Pools & Accessories Discussion Board

installation

waymore — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:07:02 GMT

I install pools for a living. Have never installed one of these cheaper softsided pools but, there are a couple things that are basic to any pool. First, the location where the pool will sit has to be leveled. This can lead to quite a bit of soil being removed. You cannot level it by adding soil or sand to raise one side to the level of the other, the water weight would make that settle and much of the soil would push out from underneath resulting in the pool being off level and under stress. The ground must be taken down from the high side to the low side. Then, the area should have 1 1/2 to 2 inches of fine sand, preferably mason sand, spread out to set the pool on (this protects the pool from any small stones, twigs, roots etc.). I hope this helps. Bruce

metal frame vs blue frame?

plusthree — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT

What is the difference between the blue frame pool and metal frame pool.

Intex pool ladder

dianatt — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:17:39 GMT

The intex pools are manufactured in China, that is why they are so darn cheap in quality, they are not made to be durable or to last. If you are going to spend that kind of money get a stronger, durable upright pool. There are lots on line. Stop buying junk.

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dianatt — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:17:33 GMT

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smtom — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:48:23 GMT

Agree with early post - cinder blocks are the way to go for adults of any dimension to safely and reliably access the pool. Over time and with use by kids, the ladders are problematic for any adult. Recommend applying either sandpaper tape or rubber door mats to the blocks to ensure safe footing not only for adults, but kids in motion as well.

Intex pool ladder

MadelineMarrero — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:16:26 GMT

Well I bought the Intex 24 ft pool just 3 wks ago and am having lots of problems. The cover from the pool keeps coming off and going into the pool, the pump beeps every 5 minutes (even after we go through the ritual of checking every part of the pump), the ladder is very weak and pool metal pipes seems like it's about to collaspe. I spent alot of money on the salt and filling the pool up w/ water (of course) after trying to enjoy it only 3 times. Now I have to get someone to help me empty and clean it out to be returned. I'm very bummed about it.

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Anna-Kate — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:28:26 GMT

Most people don't have any idea how to set up and take care of a pool,I'm one of them. BUT I really want a pool and I'll learn how to take care of one, I would opt to have it installed correctly to start with.

Intex pool ladder

ruddydog — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:04:32 GMT

One look at the ladder in the picture told me, no way could any size adult comfortably climb in and out of these pools. Masonsry blooks is a good idea if only adults use pool, otherwise children could get hurt.

Do you need a ladder for the 10x30 ? How do you get in them?

giraffefan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:08:30 GMT

You need a ladder both to get in and to get out.

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dbisesi — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:21:02 GMT

seal all works great

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aggravateduser — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:22:06 GMT

I know exactly what you're talking about! Adults need fun too!!! Obviously Intex didn't consider us when they were designing their ladders. I'm certainly not overweight. I'm 5'10 and weigh 160, but STILL I have to put 3 cement bricks on each end of the ladder inside and outside of the pool to be able to comfortably climb it without the opposite side coming up or it feeling unsturdy. We shouldn't have to do that! And the steps are so narrow, it's VERY aggravating getting in and out of the pool. I also have problems with leaks!!! Seems like every time I patch one, the patch either comes off, or another leak happens! We have not gotten much use out of our pool, needless to say! I also can't find the AGP rough cut patches ANYWHERE!!! Come on Intex. You can do better than that!

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bellax3 — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:12:04 GMT

i think when you buy the pool off the internet theres an option where you can pick if you want a sears worker to come out and install the pool for you. i know kmart has that option in there pool section & checkout. and there pools are a little bit cheaper.

intex ring patches

deflated — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:54:20 GMT

my intex pool ring has pinholes(from a cat). i've tried multiple vynyl patch kits,they work for a few weeks then let go i think from the sun & heat. has anyone had this problem? does anyone know of anything that acually works? i might try tire patches. but will they hold to vynyl? deflated

Do you need a ladder for the 10x30 ? How do you get in them?

froggypj — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:24:59 GMT

I just bought a 10x30 quick set pool for when I have kids at my bbq's and for maybe me when I am hot on hot days. I am handicapped so I have trouble getting in and out of things. Do I need a ladder for this pool or can you climb in and out easy.

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shoppyshopperson — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:35:11 GMT

I am slightly overweight and still have a problem with the ladder that comes with the 15' x 48" Intex. The problem also seems to be that the ladder steps are very narrow. Now I just finished finding a better ladder and it seems that the ladders that are safer and more stable are more expensive than the pool itself. My husband said they should sell the ladders with the pool for free!

Price listed is faulty.

Realistrob — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:44:55 GMT

What do you expenct when you let corporations take over your government?

Price listed is faulty.

zmonster — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 02:51:51 GMT

For example the price comes up as $NaN on the product page which means there is a price error on the product page. You would think someone at sears would have been able to help or at least correct the problem on the site (since they admit there is one) with all the pools with this problem. They are only losing customers because of this. Like I said, had I ordered it last night everything was working fine. I just too tired, and since the sale did not yet end, I was waiting until the morning.

Price listed is faulty.

zmonster — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 02:37:06 GMT

No.... it is an actual sale price that sears admits is $489.99 with in store pick up; in fact the website worked yesterday but overnight it went bad. I should have ordered it last night. They say I am right but just cannot (won't) help.

Price listed is faulty.

Sean921 — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:21:43 GMT

I took a look at the Sears website. It looks like it's 20% off online purchases only.

Price listed is faulty.

zmonster — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:06:38 GMT

Pool is Intex 18Ft X 48In Metal Frame Pool but all the in store pick up are doing this.