Saturday, April 16, 2011

Intex Swim Center Family Lounge Pool

Intex Swim Center Family Lounge Pool
From Intex

List Price: $49.99
Price: $41.79 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
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6 new or used available from $24.99
Average customer review:
(20 customer reviews)

Product Description

Chill out in the sun with the Intex™ Family Lounge pool. This easy inflatable features four built-in seats and two drink holders.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #2545 in Toys & Games
  • Size: 90" x 90" x 26"
  • Color: Blue
  • Brand: Intex
  • Model: 56475E
  • Released on: 2007-09-01
  • Dimensions: 16.00" h x 6.00" w x 16.00" l, 14.80 pounds

Features

  • 90" x 90"x 26"
  • 4 built in seats with backrests
  • 2 drink holders
  • 10 gauge seats for added durability and comfort
  • Includes repair patch

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Intex swim center family lounge pool. 90" x 90"x 26". 4 built in seats with backrests. 2 drink holders. 10 gauge seats for added durability and comfort. Includes repair patch

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
5It is a lot of fun!
By C. bevilacqua
I did not use a manual pump as recommended on the box, and it inflated fine. My little three year old niece loves this pool. It is roomy. I even went in it with her. You can sit in the corners comfortably. The backrest is not exactly evenly aligned with the seats, but the overall comfort is fine. We have used this pool twice, so I cannot comment on durablity, but it seems strong and I have had good experiences with Intex pool toys.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
5Short and sweet . . . .
By Lorrie B.
For a little pool, it's mighty and is also pleasant to look at. The description tells you that there are four seats in the corner for the moms to use while watching their toddlers and it's perfect. My grandbabies wanted to go into the pool the minute they saw it. It sold itself to their little toddler eyes. I feel that it's very safe because it's so shallow. I am not sorry I purchased this pool. Happy dippin'!
Buy those battery operated fish to run around the pool, they're a ton of fun.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
1Not Much Summer Fun When It Doesn't Stay Inflated
By James M.
This pool had good (but few) reviews so I went ahead and took a chance on this. The pool has 2 outer layers to inflate. After inflating the first evening (I laid it on a tarp just to make sure we didn't get any punctures) and adding water, by the next morning the bottom layer was almost completely deflated. The top layer was also losing air. I drained the water and tried airing it up again - same results. Next I sprayed soapy water in attempt to find a hole. No success. Then took it over to my in-laws large pool and dunked it to see if we could find air bubbles. No.

So "Why not just return this defective product to Amazon?" you might wonder. Well, this pool was $40. To ship it back, I'd have to pay $19 in shipping (which is not reimbursed b/c it's Amazon's fault - the package was not damaged during shipping). Then - even if I returned it - Amazon won't exchange it and will only refund me UP TO 50%. You can do the the math from there.

IF - and that's a big IF - this pool wasn't a defective item, it would be a great pool. The inflated seats and back rests (which stayed very inflated of course) on each corner are pretty comfortable and it would work out great for my wife or I to sit out with the kids. But it IS a defective item and all I can say is that I won't be buying an inflatable pool on Amazon again. I'll pay a bit extra at my local store so I have the option of returning it if it's defective.

Update: I also contacted Intex directly. They cannot exchange the defective product (it seems this pool has been discontinued since it's hard to find just about anywhere to purchase online) and there is no service plan for it offered by Intex. They suggested I contact Amazon. So, there's $40 and a defective product in the trash. Buyer beware: You're gambling your money when you order this pool online.
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18' x 48" Intex Easy Set Pool Package

18' x 48" Intex Easy Set Pool Package
From Intex

List Price: $1,199.99
Price: $344.99
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Ships from and sold by CMS WorldWide Sales

5 new or used available from $344.99
Average customer review:
(96 customer reviews)

Product Description

18' x 48" Easy Set Above Ground Swimming Pool Specifications & Features: Brand new and 1st quality! We never sell refurbs, seconds or customer returns. Each 18' x 48" Easy Set Above Ground Pool "Package" includes: 1. (1) 18' x 48" Easy Set above ground pool. 2. (1) Improved 1,500 gallon per hour water filtration pump (120 volt) that removes floating debris and facilitates water circulation. 3. (1) Filtration pump water filter cartridge. 4. (1) 19 ft Ground Cloth (not shown in main 18' x 48" Easy Set pool image). 5. (1) 18 ft Fitted Pool Cover (not shown in main 18' x 48" Easy Set pool image). 6. (1) 48 inch Above Ground Pool Ladder with high impact plastic steps and a coated steel frame. 7. (1) Deluxe maintenance Kit that includes a lightweight aluminum pool sweep and vacuum (not shown in main 18' x 48" Easy Set pool image). 8. (1) Automatic surface debris skimmer that works with the pool filtration pump to save you maintenance time (not shown in main 18' x 48" Easy Set pool image). 9. (1) Set-up and maintenance DVD. 10. (1) Limited warranty from the manufacturer, Intex. The pool liner has a 90 day warranty against manufacturer's defects and the pool filtration pump has a 1-year warranty. Any warranty claim must be submitted to the manufacturer. For warranty inquiries please call the Intex Consumer Hot line at 1-800-234-6839, Monday thru friday, 9am to 5pm Pacific time. 11. (Infinite) Hours of refreshingly fun family activity and enjoyment. 18 ft diameter x 48" (4.0 ft) height. Easy Set pools are super easy to set-up! Ready for water in 30 minutes! Water capacity: 5,455 gallons (20,647 L) at 80% full. No tools needed to set up this above ground pool. Stronger construction - SUPER-TOUGH 30 gauge sidewalls are made with 3 separate layers of material for extra strength & durability - 2 outer layers of heavy-gauge PVC laminated to an inner layer of polyester mesh for extra reinforcement! More durability - Made with SUPER-T

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #130603 in Toys & Games
  • Brand: Intex
  • Model: 56904EB

Features

  • 18 ft diameter x 48" height
  • 1500 gallon per hour Filter Pump (120 volt) for water filtration and circulation
  • Water capacity: 5,455 gallons (18,115 L) at 80% full
  • Easy to set-up! No tools required!
  • 48" Pool Ladder with high impact plastic steps and a coated steel frame.

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
182 of 185 people found the following review helpful.
5Bigger is definitely better on this pool!
By A Customer
We have had three of these INTEX Easy Set Up pools in the past five years. For safety reasons we decided to start with the small one and just last year our son was tall enough to move on to this great big wonder of a pool. We love it!!! It is true that it is not easy to set up but a nice BBQ and some pina coladas will surely bring in the help needed. All you really need is a little air pump to start the set up. It is heavy and it will not fill in a couple of hours so forget that; but after it is laid out you are all set...the pool appears the next morning, like magic! there are no complicated floor plans, no weird poles and there is just no way you can get it wrong. BUT, remember that you want to put the hoses away from the normal walking traffic path...it can be a serious safety issue with kids tripping or you might just mow the cord down while doing the grass. Keep this in mind if you decide to skip the set up video; most men don't "need to watch the video", HaHaHa! This pool is a really great investment. If you have a small yard, it is a keeper. You take the water out in the fall, leave it in place covered by a tarp and set up the trampoline right over it for fall fun. It is worth the heavy lifting and every penny.... your
kids will love it! Invest in a REAL filter if you decide to buy
a small one...the large ones come with a good filter but the small ones come with a joke of a filter, spare yourself hours of
cleaning by buying a good filter. Your time in the pool is better spent playing than cleaning, YUK! We loved this pool so much we have had three ... Each one a little bigger than the last; wonder if they'll come out with a six foot one>>> YIKES!
54 of 55 people found the following review helpful.
5GREAT POOL ~ EXCELLENT VALUE
By A Customer
Calling it an "inflatable" pool undermines the actual product.
Very strong construction and the pump is impressive as well. Intex stresses placing the pool on a LEVEL surface and that can't be stressed enough. That's where you'll spend most of your set up time. Things went quickly after that. A compressor is best to inflate unless you want to pump for a while. Spread the bottom out while putting top ring and sides walls into the center. There was very little adjusting of the floor while filling by doing this. Screw on a couple of connectors manually and fill! It took about 12 hours with good water pressure to fill to 5600 gallons.
The vacuum included doesn't work well for fine "silt" dirt,(seeped out of the cheesecloth collection bag).
Pump maintanence is super easy. 5-10 minutes depending on how dirty!
This pool is well worth the money. Invest in a better vacuum if you are in a windy/dusty region.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
5The 18ft x 48in Pool Is A Nice Sized Pool. Keep It Level!!
By A Customer
I just read through the other reviews on this pool. It seems as if some ran into troubles setting this thing up?? I am a 30yr male and set this pool up by my self in less than 30 minutes. Now that does not include filling with water, which took around 14 hours. The top ring inflated in about 5 minutes using my large air compressor and a blow gun attachment. I have a few wrinkles in the bottom, but my pool is still a near perfect circle. The only thing I did not do was make sure the ground was perfectly level. It looked close enough so I went ahead with the set up.. The pool has been setup for about 3 weeks now, I have topped of the air in the ring just once, but I would recommend that you check this about once a week or so. I lost about 25% of the water in the pool this morning as my chosen site is not perfectly level. The air pressure in the ring had fallen a bit and the water pushed the ring down on the low side, causing a rush of water to flow over the side. The ring lost air pressure the same way a childs large ... bouncy ball does when left in the direct sunlight everyday, not due to any holes in the ring. Now this was my fault for not trying to level the surface before setup.
This product is well built, easy to setup and will provide fun for the whole family for many more years to come. I will get the tiller out and level the site next spring before setup. You could really see how unlevel my site was after the pool was filled with water! The unlevel site actually worked out better for my 3yr old son as I was unable to fill the pool properly. He was able to stand and keep his head above water as I was only able to fill with 37in of water due to unlevel surface. This provided an adequate water level to run the filter as well.
Note from another review that they had rinsed out soiled filters and reused them a second time. I will try that as well with the next filter change. The filters are [money] a pop changed every 2 weeks or less, that adds up over a swimming season.
I am very happy overall with this pool purchase.
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Intex Ultra Frame 18-by-9-Foot-by-52-Inch Rectangular Pool Set

Intex Ultra Frame 18-by-9-Foot-by-52-Inch Rectangular Pool Set
From Intex

Price: $1,149.99
http://astore.amazon.com/pool.set.for.sale.2011-20/detail/B000XU0IRW

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Ships from and sold by 7th Avenue Store

3 new or used available from $1,149.99
Average customer review:
(14 customer reviews)

Product Description

Intex's Rectangular Ultra Frame with Saltwater System pools come in a striking new gray color. Utilizing Intex's new Ultra Frame they give pool owners an incredible pool ownership experience that will be the envy of the neighborhood. Includes 1500 Gal per Hour Filter Pump 4545 gallon water capacity at 90% full! Ready for water in 60 minutes! Ground Cloth. Ladder. Pool Cover. Deluxe Pool Maintenance Kit. NEW - Easy to attach Pool Volleyball Set with Ball. Instructional Video. NEW - Free Pool Mat

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #67389 in Toys & Games
  • Brand: Intex
  • Model: 54473EB

Features

  • Beauty, strength, and flexibility in a size that fit any yard
  • The rectangular configuration allows many homeowners with smaller yards to use space more efficiently
  • Filter Pump, Saltwater System, Ladder, Ground Cloth, Cover, Deluxe Maintenance Kit, Volleyball Set and DVD included - Ready for water in 60 minutes.
  • Set includes the Krystal Clear Saltwater System
  • Simply install as directed and the pool's water is automatically converted to an effective algaecide
  • And the rectangular shape is great for serious volleyball teams and lap swimmers
  • Enjoy more swimming area vs. a comparable round pool
  • There's no need to buy, handle and store packaged chlorine

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
18' x 9' x 52" Rectangular Ultra Frame Pool Set (with Filter Pump, Saltwater System, Ladder, Ground Cloth, Cover, Deluxe Maintenance Kit, Volleyball Set and DVD) - Nothing matches an Intex rectangular frame pool. Size, strength, durability and flexibility are all combined into the rectangular pool. Your only decision is 'What Size?' The addition of the saltwater system only increases the pools desirability. There is nothing like swimming in completely fresh, clean, crystal clear water!

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
52 of 53 people found the following review helpful.
4Don't Forget the Salt
By M. Fox
This pool is great! Setup was relatively easy but you do need a helping hand (my 13 y.o. helped me) and there are some things you should be aware of before you purchase it.

1. If you purchase the 18' X 9' X 52" pool with saltwater filter, you'll need 115 pounds of salt which cost me $30.00 at a local pool supply store. I bought 4 bags (each bag weighed 40 pounds) and used slightly less than 3 to start the system. You'll need to add more salt occasionally (30 pounds or so) when the code on the filter tells you to do so.

2. 5-6 feet of free space is required around the perimeter of the pool. (I didn't have this space available and had to change my desired location for the pool.) This is because the U-shaped metal supports, attached to the top rail, lay flat on the ground outwardly during setup. Then you pick the top rail off the ground which makes the U-shaped supports slide into place. This starts holding the pool up and in place. Your helper then attaches the pool liner to the bottom of each support. I hope this makes sense. You definitely need that extra space around the pool!

3. Your area should be very level. Take the time to clear rocks that could puncture the liner and to prep the area well. I think the best place for the pool would be on level cement.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful.
218x9 pool
By Pen Name
I have had it set up for 30 days.
What's Good:
1. Salt water chlorine generating filter system, it works well "so far".
2. Some of the included accessories pole, skimmer, brush, leaf net & vacuum are decent quality & would be a significant additional cost if you had to go to the pool center and pick it all up at one time.
3. Amazon price, with shipping included beat the closest competitor by about 300$ at least at the time of my purchase.
Whats Bad:
1. The Liner seeps at the corner seems. At each corner of the pool several pieces of the liner are seemed or welded together. The leaking seems three of the four have seeped/leaked since I put the pool up. The seems are wet & small puddles and/or wet spots always exist at the corners of the pool
2. The ladder is an accident waiting to happen it is very flimsy. The cost of a quality ladder or set of pool stair should be considered 250-500$ on eBay
3. Volley ball set is poor quality, this is not a big deal to me.
4. I think the description said you need to add some salt for the chlorine generator to work. I was surprised to find out I needed to add 115 pound of salt. It can be purchased at the pool store for 20-30$. Not a big deal just a big surprise.
5. Buttons seem to stick when setting filter hours and the timer is very rudimentary. I have some concern about the button problem as it might indicate that the system is not that robust. Only time will tell for sure.
Conclusion:
I considered sending the pool back due to the liner issue but the pool was set up filled with water & 115 pounds of salt. If the liner fails I guess my only hope is that it does so while it is still under warranty. Again only time will tell. I hope to get several seasons use from this pool.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
5Great Value
By Anna M. Rozsa
I like this pool. It was pretty simple to set up except for the top corners. We thought they needed to be tight with the rods but they are just loose in there and flex when the pool water moves. The saltwater system is easy to use. My buttons aren't sticking. I had a hard time finding the right salt and ended up buying 50 little boxes of table salt and that took awhile to dump in. Then, the alarm went off and had a code 92 which means too much salt. So, after going to 5 stores to get enough salt, now I'm draining the pool that I just filled to get rid of the salt. Make sure you go by the 18 foot RECTANGLE pool for the amount of salt to add. Anyway, now it is fine. I love the pump. It keeps the water so clean and comes on automatically everyday to convert the salt to chlorine. also the bug catcher toilet bowl thing is a nice invention. All the bugs just get swirled into their when the filter is running. I also thought it was a great deal to get free shipping. Hope this helps.
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Intex  117-by-76-by-53-Inch Rainbow Ring Pool Play Center

Intex 117-by-76-by-53-Inch Rainbow Ring Pool Play Center
From Intex

List Price: $59.99
Price: $44.99
http://astore.amazon.com/pool.set.for.sale.2011-20/detail/B000KI111Y

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Ships from and sold by 7th Avenue Store

7 new or used available from $44.99
Average customer review:
(35 customer reviews)

Product Description

Enjoy summer with this Intex Rainbow Ring Play Center inflatable pool. It includes a water slide, wading pool, water sprayer, ring toss game with four inflatable rings, and a ball roller game and toss ball game six 3-1/8"8cm and plastic play balls are included. The water sprayer attaches to a garden hose to keep kids cool in the summer. Wading pool fills to 80% of wall height: 65 gallons, 246 L. It includes the repair patch.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1444 in Toys & Games
  • Brand: Intex
  • Model: 57453EP
  • Released on: 2007-01-01
  • Dimensions: 5.51" h x 15.98" w x 15.98" l,

Features

  • Center includes water slide, wading pool, water sprayer, ring toss game (with 4 inflatable rings)
  • Water sprayer attaches to garden hose to keep kids cool in summer
  • Water capacity: 77 gallons.
  • Ball roller game and toss ball game (six plastic play balls included)

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Intex 117" x 78" x 53" Rainbow Ring Play Center

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful.
4Great pool for a smaller child
By Stuart|Anne
Unlike many pools you see, this one is actually about the size as you'd expect from the box. It has several activities such as the ball ramps, the slide and the rings that seem like they might be fun for a younger child. It is rated 3 years+, but the activities seem like they'd be enjoyed best by someone between 1 and 3.

The little pillows on the larger ring make a squeaking noise when squeezed, which would no doubt bring squeals of giggles from the tots. The most fun part, however is the shower, which when the hose is turned up high whips around and showers everything! This has been found to be hysterical, if best done near a flower bed that needs the water anyway. At lower pressure it showers down one pool or the other, depending on which direction the rainbow arch is drooping.

Unfortunately our boys are a bit out of this age range (3 & 5 now) and while they enjoy it as a pool, its clear the activities are a bit beneath them. It is made of light weight PVC, such as you might expect from a drug store inflatable raft. The larger rings have both large holes for an air pump, as well as smaller ones to be inflated directly by a person. The ramps, rainbow and other accessories are all person inflatable only. The air-pump holes are also not valved, so be quick about getting the caps on! I suspect it will prove not be as durable and easy to use as our previous pool, which was better constructed, though also made by Intex.

In short, a toddler would love this pool, and if it didn't survive more than one season it is probably still a value. For larger kids prone to running jumps onto the tubes, there may be a better choice. At this point I expect to be looking again next year.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
3Great Fun with one major flaw
By laura
My two year old loved this, he and three of the neighborhood kids, ranging in age from 2-6 years old had a blast in this pool and put it through the ringer. I am completely satisified with this pools entertainment value but there is a huge catch for the parents... there's no drain for it and it holds about 110 gallons of water! Which means 1) you must keep it covered when not in use, 2) will have to bail out this pool one bucket at a time to clean it!!! And trust me its no small task, I have it down to about a 45 minute process. I also tried using a hose with negative pressure to try and siphon-drain it and it took about three hours to move only a few gallons of it. Seriously unless you want this for infrequent use and you intend to just deflate it every time, don't bother. Its allot of work for something that would have been such an easy fix for the company to install! Just one little drain!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
4Great pool!
By J. Erdman
This is a great pool! It has so many activites, my two-year-old would play in it for hours all by herself, and really had a great time when a couple of friends joined her. They loved climbing from the shallow end to the deep end, going down the slide and tossing the balls around. The rainbow always leaned one way or another, which is annoying, and the slide did not line up quite right with the deeper end. But that didn't slow the kids down one bit. It is well worth the money.
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