Intex Ultra Frame Xtr 5 49m X 274 X 132m

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“Ready for water in just 30 minutes” the Intex website claims and although this seems like a bit of a reach for two novices , once we got a good look at the box’s simple contents the idea didn’t seem that far-fetched. Requiring zero tools, we followed the instructions to snap the pieces together, twist in the two filter pieces, push in the drain plug, and in under 20-minutes we had ourselves an 11-foot pool. And if I’m being honest, he was almost correct when right out of the box it was clear that my brand-new, prized pool had a liner defect . But, after a quick trip to the store and another new pool, we were ready to try again and hope we had better luck.

The metal frames on the Prism Frame Pools give the walls more rigidity. Although it’s important that your pool is on a flat surface, if it isn’t perfect, the pool will still sit firmly in place. The walls are soft and flexible, but they don’t have nearly as much give, thanks to the stiff support poles, which are also rust-resistant. 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. The exterior is a slate gray color with a matching brushed steel frame. White trim marks the waterline on both the inside and the outside.

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It won’t do anything to keep the bottom and sides of the pool clean. The smaller pools don’t require much maintenance, but all sizes of pools will last longer if the sides and bottom are kept clean by scrubbing with a brush or vacuum. Once the ground was ready, assembly only took us an hour or intex purespa two. It’s possible with two people, but it helps to have three or four. We found that the instructions are very detailed and easy to follow as long as you read them carefully. The instructions are written for a variety of pool sizes, so be sure to follow the directions for your size pool.

Though it’s long enough that you could swim short laps or swim underwater after rings, this pool is really best for splashing, floating, or playing games. It’s not particularly wide, at 12 feet, but our kids still had ample space to play Marco Polo and even water volleyball. Filling the pool takes some time and varies depending on your source of water. We have a well so we could not fill the pool using a garden hose. Instead, our local fire department delivered a portion of the water for the pool.