Above Ground Solid Winter Pool Covers

The bigger your family, the bigger the pool you should get. If the pool is just for kids, an 8ft or 10ft pool will do. Large families should get a pool that’s at least 15 feet long. Unlike Easy Set pools where you only inflate the top ring, the Shootin’ Hoops pool is fully inflatable.

Check with the appropriate authorities so you’re on the up and up with your pool installation. The appropriate pool depth depends on who uses the pool. Young children can drown in water as shallow as 1 or 2 inches. Some kiddie pools have walls that are only 5 or 6 inches high to hold 3 or 4 inches of water. Some cities have regulations that determine how close to a property line or power pole a pool may be placed. Uneven ground causes the water to put more pressure on certain areas of the pool, which can weaken the overall structure.

intex frame pool

Some only require inflation, while those that feature frames typically take only one to two hours to set up. The best pool for those who need a quick and easy option that won’t break the bank. The proper way to install an above-ground pool depends on the type. However, there’s a general process to follow whensetting up standard poolswith PVC walls and steel frames. After clearing an area and making sure the ground is level, start by laying down the ground cloth and placing the bottom plate on top. On some Intex pools, you may need to screw a hose adapter onto the female garden hose end and then thread the hose adapter into the drain valve.

The rectangular pool measures 24 feet by 12 feet by 52-inches high. Though it’s big, it’s designed for installation ease with a snapping interlock joint system that makes it possible to set the pool up in approximately 1 hour. Steel frame above-ground pools are strong and durable. The frame includes vertical supports and side rails while the sidewalls and bottom of the pool are made of durable plastic, vinyl, PVC, or, in some cases, resin.

The liner that comes with your pool frame is the best match. For the last six months, prices for above ground pools grew noticeably. We confirm a 20%-25% increase since the beginning of the summer. That’s why we’d recommend you looking for intex baby float a pool during cold seasons when prices are significantly low. Intex states all its above ground pools ensure a decent level of safety even for the smallest swimmers. Thus, all our competitors are now suitable for ages 6 years and up.

The next day it will turn on at the same time you started it and run for the set number of hours. When you order Intex equipment separately you may find your pool has the 1.25 inch hose connections and your new pump and filter have 1.5 inch hose connections. They do sell adapters that will allow you to connect the two together.

We gave the Intex Prism Frame Pool a rating of 4.6 out of 5 points for several reasons. Though there were a lot of pieces that looked overwhelming upon opening, they were pretty straightforward to set up. It took longer than Intex said it would, but it wasn’t too bad. We have found ours to be durable and able to withstand the roughhousing of teenagers quite well.

After getting the water put in the pool, we found a little pinhole. That was easy to fix, though, with the pool repair kit that’s included. When reading other reviews, quite a few people have had the same pinhole issue when they put theirs up for the first time. First things first, let’s talk about what this swimming pool is.