Intex 28211EH 12ft (3.66m) x 30in (76cm) Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set
Complete Outdoor Pool Kit with Cartridge Filter Pump – Durable, Easy to Set Up, Built to Last
- Fast Assembly: Ready for water in just 30 minutes with innovative T-Joint metal frame – no tools required
- Spacious & Sturdy: 12ft (3.66m) diameter and 30in (76cm) depth offer a 1,718-gallon (6,504L) water capacity, ideal for family fun
- Durable Material: Made with 3-ply Super-Tough™ PVC, puncture-resistant and long-lasting
- Efficient Filtration: Includes a 530 GPH (2,006 L/h) cartridge filter pump with HydroAeration® Technology for clear and clean water
- Improved Hygiene: Dual suction outlet fittings enhance water circulation and hygiene
- Rust-Resistant Frame: Powder-coated steel structure resists corrosion for extended outdoor use
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Intex |
| Model | 28211EH |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 144″ x 144″ x 30″ (366cm x 366cm x 76cm) |
| Shape | Round |
| Water Capacity | 1,718 Gallons (6,504 Liters) |
| Filter Pump | 530 GPH (2,006 L/h) Cartridge Pump with HydroAeration® |
| Material | 3-Ply PVC, Powder-Coated Steel Frame |
| Color | Blue |
The pool is deep enough for a refreshing dip and spacious enough for floaties and pool games. The filter system included works well.
The materials seem built to last, and we’re confident it’ll hold up for many summers to come. Highly recommend for families or anyone looking to beat the heat without the cost of an in-ground pool.
25 minute assembly
Pool with pump, net, vacuum, cover, and tablets and I’m under $300. I will have to eventually buy more tablets and I’m considering getting the 1000 gph pump with skimmer but this thing is so low maintenance I’d be doing more out of intrigue. Plus the skimmer hangs on the edge and takes pool space away. We’ll see. Fun easy little project, kids love it, 4 adults fit easy, low maintenance.
Don’t let the bad reviews deter you . I’m convinced the people that say they have holes is prolly human error when assembling. I fully inspected my liner taking it out of the box and found not a single indication of a defect . I will say however assembly for these pools is tricky . The liner is so tight I was terrified it was going to rip . There is a technique and you really benefit to read the directions !!!
Thus far this pool is a 5 star for me . Seller was great shipping also. Come 3 days early !!
It was easy to set up, my 10 year old and I did it ourselves
It's not a deep pool but it's great for those hot days to cool off in
Definitely glad that I bought it !!!
Water levels are just right for a 5 year old, and also allow an adult to sit on the bottom and still remain out of the water…
20-25 minutes to set up… super easy. The only thing I would recommend is that you read the parts for the hoses.. easy to do, but put things in the right place.
We do not have room for a conventional pool in our yard and did not want to spend $35,000 on a permanent small pool. This solution has worked out. We can take it down in the winter and box it up.
We had a smaller Intex and graduated to this size and it’s the perfect depth 30” and width 12’. We love our Intex pool.
I bought one of those 'vacuums' that attaches to your hose, and all the debris that settles on the bottom gets sucked into a little mesh bag. It doesn't help with the dirt, so I bought one of those microfiber car towels & made it into a draw string bag and tied it over the mesh bag. All the dirt that blows out the mesh bag gets caught in the towel. Some brilliant person on YouTube came up with that!!!
At the end of the season, I attempted to take it down, but got stuck on getting out a couple of the pegs, I got frustrated and just left it in a pile. Then the fall semester started and I forgot about it, that thing stayed out in the Colorado weather all winter.
A few weeks ago I decided, what the hell, I'm gonna put it up and take a look at it, and if it's too messed up, I'll just buy a new one. It was crazy dirty so I had to give it a good scrubbing; there are still some stains on it, but they seem to have faded a bit. I also had a nickle sized hole in the side from an animal chewing on it, but I used one of those vinyl pool patch kits and it was good to go. No other holes! This year, I'm just going to winterize it and leave it up.
It's been up for a couple weeks now and looking good, and today was finally warm enough for us to jump in!
It took me around 45 minutes to unpack, organize, setup and assemble the pool and the pump, after that filled it up with water, which it took about two hours but my kids didn't wait and half way when it was about 50%, they just jumped in.
I highly recommend, I will right an update after a couple of days in case something changes.
05/01/2018 - Still great, no leaks, I am so glad I decided to buy this metal frame instead of the inflatable ring, my neighbor have one of those and the top ring started loosing air and it was a disaster, my metal frame pool stays standing even if I decide to have it low level for the kids.
We live in central Florida (Tampa Bay area) and is still kind of cold, the water is around 60, so I am looking for a way to warm it up to extend the season.
We stretched out the liner and let the sun heat it up so that we could stretch out the wrinkles more easily. Then we inserted the top poles, and medal connectors around the liner until we reached our starting point. Make sure you even center them. If you get to the end and you just can get the last elbow in, work together to go around to ensure each piece is centered. One person hold the liner while the other wiggles and slightly twists the pole to make sure it is centered.
Tip if you don't want wrinkles in the bottom. Definitely use a 13ft x 13 fits tarp underneath. Also Set the liner out in the sun, but the final step is to push out the wrinkles as the pool begins to fill.
So after you have it set up and the water is starting to cover the bottom, have someone get in on the hands and knees to push out the wrinkles, work from center to the edge, repeat for each section.Our pool is not a perfectly level surface so I was able to easily keep up with pushing the wrinkles out. The water slowly covered from side of the pool and worked its way across. So I worked on those 5 sections first, it and is not productive to push the wrinkles out when no water is covering the surface because they just go back after the cold water hits the liner. You have to do it as soon as the water covers the section, from center to the wall.
The liner is in great condition and sturdy. I know some people indicated theirs had leaks so just wanted to clarify that it is a great quality liner!
I also recommend purchasing the Intex cover to protect your water from debris and bugs. I posted tips for maintaining the cover under the Intex cover Reviews because it does lay on the water which requires cleaning it off before removing it, otherwise it dumps all the debris in the pool water.
12 ft metal frame pool $100
15 ft tarp (purchased from Tarps Direct) $20
Upgraded pump/saltwater system Krystal Clear 1500 GPH Sand Filter Pump & Saltwater System ($238)
Intex type b adapters ($20 required to upgrade pump)
Intex skimmer ($20 and works!)
Sand 50lbs ($10)
Pool salt 40 lbs ($10)
About leveling - we didn't level, we found a fairly flat looking spot and just built it. One side is a 3 inches higher than the other, and it's ok! So don't freak out about leveling unless you live on a major slope.
About the saltwater filter/combo - it's worth it. We run it two hours every night and the pool levels stay perfect, with 0 maintenance, no need to purchase or replace chlorine tabs. It's the equivalent to having an electric car, just plug it in, no more gas.
About the size- a few people said 4 adults comfortably, this thing can fit 8 adults, easily, and even more if you're all friends. Also my 34 inch tall little girl can stand in it, since it's not actually filled to the brim, which is awesome!
We live in ny, so also purchased the solar cover to warm things up, so far no complaints.
All in all, were super happy about this purchase and highly recommend this product. Dropped about $400-$500 all in (including some unicorn floats).
Assembly is a little tedious, but not difficult at all. It took us a couple of hours at most. Filling it up took several hours so be prepared for an increase in your water bill. Totally worth it though, especially during the hot summer months.
The pool also comes with a filter, which works great. It does not come with a ladder, but getting in and out of it shouldn't be difficult for an average size person. I'm 5'3" so I'm on the shorter side and I'm able to get in and out fine. We bought separate chlorine tabs which we use in one of those floating canisters. Otherwise if you throw it in by itself it'll bleach the bottom of your pool.
Overall material appears sturdy and should last for a while; however, after using the pool for a couple of weeks we've found some grass that actually grew through the bottom of it. Would recommend using a tarp underneath it. To cover it we use the Intex Solar Cover specifically for the 12 x 30 pool and it fits perfectly and does a great job keeping debris out. It also gets the water a couple of degrees warmer.