@@mygooniedanny I like the pool because it is big, the pump runs 6-7 hours a day and is sufficient, I have the pool from a hardware store (but I live in Europe)
I work at Acadmey Distribution Center Sports and Outdoors in Katy Texas. Thankfully, my job had a raffle and I won a 20x 48x Intex Pool! I’m going to use it now after watching this video. The Texas heat is killing me and I believe this pool will help me relax 🙏🏼😎
We might be getting this installed tomorrow so we are really excited! Especially me and my brothers but mostly me. Due to covid, last summer was very boring so this will be a huge impact. Thank you. Love from Louisiana! 🦞🦐🦀
The cap that you took off for aeration is part of the The Hydro Aeration Technology. This technology allows the pump to mix air with water, which induces the oxidation of iron and manganese within the pool water. This process helps water to stay crystal-clear. In addition to that, the concentration of negative ions on the surface of the water is increased by the aeration technology. It further ensures you clean and environment-friendly water for the pool.
Watched the build and was disappointed not seeing it full, but found this one so am a happy camper. We had a 48x15’ years ago and loved it, but Chicago weather meant fewer months usage and annual set up. Agree with you on the ladder. We kept meaning to upgrade to the cake tier type but after about 6 years, ended up giving it away since in-laws lived in community with huge inground community pool very close. Thanks for sharing
THANK YOU so much for these pool videos!!!! We don't have this pool but we have an Intex 16x48 and last year we had so many issues because when we were setting up and filling we ended up getting 10in of rain in 12 hours... UGH! So the whole summer the pool sat crooked and we didn't want to start all over. For this year we are trying to figure out the best way to level and stabilize the legs just in case it happens again. Your set up video has given me so many ideas that are way more cost efficient!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
Great job man. Its nothing better than a pool in your backyard. We have a metal frame 20 years ago and never look back ,it was great for our family in the summer months. Today I see this kind of pool more often and it looks great. Maintaining the pool is easy 12 hours running the pump and once a week the algecide and chlorine bar. And the pool is clear al the time. And if you have hard water just ad clarifier for the pool. Have lots of fun and good luck.
Great video,i have the older intex ultra frame 18 x 52 ,this is my sixth year with this pool the frame is still in excellent condition but the liner has at least 8 to 10 patches but still in decent shape.My pool came with a cartridge filter but upgraded to the intex 3000 GPH sand filter and after two years of the intex skimmer the same as the one your using i decided to upgrade the skimmer to a Hayward above ground pool skimmer,this skimmer mounts on the outside of the pool then cut a hole in the liner so the water can come into the skimmer,this skimmer is far superior to the intex skimmer.it's good that the pool now comes with a sand filter but to be honest it is still quite small,you said the HP of the pump is .23 this is 1/4 horse power my intex sand filter is almost 1 HP with the 16 inch canister at 3000 GPH,with my set up i do very little cleaning,just empty the leaf basket vacuum once a week,Again great video
My wife just ordered this same pool yesterday (figured if we're in lockdown all summer we'll need something for the kid to do!). I'm not super excited about all the work it's going to take in order to get the desired final result, but I know it's absolutely necessary. Unfortunately our back yard has zero flat spots in it, it's all on a bit of a slope, so that'll be fun. I'm thinking if I sort of start on it now I can break it up over a week or two and maybe it won't seem so bad. I saw another video on setting these up where they used a laster level to get all the legs exactly the same height.
Laser level would be great to use. Also, consider renting a tiller to break up and loosen the top soil to make it easier to move. Pull from high spots into low spots. Then rent a Compactor to get it nice and flat.
@@axelruntschke Good tips, thanks! I also had mentioned to my wife how cheapish the ladder that comes with it looks and that I'd likely be building something to replace it...had to chuckle when you mentioned it:) Sigh...I had already planned on building a shed over the summer, so between that and this pool looks like I'll be pretty busy!
Greetings from the UK - Nice pool! this the best view of the XTR Ultra Frame pool. I have the 15' x 42" Prism Frame pool, due to this being the best depth for my 6 year old. Like you said the pump that comes with the Prism frame pools are the absolute minimum. I have the same 1200 g/hr pump you have, with saltwater system and it's amazing. The XTR pools seem expensive but they are amazing value. FYI, I have the Auto Cleaner too, and it's awsome.
@@saf5800 I've seen a few. Maybe you just live in a area with expensive houses but I have seen plenty houses for 2k and a few for 1k. Tiny houses and condos.
biggest pool I hope it's as big as for 20 people cuz if it isn't I'm not going to buy it and I'm not going to invite anyone to my house so they could get in the pool so we can swim
I have same pump. I run it 24-7 with no problems or issues at all. Did for the hottest times of summer. No issues which so ever. 2nd year of this sand pump.
great video. I also ordered the same pool. will be delivered tomorrow! what I noticed is. in america there are 2 outlet openings at the pool. I think that's great. Here in Germany, INTEX pools are only offered with one inlet opening and one outlet opening.
I bought a Summer Wave pool 16' X 48' Similar construction and it came with an integrated skimmer. Which I love since it picks up all surface debris. 8/5/21 update: best $250 ever invested on a pool. Shortly after buying the pool, invested on an Intex 2800 gph sand filtration pump for $300. More than a year and a half later my kids and family is still enjoying the pool.
LOOKS GREAT! We’ve had the Intex 15’x48” prism frame with sand salt filter system! The metal frame ALWAYS rusts, even tho I paint the inside and out with rustolium spray paint! Issue is after you get it up and put the poles together ... kids swim and rock the frame, the paint chips off and RUST! Ugh. Is this the case for this new metal frame? And just for all you ANTI SALTWATER... the metal will still rust even with chlorine if the coating chips off! I did chlorine the VERY FIRST YEAR, and NEVER will I go back. Saltwater is the best for too many reasons to list!
I like the idea of upgrading to a sand filter... I'll do that for my next pool....but NO SALT WATER SYSTEM if you don't want RUST... steel frame and salt = rust.
Thanks a bunch for this one. I’ve been wanting a pool for the family and I’m just not ready to spend $3000 for a steel side. But this size is perfect and this doesn’t look cheap/Walmart like some do. This one is at the top of my list now. 😎
Great video. Very helpful. As far as your lessons learned part, have you considered making a straight cut in the ground cover at each leg so you can pull it out passed the legs like it supposed to be and then just I don’t know duct tape the cut and duct tape around the legs to create a seal?
thx for posting man. just bought the same kit. had an easy-set, but kids tore it cleaning it i think. intex pools really are a great value. make a great starter pool.
I really luv the size of your gardens we have the small one 10ft would luv the big one like your info we have a natural filling system called rain 😂😂😂. Thanx from Barnsley yorkshire
Great review,here in Poland it comes with sand pump serial no 26646,is it the same as yours?you wanted to upgrade,why?looking forward to your reply,thx
Thanks for the video, great information that help me to get this exact model from Intex, it is worth the extra money. I used concrete pavers for the legs, they are 1 3/4 “ On your setup are the wood blocks at the floor level or you had to dig? I am wondering if that extra 1 3/4” can create any issue to the liner. Have you noticed any damaged on your pool? Thanks again for your very informative video.
Most are level with the ground, and a few are a little taller to the top of frame is level. No damage to the liner at all. But with concrete pads, I'd make sure to keep them level with the ground since they have pretty sharp edges.
Florida Outlander The pavers are above the ground, what I had to do is to place some foaming pads between the pavers and the liner, I am more worried about that extra 1 3/4” stretch on the liner, not sure if it may damage the liner in the long run.
Hey, this is a great explanation of all the features of this heavy duty Intex pool, very well done. Do you think one like this could be installed partly in the ground, slightly backfilled and a deck built above the ground, curved around it? Just curious 😊
Initially, I thought that could be feasible, but after more research, I simply cannot recommend setting this pool below grade. There simply isn't enough structural integrity. The deck will be fine, obviously.
I have the same pool, took 5 tons of sand to level the ground out. Got pool set up and maybe 2 days later found a pin hole in it, the patches that come with this pool does not stick ,so I had to buy flex seal in a tube { it's white} ,but oh well. I love my pool ,glad I got it. My son Inlaw will build me a deck and yes I will get a better ladder too.
First off, GREAT VIDEO!!!! I have seen all you pool videos. Does the liner have too much stress on the bottom of the seam by putting it on a ~2inch wood you installed? It makes the pool higher and by 2 inches an the seam is elevated vs flat and I think it could cause stress and eventual leak??? I’m asking since I’m doing exactly the same setup and putting a 2” paver but concerned the elevated seam may eventually leak due to pressure. Have you had any issues with leaks or that part of your pool?
The boards are more or less even with the ground, so no extra stress involved. I'll also add that Intex did a great job with this liner. 50% stronger than their previous model.
Florida Outlander Yes, i could not find one for a while . I added my name in different availability list with no luck. My wife and I had an eye on all sale locations everyday and constantly until we found one in Facebook market place. It was brand new but they wanted $1100. After a lot of back and forth decided to purchase it. I was looking for one due to CV and not wanting to use our community pool. Finding one for this summer was important. It was way above market value but I figured I might not have many options if I passed on it.
Thank u for sharing great info!! Really helpful. Approx. How much should i expect the water bill to be after I'm done filling it up? I'm buying the same size?
Great video, we've been wanting to get an OTG pool for the past 2 years but are hesitant when we read reviews of leaks and poor pumps, etc. We ordered an Intex basic frame pool but our ordered was cancelled as the box apparently was damaged when they attempted to ship it. We are looking at the XTR Ultra frame pool now for the better quality it offers along with the 2 year warranty. Our backyard looks pretty leveled with a very slight slope downhill that is hardly visible. Our concern is, it it super crucial that the land be 100% leveled. Will it cause some sort of damage to the pool in any way? Thanks
Thanks for watching, Maya! Yes, it's absolutely critical for the ground to be perfectly level. You're putting more than 60,000 pounds of water in that pool, and it's ALWAYS going to go to the lowest point. Great question, Maya, thank you!
It's very important that you take your time leveling out the ground. I thought my pool was leveled enough but once you get in and start splashing around, the pool will shift. But you live and you learn and hopefully next year, I'll be more prepared (first time pool owner btw). Have a great summer!
My parents just purchased the same exact pool, should be here soon. Can you swim in the pool while the pump is on. What sand filter media did you use? Great video 👍
We are about to start leveling the area for this. There is a little slope but not bad. I was told by a landscaping professional that it would be easier to put dirt on top of the grass and then simply compact it to level it out. I your experience, is this a good route vs removing the SOD?
I don't know what type of grass you have but intrusive grasses like St. Augustine & Bermuda grasses "Will" grow through your liner... The manufacturer also recommends not to use sand, since it can easily wash out.. specially if is used on top of ground (above grade). We have been several days working the area. We decided to go 2' beyond the boundaries of the pool, to install edging to keep any grass or weed away from the pool sides and then fill that area with mulch al the way around. We've already ripped the grass out which happens to be St. Augustine grass, installed the edging and now we're leveling the ground. With the assistance of a self made water level, it makes it exact. We plan to install 12" concrete pavers at final grade as well for the 16 vertical support beams. Once the pavers are installed and leveled we will be spraying Round-Up, install a weed barrier and a general purpose vinyl tarp covering the entire area just to make sure nothing grows. We're hoping this unit last us at least 2 years.
Thanks for the detailed review. We just got our 20x48 xtr pool delivered today. Not going to bother putting it up until next spring. Anyways, with all the research I have done I was thinking about going straight to the 16in pump. If you decide to upgrade to a 14in or 16in that would be a great video. When you call Intex it's a long hold time. The thing I wonder about is what adapters I need to go from the pump that comes with it to a 16in. Have a good one
I think I'll just buy the 16" and start out with that. Keep the one that comes with it as a back-up. Seeing the 16" in other videos you can really tell a difference in the filtration. Thanks for the reply
Thanks for the video. I am new to this above ground pool stuff, so....I am watching as many videos as I can in order to do this right.....good tips about leveling your yard broheim…. Thanks!!
Nice video. Good information also in your other videos. As to the price. Here in The Netherlands the standard price is 639 euro. But with Corona not a single pool is available virtually anywhere in my country. I found this one with the sandfilter, the stairs etc etc for 999 euro. Due to Coid-19 we are not allowed to go to southern Europe or even to go to our own coast. And so people buy pools as an alternative. So there is no stock. Also the summers nowadays get so hot you really want to cool off (41 C in the countryside just 2 km form my town last year, 38 C the year before!)...I am sure these pools will be a very popular item for weeks to come.
Off course u can go to swimming nordsee.... also to many great water canal all around holand beautiful clean water..... also Nesselande lake or much different lake are top for swimming..... holand beautiful is great...
Bought this for our son for his 14th birthday, waiting for it to be delivered. Doesnt look to hard to setup. How are the pavers under the legs holding up? They staying in place?
Did you end up upgrading the sand filter if so what size did you end up going with 14” or 16” ? Great video good detailed review and good video quality.
Hey how far did you post expand out once full of water want to put flat blocks under each of my post so they won't sink into the ground but I don't want them to lose to puncture a whole in wall.
What kind of skimmer do you use? And how do you vacuum the bottom of your pool? I love my new pool but I didn't get any instructions on how the cleaning ...
Hi. Quick question that I’m hoping you might be able to help me with. There was a little bright blue bag looking accessory and I was wondering if you knew what it was for. We were guessing that maybe it was a pump cover of some sort.
Chlorine and Shock, mostly. Sometimes I add an algaecide. Check to see if there's a dedicated pool store in your city. Take them a water sample and they'll tell you exactly what you need.
Bonjour et merci pour votre vidéo bien expliqué, j'ai une question êtes vous content d'avoir prise une piscine ronde, vous ne regrettez pas d'avoir celle la car j’hésite entre le ronde et celle rectangulaire de 5.49x2.74x1.32 Merci pour votre réponse ..
One question. I have levelled the ground etc. But if I put 4,7 cm thick paves (concrete tiles) on top of the tarp...aren't the legs lifted too high? Or is this not a problem?
@@axelruntschke Thx! I did but where the sand (for levelling) is deeper I did raise them a little. A cm or so. I figured they might sink in a bit and if not 1 cm (= less than 0,5") off the mark is not a problem. The thing is 90% filled and yes it is still 1 cm off. I am happy with that. The sun is shining 17 hours a day here and it is really shining all day long so it can do its thing...Watertemp is 15 C now ( 60 F). We'll see how fast it will rise.
How many legs does this have? Trying to figure out how many pavers I need to put under the legs. Also, what material would be best for this? I’ve heard some materials split but this seems to be working for you?
Great video and you are right the other hard wall pools are more expensive but they are worth the money. They will last for 15 to 20 years. I started out with a 16x48 Summer Wave. Kept it for 2 summers and then bought a 24ftx52in Eclipse. We hope to build a deck around it next spring. A deck around the pool will make it so much easier for me to vacuum without being in the car since I am only 4' 10" tall. Well it is time to close the pool so I hope you have had a great summer with your pool. God bless you
if INTEX would just give us the platform for the top of the ladder that would be nice... but I think they've had problems with the plastic breaking when people were too hard on it and there were threats of lawsuits... I do think that may be why it's not included... for a while they even stopped selling the platform.
Did you use wood blocks under your feet? And how do you keep them from rubbing the liner? I seen people use pavers but scared it will rub liner and end up with a hole
Cement pavers would be best, but I had some pressure treated 2x10 here so I used that. The liner is very durable. And it doesn't move at all down there at ground level, so rubbing isn't an issue.
Im purchasing this pool . I have a circle in my back yard that the previous owners had a pool on. Its even ground except patchy grass areas. Any advice or input on that? Can we just mow grass down or should i dig it up?
I recommend using a flat shovel to remove any patches of grass or other vegetation. Be sure to then rake the area to remove any sticks, twigs, acorns etc.
@@axelruntschke Thank you for the quick response. The wife and I are in central Florida and debating on getting one. is this the original pump still or did you upgrade?
I don't. But surprisingly, it never got uncomfortably warm, even during our hot Florida summer. Thankfully there are some trees that offer a bit of shade.
@@axelruntschke awesome video. We're in Ontario Canada. Lots of snow and cold here in the winter. Would you recommend taking this down? Or could it handle the winter/snow and just winterize? Thanks in advance.
I got the same pool and I must say, ITS THE BEST POOL I'VE EVER SEEN😁
That is nice! What is the description for it? And where did you buy it?
@@mygooniedanny I like the pool because it is big, the pump runs 6-7 hours a day and is sufficient, I have the pool from a hardware store (but I live in Europe)
I work at Acadmey Distribution Center Sports and Outdoors in Katy Texas. Thankfully, my job had a raffle and I won a 20x 48x Intex Pool! I’m going to use it now after watching this video. The Texas heat is killing me and I believe this pool will help me relax 🙏🏼😎
We might be getting this installed tomorrow so we are really excited! Especially me and my brothers but mostly me. Due to covid, last summer was very boring so this will be a huge impact. Thank you. Love from Louisiana! 🦞🦐🦀
Update: We got the pool and it is absolutely amazing! 💕✨
The cap that you took off for aeration is part of the The Hydro Aeration Technology. This technology allows the pump to mix air with water, which induces the oxidation of iron and manganese within the pool water. This process helps water to stay crystal-clear.
In addition to that, the concentration of negative ions on the surface of the water is increased by the aeration technology. It further ensures you clean and environment-friendly water for the pool.
Thanks for that explanation!
It is a very important explanation...👍👍👍
We just got the 16 x 48 XTR w/ the sand filter. Can’t wait to put her up. We upgraded from a 12 x 30. Going to be so much better!
Watched the build and was disappointed not seeing it full, but found this one so am a happy camper. We had a 48x15’ years ago and loved it, but Chicago weather meant fewer months usage and annual set up. Agree with you on the ladder. We kept meaning to upgrade to the cake tier type but after about 6 years, ended up giving it away since in-laws lived in community with huge inground community pool very close.
Thanks for sharing
THANK YOU so much for these pool videos!!!! We don't have this pool but we have an Intex 16x48 and last year we had so many issues because when we were setting up and filling we ended up getting 10in of rain in 12 hours... UGH! So the whole summer the pool sat crooked and we didn't want to start all over. For this year we are trying to figure out the best way to level and stabilize the legs just in case it happens again. Your set up video has given me so many ideas that are way more cost efficient!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
Great job man. Its nothing better than a pool in your backyard. We have a metal frame 20 years ago and never look back ,it was great for our family in the summer months. Today I see this kind of pool more often and it looks great. Maintaining the pool is easy 12 hours running the pump and once a week the algecide and chlorine bar. And the pool is clear al the time. And if you have hard water just ad clarifier for the pool. Have lots of fun and good luck.
Great video,i have the older intex ultra frame 18 x 52 ,this is my sixth year with this pool the frame is still in excellent condition but the liner has at least 8 to 10 patches but still in decent shape.My pool came with a cartridge filter but upgraded to the intex 3000 GPH sand filter and after two years of the intex skimmer the same as the one your using i decided to upgrade the skimmer to a Hayward above ground pool skimmer,this skimmer mounts on the outside of the pool then cut a hole in the liner so the water can come into the skimmer,this skimmer is far superior to the intex skimmer.it's good that the pool now comes with a sand filter but to be honest it is still quite small,you said the HP of the pump is .23 this is 1/4 horse power my intex sand filter is almost 1 HP with the 16 inch canister at 3000 GPH,with my set up i do very little cleaning,just empty the leaf basket vacuum once a week,Again great video
Awesome review man. Myself and 169 000 viewers have been waiting for this video.
Thanks Ty!
My wife just ordered this same pool yesterday (figured if we're in lockdown all summer we'll need something for the kid to do!). I'm not super excited about all the work it's going to take in order to get the desired final result, but I know it's absolutely necessary. Unfortunately our back yard has zero flat spots in it, it's all on a bit of a slope, so that'll be fun. I'm thinking if I sort of start on it now I can break it up over a week or two and maybe it won't seem so bad. I saw another video on setting these up where they used a laster level to get all the legs exactly the same height.
Laser level would be great to use. Also, consider renting a tiller to break up and loosen the top soil to make it easier to move. Pull from high spots into low spots. Then rent a Compactor to get it nice and flat.
@@axelruntschke Good tips, thanks! I also had mentioned to my wife how cheapish the ladder that comes with it looks and that I'd likely be building something to replace it...had to chuckle when you mentioned it:) Sigh...I had already planned on building a shed over the summer, so between that and this pool looks like I'll be pretty busy!
Very nice review dud and educational. Hope I'm bless with this pool one day...your very lucky...😊💯
Greetings from the UK - Nice pool! this the best view of the XTR Ultra Frame pool. I have the 15' x 42" Prism Frame pool, due to this being the best depth for my 6 year old. Like you said the pump that comes with the Prism frame pools are the absolute minimum. I have the same 1200 g/hr pump you have, with saltwater system and it's amazing. The XTR pools seem expensive but they are amazing value. FYI, I have the Auto Cleaner too, and it's awsome.
Thanks for watching, Matt!
The thing I love about these pools that it’s big enough to swim in and jump in not like those crappy ones
Pre-covid prices sure sound nice.
Facts all of them are 1,000 now it’s honestly crazy
Corporations are greedy they don’t care about us
@@kaywest89 The fact that you can get a car or a small house with that amount of money is crazy. Pools are so expensive nowadays.
@@kissingthehomies u can't buy a house of any size with $1000
@@saf5800 I've seen a few. Maybe you just live in a area with expensive houses but I have seen plenty houses for 2k and a few for 1k. Tiny houses and condos.
Thank you so much for this vid man. Was sceptic about the pool.... It looks amazing!
Thanks for watching, Mathew! Definitely worth it!
biggest pool I hope it's as big as for 20 people cuz if it isn't I'm not going to buy it and I'm not going to invite anyone to my house so they could get in the pool so we can swim
Sonia Amezquita yes it big enough but if ur going to be swimming swimming like Olympic then no
I have same pump. I run it 24-7 with no problems or issues at all. Did for the hottest times of summer. No issues which so ever. 2nd year of this sand pump.
great video. I also ordered the same pool. will be delivered tomorrow! what I noticed is. in america there are 2 outlet openings at the pool. I think that's great. Here in Germany, INTEX pools are only offered with one inlet opening and one outlet opening.
I bought a Summer Wave pool 16' X 48'
Similar construction and it came with an integrated skimmer. Which I love since it picks up all surface debris.
8/5/21 update: best $250 ever invested on a pool. Shortly after buying the pool, invested on an Intex 2800 gph sand filtration pump for $300. More than a year and a half later my kids and family is still enjoying the pool.
LOOKS GREAT! We’ve had the Intex 15’x48” prism frame with sand salt filter system! The metal frame ALWAYS rusts, even tho I paint the inside and out with rustolium spray paint! Issue is after you get it up and put the poles together ... kids swim and rock the frame, the paint chips off and RUST! Ugh. Is this the case for this new metal frame? And just for all you ANTI SALTWATER... the metal will still rust even with chlorine if the coating chips off! I did chlorine the VERY FIRST YEAR, and NEVER will I go back. Saltwater is the best for too many reasons to list!
I sure wish we had a big enough area to put a pool in the summer months!
Yo bro what time do you want me to come home and bring you home work and I drive home and I will bring you home bye bye love you bye bye love
VERY NICE job of leveling.. beautiful.
Thank you this made my choice of what brand of pool to get!
I like the idea of upgrading to a sand filter... I'll do that for my next pool....but NO SALT WATER SYSTEM if you don't want RUST... steel frame and salt = rust.
He said that you can paint the pieces, to protect them from rust.
Thanks a bunch for this one. I’ve been wanting a pool for the family and I’m just not ready to spend $3000 for a steel side. But this size is perfect and this doesn’t look cheap/Walmart like some do. This one is at the top of my list now. 😎
Great video. Very helpful. As far as your lessons learned part, have you considered making a straight cut in the ground cover at each leg so you can pull it out passed the legs like it supposed to be and then just I don’t know duct tape the cut and duct tape around the legs to create a seal?
I agree with you on the ladder any of this pools have a very flimsy ladder they even hurt your feet I can wait until we can replaced it
We just got this but got a salt water filter. Looks great! Thanks for the video!
thx for posting man. just bought the same kit. had an easy-set, but kids tore it cleaning it i think. intex pools really are a great value. make a great starter pool.
I really luv the size of your gardens we have the small one 10ft would luv the big one like your info we have a natural filling system called rain 😂😂😂. Thanx from Barnsley yorkshire
Great review,here in Poland it comes with sand pump serial no 26646,is it the same as yours?you wanted to upgrade,why?looking forward to your reply,thx
Thanks for the video, great information that help me to get this exact model from Intex, it is worth the extra money. I used concrete pavers for the legs, they are 1 3/4 “ On your setup are the wood blocks at the floor level or you had to dig? I am wondering if that extra 1 3/4” can create any issue to the liner. Have you noticed any damaged on your pool? Thanks again for your very informative video.
Most are level with the ground, and a few are a little taller to the top of frame is level. No damage to the liner at all. But with concrete pads, I'd make sure to keep them level with the ground since they have pretty sharp edges.
Florida Outlander The pavers are above the ground, what I had to do is to place some foaming pads between the pavers and the liner, I am more worried about that extra 1 3/4” stretch on the liner, not sure if it may damage the liner in the long run.
You should be good. This liner is very sturdy.
Hey, this is a great explanation of all the features of this heavy duty Intex pool, very well done. Do you think one like this could be installed partly in the ground, slightly backfilled and a deck built above the ground, curved around it? Just curious 😊
Initially, I thought that could be feasible, but after more research, I simply cannot recommend setting this pool below grade. There simply isn't enough structural integrity. The deck will be fine, obviously.
Love it!!! Thank you so much
Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹
I have the same pool, took 5 tons of sand to level the ground out. Got pool set up and maybe 2 days later found a pin hole in it, the patches that come with this pool does not stick ,so I had to buy flex seal in a tube { it's white} ,but oh well. I love my pool ,glad I got it. My son Inlaw will build me a deck and yes I will get a better ladder too.
First off, GREAT VIDEO!!!! I have seen all you pool videos. Does the liner have too much stress on the bottom of the seam by putting it on a ~2inch wood you installed? It makes the pool higher and by 2 inches an the seam is elevated vs flat and I think it could cause stress and eventual leak??? I’m asking since I’m doing exactly the same setup and putting a 2” paver but concerned the elevated seam may eventually leak due to pressure. Have you had any issues with leaks or that part of your pool?
The boards are more or less even with the ground, so no extra stress involved. I'll also add that Intex did a great job with this liner. 50% stronger than their previous model.
Florida Outlander thanks for the reply. Pool is installed and ready to go. Looks like a solid build
@@laxfpvpilot589 where did you get the pool and how much did it cost? I'm seeing it sold out a lot of places.
Florida Outlander Yes, i could not find one for a while . I added my name in different availability list with no luck. My wife and I had an eye on all sale locations everyday and constantly until we found one in Facebook market place. It was brand new but they wanted $1100. After a lot of back and forth decided to purchase it. I was looking for one due to CV and not wanting to use our community pool. Finding one for this summer was important. It was way above market value but I figured I might not have many options if I passed on it.
Thank u for sharing great info!! Really helpful. Approx. How much should i expect the water bill to be after I'm done filling it up? I'm buying the same size?
Like $10 more than usual when we filled it.
@@axelruntschke only $10 more?! Omg
Great video, we've been wanting to get an OTG pool for the past 2 years but are hesitant when we read reviews of leaks and poor pumps, etc. We ordered an Intex basic frame pool but our ordered was cancelled as the box apparently was damaged when they attempted to ship it. We are looking at the XTR Ultra frame pool now for the better quality it offers along with the 2 year warranty. Our backyard looks pretty leveled with a very slight slope downhill that is hardly visible. Our concern is, it it super crucial that the land be 100% leveled. Will it cause some sort of damage to the pool in any way? Thanks
Thanks for watching, Maya! Yes, it's absolutely critical for the ground to be perfectly level. You're putting more than 60,000 pounds of water in that pool, and it's ALWAYS going to go to the lowest point. Great question, Maya, thank you!
@@axelruntschke Thank you. Will do.
It's very important that you take your time leveling out the ground. I thought my pool was leveled enough but once you get in and start splashing around, the pool will shift. But you live and you learn and hopefully next year, I'll be more prepared (first time pool owner btw). Have a great summer!
My parents just purchased the same exact pool, should be here soon. Can you swim in the pool while the pump is on. What sand filter media did you use? Great video 👍
Yes, you can swim and play while the pump is running. You should #20 Silica sand in the filter.
Anabel Diaz do u know where u guys bought it from?
Heard you say the price!! Thanks to Covid they are like 1200 now. Do you still like it?
We are about to start leveling the area for this. There is a little slope but not bad. I was told by a landscaping professional that it would be easier to put dirt on top of the grass and then simply compact it to level it out. I your experience, is this a good route vs removing the SOD?
Absolutely! I ended up buying 2 yards of sandy clay to finish leveling. My yard is incredibly packed so trying to dig down to level was a pain.
I don't know what type of grass you have but intrusive grasses like St. Augustine & Bermuda grasses "Will" grow through your liner...
The manufacturer also recommends not to use sand, since it can easily wash out.. specially if is used on top of ground (above grade).
We have been several days working the area. We decided to go 2' beyond the boundaries of the pool, to install edging to keep any grass or weed away from the pool sides and then fill that area with mulch al the way around.
We've already ripped the grass out which happens to be St. Augustine grass, installed the edging and now we're leveling the ground.
With the assistance of a self made water level, it makes it exact. We plan to install 12" concrete pavers at final grade as well for the 16 vertical support beams.
Once the pavers are installed and leveled we will be spraying Round-Up, install a weed barrier and a general purpose vinyl tarp covering the entire area just to make sure nothing grows.
We're hoping this unit last us at least 2 years.
@@madmaxd1 Excellent advise. Thank you!!
Thanks for the detailed review. We just got our 20x48 xtr pool delivered today. Not going to bother putting it up until next spring. Anyways, with all the research I have done I was thinking about going straight to the 16in pump. If you decide to upgrade to a 14in or 16in that would be a great video. When you call Intex it's a long hold time. The thing I wonder about is what adapters I need to go from the pump that comes with it to a 16in. Have a good one
You won't need adapters. All the various pumps hook up the same way.
I think I'll just buy the 16" and start out with that. Keep the one that comes with it as a back-up. Seeing the 16" in other videos you can really tell a difference in the filtration. Thanks for the reply
Thanks for the video. I am new to this above ground pool stuff, so....I am watching as many videos as I can in order to do this right.....good tips about leveling your yard broheim…. Thanks!!
thank you so much for this video. Glad you find such a bargain :D
Nice video. Good information also in your other videos. As to the price. Here in The Netherlands the standard price is 639 euro. But with Corona not a single pool is available virtually anywhere in my country. I found this one with the sandfilter, the stairs etc etc for 999 euro. Due to Coid-19 we are not allowed to go to southern Europe or even to go to our own coast. And so people buy pools as an alternative. So there is no stock. Also the summers nowadays get so hot you really want to cool off (41 C in the countryside just 2 km form my town last year, 38 C the year before!)...I am sure these pools will be a very popular item for weeks to come.
Off course u can go to swimming nordsee.... also to many great water canal all around holand beautiful clean water..... also Nesselande lake or much different lake are top for swimming..... holand beautiful is great...
Bought this for our son for his 14th birthday, waiting for it to be delivered. Doesnt look to hard to setup. How are the pavers under the legs holding up? They staying in place?
Yeah, they're staying in place nicely!
@@axelruntschke good deal, I thought about doing it like that but wasn't sure. Noticed you had done it so thanks!
Just setup our pool! Would greatly appreciate what suggestions for maintenance kit/chemicals needed and what kind of vaccum you use?
Did you end up upgrading the sand filter if so what size did you end up going with 14” or 16” ?
Great video good detailed review and good video quality.
I have not upgraded the sand filter. It's still going strong but I still want to upgrade to the 16 inch model in the future.
Florida Outlander
I have same pool with a 10” looking to upgrade to a 16” so was just asking for input.
How often do you do water changes? Does it have a cover?
Hey how far did you post expand out once full of water want to put flat blocks under each of my post so they won't sink into the ground but I don't want them to lose to puncture a whole in wall.
What kind of skimmer do you use? And how do you vacuum the bottom of your pool? I love my new pool but I didn't get any instructions on how the cleaning ...
Hi,, will these pool still work well during a south california winter? like does it get too cold to use during winter? thank you for the advice ! : )
My family just bought this pool and was thinking of laying cement underneath it when they set it up. Do you think that would harm the pool at all?
I don't think it would harm it, but it's unnecessary.
bravo.. i want a pool so badly
Have you bought a cover for it, and have you taken it down for the winter yet?
Cover came with it. We don't take it down in winter since it doesn't get cold enough down here.
So did you do sand tarp then gorilla pad ?
As far as rain goes, does it matter if it rains on the pump, or do you cover it up at all?
Thanks for watching, Iwomar! The pump and filter are completely weather proof. Rain doesn't hurt it at all.
Hi. Quick question that I’m hoping you might be able to help me with. There was a little bright blue bag looking accessory and I was wondering if you knew what it was for. We were guessing that maybe it was a pump cover of some sort.
I'm not sure. The manual should tell you what its for though.
What chemicals do You use to treat the pool and how hard is it to keep it balanced ??
Chlorine and Shock, mostly. Sometimes I add an algaecide. Check to see if there's a dedicated pool store in your city. Take them a water sample and they'll tell you exactly what you need.
Great 👍 thanks 😊 love the pool
What type of plug/power does the pump run on?
We live in the US so the plug is a standard GFCI 120v
Have you used a heater with this pool?
Bonjour et merci pour votre vidéo bien expliqué, j'ai une question êtes vous content d'avoir prise une piscine ronde, vous ne regrettez pas d'avoir celle la car j’hésite entre le ronde et celle rectangulaire de 5.49x2.74x1.32 Merci pour votre réponse ..
Merci d'avoir regardé! Je n'ai aucun regret du tout. Nous aimons la forme ronde de la piscine.
I just got this pool. Do I have to put boards under the legs? Or do you think it would be okay as is?
You absolutely have to put something under the legs. Concrete pavers are best.
One question. I have levelled the ground etc. But if I put 4,7 cm thick paves (concrete tiles) on top of the tarp...aren't the legs lifted too high? Or is this not a problem?
You'll want to "bury" the pavers so they're level with the ground.
@@axelruntschke Thx! I did but where the sand (for levelling) is deeper I did raise them a little. A cm or so. I figured they might sink in a bit and if not 1 cm (= less than 0,5") off the mark is not a problem. The thing is 90% filled and yes it is still 1 cm off. I am happy with that. The sun is shining 17 hours a day here and it is really shining all day long so it can do its thing...Watertemp is 15 C now ( 60 F). We'll see how fast it will rise.
What time of the year did you get that awesome deal?
How many legs does this have? Trying to figure out how many pavers I need to put under the legs. Also, what material would be best for this? I’ve heard some materials split but this seems to be working for you?
This pool has 18 legs. Concrete pavers would be an excellent choice.
Great video and you are right the other hard wall pools are more expensive but they are worth the money. They will last for 15 to 20 years. I started out with a 16x48 Summer Wave. Kept it for 2 summers and then bought a 24ftx52in Eclipse. We hope to build a deck around it next spring. A deck around the pool will make it so much easier for me to vacuum without being in the car since I am only 4' 10" tall. Well it is time to close the pool so I hope you have had a great summer with your pool. God bless you
That was supposed to say pool not car. LOL
You're going to leave it the winter ?
It must take so long to get the water out and clean it etc...
How much pool salt did U initially add to the pool when you first got it? I got the 24 x 54 foot pool and I can’t figure out how much said to add
I don't use pool salt. Just chlorine.
if INTEX would just give us the platform for the top of the ladder that would be nice... but I think they've had problems with the plastic breaking when people were too hard on it and there were threats of lawsuits... I do think that may be why it's not included... for a while they even stopped selling the platform.
My ladder did come with the platform. The smaller Intex pools come without the platform.
Did you put plywood or 2x4 pieces in the legs for strength I actually put bricks on mine lol
Pressure treated 2x8 and 1x8 because that's what I had on hand. Brick or paver would be best.
@@axelruntschke I saw on other videos where they put the brick under the leg and trap , looks like that worked.
Where can I find info about the chemicals the pool requires?
Sounds like I need to make a new video.
@@axelruntschke Yes sir. And I just subbed to your channel. I’ll be on the look out. Thank you.
could i set up this pool on concrete or like a hard surface like a patio??
As long as the patio is built to support the massive weight of the pool, absolutely!
I have the same pool . Please tell me how to take down the horizontal bars 😣 it won’t come out and It’s so tight
What are your thoughts of having this pool under 2 feet of dirt? Goal is to have this pool only 2 feet or less above ground.
With this being a soft sided pool, I don't recommend burying it.
Would this pool be strong enough to build a deck around it?
Yes it would.
Yes, my sisters friend has one of these and it’s doing well on a deck.
Did ypu use a hose to fill the pool
Yes I did
Is the pool worth it Should I buy it?
Yes!
@@axelruntschke so did any of the pool Pilars rust ?
No rust at all!
Did you use wood blocks under your feet? And how do you keep them from rubbing the liner? I seen people use pavers but scared it will rub liner and end up with a hole
Cement pavers would be best, but I had some pressure treated 2x10 here so I used that. The liner is very durable. And it doesn't move at all down there at ground level, so rubbing isn't an issue.
Im purchasing this pool . I have a circle in my back yard that the previous owners had a pool on. Its even ground except patchy grass areas. Any advice or input on that? Can we just mow grass down or should i dig it up?
I recommend using a flat shovel to remove any patches of grass or other vegetation. Be sure to then rake the area to remove any sticks, twigs, acorns etc.
Great work 👍💪🏻💪🏻
About how much a month do you estimate you spend in chemicals and power to run the pump?
Our electric bill went up maybe $20 a month, if that. And I run the pump 24/7. Chemicals aren't very much either. Maybe $15 a month.
@@axelruntschke Thank you for the quick response. The wife and I are in central Florida and debating on getting one. is this the original pump still or did you upgrade?
Still using the original 12 inch pump.
That a cool pool
How do you keep the pool cool in the summer?
I don't. But surprisingly, it never got uncomfortably warm, even during our hot Florida summer. Thankfully there are some trees that offer a bit of shade.
I'm getting a bigger pool than this but this is a big pool so I'm very happy
Can I please have the link for those exact pool, or if there’s a better version? I have a deadline for March 24
And for your new pump too please
I bought it on Amazon. It's not available currently.
@@axelruntschke oh
Cool video🤍 can you give us the link if it’s still available please!?✨
Is there a huge difference between the 16 or 18?
Not huge, just 2 feet.
Or one extra foot per side😂
Hey I have a question! How much should I paid for someone to install my pool? Let me know thanks !!!
I honestly have no idea, as I did the install myself.
Florida Outlander ohh ok, how much do you think sorry to bother you.
I wouldn't even know how to estimate
Are you having any issues with this pool ? Im thinking about getting one also live in florida .
No issues at all
@@axelruntschke thank you
Quem me dera poder ter uma dessa amei top demais parabéns
The directions say specifically not to put it on sand... it also says not to RAISE any of your land to level the pool, only to dig down.
What’s the size of the pool from one end to the other?
It's 18 feet in diameter
Have you had any issues with rust?
Very Level...nice
it is difficult to fix the ground?
Do you drain in winter
Do you drain it in the winter?
I'm in North Florida so I'll just winterize it and put the cover on it.
@@axelruntschke awesome video. We're in Ontario Canada. Lots of snow and cold here in the winter. Would you recommend taking this down? Or could it handle the winter/snow and just winterize? Thanks in advance.
@@bcoz6630 In those types of winter conditions I would definitely take it down and store it.
@@axelruntschke ok
Thanks. And thanks for the speedy response!
Did you get your deck built?
Alas, I have not built the deck. Other expenses always seem to come up. Hoping to get it built this year.