Because of how the frame is designed, Intex frame pools are just as small as Easy Set pools. The Intex Ultra Frame 16′ x 32′ Rectangle Metal Frame Above Ground Pool Package includes a sand filter system, pool ladder, ground cloth, and debris cover. Comes with shell, filter pump, pool cover, and ground cloth. Larger models will include a removable ladder as well. Once unfolded, the pool is inflated and the filter pump connected. Fill it up with a garden hose, add the proper chemicals and you have a pool that’s up and running in a matter of hours.
And this is so far their biggest option that is deep enough to let you swim in it. Disconnect the fittings and pool pump and store them in the garage or anywhere that’s dry and well protected from the elements. Store the pool, fittings, and filter pump somewhere dry and protected from the elements. If you get a pool with an underpowered pump, you’ll need to buy a more powerful filter pump. An underpowered pump will struggle to keep the pool clean since it doesn’t pump the water through the filter fast enough.
Lastly, once you’re finished adding the chemicals, you should cover your pool to avoid any debris from falling into it. This also helps prevent the weather from affecting your pool’s chemistry and water balance. The Bestway Power Steel Pool Sets are equipped with rust and corrosion-resistant steel frame, 3-ply PVC wall support band, and easy to assemble materials. Your family will enjoy hours, days, and weeks of enjoyment, fun and games, and quality family time in this pool. All rectangular Intex Ultra XTR Frame Sets include a ladder, pool cover. And a Krystal Clear Filtration and Sanitation system.
Here, ladders and covers are not a caprice but a true necessity. Here, we have reinforced tubes, slightly improved frame pillars, intex purespa and another method of connection. The kit includes special T-joints, each of which locks two transverse and one vertical tubes.
Some of the pools come with a pump and others you need to buy the pump separately. The big things that can’t circulate through the filter, you can easily clean with a mesh net. These are usually mounted on a long rod so you can reach across wide pools. In addition to the daily maintenance, at the beginning of each season, pools will require a shocking agent to get rid of all the algae that grows during the offseason.
So balance between your swimming needs and how much money you are willing to spend. The good thing about Intex pools is that they are designed for easy DIY setup. So you can afford to splurge on a bigger pool since you don’t have to spend a dime setting it up . Easy to maintain – no need to add chlorine or filter the water.
Keep in mind that the systems these pools do come with are cartridge filters and pumps. We love these and they’re super easy to maintain, but some people prefer other types of filters. You should clean your pool filter from time to time to make sure that the pool is circulating properly and debris is getting filtered by your system. Cleaning your pool filter is also known as backwashing your filter. Unfortunately for Bestway, Intex still holds the distinction for having developed the biggest above ground pool set. You have different Intex Ultra Frame Pool Sets to choose from.
Do this from the inside of the pool so that water will not run out when filling it. If the pool was purchased with a filter pump, read the Krystal Clear™ Filter Pump Manual first and then proceed to the next installation step. If a filter pump is included with the pool, locate pumps and filters in such a way that children cannot climb on them and gain access to the pool. Run your filter pump for at least 12 hours a day, every day.