I wasn't sure what to think about this pool because I had seen some mixed reviews.
It did take me three different tries to set up the pool on three different days, but that is because I kept needing to relevel the pool manually with a shovel.
Ultimately I just decided to risk it and set the pool up even though there was a slight...couple of inch difference in the levelness of the pool on one quarter section. I had read some reviews that insisted that the pool must be exactly perfectly level.... And am relieved to report that even though mine is slightly off due to some rock impeding my ability to achieve perfect level ground.... The pool has been up for almost 2 months now and it's doing just fine. I think if a whole half of the pool were off, this would be different.
In any case, I have friends over regularly to do water aerobics and it's a lovely time. Pool is still going great.
The pump works pretty good, but you are definitely going to need one of those vacuum things. I bought one on Amazon I think it was by Intex as well for 28 bucks. If you have any trees letting off leaves, you will want the pool vacuum thing.
I also bought a pool skimmer device but haven't attached it yet because surprisingly the pool is pretty easy to maintenance if you do it everyday.
The pool does not require as much work as some people make it out to be in my opinion. I find it easier to leave the pool uncovered and just fish out the leaves everyday. It motivates me to also use the pool on a regular basis and makes it easier to monitor the pool's cleanliness when I can actually see it.
In terms of chemical maintenance, I just bought some 3-in chlorine tablets, put some chlorine stabilizer in every now and then because of its exposure to sun.... (The sun destroys chlorine more quickly for those who don't know and the sun also promotes the growth of algae if the pool is not adequately chlorinated.)
I also shocked the pool when it gets cloudy, which has only been once in the last 2 months. I am usually pretty bad about maintaining stuff, so if maintaining the pool is easy for me, it should probably be pretty easy for most people. Seriously. It's a small pool and it has a filter that runs on a timer.
I should also note that I don't like using the cover. It catches leaves and other crap that end up going into the pool when you remove the cover anyway. So it's easier for me to just leave the cover off and fish out some leaves whenever I see them floating. If they sit on the cover too long they disintegrate, and then you have to break out the vacuum instead of just using a net.
I realize at this point it's at the end of pool season, but what a great time to get a deal on this pool. I'm disappointed I didn't wait a little longer to buy it because it was more than $100 cheaper a month after I bought it.
Finally, I need to go back to the pool setup. It was actually very easy. Surprisingly easy. It would have been easier if my land were already level. Nevertheless it was so easy, that I set the pool up and took down the pool three separate times three days in a row while trying to get the thing level. I didn't fill it all the way the first two times but did on the 3rd.
This pool is over 5,000 gallons, so be prepared for a giant water bill. Where I live, my water bill ended up being about $170. The base bill is normally $35.... And I don't normally pay more than $35 so.... Count on a steep waterbill whenever you fill it.
As long as this pool holds up for a while, I would definitely recommend buying it again. And if anything happens in the next year or so, I'll update this. Otherwise you can assume that it's still going strong.
Frequently bought together
This item: Intex 28167EH Easy Set Inflatable Swimming Pool Set: 15ft x 48in – Includes 1000 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Removable Ladder – Pool Cover – Ground
$292.38
Get it as soon as Sunday, Mar 22
In Stock
+
$25.99
Get it as soon as Sunday, Mar 22
In Stock
+
$34.95 ($0.44/ounce)
Get it as soon as Sunday, Mar 22
In Stock
Total price: $00
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Page 1 of 1 Start over
- Bestway Steel Pro MAX 15’ x 48" Above Ground Pool, Round Metal Frame Outdoor Swimming Pool for Backyard, Blue, Pool ONLYFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Tomorrow, Mar 18
- Bestway Steel Pro MAX 10' x 30" Above Ground Pool, Round Metal Frame Outdoor Swimming Pool Set with Filter Pump & Type I Cartridge, GrayFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Tomorrow, Mar 18
- INTEX Inflatable Above-Ground Swimming Pool, Easy Set 15ft x 42in w/Filter Pump & LadderFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Tomorrow, Mar 18
- INTEX 28211EH Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 12ft x 30in – Includes 530 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Puncture-Resistant Material – Rust Resistant – 1718 Gallon CapacityFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Thursday, Mar 19
- Bestway Steel Pro MAX 14' x 48" Above Ground Pool, Round Metal Frame Outdoor Swimming Pool Set with Filter Pump, Ladder, and Cover, GrayFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Tomorrow, Mar 18
- Intex 28120EH Easy Set Inflatable Swimming Pool: 10ft x 30in – Puncture-Resistant Material – Quick Inflation – 1018 Gallon Capacity – 23in Water DepthFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Tomorrow, Mar 18
Product Videos
Intex Development Company Limited
Product information
| Brand | Intex |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue |
| Product Dimensions | 180"L x 180"W x 48"H |
| Shape | Round |
| Material | Plastic, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Capacity | 3736 Gallons |
| Age Range (Description) | Kid |
| Frame Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Special Feature | Hydro Aeration Technology |
| Target Audience | 6+ |
| Included Components | Carteridge Filter Pump, Easy Set Pool, Ground Cloth, Pool Cover |
| Item Weight | 94.5 Pounds |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| UPC | 078257261673 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00078257261673 |
| Item Weight | 94.5 pounds |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Intex |
| ASIN | B073FKF9KN |
| Item model number | 26167EH |
| Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
|
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Warranty & Support
Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here. [PDF ]
Feedback
From the brand
-
-
-
Above Ground Pools
-
-
Spas
-
-
Air Mattresses
-
-
Play Centers
-
-
Boats and Kayaks
-
-
Pool Maintenance & Cleaning
-
See our full catalogue
Similar brands on Amazon
Page 1 of 1Start Over
Sponsored
Customers say
Customers find the inflatable pool easy to set up and appreciate its size, particularly noting it's perfect for kids and can accommodate floaties. The quality is good, though opinions on value are mixed, with some saying it's worth the price while others consider it a waste of money. Durability and functionality receive mixed reviews - while some say it lasts the whole summer, others report the pump breaking right away, and while the filter system works well, some mention it stops working. Additionally, customers report issues with leakage and holes in the pool.
AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
Select to learn more
939 customers mention ease of setup, 784 positive, 155 negative
...It's larger then I expected and a great size for adults too. Easy to set up and the pump that comes with it does a great job keeping the water clear....Read more
Well folks...it says "easy set up" which primarily is correct...it definitely took more than it says but I guess that depends on whose assembling it!...Read more
...As well as the adults! Easy to assemble and the filter is great. You do need to clean the filter every few days but it literally takes five minutes....Read more
...Easy setup, everything you need to start and a surprisingly good filter. No metal poles around the outside to mess with or store in the winter....Read more
929 customers mention quality, 677 positive, 252 negative
This is a great pool. But if you don't have a flat place in your yard, the sides aren't strong enough to keep the inflatable ring above the water....Read more
Pool is great had an issue with the top ring not staying inflated. Emailed customer service and they were quickly to respond and resolve my issue.Read more
...Anyway the pool itself the hose rings wouldnt tighten up, poor quality. Lucky I have had these pools before and had parts I could replace with....Read more
Good Pool. We are in the second summer using this pool. Ground MUST be level. You would think an 1 inch or 2 is not a big deal. But it is. Also....Read more
341 customers mention size, 261 positive, 80 negative
Love these pools this was a great size also I started with a 10 round which was small but this size was just right for stretching and exercising in...Read more
It's a good size and depth but after four hours of filling this pool (which was a birthday present for my daughter) we found multiple pinhole leaks....Read more
Kids love it and its the perfect size for someone like me who cant leave it up for more than a few days at a time because i live in a trailer park...Read more
...The pool is smaller. The pool want even inflate right. I need my money backRead more
833 customers mention value for money, 553 positive, 280 negative
Great value, but there are some issues with leaks (attached video from this years pool). Last year ordered same pool. It was returned for a leak....Read more
...Fixing did not work (also with professional help). Waste of money .Don't buy. If the seller reads this and could provide some guidance - great....Read more
...I purchased the 16" Sand Filter from Amazon at Christmas time for a great price ($163). Easy to set up and maintain with outstanding results....Read more
...My family loves this pool. Definitely worth the money. Still holding up and running good for 5 months now. No problems keeping the water clean....Read more
581 customers mention durability, 240 positive, 341 negative
...We put everything toy and put in the hose. Half way the pool collapsed We drained the pool and restarted made sure everything was in place....Read more
...The 5 of them were in it almost everyday this past summer. It is very sturdy, the filter worked well keeping it clean and it was easy to set up....Read more
Pool itself is good but the pump lasted 3 weeks. Offer an option for a better pump.Read more
...Although these pools are durable (we have bought four over the years; we have gotten about 2 years/summers out of each one) I did not like the fact...Read more
539 customers mention functionality, 216 positive, 323 negative
...Pump stopped working, the pool doesn't even fill up properly, the sides don't hold up and now our yard has a wonderful 16"x16" hole in it all in one...Read more
Works great! We have had no problems. Make sure you have a level place to put it though! We are so glad we bought it; if has save our Phoenix summer!Read more
...the pool leaks and the inflatable top ring won't hold air and pump doesn't work....Read more
The pool itself, no issues. The pump? Trash! We have been fighting algae and cloudy water since last month....Read more
527 customers mention leakage, 60 positive, 467 negative
Doesn’t hold air and it leaks and I lose water and air everyday, will not buy this again… we bought it so the grandkids have something to do and not...Read more
...the original corrugated hoses apparently became brittle and cracked, leaked. I live in sunny state and the hoses are exposed to quite a bit of UV....Read more
...It’s still leaking so I need to find the other hole(s) in the liner still and I haven’t started looking for the holes in the ring yet....Read more
I liked the cost and the ease to set it up. However it leaks. And we tried all the patches and tape and it does not stop the leak....Read more
337 customers mention hole size, 42 positive, 295 negative
...Multiple holes. All over, seams not holding. I'm not sure it is repairable though we are trying. So disappointed. We paid top dollar last year....Read more
Used for 2 months and is now full of holes. The bottom is not durable . Very disappointed in quality of poolRead more
...n't hold air, ground cover and pool cover had tears in them and pool had a hole with no repair kit!Read more
Unfortunately the pool came with a hole. I figured this would be a pain to return or try to get a refund on....Read more
Easy entry point into pool ownership.
The very first thing to note is 2 things. First, the pool is great. You can't go wrong here. Second, keep in mind, it's not just the pool you'll need. The this version of the pool comes with a pump, necessary hoses, and 2 filters. Intex sells additional filters as singles or in a pack of 6. The filters you need are: Intex 29000E/59900E. We bought the 12 foot version in May of 2016. It's worked great so far. It took about an hour to setup. I used a tarp underneath which Intex does not recommend, but we did it anyway to protect the bottom. It took about 3-4 hours to fill up the pool. This one comes with the pump and filter setup which is a must to keep the water clean. We also bought some basic pool chemicals, and both available covers by Intex. The cover we use the most is the solar cover. Where we live its around 90-100 degrees F daily. You should also have a strainer for this pool to get the leaves and larger organic matter out of the pool. The included pump/filter setup is really just the get the stuff the strainer can't get. As far as having flat ground, Intex makes a big deal about having this pool level. See the picture of our setup. It's basically like a big bag, so think of what happens when you fill a bag with water on an uneven surface. It's going to roll to one side a bit. In my case the ground is about 4 inches lower on one side than the other. The pool still works fine in my opinion, just the water is not as deep as it could be, but I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old. The 2 year old can touch the bottom with ease yet the pool is still deep enough to for my 4 year old to swim laps and for my 6.5 foot frame to swim under water. I've never maintained my own pool before so I got some water test strips, PH booster, and Chorine Sanitizer. I have to put about 1/3 cup chlorine in per week. Go easy on the PH booster because using that will increase the Total Alkalinity, I recommend the Clorox pool products. Intex recommends you change the filter every 2 weeks. The first time I changed the filter at two weeks I saw surprised at how much gunk was in it. It seems like you could clean it yourself to extend the life of the filter but will try that next time. For a season Intex sells a six pack of filters so I bought that as well. For the cost the pump is clearly cheap, but seems to be well made considering the limit budget for materials. The pump on the 12 foot pool will filter 500 gallons per hour so you should plan to leave it on for at least 3 hours on most days. Also bought Intex's foot bath to wash the feet before getting in the pool (shown in picture). That helps to keep the junk out. Final price including a few pool Toys was about $350, including the $79 for the pool. So expect to pay more than just the cost of the pool, but after searching all over for an above ground temporary pool (one with no frame and expensive pump/filter setups) I can't be happier so far with this one. Just the thing we needed to keep cool in the summer and provide some fun for the kids. Aug 2016 update: Everything is going great. At one point, I had a problem with Green Algae, but apparently so did the pools in Rio for the Olympics. I n my case the problem ended up being too much Stabilizer, which prevented the Chlorine from doing it's job. I ended up replacing my chemicals and tester strips. Make sure your test kit includes a test for Stabilizer. I purchased the AquaChek 551236 7-Way 100 Count Pool Water Test Strips and I'm very happy with those.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2016Size: 12FT x 30INVerified Purchase
The very first thing to note is 2 things. First, the pool is great. You can't go wrong here. Second, keep in mind, it's not just the pool you'll need. The this version of the pool comes with a pump, necessary hoses, and 2 filters. Intex sells additional filters as singles or in a pack of 6. The filters you need are: Intex 29000E/59900E.
We bought the 12 foot version in May of 2016. It's worked great so far. It took about an hour to setup. I used a tarp underneath which Intex does not recommend, but we did it anyway to protect the bottom. It took about 3-4 hours to fill up the pool. This one comes with the pump and filter setup which is a must to keep the water clean. We also bought some basic pool chemicals, and both available covers by Intex. The cover we use the most is the solar cover. Where we live its around 90-100 degrees F daily. You should also have a strainer for this pool to get the leaves and larger organic matter out of the pool. The included pump/filter setup is really just the get the stuff the strainer can't get.
As far as having flat ground, Intex makes a big deal about having this pool level. See the picture of our setup. It's basically like a big bag, so think of what happens when you fill a bag with water on an uneven surface. It's going to roll to one side a bit. In my case the ground is about 4 inches lower on one side than the other. The pool still works fine in my opinion, just the water is not as deep as it could be, but I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old. The 2 year old can touch the bottom with ease yet the pool is still deep enough to for my 4 year old to swim laps and for my 6.5 foot frame to swim under water.
I've never maintained my own pool before so I got some water test strips, PH booster, and Chorine Sanitizer. I have to put about 1/3 cup chlorine in per week. Go easy on the PH booster because using that will increase the Total Alkalinity, I recommend the Clorox pool products. Intex recommends you change the filter every 2 weeks. The first time I changed the filter at two weeks I saw surprised at how much gunk was in it. It seems like you could clean it yourself to extend the life of the filter but will try that next time. For a season Intex sells a six pack of filters so I bought that as well. For the cost the pump is clearly cheap, but seems to be well made considering the limit budget for materials. The pump on the 12 foot pool will filter 500 gallons per hour so you should plan to leave it on for at least 3 hours on most days. Also bought Intex's foot bath to wash the feet before getting in the pool (shown in picture). That helps to keep the junk out.
Final price including a few pool Toys was about $350, including the $79 for the pool. So expect to pay more than just the cost of the pool, but after searching all over for an above ground temporary pool (one with no frame and expensive pump/filter setups) I can't be happier so far with this one. Just the thing we needed to keep cool in the summer and provide some fun for the kids.
Aug 2016 update:
Everything is going great. At one point, I had a problem with Green Algae, but apparently so did the pools in Rio for the Olympics. I n my case the problem ended up being too much Stabilizer, which prevented the Chlorine from doing it's job. I ended up replacing my chemicals and tester strips. Make sure your test kit includes a test for Stabilizer. I purchased the AquaChek 551236 7-Way 100 Count Pool Water Test Strips and I'm very happy with those.
Images in this review
Top reviews from other countries
- tanyaReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2021
Leaking from a seam after only a few uses
Size: 12FT x 30INVerified Purchase -
-
