The Ultimate Guide to Intex Pool Care Making the area where the pool will be sited takes the most time, and needs the most care. Bestway is one of the giants in the inflatable goods and above ground pool industry. Their manufacturing knowledge insures many summers of enjoyment from this pool. This smaller Intex Oval Pool range represents for us the best above ground pool for ease of build, and the value for money. Intex 16ft x 48in pump provides 1200 GPR, while Intex 24ft x 52in give 2100 GPR. To begin with, let us note that all five pools use powder coated steel tubes resistant to rust. When we are getting the water clean at the beginning of the season, we run the filter continuously for a couple weeks. Once the pool is clear, I set the pool timer to run for eight hours and it does a great job. The pool timer is wonderful, because you can have it run all the time, or set it for 4, 6, 8, or 12 hours. Matt Giovanisci is the founder of Swim University® and has been in the pool and spa industry since 1995. For 15 ft. (4.6 m), 18 ft. (5.5 m), and 24 ft. (7.3 m) pools, close the Inlet and Outlet Plunger Valve. If you have an Easy Set Pool, double-check that the top ring is fully inflated. You can also go right to the source and ask the horse, so to speak. They’re really one of the easiest pools to put together. XLR pools come with a sand filter that only needs sand replacement every 5 years. There’s a large array of Intex pool sizes to choose from. But remember they do come in and out of stock throughout the year, so a pool size in the table below may not be available when you’re actually looking to make a purchase. Some of the bigger and best Intex above ground pools come with a salt water system included in the bundle, and if not some owners choose to upgrade to this system anyway. Also, the filter still seems to not only still work, but it still does a really good job. Someday, I'm sure we will replace the liner but we are on season two and seemingly going strong. I now make sure to dissolve my pool chemicals, because this pool doesn't have a deep end. We had a mishap when we were first trying to clear the water, and honestly, it was my husband's fault. He put shock granules in the pool without dissolving them.