Intex Swimming Pools and Water Slides Intex 12ft x 30in is a model whose metal frame requires disassembling during cold seasons. However, other prism and ultra frame basins can be left up through winter. Just drain your pool and use a pool cover to protect the bottom from debris. However, greater water capacity requires more support, which results in a bit changed the design of the frame. We still have a powder coated steel prism frame but with more complicated assembly and without T-joints. The cover is attached to the pool typically using a stretch cord, similar to a bungee cord, and hooks fitted into the pool surround. The skimmer is closed off or a floating device is placed into it to prevent it from completely freezing and cracking. Floating objects such as life rings or basketballs can be placed in the pool to avoid its freezing under the cover. Sand or DE filters must be backwashed, with the main drain plug removed and all water drained out. You’re ready to turn your backyard into a white-hot supernova of DIY swimming fun. The standard filter cartridge that comes with your Intex pool is perfectly functional. But you might see improved performance with an after-market filter cartridge. 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. The first Intex 12ft x 30in comes with the simplest metal frame. The second and third pools have reinforced prism frames. The last two models are the most durable Intex pools as their skeletons are made from ultra XTR frame. The heating effectiveness of a cover depends on type. A transparent bubble cover is the most effective, as it allows the largest amount of solar flux into the pool itself. Thermal bubble covers are lightweight UV-stabilized floating covers designed to minimize heat loss on heated swimming pools. In preparation for freezing temperatures, an in-ground swimming pool's pipes must be emptied. An above-ground pool should also be closed, so that ice does not drag down the pool wall, collapsing its structure. The plumbing is sealed with air, typically with rubber plugs, to prevent cracking from freezing water. The pool is typically covered to prevent leaves and other debris from falling in. The following comparison will show us that our models have a lot of common and distinguishing features. We read a few reviews where people complained about the ladder being flimsy and the filter not working well. We are going on our second year of using the sand filter it came with, and it works so well that we are putting off getting a salt filter . Instead, harness the sun’s power to heat your pool water with an Intex solar pool cover. Super fast build , from unboxing to water just a couple of hours. Most of the work was levelling the site, building the pool was a breeze. But a budget price doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality or features. The foundations of the palace were converted into the Moskva Pool open-air swimming pool after the process of de-Stalinisation. However, after the fall of communism, Christ the Saviour Cathedral was re-built on the site between 1995 and 2000; the cathedral had originally been located there. Small entry and mid level pools usually only come with the pool shell and filter pump. As the size of the pool increases, and it gets harder to climb into the pool, Intex will include a ladder for convenience. A dirty Intex pool filter cannot be washed, only replaced. Some high end models use a sand filter with a saltwater system. Ultra XTR frame represents the ultimate quality and durability that one can only imagine in above ground pools. A lightweight pool ladder provides easy access to water. When the ladder is away, parents can prevent kids from getting into the pool unattended.