Saturday, April 16, 2011

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

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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