Pamela Cook
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2017
Perfect for the little people (and big people too) in our life. A nice upgrade from the 10 ft. round from last year. It takes a little prep work to get the yard leveled, but after that it is fairly easy to maintain with a simple pool vac and the right chemicals. A water test kit is essential. I like the debris cover and use it in place of the solar cover. It essentially does pretty much the same thing anyway. The ladder is not as sturdy as we like for kids climbing in and out, but a small deck fixed that problem as we slide the back part of the ladder between the deck and the pool so it is braced. I also cut a pool noodle into six inch lengths, slit them lengthwise and fit them over the feet that go into the pool to add some cushion between the feet and the liner. We put a thick layer of cardboard under the ground sheet which helps with rocks that work their way up to the surface. Last year we could feel grains of sand poking into the pool bottom. The cardboard also helps to level the pool and provides cushion under the feet. Last year we had a lot of problem with algae turning the water green but being proactive at the beginning of pool season and using a good algaecide after set up and then on a maintenance schedule recommended by the manufacturer and using a good pool chlorinator has kept the water crystal clear. These easy set pools are a great alternative to the more expensive pools.
B. Lloyd
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2017
This is a great little pool that is easy to set up and easy to fill. The pool material is a durable PVC. It comes with ladder (not assembled), filter pump with first filter, ground cloth, pool cover, and all tubing and connectors. The instruction manuals have clear instructions. I also purchased the INTEX saltwater system that converts salt water to chlorine. There are two choices when selecting saltwater system, the ECO8110 for $175.00 or the ECO7110 for $125.00. The difference is the amount of run time per day, say 4 hours versus 6 hours per day. If you want to research before you buy, google " intex 86po manual" for a pdf of the pool instructions and "intex 260po manual" for a pdf of the saltwater system. There are a few small dollar items to buy after filling with water such as salt, chemical, and filters. For a clean and easy to maintain pool system for a little over $500.00, I am very pleased.
Desiree Jacobs
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2017
I purchased this pool for just myself , I'm 25 no kids around , but I work outside in Sunny south Florida doing lawn maintance so after a long day of work I've been dying for a relaxing float in the nice pool , but with the mortgage can't afford to put in a in ground pool , sooooo, so far so good ! I set it up on a cement slab I have off the patio so I didn't have to level the ground or worry about the lawn care around the pool , and it recommends to not use a extension cord and if I put it in the yard I would've had to use extension cord for power for sure , but it is on it's way to being filled up at the moment , ( using two hoses ) arrived with all the products listen , tarp , pool , pool cover , ladder , pump with filter and with all hoses . All you need to assemble is a Phillips screw driver , and a hair dryer to blow up the ring , Separate I purchased a skimmer and chlorine tablet floater , takes a little longer than 15 minutes for sure to get set up . You need to get everything pulled out , laid out , does come with books to follow directions and a video if your more visual like myself , overall so far great product . Didnt arrive damaged or torn . Very happy with the price even if it just last me the summer it's worth the $220 I spent totally with 15ft x 48 Intex pool purchase , skimmer , cholorie tablet float , a float for myself and a months worth of shock and cholorie tablets . So I did very well for myself price wise and hopefully once it is full everything works as good as it seems . ( I am on well water living out west in Fl so the water looks a bit yellow but the pool guy says once I get the shock in it will clear it up )Hope everyone gets good luck with their purchase and enjoys ! Happy summer !!
Luka
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017
The advertisement makes it sound easy to set up. What they don't tell you is you have to have an absolute level location with perfectly smooth ground. The slightest bit of slant in your yard makes the pool lopsided and you can't completely fill it. The ladder to enter the pool is way to narrow for it's height and very unstable. If you do make it to the top you need to turn around to get down the other side, and the handrails at the top are not high enough to hold onto and turn around. After I set up the pool I couldn't get into it for fear the ladder would topple over. The steps are also unusually far apart which makes it even more difficult. The pool seems OK, but a stable ladder costs more than the cost of the pool.