Intex Swim Center Family Pool (Colors and Styles May Vary)

I don't know if we have holes that some reviews spoke of or what, but we do have to put air in the top tier every other day. I would still buy this pool again knowing that I might have this trouble.

I also recommend an electric pump because this pool takes forEVER to do by hand, although it is possible.

Last, but not least, I recommend the ground cover as well. The ground cover is made of strong vinal and will keep rocks from tearing the bottom of the pool.


Fun in the Sun!   July 1, 2005
K. A. Alphs (USA)
27 out of 29 found this review helpful

We have owned two versions of this particular pool made by Intex. The first had an inflatable bottom which was wonderful! The pool was durable, held up very well through two families. I sold this particular model, but wish I would have kept it as the inflabtable bottom is fantastic! The second model is the same size with the exclusion of the inflatable bottom. We have had this particular model for two years but have noticed that the bottom ring is deflating. We have checked for leaks only to find that the leak is in the valve stem itself. In response to the inquiries about a cover for this particular model, do what our neighbor has done: purchase a king size fitted matress cover and pop it over the top of the pool. Viola! No more bugs, grass, sand, dirt in your pool! This is a great pool for those hot summer days and having fun in the sun!


Finally ! A large pool   June 18, 2002
APIMom1999 (Memphis, Tn United States)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful

My family of 3 can play and romp freely in this pool. You won't believe the actual size (measurements are fine to look at in print but once you get it blown up you will be pleasantly surprised!). The people who reported issues with inflating clearly did not read the box, which indicated they recommend a pump to fill.
With the Intex electronic pump I was able to inflate in about 10 minutes. Just be sure to use the large pump tube into the large holes to get it 90% inflated, then switch to the smaller intake valves to fine to and complete inflation. Deflating is a snap too with the pump. Take down time was about 30 minutes which included washing the pool off well before deflating, and then folding/storage steps. This pool DOES require you to be aware of pool fence laws.


great family fun - easy to set up   June 9, 2003
11 out of 11 found this review helpful

We love this pool. Our boys and all their friends jump in and out of it all day long. It has held up for 2 summers and is still in great shape.

One hint for set up - open the big air OUTlets and use a hairdryer on cool air to blow up all three rings of the pool in minutes.


grandmommy   July 26, 2004
C. Calhoun (Atlanta)
21 out of 24 found this review helpful

I loved the pool. It was big enough for me to get in with my grandson who is only four. I didn't completely fill the pool so there wasn't too much water for his size--and I was in too. There was enough room and water for him to use a little swim ring to float around and plenty of room to play.

However, there should be a sign on the pool box that reads THIS POOL MUST BE INFLATED WITH AN ELECTRIC PUMP!!!!! I tried everything to get air in. I tried for hours! I made two trips to the hardware store carrying the pool box with me. I bought a bicycle pump and then went back and bought an attachment. Nothing worked. I had to go to WalMart--out of the way from where I live--and buy an electric pump. I wanted it inflated and ready when he came to visit and I wasn't expecting not to be able to use a bicycle pump or ME to blow it up. I didn't have it ready for him and that was disappointing. If I KNEW what to expect, then I could have planned better.

One thing I did which was good was to buy a piece of carpet pad the size of the pool to put underneath. Since I had the pool in my driveway, this was a great thing.