Beat the heat all summer with the Intex 12ft X 30in Metal Frame
Pool. Engineered for strength, this pool is supported by strong,
durable steel frames which are powder coated for rust resistance
and beauty. Triple strong, SUPER-TOUGH laminated sidewalls are
reinforced with an all-around band to keep frame legs firmly in
place. This pool will make your backyard the place to be all
summer as your family can relax and play. Ready for water in 30
minutes, - follow the instructions for easy set up, and enjoy the
fun!
Review: Great pool for the kids! - Was a bit skeptical about
getting one of these but not anymore. My 5 year old LOVES it and
it is the perfect size for her. I can even get in it with her and
not feel like a giant in a mud puddle, lol. So much better than
the inflatable pools from previous summers and no complaints on
the sturdiness. I purchased the pool with no filter option, then
purchased the Intex Krystal Clear 1000 GPH filter pump here on
desertcart...I recommend that pump at a MINIMUM...the 330 GPH
pump that is included with some options would be virtually
useless with this pool. Assembly was not difficult for me alone
other than issues lining the pins up with the bottom hole and
forgetting the protective rings the first time around and having
to re-install every pin. Filter setup was no problem and I do
recommend you go ahead and get the deluxe pool maintenance kit
and wall-mount skimmer. I'm already considering moving to a
saltwater system but since I bought the chlorine from Lowe's I'll
probably wait until next summer. BTW, to get the perfect chlorine
level took about 13 oz. of the 1 Gal. chlorine solution I bought
from Lowe's for under $4. Also had to use some pH UP to get that
balanced prior to adding the chlorine. If you're new to owning a
pool like me, then consider the following...you'll need something
under the pool for padding and protection. I setup my pool on a
brick patio so I didn't put down any sand for leveling. I found
1/2" thick interlocking foam mats at HF sold as "anti-fatigue"
mats on sale for $6.99 per pack of 4. These mats are 25" sq as
opposed to most of the exercise type mats which are 24" sq. You
need 7 packs to cover the area for the pool but I bought enough
to cover a 10'x20' area since I'm installing a ShelterLogic
10'x20' canopy ($265 on desertcart) with screen sides over the
pool and creating an area for the adults to lounge while watching
the kids. Anyway, the foam pads worked out great and give the
perfect amount of cushion underneath the pool for walking. You'll
also need cleaning equipment, so the Intex deluxe kit includes a
telescoping pole, large mesh skimmer (get a small mesh one from
Lowe's or somewhere as well), and a pool vacuum which attaches to
your filter's intake port in the pool. if you have children,
which I'd assume you do if purchasing this sized pool, then
you'll likely need a ladder for them as well. My 5 year old
daughter couldn't quite get in and out over the 30" sides, and
she's tall for her age. I did purchase the Intex 42" ladder ($48
on desertcart), which is sturdy enough for the kids but lacks a
platform between the top steps...so I had to add one so that my
daughter felt comfortable enough to use the ladder. I used some
scrap plywood and foam matting left over, but I wouldn't
recommend the plywood unless you have marine grade...it's not
very water resistant, just what I had laying around. So to the
new pool owners...the $80 pool actually ended up running me about
$640 to get setup the way I wanted: Intex 10'x30" pool - $80
Intex 1000 GPH filter pump - $42 Intex pool cover - $16 (don't
bother, it's crap) Wall-mount Skimmer and Deluxe Maint, Kit - $48
Intex 42" pool ladder - $48 HF Anti-fatigue mats - 13 x $6.99 =
$91 (for 10x20 area, half that if you're only covering the pool
10'x10') Small mesh skimmer net - $9 at Lowe's Chlorine, pH Up,
pH Down, Test strips - about $32 at Lowe's ShelterLogic Max Ap
10'x20' 8 leg with screenhouse - $269 on sale from TSC or about
$265 on desertcart.
Review: Easy to set up and well made - We got this to use on our
back patio during the worst of this summer's temps. It arrived in
only 3 day's time and we wasted no time unboxing. It took about
20 minutes to get it laid out and all the parts assembled. You
have the option of hooking up a pump/filter to it or you can plug
up the holes and just use it without any pumps. It's large and
deep enough to sit in and be comfortable with 4 or 5 of your
friends on these hot summer days. You're not going to be diving
in it or anything like that but you can stay cool and relax in
the water or on a raft. The poles and material are holding up
well so far. No split seams. No tears. The sides are low enough
for adults to easily get in and out. Kids may need a little help.
This is a great affordable option for people to beat the heat but
don't have any other bodies of water to go to.
