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| Review Date: May 22, 2008 |
| Reviewer: chipmunkav8r, |
| Purchased for $[...] including shipping. Was a bit unsure at first about the quality/durability at this price. It is now set up and in use and all my concerns were unfounded. This is a relatively new pool design and it is really ingenious. Assembly is straightforward, instructions quite clear, no missing parts and the fit and finish were excellent. Really exceeded my expectation honestly. Best for a family with kids who want to get a fairly large pool up very quickly that should last 5 - 10 years with proper care. Everything needed is included in this package and the pump, filter and chorine generator are adequate for the pool size. The whole pool is assembled with not bolts or screws. You will need blocks to level with the ground for each leg and this can take a couple of hours to do. I would suggest 2 2x6x16" boards side by side rather than patio blocks. Cheaper, more durable, easier to set and easier on the vinyl retainers. At this price I would really be surprised if anyone would be disappointed unless they just didn't understand the different types of pools. I am updating this review after owning the pool for two seasons. I noticed that people are complaining about difficulty taking the pool down for the winter. The simple solution is don't!!! There is no reason to take it down. Just make sure you reomoved the valves and fittings from the side of liner, remove the interior plugs (leave the exerior caps on), and cover it. This will drain the pool a few inches but you just fill it up in the Spring. Whatever wear and tear you think you are saving by trearing it down for the Winter is misguided. The pool can easily withstand the cold weather is closed as indicated above. It is much harder on the liner and frame to take it down with all the prying it off the frame (which would get scratched and eventually rust then) and dragging it around. I hope this helps someone avoid a lot of hard, discouraging work for nothing. I would also strongly suggest getting a sand filter for the pool too. It will save you a lot of time and trouble keeping it clean. Another trick it to make a "bottom drain" by using a 3x3x2" or 3x3x1 1/2" PVC tee with PVC drain grates glued into each 3" end and a hoe barb fitting in the small hole. You can then connect this to the inlet and pull water from the bottom which works better for opening the pool. Once it is clear you can probably just stick with the skimmer for the season. |
Intex Ultra Frame Pool 24 x 12 x 52
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| Review Date: June 26, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Barb Smith, Panhandle of Florida |
We ordered the Intex 24x12x52 Ultra Frame pool in April of this year. It was delivered on the exact date promised. The area in the yard where we wanted to install it needed to be leveled out, so using a couple of blocks, a string level, and plenty of sweat, we managed to get it all level within about a half an inch. My stepson was home from college, so he helped us install the pool. After doing the inventory of everything, we laid out the ground cover, and spread out the liner. The instructions said to let the liner sit in the sun for a while to soften up the vinyl; however, it was HOT here that day. Thirty minutes of letting it soak up the sun was enough. (NOTE: Do not let the steel tubes soak up the sun - they get too hot to handle!!)
Since all three of us (husband, step-son, and I) wanted to be in charge of this project, it probably took us a bit longer to get the pool up than it should have. After two hours of power struggle, the pool was up and filling with water. Hours later, when the pool was almost full; we noticed a puddle of water on one side. It was growing larger as we watched. Yep, the liner was leaking. After all of the sighing and moaning, I contacted Amazon.com. Their 30-day warranty is to have the pool package returned (at no cost to us) and replace it. All of it... everything! Uh... no!
I then contacted Intex. They were awesome! We had to drain the pool completely, which took two full days. (Only after the water was totally drained did I find the drain connector, which certainly would have come in handy!) I then had to cut specific pieces of the liner out, box them up and send back to Intex in California. Once they received the box of `liner pieces', they promised to send us a new liner. And that's exactly how it happened. It took a week to get the liner pieces to them and then another week for the new liner to arrive via UPS. The new (replacement) liner is a 2007 model, but...other than a few differences in appearance, it worked out the same. The second installation was a piece of cake! Stepson wasn't here and I got to be in charge! We used pressure treated lumber to place under the wall supports. Our ground is clay, and we worked our butts off getting it all level. In less than an hour we were filling the pool! (Had hubby been "in charge," it likely would have taken twice as long!)
When it was time to add the 210 pounds of salt, I took charge of the broom. Hubby poured the salt in and I kept it moving to help facilitate the dissolving process. That didn't take long at all. Two days later we were enjoying the pool. It's not exactly long enough to swim laps, but it is big enough to cool off, have fun and relax. My only regret is not getting the largest one Intex makes.
We were impressed with the innovative design and quality. Simple design, well-constructed, clear instructions, and well-thought-out technical parts (pump/filter/strainer/chlorinator/accessories). The only gripe is that the ladder could be wider and more sturdy (OK size for kids, but it's a bit insubstantial for adults - even those less than 140lbs). Yes, the first liner had a leak, but Intex responded wonderfully and as quickly as possible. Their warranty process worked great! So far so good on the second liner. I would recommend this pool to others. However, if another leak appears, I'll be back to update this review!
UPDATE OCTOBER 15, 2008: When we took the pool down for the winter, the vinyl had welded to the posts. After struggling with it for about 20 minutes, we thought of rubbing alcohol. We poured some in a spray bottle and sprayed it under the vinyl and let it sit for a few. Then we used one of the black, plastic rods to work the vinyl free from the posts. (slip rod under vinyl and work toward welded part) It worked like a charm and the liner was not damaged at all. So yes, we still love this pool!
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Intex 24x12 Ultra Frame Pool Set Review
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| Review Date: July 10, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Timothy C. Rivers, Southern Maryland |
| Fantastic Pool Set. Complete with everything I needed to set-up, operate and maintain an above ground pool. Both the pool itself and all accesories included were of high quality. The only things I added that were not included were the salt and a bubble cover to warm-up the water. The most important and hardest part of assembly is the ground site preparation. As with any above ground pool, it is important to start with a level and firm surface to ensure pool water fills evenly around the pool. For this pool, it is also important to use wood or concrete pads as the directions recommend under the frame legs. I skipped this step for expediency, but won't next year, since I am noticing settling to different degrees around the pool frames due to ground getting wet from rain or pool water splashing out. |
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April 23rd, 2010
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