It is necessary for climbing in and out of the pool, but its construction could be sturdier. We even accidentally hit the side of the pool with a shovel, and there wasn't even a scuff.Īgain, our biggest complaint with the pool is the ladder. The kids regularly bumped into and kicked the sides when they were playing with no effect. The puncture-resistant three-ply pool liner feels rugged. Our overall impression of the Intex Ultra Frame Pool Set was that it’s rock-solid. This reduces the chance the frame will break in the middle of a vigorous game of water volleyball. When you are splashing and creating mini-waves, the corners of the frame will slide to absorb the force of the water. The frame does have some flex, but it was engineered that way. The powder-coated steel frame was sturdy and did not collapse when kids clung to the sides. The ladder is also flimsy, especially for adults. This means it can flood water around the base of your pool or soak the electrical connection if it is on the ground. However, the pump’s waste port does not include a hose and discharges right at the base of the pool and filtration unit. It can pump to waste, which is useful for draining off some water if you’ve overfilled the pool.
The most significant oversight is on the filter pump. There are a few areas where Intex missed the mark, though. Unlike most pools that fail in a single season, we expect to get several seasons out of the 24-foot x 12-foot x 52-inch set. The pool was also designed with durability in mind. We put the poles together incorrectly once and could promptly fix our mistake. We love the aforementioned Easy Lock System. You might choose to fill in the surrounding area with crushed stone or grass or even build a deck around the pool to enclose it and allow you to sit poolside.įrom a utility standpoint, the Intex pool has some design hits and misses. If you had to clear and level an area for the pool, keep in mind that your backyard might look like an eyesore until you finish the landscaping around it. The interior, like most pools, is checkered white and blue. White trim marks the waterline on both the inside and the outside. The exterior is a slate gray color with a matching brushed steel frame. Though not as elegant as some in-ground pools, this Intex has a contemporary appearance that sets it apart from the typical pop-up pool. It’s not particularly wide, at 12 feet, but our kids still had ample space to play Marco Polo and even water volleyball. Though it’s long enough (24 feet) that you could swim short laps or swim underwater after rings, this pool is really best for splashing, floating, or playing games. The Intex pool is large, with plenty of room for up to four adults or six kids to splash and play. The Spruce / Kelly Hodgkins Design: Easy on the eyes
After struggling with one side, we coated the metal bars with a thin layer of cooking oil, and they slid right into the liner with ease. These bars were long (24 feet for our model) and were difficult to push into the liner. The only difficulty we encountered was inserting the metal side support bars into the pool liner. They slide together and, more importantly, come part easily. The frame snaps together quickly and requires no outside tools to assemble thanks to Intex's Easy Lock System, which uses a push-button connector to assemble the poles. Besides written instructions, you also can find guidance online that steps you through the process. The instructions are written for a variety of pool sizes, so be sure to follow the directions for your size pool. We found that the instructions are very detailed and easy to follow as long as you read them carefully. It’s possible with two people, but it helps to have three or four. Once the ground was ready, assembly only took us an hour or two. The Spruce / Kelly Hodgkins Setup Process: Bring some friends
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