Easy Set Pool Set with Filter Pump and Ladder

We bought the 16′ 42″ pool. We have had this pool for about 2-3 weeks now and are really enjoying it.
We did just a little prep work to the ground to ensure it was level. It wasn’t perfect level, but the best we could do. The spot was “eye ball level”, but we scalped a little off one side and added some sand to the other to help make it even better. Make sure the ground doesn’t have any sticks, rocks, acorns, etc.
Set up went well. The ground cover is VERY thin, so we weren’t sure what good it was going to do. The DVD was helfpul, but pretty basic.
As it started to fill, we made sure to spread out the floor to keep wrinkles from being there. It took our pool about 12 hours to fill up. Before you start adding the water, take note of where the drain hole is in case you want the water to go in a certain area when you drain it, or you can hook a hose up to that. Also, note where the pump goes so you can place that in the right area.
The top air ring inflated easily. We did notice that the outside temperature really had a bearing on how firm it was. If you inflate it when it’s cool, don’t air up really firm as the heat will expand it. You will need an air pump of some kind to blow it up.
The ladder assembled easily and seems stable. The pump has received some bad opinions, but I don’t think we have had ours long enough to really know how it will perform. So far so good though.
We have been enjoying this pool every day. We’ve had several kids playing in it at a time, and as kids do, they can get to splashing and playing pretty rough at times.
The sides are soft and do give a little, but would be very hard to push down. It seems very sturdy. We filled the water to just under the ring, so the depth of the pool isn’t water level, it’s pool side height. So subtract about 8-10″ off the depth to know water level.
The skimmer and vacuum that came with it, work well. They are necessary items to help keep the pool clean.
The cover seems heavy duty. It ties on and seems secure.
Overall, I think this is a great pool for the money.
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Edited to add: We have now used the pool for 2 summers. We drain, dry, and store in our basement through the winter months. Set up and take down has been quite easy for a pool this size. The pump, ladder, and pool itself have all held up well and we have not had one issue or problem. No complaints.

We bought the Intex Easy Set 15′ x 42″ pool in 2003. We’ve used it for three seasons. (A couple of summers after we moved we didn’t get around to setting it up.) What the other reviewers say about leveling the ground is absolutely true — the first time we set it up, our pool gradually leaned over more and more and then finally released all the water and fell all the way over flat. It took an entire day’s work to properly level the spot and get it re-set. So don’t plan on the 15 minute thing! It also does take 6 hours or more to fill, depending on your hose pressure. After the first season, the top ring would no longer hold air properly, and by now (third season) it basically does not hold air at all. The good news is it doesn’t seem to matter much. We’ve had no real trouble with the pump and filter system; it has worked well. I’ve also had no trouble with the chemicals. A professional water test is not necessary — just get a cheap pool testing kit that at least tests for chlorine and ph, follow the directions, add the appropriate chemicals when indicated, and you should be fine. If you’ve never done a pool before, just buy a chemical kit for above-ground pools at Wal-Mart or similar. Over all, we’ve been pretty pleased. The boys love it, and we’ve gotten hours and hours of fun out of it. We’ve set it up four times now (twice the first season, remember) and each time (after the ground is level) it has taken about an hour or so to set up and then 6+ hours to fill.15′ x 42″ Easy Set Pool Set (with Filter Pump, Ladder, Ground Cloth, Cover, Maintenance Kit, Surface Skimmer, and DVD)

This pool is sturdy enough for all ages and comes complete with everything you need to start your summer right.Just add water!

i got my pool and was very happy. Packaging to compact and material seemed to be of good if not high quality.
I began setting it up but its definitely not a one man job. Very important to make sure ground is level.

With how hot this summer was we got so much use out of this pool And since we didn’t let it get dirty before draining it, it was really easy to put away.

Bought this for my mother and she absolutley loves it. Its a perfect size for summer fun. The ladder is a little difficult to negotiate so had steps built for her safety but thats not to say the steps are defective just a little to hard to scurry up and down on. Would recommend for sure.