Intex Ultra Frame 32′ X 16′ Rectangle Metal Frame Pool With Sand Filter Pump

It comes in three size options that allow swimmers to find a pool that will work for their backyard space. It is rectangular and quite large, big enough to let multiple kids splash and play while their parents lounge in the pool as well. After setting it up in their own yard, our tester used it with four adults comfortably and six kids playing Marco Polo. When it comes to holding up for years and continuing to bring your family enjoyment, both of these brands will stand out.

intex above ground pools

Secondly — but only if your pool is an in-ground model — you need to find your resistance. Lastly, compare your necessary flow rate and resistance to your prospective pool pump’s flow chart to find the amount of horsepower you need. Properly maintaining a intex purespa pool is a difficult task requiring many tools and pieces of equipment. This device circulates your water and chemicals around your entire pool while also filtering out the particles you don’t want. They are available for both above- and in-ground pools.

Overall, maintenance will be much easier than an inground swimming pool. There are certain cleaning accessories that you’ll want to invest in, and others can be optional. The best advice is to follow the provided cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Intex Ultra XTR frame pool perfectly traps fine dirt thanks to a sand filter pump. However, its flow rate for 1200 gallons per hour proves to be too low for such water capacity. Time cycles for 1 to 12 hours partly redeem the lack of power. If you want a bigger and sturdier Intex pool that will last a long time, get one of their metal frame pools. They consist of a PVC liner and an easy to assemble metal frame. Because of how the frame is designed, Intex frame pools are just as small as Easy Set pools.

Once you’ve assembled all the parts, ensure the entire structure is stable. You can then add water into the 6981-gallon capacity (90%) pool, making sure to smooth out the wrinkles as the water begins to fill up. Check that all parts are there before you begin setting up the pool.

Because Intex Pools are still classed with little splasher and blow up pools, they are not required to meet safety codes and regulations. Then there is the cost of running a dedicated GFI electrical service for the pool pump which is required only for permanent steel wall swimming pools. In this section, I just added the cost of bonding $350.00 the steel pool, not the fee for running a dedicated electrical service.

Coleman includes clear setup instructions with all their pools, which should be easy to follow to get your pool installed and filled with water. When it comes to choosing between the two brands, you will want to consider a few different features of above ground pools. These features may differ between Coleman swimming pools and Intex swimming pools, which can help you determine which brand and design will best suit your needs. However, no matter which brand you choose, you will have invested in one of the top rated above ground pools on the market.