Intex Metal Frame Pool - 15'x48". Anyone have one?
Question:I am thinking of buying an Intex Metal Frame pool, 15' x 48". I am finding mixed reviews on this. It is either love it or hate it. Anyone have any experience with that size or similar? I have used the ring self-rise ones for the past 4 years. But my kids are growing and need a bit deeper pool. I have had one self-rise pool burst. I now read that the metal frame ones can burst or leak too. My yard is fairly level cuz of four years of leveling it out for the self-rise ones! But is it totally? Probably not totaly.
Any input would be appreciated! Thanks.
Answers:
Giving a metal frame pool a level substrate is essential. They are designed to support the water by direct downward pressure on the liner, so any gradient change can put too much pressure on one side or another causing problems.
If you have a level surface then they are really good pools. Many people have problems with the pools leaking because they aren't completely level or were installed improperly. Getting a new pool is an exciting thing and patience is not always used when setting them up. This creates problems later on.
If you have the budget for it get a larger pool. Even a 20' is easier to maintain than a 15'. Though you will want to double check with your local safety code and home owners insurance to make sure you conform with fencing regulations, etc. Also your home owners insurance will have a considerable jump in premiums when you pass a certain size of pool. This can be offset by having safety features such as proper fencing, locked ladders, proper self closing/self latching gates, lighting, and even pool alarms.
We purchased the Intex metal frame pool last summer. It was very simple to assemble. We have four boys ages 17, 14, & twins 11. The younger boys loved it. The only problem we have experienced is the floor of the liner seems very thin and has gotten several holes in it. All were repairable with an underwater patch kit. As for being level, our is not. It is ever so slightly off. It can still be used. Overall, it was a good investment and I will probably keep it up for a few more years. Until we win the lottery and put the inground pool in. Wish me luck. :)
I could not keep it clean with the small filter that comes with it. I bought a sand filter, pump, and side skimmer that you would find on a regular above ground pool and installed that to the intex. I had to cut the liner to install the side skimmer. Then we used it about 4 summers. The pool was always clean with that big filter. That filter and pump was about 500.00 but it will well outlast the pool. I am getting ready to buy another intex since the first one only lasted about 4 years.
But I can still use the same filter on the new pool...
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