Intex Above-Ground Swimming Pool, Rectangular Frame 8.5ft x 26in, Ages 6 and Up

This is a great pool, but there are some things you should know about setup.1. Be sure the ground is level. That is usually obvious but this pool’s poles on the sides do NOT clip into each other. They are only pushed into each other.2. Because the poles do not click together, be sure that they are really tight before you get too much water in the pool. If you have too much water, the pool sleeve puts too much weight for you to slide them back together for a snug fit.3. The joint between the poles is just to support them from buckling. See importance in #2. If they are not snug and sort of buckle, your sides will kind of bow in. (See my pics) If you ensure they are snug, you will get straight sides like several other pictures.I went wrong with my setup because I tried to move the pool down when all the poles were together which made some of them separate a little. I didn’t notice until there was way too much water to try to move the pool sleeve for a tighter fit.Even with the slight bowing, the pool, sides and structure are solid. I just wish I had read about the poles.Also, the joints in the middle do not have any screws or connectors or anything in them that would cause concern that you see pictures with raised pieces on each side of the joint. I saw a picture with concern about it holding up. I expected to have the joint slide into the poles with those little metal buttons the depress to fit the pieces together. It didn’t have that so the raised sides of the joint had no bearing on the construction.The pool has been up for 30 days or so and it is very easy to maintain. I used a little larger pump at 1500 gph vs the 1000 others have used. (I opted for the bigger one due to my extremely hot climate to prevent the slimy sides without using a ton of chemicals.)

Why oh why did I not get this sooner?!!! It's awesome. Easy set up, takes a while to fill up but man is it super refreshing in the Houston heat. If you're on the fence about this pool just get it. I would have liked to get the next size up (mine is 8.5x5.5) but it was going to be too tight for my space. I have it on a covered patio so wanted room to walk/scoot around it for the pump and cover, etc. I absolutely love this thing and I also use it for exercise. I'm 5'2" and with a hammock float i can do lots of exercise in this pool to help save my joints from pain. You'll need to buy a mat/pad to go under it if putting it on concrete. You'll need to buy a pump. You'll need a cover too. Plus I bought a brush to scrub the sides and floor. Also a chlorine floater and tablets. All in prob another $100 depending on what you buy. Totally worth it. This pool will be up till probably October where I am so definitely worth the money. The quantity seems great so far no issues. And i was able to put out together by myself. My dogs and I love it. You could put 2 regular sized adults in it, even 3 if they're my size. Even with a large dog float there's still plenty of room for me.

This pool is great. It’s the perfect size for all of my kids to use aged 13 to 4. They can be in there with inflatable tubes floating/playing comfortably. My husband and I can even get in with the kids to play or just us two and float around on some rafts. We have a pump and put a new filter about once a week and it stays clean with a chlorine floater and an occasional skim and vacuum. Only downside is when filling it up the side frames will pull towards the center. Easy fix with some 2x4’s across the pool at the connections to keep the frame straight so they don’t bow in. It’s not necessary we didn’t do this with our first pool and it lasted two years but we opted to with the second so that the frame wasn’t stressed and stayed straight for optimal filling and stability.

Size and set up were great for the space I had available. Went up easily and filled within 2 hours. No filter provided, but having had prior intex pools I already had a previous filter I added. biggest problem is After setting up and filling with water, within the top 8 inches were 2 holes - not pin prick, but more semi circle, size of a dime - were punctured in. they were not noticeable until the water stretched and dribbled out. I was able to use the patch's provided to seal them - but still extremely disappointed given its brand new!!!!! hoping to add extra security to those patches later, so heres to hoping it doesnt give me problems for the next 3 months.

Nice size pool for the money. I assembled it by myself in an hour and a half. Directions were straight forward so with 2 people the “30 minute assemble time” noted on the box is probably accurate. Will update once the pool is filled and the kids have used it a time or two!*** UPDATE ***Awoke the morning after filling with water to find an enormous puddle of water at the base of the pool so there is at least one leak that I cannot see. I will have to contact the manufacturer and hope they will send a new liner ASAP.

Great size for our grandkids. Easy to install, do recommend 2 people especially if its hot outside. No missing pieces. Does not come with a pump but it did come with the hose attachment. We bought the pump separately.