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Freezing temperatures aren’t on your list of worries this winter, huh? Closing your pool will be a lot easier as a result, but you should reserve at least part of two days to do it. This will help you nail your chemical balance and keep the surprises to a minimum on pool opening day next… Continue reading How To Care For And Chlorinate An Intex Metal Frame Pool

First, double check to make sure that everything is ready and within arm’s reach. You’ll want to be able to grab what you need quickly since you will be losing some water during parts of this process. Also, make sure that there are no tools or anything on the ground near the pool that can’t… Continue reading How To Care For And Chlorinate An Intex Metal Frame Pool

Most people believe that the inflatable pools aren’t made to last long, but the Intex Oval Frame above ground pool is here to prove you the opposite. In addition, the rest of the pool is made from durable PVC allowing you to use it without worrying that it will leak. Small but inexpensive, this Intex… Continue reading How To Care For And Chlorinate An Intex Metal Frame Pool

This sharp-looking, expansive pool from Intex is large enough for several swimmers to stretch out on rafts. It’s 24 feet wide, constructed of galvanized steel and powder-coated inside and out to prevent rust, plus there’s a three-ply liner and it comes with a sand filter pump. Also included is a durable ground cloth, a pool… Continue reading How To Care For And Chlorinate An Intex Metal Frame Pool

Also, please mind that these basins are usually never disassembled for cold seasons and stay like inground ones. Though frame pools are considered temporary basins, it doesn’t mean they should break after the first season. We all would like to purchase a reliable and durable pool. I did not require actual professional grading, but it… Continue reading How To Care For And Chlorinate An Intex Metal Frame Pool

The ground must be leveled and sand laid down so the pool doesn’t get punctured. Installation can take several hours, requiring three or four adults. We don’t think it’s possible or necessary to choose a winner here. Vinyl-only pools such as the Easy Set ones last for 3-7 years before the liner gives out. This… Continue reading How To Care For And Chlorinate An Intex Metal Frame Pool

Hi Rob, we actually had the same thing happen to our vinyl liner. After about 2 years of use, it developed a few holes. We did find a replacement liners, but the replacement liners cost as much as buying the entire pool kit again! I wish the liners would come down in price, as it… Continue reading How To Care For And Chlorinate An Intex Metal Frame Pool

Depending the size you go for, you may need an extra pair of hands. For the most part, however, Intex pools can be fully set up in anywhere from 30 mins to a few hours. At most, you’ll have to read a few instructions and connect the frame and some hoses. They’re really one of… Continue reading How To Care For And Chlorinate An Intex Metal Frame Pool