Intex 28270 Rectangular Pool, without Filter Pump, 220 x 150 x 60 cm, blue

This is year 2 of the pool and its holding up well.First off, we got this for a really good price last Summer. We went for just the pool itself as a couple of years before we got one of the circular ones with the inflatable top and that came with a basic filter but this was pretty poor. This time around, a lot of chlorine, manual skimming and occasional use of the pond vac to clean the floor and sides and do a bit of filtering! We've had to empty and refill once so far as it did sit neglected for a couple of weeks, so that was our fault.Pool is a good size for kids. I can sort of swim in it but do bang my knees on the bottom! Seems pretty sturdy and we have now assembled, taken apart, and re-assembled with no issues. We did find a small hole in the lining but it was quite crudely bundled up and shoved in a shed, so I'm not surprised. However, it's near the top and the supplied repair kit has so far done its job.Have noticed a bit of rust on the frame poles. This seems to be where they slot in to each other so I think the protective paint has been scraped off when inserting them and this is where a bit of rust has set in. Doesn't look too bad but only time will tell. I guess you could just treat the effected bits with Hammerite or something but I imagine the liner will go before the frame.Draining is a bit of a pain as the drain hole is not right at the base of the pool so you have a couple of inches of water left in the bottom. Some of this can be enticed down the drain by lifting the pool end up and generating some waves, but will certainly not get rid of all. For that you'll need to bucket out, or, use a pond vac if you have one. It's surprising how heavy even an inch of water is so you can't really take this apart properly until fully empty.For the price we paid, we were happy for it to last one long Summer. To get another is a bonus and to be fair, now we've done it, there's no reason to think it won't do next year at least either. The only thing I would say is drain it, clean it and store it before the weather turns. We didn't and it ended up sitting out in the garden for several weeks in the terrible Autumn weather. This resulted in a quite filthy liner and it took a lot of cleaning.Only downside for me is that I now want a bigger one. With a sand filter. And robo cleaner. And skimmer............

We’ve had this pool for 3 years now and have used it for 5 months continuously each year. Apart from a little inner surface rust on the frame, it still looks brand new. We use the intex c100 pump with the intex 3kW water heater. You must change the cheap filters every 2-3 weeks and use the water treatment tablets to keep the chlorine in the correct concentration window. Use a sieve to skim the water after every use and use the water dip sticks to check ph/chlorine/alkalinity. It’s really easy after the first summer practice. The water heater needs to dump about 15-20 kW into the water (3700 litres) to get it from about 18c ambient up to 28c. You’ll need to dump 10-15 kW per day into the water to maintain that 25-30c water temps depending on ambient air temp. Also, do buy the proper cover and the expensive bubble wrap water cover - it does keep at least 2c warmer the next day.This is an amazingly robust and easy pool to have endless fun in with the kids or with friends.

We have had this pool for 7 years - its like new no tears or leaks and essential for hot summer days, yes we look after it packing it away in winter. We put down a tarp and foam tiles to protect its base and use an Intex water filter combined with an air source portable heat pump to keep the temperature at 28C. We keep it covered with an Intex cover - and bubble plastic covers ( the latter are cheap and only last a couple of years) . We never expected the pool to last so long and it is still looking like new. Amazing value!

Why did you choose this product over others?:2.20x1.50cm Good quality, nice looking and outlets for filter to be added

Great pool, good size and construction. Having a lot of fun with this in the good weather.Only complaint I have is the instructions are terrible! I had to look for a YouTube video on how to put together….it’s definitely a two man job to construct and does NOT take 30mins! Much longer is needed to build

Very easy to put together. Did it on my own in just over 30 mins… just need to order a filter and cover now. Was going to see how we get on without the filter before ordering as I’m not sure how effective the filter will be based on other reviews.

Absolutely brilliant great value for money.

Easy to assemble, no leaks or missing parts, really in a good & sturdy . More than happy. Thank you!