Besides, T-joints make the frame more rigid and stable. So, only two models – Intex 14ft x 42in Prism Frame and Intex 16ft x 48in Ultra XTR Pool – feature such connectors. The other three pools require direct connection of tubes.
It took between six and eight hours to fill the pool to the fill line, which is about 90 percent of the 1,718-gallon capacity. This pool arrived on our doorstep in one large box, which contained everything we needed to get started. Pool chemicals are essential in protecting you and your family from germs in the water. However, compounds in some brands not specifically made for Intex liners may cause the pool liner to deteriorate.
All rectangular pools come with a filter pump, ground tarp, ladder, and pool cover. Both Prism Frame and Ultra XLR frames use stronger alloy compared to Intex’s metal frame pools. The rust-resistant galvanized steel frame keeps this Intex above-ground pool secure and stable, even when multiple people are swimming at once. As with the larger model, there is minimal maintenance required to keep your filter systems functioning.
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. The sidewalls are the same thick material as the Easy Set Pools, but the metal frame makes them 1,000 times sturdier. The Easy Set is held up by an air ring that doesn’t offer any support to the body of the pool. If you’re on the slightest slope, the whole pool will sit lopsided, and water will flow over one side and ultimately cause it to collapse. Walls of our models are made of a high quality steel frames and super-tough laminated material liner .
And finally, moving water throws together fine dirt particles. Fine parts become large parts, fall down on the bottom, and can be filtered much faster. XTR design also means improved liner with thicker intex baby float layers. Please also mind the stylish dark grey color of outside walls. Speaking about the design, we should note that it was changed too. Now, the outside of the liner has a light grey color.
If you have an Easy Set Pool, double-check that the top ring is fully inflated. We love above ground automatic pool cleaners for saving us a lot of manual scrubbing and skimming. Make sure you use a pool brush with nylon bristles only. The vinyl liner needs a gentle touch and might tear or scratch if you use a stainless steel pool brush. Under normal conditions and for optimal sanitizing, the chlorine levels in your pool will be in the range of 1–3 ppm.
Add the right dosage of this product during evening hours while the filter pump is running. More durable than Easy Set model, this circular pool boasts a strong frame of powder-coated steel to resist rust and weathering. On a hot summer’s day, it’s hard to beat the feeling that comes with jumping into the cold, crisp waters of your own backyard swimming pool. You could try jumping into one of those Scrooge McDuck-style money vaults, we suppose, but we hear that’s more painful than refreshing. The sizes of the two pools are comparable; the Summer Waves pool is only 3 inches deeper.
As a result, you’ll either need to run your filter pump all day long or deal with half-clean water. The materials of this ultra XTR frame and liner stayed the same. However, the tubes and the whole construction were adjusted for the capacity and shape.
You can comfortably fit four to seven people in this compact inflatable pool, making it perfect for the whole family. Hayward and Intex brands offer lots of great sand filters suitable for ingound and above ground frame pools. By the way, cartirdge filters may also become a great option for your pool. In our Sand Filters vs Cartridge Filters – Best Pool Filters Review we’ve compared the best products available. Hope this review will help you pick up the optimal model. A more thorough examination of filter pumps included in many Intex above ground frame pools showed that one filter lasts for about two weeks only.
Intex 14ft x 42in model features the same puncture-resistant liner made from three reinforced layers. However, prism pools are more durable thanks to their improved frame pillars and innovative T-joints that connect all tubes. Thus, we get an easy assembly with no tools required and much more strong frame.