Intex 28167EH Easy Set Inflatable Swimming Pool Set
15ft (4.57m) x 48in (122cm) Round Above Ground Pool – Includes Filter Pump, Ladder, Cover & Ground Cloth
- Quick Setup: Ready for water in just 15 minutes – simply inflate the top ring and fill the pool
- Spacious & Deep: 15ft (4.57m) diameter and 48in (122cm) height – ideal for family swimming and relaxation
- Large Capacity: Holds up to 3,736 gallons (14,141 liters) of water
- Durable Design: 3-ply Super-Tough™ PVC construction resists punctures and wear
- Efficient Filtration: 1,000 GPH (3,785 L/h) Krystal Clear™ filter pump with HydroAeration® Technology
- Safe Entry & Exit: Comes with a removable rust-resistant ladder and a secure pool cover
- Complete Set: Includes the inflatable pool, cartridge filter pump, ladder, ground cloth, and pool cover
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Intex |
| Model | 28167EH |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 180″ x 180″ x 48″ (457cm x 457cm x 122cm) |
| Shape | Round |
| Water Capacity | 3,736 gallons (14,141 liters) |
| Filter Pump | 1,000 GPH (3,785 L/h) Cartridge Pump with HydroAeration® |
| Material | 3-Ply Puncture-Resistant PVC |
| Color | Blue |
| Ladder | Rust-Resistant Removable Frame Ladder |
Other than that, all is well.
I learned early to upgrade to (at least) the pump that ships with the larger 18’ easy set or straight sided pools. I would also just go ahead and buy the extra hoses/clamps/valves and vacuum needed to really keep these pools clean. I’m a fairly “particular” person and wish I had someone to tell me everything from the start so here;
1) Start with a level surface. This is a must. I actually like a slight concave toward the center so it’s deepest there, but you can’t go more than 6-8” as it will affect the sidewall angles. I drove rebar into the center, drilled a hole at the end of an 8 foot 2x4” at a slight angle and used it to screed a circle in the dirt.
2) buy the upgraded pump/filter (the kind that has separate pump and filter housings. The reason for this is the single stack pump/filters aren’t powerful enough to be able to use a vacuum (which you will need unless you like soaking in a soupy suspension of cloudiness). Buying the bigger pump means you’ll also need sizing adapters and new tubing. Now is when you should also plan on adding extra valves to be able to hook up an inlet for a vacuum so you don’t have to take the normal stuff apart to use a vacuum. You can buy the bigger pump and all the parts for $200. You can get the pump cheaper (and extra pools for that matter) if you keep an eye out in off seasons as they always blow these items out in fall/winter. I’ve purchased 2 pools for $150 and a big pump for $49 this way.
3) buy extra filters as you’ll need to use 2-3 just during vacuuming. Or you can add a “T” valve after the pump to be able to just pump all the vacuumed (dirty) water into the yard instead of back into the pool. This way you could just remove the filter while vacuuming. Of course you may have to add water after.
4) Buy a vacuum head that will stay flat and not get caught on the bottom and also has bristles that stick out sideways as well as underneath and downward. These pools have a large curved corner at their bottom and the right vacuum head helps with this shape.
Some other personal tips;
1) I bought a skimmer bag that hangs over the lip of the pool to help catch floating debris. This really helps keeping the pool clean by getting stuff before it sinks to the floor.
2) I also modified the pool/water side of the water inlet nozzle that would normally shoot clean water “straight” into the interior of the pool. Some pool inlets have “ball-like” nozzles so you can adjust the angle at which the water is pumped into the pool. The only Intex nozzles like that are for the pools that have larger holes through the sidewall (not these easy set pools). So I snipped out an inner ring/flange on the part that screws on, on the inside of the pool which allowed for a standard pvc flared flange and then 90° elbow to be attached to it. This then shoots the inlet water out “along the sidewall of the pool” (as opposed to perpendicularly straight into the center). This creates a circular current of all the water in the pool helping to filter (especially with the added skimmer bag).
Ordering our third for the same reason.
LOVE this pool, I’m 5’1” and have at least 2 more feet of room from side to side. Plenty of room for 2 adults and two active grandchildren under 10.
Use it to relax, cool off, and just plain get wet.
Couldn’t be happier with this pool. Which it came with a cushioned base pad, but we rig one ourselves.
Buy? You betcha!
Great size for kids or adults. Can comfortably fit 2 adults in floats with room to move around. Great quality for the price and Great for first time pool owners.
LESSON’s LEARNED:
• If you don’t already have a AC/DC Air Inflator GET ONE. Hand pumps just don’t cut it. The faster you inflate the Ring the sooner you can enjoy your pool.
• Get a container that you can wash your feet in prior to getting in the pool. You won’t believe what follows you into the pool.
• Replace the Pump that comes with it with the Intex C1,000 Pump. The pump included is woefully under powered. The C1,000 circulates more water per hour (3x’s faster than what’s included) so you don’t have run it as much.
• IMPORTANT: The pool MUST be on level ground and free of roots or rocks if you want equal water level throughout and a smooth pool bottom free off potential holes in the bottom of the pool.
• Invest in a vacuum to aid in keeping the pool clean. I’ve found that the Intex 28620E works best for me. Anything that settles on the bottom of the pool is easily picked up. Read the instructions - it must be submerged in order to work.
• Purchase the Pool Cover to help keep the pool clean of leaves, insects, grass and misc debris that can accumulate. When it comes to rain it’s strong enough to handle most rain accumulation. DO NOT try to take off the cover with water standing on it. You have to bail or vacuum it off in order to keep the pool water clean. In times of heavy rain I take the cover off prior to the storm.
• For water Maintance I find that shocking the pool at least once a week does the trick. All I use beyond that is occasional PH Up and Algaecide. A small floating Chlorine Dispenser is not a bad thing to have as well.
Overall this may sound like a lot but it really isn’t especially if you use this pool every year. If you take of it, it will give you pleasure all summer long. A lot of negative reviews I notice in here are self inflicted. Once you fill your pool you shouldn’t have to drain it to clean it EVER especially if you take care of it. Leaning on the side walls will collapse the sides should be a no brainer. Pin holes can be fixed with patches. I could go on but you get the point. Enjoy this pool you won’t regret it.
1- SET UP ON LEVEL GROUND. If it’s filling unevenly you’re in trouble, lol. Find a new spot.
2-make sure you get all the wrinkles out of the bottom and that it’s evenly distributed on all sides so it fills evenly.
Honestly, once you make sure those things are good to go- it’s a breeze! Our 12 ft pool took probably 4 hrs to fill. I bought a floating chlorine dispenser and with that and the pump we’ve had nice clear water. Pump was easy to set up. Water is approx 24 inches deep, but the kids love it and I always hop in after mowing the lawn :)
Pretty confident this will last us more than one season, but for some reason if it didn’t, it would still be worth it for the hours of fun!
We took the time and patience to set it up properly the second time and everything worked perfectly. The ladder is great. We did by a different pool cover and filter. The filter we bought is a sand filter that filters 2,500 gallons per hour. It works great!
Overall I love this pool! I hope it lasts for many seasons!
Easy set up and easy take down when the seasons over. Took $54 in water to fill but worth every cent. Bought the intex cover to cut down on cleaning and love every minute of every day I am spending in this pool.
No holes. No leaks.
Pump works fine.
This package includes a ground tarp, though thin. I'd add a pool pad beneath if my spot wasn't hard packed and smooth.
Also included is a surprisingly sturdy ladder, much better than the last one included in our 13' 30" model.
We learned with our first easy set, your circle needs to be level to within an inch or less. So find your low spot, carve out the rest to match, check and recheck for level especially around the perimeter. This is a giant bag of water, you don't want it sitting on even the slightest slope. (don't ask how I know)
The pump and filter works just fine, though if I size up again we'll have to get a sand filter. Pretty sure I'm working this little paper filter as hard as it's rated for. I've had many pools, since the 1980s, and these cartridge filter pumps are hands down the easiest.
I'm impressed, actually. Quality seems to have gone up over the years.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We bought the INTEX 28167EH Easy Set Inflatable Swimming Pool Set during the pandemic, and it held up perfectly, doing exactly the job it was intended for.
The pool is very durable and easy to clean.
It comfortably fits 3-4 of us floating on air mattresses, which was a pleasant surprise.
It stayed super clean throughout our use.
I initially thought it might be a disaster waiting to happen, but it turned out to be the opposite. This pool provided us with much-needed fun and relaxation during a challenging time.
Highly recommend!
I want to share a detailed review for those who, like myself, are researching this product. I will update this review should anything change.
I was initially worried when I received the package as it had severe box damage from shipping. However, the pool inside was not damaged, and the company I bought it from on Amazon was very helpful and responsive. It’s important to note that shipping issues are not the fault of the company that ships the item.
The most crucial aspect of setting up this pool is ensuring that the ground is level. It took three days for my husband, a friend, and me to get it properly leveled, especially when dealing with our rugged NC devil’s dirt. I learned that it’s essential to pay attention to the water flow when filling the pool – if the water is consistently flowing to one side, it’s a sign that thee pool is not level. Ignoring this could cause the pool to lean to one side when filled, as shown in the pictures.
I reached out for help on our local Facebook page and found some guys from a local pool install company who helped level the ground using their equipment for a very reasonable price. It was definitely worth it as they finished the job in just two hours, a task that would have taken us several weeks.
I’m sharing pictures of the pool when it’s level and filled. You’ll also see a photo of my 5’2” son standing beside the pool when it’s all set up. The pump works pretty good too. Despite the stress and effort, it was worth it in the end. When set up correctly, it’s definitely an enjoyable pool!
Do yourself a favor and upgrade the pump when you order this pool. The included 1500 gph pump is okay, but it's severely underpowered and doesn't circulate the water nearly enough, and circulation is vitally important to keep the water clean. I upgraded to a 2500 gph filter pump, it's powerful and more than moves the water around.
The ladder isn't that great, it's flimsy and doesn't have a top platform. I also ended up getting a better ladder from Intex that has removable steps for safety and a top platform.
Something else to keep in mind. Even though thr description says it's 18 x 48, the width is measured from the bottom bulges, from one end to the other. And the depth is measured from the bottom to the absolute top of the inflatable ring. The actual, swimmable area is 15 x 38. And even then, filling it to 38 inches is almost impossible because it's practically overflowing at that point, so I'm not sure where Intex got 48 inches from.
It did take me three different tries to set up the pool on three different days, but that is because I kept needing to relevel the pool manually with a shovel.
Ultimately I just decided to risk it and set the pool up even though there was a slight...couple of inch difference in the levelness of the pool on one quarter section. I had read some reviews that insisted that the pool must be exactly perfectly level.... And am relieved to report that even though mine is slightly off due to some rock impeding my ability to achieve perfect level ground.... The pool has been up for almost 2 months now and it's doing just fine. I think if a whole half of the pool were off, this would be different.
In any case, I have friends over regularly to do water aerobics and it's a lovely time. Pool is still going great.
The pump works pretty good, but you are definitely going to need one of those vacuum things. I bought one on Amazon I think it was by Intex as well for 28 bucks. If you have any trees letting off leaves, you will want the pool vacuum thing.
I also bought a pool skimmer device but haven't attached it yet because surprisingly the pool is pretty easy to maintenance if you do it everyday.
The pool does not require as much work as some people make it out to be in my opinion. I find it easier to leave the pool uncovered and just fish out the leaves everyday. It motivates me to also use the pool on a regular basis and makes it easier to monitor the pool's cleanliness when I can actually see it.
In terms of chemical maintenance, I just bought some 3-in chlorine tablets, put some chlorine stabilizer in every now and then because of its exposure to sun.... (The sun destroys chlorine more quickly for those who don't know and the sun also promotes the growth of algae if the pool is not adequately chlorinated.)
I also shocked the pool when it gets cloudy, which has only been once in the last 2 months. I am usually pretty bad about maintaining stuff, so if maintaining the pool is easy for me, it should probably be pretty easy for most people. Seriously. It's a small pool and it has a filter that runs on a timer.
I should also note that I don't like using the cover. It catches leaves and other crap that end up going into the pool when you remove the cover anyway. So it's easier for me to just leave the cover off and fish out some leaves whenever I see them floating. If they sit on the cover too long they disintegrate, and then you have to break out the vacuum instead of just using a net.
I realize at this point it's at the end of pool season, but what a great time to get a deal on this pool. I'm disappointed I didn't wait a little longer to buy it because it was more than $100 cheaper a month after I bought it.
Finally, I need to go back to the pool setup. It was actually very easy. Surprisingly easy. It would have been easier if my land were already level. Nevertheless it was so easy, that I set the pool up and took down the pool three separate times three days in a row while trying to get the thing level. I didn't fill it all the way the first two times but did on the 3rd.
This pool is over 5,000 gallons, so be prepared for a giant water bill. Where I live, my water bill ended up being about $170. The base bill is normally $35.... And I don't normally pay more than $35 so.... Count on a steep waterbill whenever you fill it.
As long as this pool holds up for a while, I would definitely recommend buying it again. And if anything happens in the next year or so, I'll update this. Otherwise you can assume that it's still going strong.
Change the filter out once a week or when pressure gets weak. I have extra, and wash thoroughly and reuse later. Use a pool floater, I recommend 1" tablets. I shock occasionally if needed using 5-6 oz. net weight of powdered shock carefully dissolved in a bucket hot water.
Perfectly clear water all summer. I used chlorine tablets, shock, water clarifier, (3 tbs. once a week, and ph minus. That's it. My water was delivered and the ph was high from the start. I check the water almost daily with 7in1 test strips Also, as stated above, rain water does not go into the pool. Most important to having clear water is total chlorine, free chlorine and bromine.
This pool is well thought out and for the price, offers allot of fun and a real pool experience.
Also change the pump filter or wash it everytime u feel the water pressure get slower pumping into pool is a must. Usually about once a week on average. I run pump about 8 or more hours a day except when clarifier or super chlorinating maybe directions call for longer. 24 hours for clarifier I think.
All this kept pool quite clear most of the summer. If people have a lot of oil on skin a film may develop on surface. There is a product for that too that helped break that down too.
The pool itsself can last more than 1 year. Maybe a few years. It just can get leaks at seems and in inflatable part. I also had a cider block too close during a windy storm and that rubbed a hole in it too. So it's not extremely durable so be careful and be careful storing it too. It's a great time tho and worth the low price I got it for! 9 to
12 year old Kids used it everyday. And me and my friend layed out on rafts in it. It's worth it!!
Also, an 18' diameter pool is pretty big so make sure you measure your space before you buy this thing.
The filter pump that comes with this pool is garbage. Get a sand filter type pump and use that instead.
This is fairly thick and sturdy. I would be worried with younger/shorter kids going in the pool if they pull the ring down as it would let water out quickly. Overall, we are super happy with this at its $100 price. For everything combined ~$300 is well worth not dealing with the public pool!
I was super worried getting this pool because of other comments but mine turned out well. I spent many hours preparing the ground to make sure it was level too. I have had it up for almost 30 days now and my 7 yo is super happy.
Pretty easy to set up just make sure you have a somewhat level spot. Make sure you connect the pump hoses just as they state. Pump the ring up first then place the pool where you want it. Make sure to pull all of the wrinkles out of the bottom as you start to fill it.
Pump works great moves the water around and filter keeps it clear of debris.
Also make sure to purchase the cover for this pool it acts as a solar panel and heats the water up quite nicely and also keeps stuff out of the pool. We think it is totally worth the price
All in all we love it💗 Next year we might upgrade to a Hard side pool, only because we won’t let our dogs in to swim afraid of puncturing the sides.
You really do need to level the area- we measured the space and marked the perimeter with spray paint, then we dug out the area that was higher. After that we put mulch down to even the ground out, then put a tarp down (bought a new one). On top of the tarp we put sand down and then another tarp on top (the one that comes with the pool). Then finally the pool. We had to let a little water sit in it overnight to push out the sides and then we emptied that water so we could move it to where it needed to be. Then we started filling it. It took around 7-8 hours to fill up. As it was filling up we put a chlorine dispenser with a 3” chlorine tablet and it seems to have kept the pool clean.
So far the pump has been working fine- we don’t leave it on all day, just for a few hours in the morning.
I have to say it’s help up pretty good. The only concern is the top ring seems to have a small leak- so I am constantly blowing it up.
We paid a lot of money for this pool- I think it is worth what is cost a few years ago, which is around $400 less :(
We hope we can store the pool and use it another year. We will see!
Our best advice is to read all the directions and follow them. We also bought a small electric air pump to inflate the ring much faster which also has a deflation port which is great for anyone taking down the pool to winterize. Take your time when first filling to get all your wrinkles out of the bottom, no more than an inch or you won't be able to smooth them out.
All in all, this was a great little pool for our Granddaughters to have fun in AND for us to relax in at the end of the day. Totally worth the cost for what you get.
PROs: Relatively clear instructions and set up. I've never had a leak in either the pool itself or the inflatable ring around the top. 48" is plenty deep for kids to feel like it's a "real" pool and swim. Hoses are pretty dummy-proof, as long as you follow directions. There IS a learning curve but each year you use it, it gets faster. I was able to dry out, store, and reuse one for two years. It was fine at the end of two summers, but I didn't want to risk it wearing through or having a hole for a third season.
CONs: If you don't get this COMPLETELY level, it will slouch like your sloppy drunk uncle on a Thursday evening. You won't be able to fill it completely, and it will look like the blue white trash blow up pool that it is. Take the time to level your ground. Don't get me wrong, it will still be wonderful and your neighbors will be secretly jealous.
Tips: If your driveway is pea gravel, or really anything, put something more than the ground cover it comes with under the pool before you set it up. I recommend 4x8' sheets of styrafoam insulation from Lowes/Home Depot. You'll need eight. I tape them together in a square and then put the tarp over that. Be aware of where your holes are (good life advice, really) before you start to fill the pool. Once it has any water in it, it's impossible to move. As it fills, go around the inside and kick out at the bottom to stretch out those wrinkles. They will not work themselves out once the weight of the water is on them. Splurge on the insulated cover. It keeps debris off and helps retain A LOT of heat. Run the pump during the day, and take the cover off when it is really sunny. Put the cover back on at night and turn the pump off to preserve your heat. Let the air out of the top of the pump before you turn it back on. This takes three seconds and will make it quieter and more efficient.
As noted by many the cover will rip where the two sides meet, and without a cover things get dirty really quick. We keep the cover on when we don't swim. I order a skimmer basket, which really doesn't work at all, except to keep the chlorine level up. The little floating dispenser doesn't keep the chemical level high enough. We run our filter about every day. Ultimately the filter isn't strong enough to suck up much, but it is small enough that we play a bunch so the water gets stirred up well. Probably have to buy another cover next year. We've been swimming since May and after 4 months we are going strong. The 15' size is big enough for my wife and I to kick the kids out to float and hold hands and big enough to have 8 people goofing off without completely being all over each other. We have a very level surface, but I'm glad we made this purchase.
We just loaded up the salt, glass sand in the filter and so far everything looks beautiful and clear. It is frigid cold so we won’t be in for a bit because nights in Massachusetts are still pretty chilly.
Coronavirus you though you were going to make our summer no fun, take that kick to the throat you invisible turd.
The box was pretty beat up when it was delivered, however, there were no issues with the contents. There were no leaks in the liner or the air tube around the top, everything was there, everything worked. None of the hoses leak and everything hooked up like it should.
Getting your site level is critical. We spent a day just leveling out a part of the yard. Once your site is level setup is relatively quick provided you have a decent pump to pump up the air ring.
It took about 14 hours to fill up the water from our hose, and we have fairly low water pressure. Your mileage may vary. We have clean and fairly cheap municipal water. The pool takes about 5000 gallons - so keep that in mind when you go to fill it. It may be cheaper/easier to call a pool filling service.
The filter does seem undersized, but has been keeping up with the use we have been giving it. We clean the filter every week. It's quick and easy; just pull out the filter element and rinse it off. We bought a couple extras and just swap them out, clean the dirty one, then let it dry out and "bang out" and remaining debris. I know some reviews here said the filter was no good, but it has been adequate for us this far (~ 1 month).
We use a floating chlorine holder and 3" chlorine disks. We use 2 disks at a time and they seem to last about a week. We test the water once a week and everything has been great for the month or so this has been set up. The water stays crystal clear. We run the filter 8 hours a day. The timer function on the filter is great - it has multiple hour settings (2,4,6,8,12 I think).
We also bought the Intex pool maintenance kit with the vacuum attachment and long handled net thing. We haven't needed the vacuum yet, but the long handled net works great.
Overall maintenance is easy. 5 minutes a day with the net, and 10 minutes a week to change/clean the filter.
For the price, I'm happy if we got a single season out of it. It looks like it should be able to handle 3 or 4 seasons if you take it down and store it properly over the winter, maybe more.
The ladder is functional, but does seem a little cheap. It works fine for us - we are an average size family. If you come from sturdier stock (250+ lb), you may want to consider some sturdier ladder options.
Overall, the family loves it and spend hours playing in it. Great buy!
Things that give them new things to play with in the pool: dry ice, little toys frozen in ice cubes, big blocks of ice (freeze in tuperware), flowers/herbs frozen in ice cubes, bath colors, kitchen things (like strainers, measuring cups). Also planning on building little paper boats as well as a raft out of pool noodles.
Side note:
The spot under the pool will smell awful from dead grass when you take down pool (something we hated last year everytime we took pool down). I plan on buying enough dirt to cover the patch about an inch or two high when we take it down for the season in the fall and throwing some grass seeds on the dirt (live in TX, so mild weather). Just something to plan for...
Original 1-star rating: This is a huge disappointment. I set it up with no problem, and have been filling it with water for eight straight hours. Now that the water is about five in below the top, it's obvious there's a leak in the pool. Intex does not include a full repair kit, instead it tells me to go to a store and purchase glue. However it appears that the kit they gave me in the Box will only work if the pool is dry. So now what? I'm supposed to empty it? I'm really Furious because I've had an in-text in the past and was very happy with it. But the quality has apparently gone downhill over the past several years. All I can say, is be sure to buy a repair kit along with your pool purchase if you want peace of mind. Very disappointed.
Our pool had no rips or holes in it when we received it. The stairs and pump are easy enough to put together. The pool itself is very heavy which is great because it held up but putting it up is somewhat of a chore. We got our area as level as we could but it was still off just a bit which we would tell by the way the ring at the top laid. It's best to have your area as flat and level as possible. Ours being off just a bit didn't really bother us but it'll be something we fix for next year. It helps to have two people to help with laying it down, kicking it out and getting all the wrinkles out as you start to fill it up. The more you can kick it out and get the wrinkles out with the least amount of water in it is best because it's already so heavy and adding water makes it worse. It took about 8 hours to fill it up using our hose.
We did have to replace the cord on the pump because it blew by the second day (we had read many reviews about that so we knew it wasn't just us). We ended up buying a replacement pump for backup and did have to replace it just last week because of the cord again. For next summer, we will most likely buy a sand pump (a lot of other reviews will say the same thing) and the top of the water skimmer. I replaced the filter every other week (and rinsed it in between) and I bought a pack of 6 replacement filters online for less than $20.
Overall, this pool was exactly what we wanted. It was a good deal on Amazon and it was worth every penny. The time I spent with my son and husband in it over the summer was priceless. We would purchase it again.
Lets just say that my boys played in this AMAZING pool between 4-7 hours a day ,everyday until the weather started changing which is right now and its August 30th. Tomorrow I will put some shock in it and we will use it another week before we take it down. I got in the pool myself and I am pretty tall 5'8
I have to be honest, it felt so big being in it. It isn't deep like those public pools of course but it is very wide and depth is Perfect for me and my children who are 9 and 12 years old. I would definitely recommend this pool to anyone. assembly is extremely easy. Put hose in,walk away and let it do its magic. I wish I could keep it 365 days but in NY winters are brutal(unless ya wanna ice skate :-) haha Will reuse this again next year unless I decide to get the 48 inch deep Easyset pool because those are definitely worth it and they aren't expensive at all. Thanks Amazon
thanks to this pool my little men had an amazing summer outside in the simmering 99-100 degrees.
1. You will need a couple other things. Get a solar cover. It helps keep debris out and warms the pool. The other cover by Intex that covers the whole top is not necessary. It's hard to get on with one person and we scrapped it after one use.
2. Buy a floating chlorine tablet holder. We got ours at Tuesday Morning (they have awesome pool stuff sometimes). We buy the Clorox chlorine tablets on Amazon.
3. You will need to buy filters. We get them at our local Kroger store. I tend to buy them up at the end of the season when they are on clearance and hang onto them until the next year.
4. You might have to occasionally re inflate your ring a bit. We find that after our initial fill up on a new pool the material stretches and we have to add more air.
5. It's easier to put up with two people. Once you get to the stage where you start to add water you pull the bottom a bit to get out wrinkles. Take the time to do that. It's worth it.
6. Ours lasts two seasons (though the solar cover sometimes only lasts one. Our heat just breaks down the material.
7. You can use patches if need be. I have tried it and been moderately successful. There are patches that can be purchased that can go on the pool even with the water in it.
8. The price does change. We paid $83, but in looking today it's $70. So if you can plan ahead know that they get cheaper as the season ends. Also know you're buying an $80 inflatable pool. They aren't meant to be the sturdy in-ground or those framed above ground pools. But for us, it's perfect. I spend my summers with a floaty, a glass of wine, SPF 50, and a good book.
The box came damaged a bit, it was wrapped in packing tape around the sides and top, like the box was opened or fell apart in transit.
Opened the box yesterday and the contents seems undamaged, everything was in its proper packaging, it seemed.
Spent a few hours leveling the ground, removed rocks and debris, racked it all out nicely and leveled.
Followed the directions every step of the way.
Started filling the pool after we checked all the drain plugs and set up our pump and filter.
Woke up this morning to find water around the parameter of the pool.
Not sure where it's coming from. Rechecked all drain plugs, no water coming from anywhere I can see. There has to be a hole somewhere on the bottom.
I sent Intext a message through Amazon here.
This is very disappointing bcz we have family coming from out of the country to our new home. Its 107 average here where we live and the kids have been waiting for this day to come to swim.
Very disappointed.
Will try to update this message to let you all know what happens next
The thing is, when it's all done, just BARELY a pool, that hangs by a thread all season. You could pop the inflatable ring and lose the pool. Someone could overstress the side and empty the pool. Your mower could throw a rock at the liner that punctures it.
I would hardly call myself a pro at the redneck ring pool. This is not our first. You need to have a little McGuyver in you. Use directions from INTEX as a rough guide, and use some common sense. I'm still experimenting with my pool, but I'm a happy man. It was up and ready in time for the hot hot heat of July!
You cannot go too wrong ordering this pool. But put your best foot forward early in the setup, or you'll regret not spending more time setting it up right. If you cut too many corners, your pool is doomed. My biggest tip is level the ground. I spent a lot of time leveling the ground -and it's still not all that level, but it works acceptably well. Don't be afraid to visit the pool center for help and tell them you have one of these pools. They may look down their nose at you a little, but they will be a great resource.
When I was a kid, almost no one had a pool. It's a golden age for cheap backyard pools, I would have done backflips if I had this thing when I was a kid. So get it for your kids -you'll enjoy it too.
As far as the use of the pool, it is big enough to put two adult sized floats in and float around. My mom and I also put our beach chairs in it to sit in, and it was PERFECT!! The water stays fairly cool, but of course as the temperature gets higher, the water does warm up a tad, but it's sill enough to keep you cool. I also have an 11 month old nephew who LOVES it!! It is the perfect size for him to float around in with his baby float. It's also perfect to just hold him and let him splash around and play. He can touch the bottom when he is in his float. Overall, if you are hesitant about buying this, I would recommend it! You will spend a little bit more money buying the things that go with it, but it is totally worth it if you love the sun and being outside!! I am very very pleased with my purchase...so much that if it doesn't make it to next summer, I will buy another one!
We didn't have to do much ground prep, the space we used was a play area filled with sand long ago the previous owners of the let grass grow over ..
We used 3 ground clots, one material and two plastic.
Set up wasn't as bad as we thought it would be, it was really easy .. I was so nervous.
Our first real pool as adults, so setting up the pump took about 20 mins. We wanted to make sure we got it right.
It takes 2 people to set up, to pull the ground tarps out from each end as the pool fills with water so get rid of wrinkles
We pulled the pool from the bottom on the outside to get the liner smooth.
It took 10 hours to fill, we used a 100 ft garden hose..
So maybe that's why? Not sure..
The pump is working well so far, it's not too loud. It quieter than our ac units.
I'm using in the swim for pool chemicals, I got a great kit off amazon.
We are thrilled with this pool, we plan to have many summer parties this year.
I will post an update at the end of the summer, so far so good for now. 4/7/17
If you do purchase this pool, just be sure to level the ground below. Mine was dirt with lots of rock, so I laid down a thin layer of general use sand and then a tarp on top of it before setting the pool in place. I was able to set it up myself and fill it within approximately 4-6 hours. I did get the Intex Salt Water System, which works fine with the accompanying filter / pump. I dumped one bag of 40lb pool salt into the pool and I run the Salt Water System and Pump / Filter usually every other day. It has been over 100 degrees regularly all summer and now in the 80's and 90's in August and Early Sept and the pool is still doing great. My dad doesn't have the Salt Water system for his pool and if he doesn't keep up on the chemicals, the water will turn murky - so I highly recommend the Salt Water system.
What I love most about the soft pool is that I can use the inflatable ring as a pillow to relax my head when I'm not swimming with my stationary swimmer. The pool itself is well constructed and the liner is very thick. I do recommend the 12' Intex Solar Pool cover, it fits perfectly for this pool with around an extra 4"-6" to tuck under the edges of the pool. It kept my pool really warm in the dead of the summer, almost too warm and still warm enough to swim laps in Sept right now.
Seriously a wonderful pool and an excellent buy over a hard-walled above ground pool. Once this pool dies, I'll get another one...probably a rectangular one that is a bit bigger, but I love this pool!
We bought the 12 foot version in May of 2016. It's worked great so far. It took about an hour to setup. I used a tarp underneath which Intex does not recommend, but we did it anyway to protect the bottom. It took about 3-4 hours to fill up the pool. This one comes with the pump and filter setup which is a must to keep the water clean. We also bought some basic pool chemicals, and both available covers by Intex. The cover we use the most is the solar cover. Where we live its around 90-100 degrees F daily. You should also have a strainer for this pool to get the leaves and larger organic matter out of the pool. The included pump/filter setup is really just the get the stuff the strainer can't get.
As far as having flat ground, Intex makes a big deal about having this pool level. See the picture of our setup. It's basically like a big bag, so think of what happens when you fill a bag with water on an uneven surface. It's going to roll to one side a bit. In my case the ground is about 4 inches lower on one side than the other. The pool still works fine in my opinion, just the water is not as deep as it could be, but I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old. The 2 year old can touch the bottom with ease yet the pool is still deep enough to for my 4 year old to swim laps and for my 6.5 foot frame to swim under water.
I've never maintained my own pool before so I got some water test strips, PH booster, and Chorine Sanitizer. I have to put about 1/3 cup chlorine in per week. Go easy on the PH booster because using that will increase the Total Alkalinity, I recommend the Clorox pool products. Intex recommends you change the filter every 2 weeks. The first time I changed the filter at two weeks I saw surprised at how much gunk was in it. It seems like you could clean it yourself to extend the life of the filter but will try that next time. For a season Intex sells a six pack of filters so I bought that as well. For the cost the pump is clearly cheap, but seems to be well made considering the limit budget for materials. The pump on the 12 foot pool will filter 500 gallons per hour so you should plan to leave it on for at least 3 hours on most days. Also bought Intex's foot bath to wash the feet before getting in the pool (shown in picture). That helps to keep the junk out.
Final price including a few pool Toys was about $350, including the $79 for the pool. So expect to pay more than just the cost of the pool, but after searching all over for an above ground temporary pool (one with no frame and expensive pump/filter setups) I can't be happier so far with this one. Just the thing we needed to keep cool in the summer and provide some fun for the kids.
Aug 2016 update:
Everything is going great. At one point, I had a problem with Green Algae, but apparently so did the pools in Rio for the Olympics. I n my case the problem ended up being too much Stabilizer, which prevented the Chlorine from doing it's job. I ended up replacing my chemicals and tester strips. Make sure your test kit includes a test for Stabilizer. I purchased the
AquaChek 551236 7-Way 100 Count Pool Water Test Strips
and I'm very happy with those.
Well, we don't. And it does. And we're not. And we do. And we don't. (respectively) We live in Texas, where it gets so hot that you start taking it as a sign from God that He is displeased with all these stupid people running all over His perfect, perfect state. And we love our Swimming Sack. We set it up, filled it up with water, and now we come home from work, hang out in the Swimming Sack, drink a beer, try not to put a cigarette hole in the inflatable ring, and life is pretty good.
Put it on level ground, though. They are so not kidding about that. It is worth it to crawl around on the ground with a level and double check before you put it down and fill it up--every inch of incline will reduce the total depth of the Swimming Sack by an inch. (or maybe more, I don't know--I come home from work and have a beer in a hundred dollar pool, I am clearly NOT in a STEM field of any kind.) And since you're not working with a lot of depth to begin with, those two inches count. It also helps if you hang out in the sack while you're filling it up so you can help smooth out any wrinkles on the bottom as you fill it. Because if you wait until it's all full and then try to smooth them out, good luck with all that, it's not going to work.
The reason why this is our second one is because we moved and threw the first one out because it was too much drama to move it and we didn't expect we'd ever set it back up. Stupid us.