Intex 18ft X 9ft X 52in Ultra Frame Rectangular Pool Set with Sand Filter Pump, Ladder, Ground Cloth & Pool Cover
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Yes, I've seen a lot of people leave them up, but I'm one of the few who takes them down at the end of the season.
The pool's actual footprint (widest dimensions) is 19 feet 10 inches by 10 feet 10 inches. You should be fine next to something as long as you have enough space plus a couple of inches to spare. It may be more difficult to put it up, but it is possible. As much space as possible should be left.
This isn't a heated pool, so don't expect to swim in it. You could use solar panels and a pool cover to raise the temperature, but this will only do so slightly. I believe it was not designed to be heated because it is above ground. It is, in my opinion, a good-weather pool. I'd like to learn more about that propane heater from the person who mentioned it. br>Alternatively, you could inquire at a pool equipment store about this.
The filter will serve its purpose admirably. However, it is insufficiently powerful to remove debris from the pool's bottom. I went with a one-horsepower pump.
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My Intex 9' x 18' x 52" pool can be seen here. I started by leveling the ground with topsoil and laying weed blocker fabric down. Then I built a box frame out of 8" pressure treated wood, filled it with leveled sand, laid down the supplied ground cover, and put the pool in place. Around the pool, I laid down 18 x 18 sanded daltite chamber cliff tiles from a local depot. They're only about $2 each, and they protect the sand by keeping cats and other animals out. They also protect the unsightly blue ground cover from weathering by covering it. If you want to build something similar, trim the supplied ground cover to only extend about 3" away from the pool and lay the tiles directly on the sand; you don't want the sand to wash out of the shallow cracks with even a small splash of water. This is something I've discovered through trial and error. Before filling the pool with water, trim or fold the tarp to size. When sizing the frame, simply lay out the extra length of wood, figure out where the pool legs will fall, center the wood under the legs, mark where to cut, trim the pieces to their final lengths, and place them in their permanent positions. I installed the tiles after filling the pool, but you could do it ahead of time if you make sure they don't touch the pool liner. Between the 8" wood and the pool liner, the 18 x 18" tiles left a perfect 3" clearance. br>br>I also buried a heavy-duty extension cord from the bushes to the filter inside the frame, which can be left buried indefinitely, beneath the grass. Then there's a green outdoor cord that runs through the bushes to an outlet on my shed, which is powered by a buried super-charger. 10 gauge heavy-duty extension cord If you're going to bury a power cord, make sure you unplug it first before digging near it. Every 5 years or so, it should be replaced. br>br>Not only does everything look great with the wood frame, tiles, and buried power cord, but I can also mow the grass and use the string trimmer without having to go near the pool liner. Grass won't grow between the legs or near the pool in the first place, thanks to the full frame and tiles. I have some extra sand on hand that I can use to fill in any cracks.
1. br>br> We live in Pennsylvania, so we debated whether or not to take it down every winter. We haven't taken it down at all, preferring to winterize it like a hard-sided above-ground pool out of sheer laziness. It's now been three summers and it's still going strong. My husband, on the other hand, took great care in installing it, leveling the ground first, laying sand as a foundation, and using the manufacturer's pillar recommendations for support. br>br>2. The pump did need to be upgraded. We used the included pump for the first two summers, but it didn't do a very good job of cleaning the pool. We got a used pump from a friend from an old, much larger pool this summer, so I can't recommend anything (sorry!). ) but it's far superior to the pool's original pump. 3. br>br>4. br>br>5. br>br>6. I strongly advise you to upgrade the ladder if you have anyone larger than a small adult using this pool. The ladder that comes with this pool appears to be able to support a lot of weight (based on my own experience!). Even though we bolted the ladder down at the bottom onto our deck, it's wobbly and feels unstable when you're stepping over the top to descend down the other side. Larger people, especially older people, may have difficulty getting into and out of the pool safely. But, despite the fact that I haven't upgraded the ladder yet, I am still here. )br>br>So, there's nothing else to say that hasn't already been said. I realize that many people have already mentioned these problems, but I just wanted to add that we've had them as well. Even so, the pool is fantastic. It's difficult to find a pool that will fit in a small yard, but this one is perfect! Since we installed it, our backyard has transformed into a little oasis. I'd share a few photos, but for some reason Amazon's link to add a photo isn't working right now. This pool is fantastic!.
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