Intex Easy Set 10ft X 30ft X 30in Above Ground Inflatable Round Swimming Pool

An NYC native, Brian now resides in bucolic Louisville, Kentucky where he rides longboards downhill in his free time. Very flimsy and after initial set up the pool had a leak in it before it was used. The sides of the pool are not thick enough resulting in a pool that is wider than 10ft and shorter than the designated measurements after it was filled with water. Note-Please make sure that there are no sharp objects on the ground at the bottom of the familly pool. With a water capacity of 1,018 gallons, the pool can let the whole family safely enjoy water fun at home. It uses BPA-free PVC material that is environment-friendly and puncture-proof.

This round pool is just 2 1/2 feet deep and 8 feet in diameter, so it’s ideal for small yards or people with young swimmers. The pool comes with a filter cartridge and a built-in chlorinator. Assembly is quick and easy and that convenience is the hallmark of this model.

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Use an Intex solar pool cover with the solar mat for a killer combo. The solar mat brings the heat, and the cover seals it in like Tupperware. Well, if Tupperware harnessed THE MIGHTY POWER OF THE SUN, that is. Some problems, like Bermuda grass growing up and into your pool have simple solutions, like a good herbicide and a ground cover mat.

If don’t want to futz around with attaching the cleaner to your pool, make things a little easier with a rechargeable manual vacuum. It uses internal power instead of your pool’s filter system to clean. Push it along the bottom and the debris gets sucked up into a filter bag inside the cleaner.

This bright and colorful pool is made of PVC topped with a UV-resistant coating to protect the bright color. This 3-ring rectangular pool is made from sturdy vinyl with an extra-wide sidewall to better support the whole family. If your question is about more than one item, click + to add them.

Want a pool that’s easy to set up in the spring and then store when summer ends? Explore pool ownership without a life-changing commitment. Small pools, such as wading sets for children, often don’t require maintenance. After all, you can dump the pool at the end of playtime. But any pool that takes more than a few gallons of water will require ongoing care to prevent the growth of algae.

Options range from basic inflatables to steel-framed models you can convert to a permanent part of your yard. Big Lots is your one stop shop for all the things you need to make your patio and outdoor space something you can be proud of. The small size is preferable for kids whose parents prefer not to get wet, and setup is a snap with two or more people helping.

Monitoring and adjusting pH and alkalinity levels is just as important with Intex pools as any others. Any pool with unbalanced or unsanitary water is a pool nobody can enjoy. It’s gross, might be hard to look at, and can even make you sick. Understanding basic pool chemistry is critical to safe, happy swimming. You don’t have to enroll in a night class at the learning annex, but developing a solid understanding of what your pool needs is the first step to enjoying it safely. Plus, you won’t have to listen to your weird neighbor making fun of you for wearing the skimmer as a hat.

There are a lot of different types of above ground pools out there with varying durability levels. Basic inflatable pools are your weakest options, following by resin, then steel and aluminum. Ideally, for an inflatable or resin pool, we would like to see some sort of reinforcing structure like a steel frame around it. Durability accounted for 40% of our score for each pool.