INTEX Pink Mini Frame Above Ground Pool 48″ x 48″ x 12″
It successfully stood up to a family of eager swimmers, and the sand filter was outstanding at keeping the pool clean all summer. Our overall impression of the Intex Ultra Frame Pool Set was that it’s rock-solid. The powder-coated steel frame was sturdy and did not collapse when kids clung to the sides. The frame does have some flex, but it was engineered that way.
From a utility standpoint, the Intex pool has some design hits and misses. We put the poles together incorrectly once and could promptly fix our mistake. Unlike most pools that fail in a single season, we expect to get several seasons out of the 24-foot x 12-foot x 52-inch set. The Intex pool is large, with plenty of room for up to intex frame pool four adults or six kids to splash and play. Though it’s long enough (24 feet) 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.
We found that the most challenging part about installing this rectangular above-ground pool is site preparation. Some yards may only need light leveling, while others require more work. We live on the side of a mountain, and our yard is sloped, so we had to excavate to create a sloped area. The site also must be compacted and capable of supporting the weight of the water inside the pool, and you should avoid areas with sand or mud. We independently evaluate all recommended products and services.
However, the pump’s waste port does not include a hose and discharges right at the base of the pool and filtration unit. This means it can flood water around the base of your pool or soak the electrical connection if it is on the ground. I also cannot stress enough that Intex metal-frame pools must be set-up on ground that is extremely level and that attaining this may require extra work and costs. First things first, let’s talk about what this swimming pool is. Because Intex Pools are still classed with little splasher and blow up pools, they are not required to meet safety codes and regulations. Surely the bigger 16×32 rectangle, 18, 21, 24 round Intex Ultra-frame above-ground pools should have to achieve the same safety standards as other above-ground swimming pools, but that is not what the law says.
They slide together and, more importantly, come part easily. The only difficulty we encountered was inserting the metal side support bars into the pool liner. These bars were long (24 feet for our model) and were difficult to push into the liner. After struggling with one side, we coated the intex frame pool metal bars with a thin layer of cooking oil, and they slid right into the liner with ease. Although, many online reviews state that owner’s keep theirs up all winter long with no issues, should you decide to take the risk. Maximize your pool experience with our largest Ultra XTR Frame pools.