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Here's the next step in Metal Frame pool and beauty! Announcing Intex's new Ultra-Frame Metal Frame Pool. This new frame with its unique shape is stronger than traditional round metal frames. And it's easier to assemble - the new shape allows for the pieces to fit together so smoothly and securely - no seperate locking pins are needed! Which means a cleaner, even better looking pool than the traditional metal frames.
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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We looked at getting a "real" pool but couldn't justify the cost. This arrived quickly and was complete. We did pay the extra to have the site prepared, we have a pretty good slope to our yard and really did not like the idea of all of that digging. Once the water compacted the soil, there is still a very minor dip at one end, only about one inch difference total but enough to notice with the water level. I personally don't think that is possible to have dirt completely level. Be sure to check for stones, even a few inches down from the surface. The weight of the water will accent these bumps pretty well.
I had read other reviews that said it was a pain to put up and with three small kids, we opted for a pool installer to set it up. Wish we hadn't. It was Lincoln logs, easy as pie to put together. You definitely need two or more people though. The pieces fit together easily but snugly, especially once the water started going in. The kids have a tendency to hang on the sides as they adjust goggles and whatnot, but it is fine. We did upgrade the ladder to one with a bigger platform and a gate for the kids' safety.
The pump is wonderful. We had a 12' round with the most pitiful pump the year before. We had algae and sediment problems all summer. It was a serious pain. This pump actually moves a lot of water. I had purchased a used PoolFrog system from Ebay and put that in line with the pump. One mineral cartridge a season, and one BacPac every 6 weeks, and I swear that I never had to add a single thing all summer. The water was clear and beautiful every day.
The cleaning kit that came with pool works great too. The skimmer and vacuum really get the sand and grass off the bottom. It never looked bad until I was done sweeping, then I looked at what it picked up. Yuck! I had to sweep about two or three times over the season, simply because of grass stuck to feet and things.
Honestly, we love it. It is big enough for several kids and a few adults, it isn't obnoxious blue, and I get to spend more time IN my pool, than MAINTAINING my pool.
Don't follow the enclosed directions for winterizing. You will crack the plunger valves like we did. A cheap fix though, $30 for two new valves and it is as good as new. We live in NE Ohio and left it up for the winter with a chemical kit in it before and it was fine.
The solar cover that comes with it is sad. Upgrade to a bubble one.
That's it.
We love it. Couldn't be happier.
****It is now more than halfway into the second season and the pool is still great. We actually added a solar heater to the pool this year and the pump works fine with it. Our local pool store tried to tell us the pump wasn't strong enough to push the water through the heater and the frog but it is fantastic. We actually have to turn the pump off sometimes to keep the water from getting too warm. The vacuum works with the heater intalled also. No tears, fading or discoloration of the liner, interior or exterior. Still love it.****
I had read other reviews that said it was a pain to put up and with three small kids, we opted for a pool installer to set it up. Wish we hadn't. It was Lincoln logs, easy as pie to put together. You definitely need two or more people though. The pieces fit together easily but snugly, especially once the water started going in. The kids have a tendency to hang on the sides as they adjust goggles and whatnot, but it is fine. We did upgrade the ladder to one with a bigger platform and a gate for the kids' safety.
The pump is wonderful. We had a 12' round with the most pitiful pump the year before. We had algae and sediment problems all summer. It was a serious pain. This pump actually moves a lot of water. I had purchased a used PoolFrog system from Ebay and put that in line with the pump. One mineral cartridge a season, and one BacPac every 6 weeks, and I swear that I never had to add a single thing all summer. The water was clear and beautiful every day.
The cleaning kit that came with pool works great too. The skimmer and vacuum really get the sand and grass off the bottom. It never looked bad until I was done sweeping, then I looked at what it picked up. Yuck! I had to sweep about two or three times over the season, simply because of grass stuck to feet and things.
Honestly, we love it. It is big enough for several kids and a few adults, it isn't obnoxious blue, and I get to spend more time IN my pool, than MAINTAINING my pool.
Don't follow the enclosed directions for winterizing. You will crack the plunger valves like we did. A cheap fix though, $30 for two new valves and it is as good as new. We live in NE Ohio and left it up for the winter with a chemical kit in it before and it was fine.
The solar cover that comes with it is sad. Upgrade to a bubble one.
That's it.
We love it. Couldn't be happier.
****It is now more than halfway into the second season and the pool is still great. We actually added a solar heater to the pool this year and the pump works fine with it. Our local pool store tried to tell us the pump wasn't strong enough to push the water through the heater and the frog but it is fantastic. We actually have to turn the pump off sometimes to keep the water from getting too warm. The vacuum works with the heater intalled also. No tears, fading or discoloration of the liner, interior or exterior. Still love it.****
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
What a great product. Our first intex frame pool (15') lasted three years. Mice found it the last winter and I decided to throw it out rather than patch all the holes and scrub the mess. This 18' pool is in its second year. Better hose attachments make it even easier to care for. The skimmer works great, the filter is easy to spray clean with a hose every couple of days, so I don't have to keep replacing with new ones. I have a saltwater system which is also trouble-free (although it took me awhile to get the hang of it). Since I'm now a pro at assembling and taking apart these pools, it takes me only a few hours, all by myself. When my husband pitches in, it goes even more quickly. I have absolutely no complaints... totally worth the investment, since it's probably going to last another 3 or 4 years. *tip*: be sure to hose out those little strainers every few days, too. They fill up with guck. Also, keep that dvd that shows how to assemble. It's helpful to review the process the next year.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I am not sure of when I spent my hard earned money any better. I just can't keep the grandkids out of this pool!!!, me and my wife also. It was fairly simple to setup. HOWEVER....It is true about the even surface. It is imperative you start with an even ground. Also, think, think, think about hose and drain placement and where you will place the pump and salt system machines BEFORE you fill the pool. I have learned so much this 1st year of this pool. I will be all set for next season. I have had to "live" with a few inconvieniences this year such as pool placement, uneven ground, and pump location, but will do it better next. I could fix all these problems this year but don't want to really dump all that water down the drain.
IMPORTANT SUGGESTION: Get the INTEX salt/chlorine generator system. I had read some of the negative reviews on these from various sites from folks having difficulity with these chlorine generators, and I was a bit dubious, now, however I just don't see how that is possible for them to have all those problems. This system is almost foolproof. I have yet to have the 1st problem with the system. Once I set the timers "correctly" (if you read the directions it's idiotproof) it has chugged on like it designed. The only error signals I ever get is the "LOW FLOW" one which tells me it's time to change the filter.
Overall I'm one happy camper, can you tell :)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YEAR TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
09/04/2011
OK It is now at the end of my second season with this pool. I had a small hole I repaired from a rock that had poked it way through at the end of last season. Repaired no problem. Patch held all this season. I did switch to a sand filter this year..., what a sweet way to do business, verses those expensive paper tube type filters. It did cost me a little over 2oo dollars but made up for that in just costs of paper filters alone. Salt generator still working just fine. During the month of Aug 2011 I completly diassembled the generator and soaked both the chlorine and copper elements makers in vinegar. They had really built up and worked much better afterwards. This year I will leave the pool up over winter and see how it fares. Last season I dismantled the pool and stored it away, this year I will see how it goes leaving it up. Over all I am still VERY satisfied with this pool and am glad I made the original purchase.
IMPORTANT SUGGESTION: Get the INTEX salt/chlorine generator system. I had read some of the negative reviews on these from various sites from folks having difficulity with these chlorine generators, and I was a bit dubious, now, however I just don't see how that is possible for them to have all those problems. This system is almost foolproof. I have yet to have the 1st problem with the system. Once I set the timers "correctly" (if you read the directions it's idiotproof) it has chugged on like it designed. The only error signals I ever get is the "LOW FLOW" one which tells me it's time to change the filter.
Overall I'm one happy camper, can you tell :)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YEAR TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
09/04/2011
OK It is now at the end of my second season with this pool. I had a small hole I repaired from a rock that had poked it way through at the end of last season. Repaired no problem. Patch held all this season. I did switch to a sand filter this year..., what a sweet way to do business, verses those expensive paper tube type filters. It did cost me a little over 2oo dollars but made up for that in just costs of paper filters alone. Salt generator still working just fine. During the month of Aug 2011 I completly diassembled the generator and soaked both the chlorine and copper elements makers in vinegar. They had really built up and worked much better afterwards. This year I will leave the pool up over winter and see how it fares. Last season I dismantled the pool and stored it away, this year I will see how it goes leaving it up. Over all I am still VERY satisfied with this pool and am glad I made the original purchase.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
BUY THIS POOL!
I give it two thumbs up. I like it because it is the biggest deepest frame pool that I've seen, and other people in out community have the really small ones. Read more
Published 12 days ago by M. Norcross
DO NOT PURCHASE
I have only had this pool 3 weeks and noticed that grass is growing up through the liner in 4 spots around the edge. I call Intex they will not warranty this item. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Vance
Intex doesn't support their products after they have your $$$
On 5/27/10 I purchased the 18'x52" Intex Ultra Frame Above Ground Pool. We set up the pool in June and after running the pump for a few days, the timer feature stopped working and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Marla
What a Great Temporary Pool!
I bought this pool last week, figuring "what the heck" because it seemed big enough and beautiful enough to be worth the trouble of having a temporary pool for the summer in our... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Norman Bander
READY FOR THE SEASON!
RECEIVED THE POOL AS ORDERED IN MINIMUM SHIPPING TIME. THE DRIVER WAS VERY COURTEOUS AND HELPFUL. AS WAS THE COMPANY REP. HIGHLY RECCOMMEND THIS COMPANY!
Published on March 3, 2010 by Albert M. Pate
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