installation fool you. Intex pools have all the same needs as the fanciest rooftop retreat or humblest suburban “cement pond.” Regular maintenance keeps Intex pools in prime condition. Instead of all-around legs, these pools use a snap-on frame that provides support where it’s needed most without taking up extra space.

If you’re looking for a “go big, or go home” option, then the Intex Ultra XTR is the pool you need. The smallest model is a circular 16 feet x 48 inches deep, and the largest is a rectangular 32 feet x 16 feet x 52 inches—with seven sizes in between. There are a lot of different types intex frame pool of above ground pools out there with varying durability levels. Basic inflatable pools are your weakest options, following by resin, then steel and aluminum. Ideally, for an inflatable or resin pool, we would like to see some sort of reinforcing structure like a steel frame around it.

Like their bigger cousins, these models have a powder-coated steel frame that’s designed to fit together without bulky extra pins. The smallest and most basic model lets you blow up some fun without blowing your space or investment budget. You can inflate the top ring, fill the pool, and get swimming as soon as your water’s balanced. All the pools are equipped with pumps for filling water. It is advised to undergo a thorough research about the safety measure of the pump and other electrical accessories that come in with the pool. The Deluxe kit comes in with many things like a vacuum, a telescoping pole and a skimmer.

The frame is easy to assemble, with frame parts that snap together and can be put together in 60 minutes. The 110 to 120V cartridge filter pump has a flow rate of 2,100 gallons per hour, while the Hydro Aeration Technology offers exceptional filtration and water clarity. There’s plenty of room in this sharp-looking, generously sized pool for several people to lounge on rafts. It’s made of steel and has a durable three-ply liner to prevent punctures, plus it comes with a cartridge filter pump.

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For maintenance, the edge goes to round pools since there are no corners in them. These pools are easier to clean than rectangular ones because water circulation is much better. One of the best news for above ground pool enthusiasts is that Intex has developed steel frames that can withstand rust and corrosion. Also, it is advised that above ground pool owners replace their pool liners every 8-10 years. Intex Pools are one of the best-selling and most-recognized swimming pool manufacturers worldwide. This already says a lot about the products that Intex makes for its customers.

If you get temps and snow like we do here, leave it up. I don’t think I would still have it if I had to drain, store and fill it every year. Most people know before purchasing a pool that there is a certain amount of maintenance required to keep one running at its best. All you have to do is run the pump eight hours a day and add chlorine. The larger pools require the same maintenance as any other family-sized pool. Additionally, the kit includes a removable pool ladder, a ground cloth, and a pool cover.