How to install an Intex 18’ x 52”Swimming Pool
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- Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
- Getting ready for summer Intex swimming pool installation. We decided to get a swimming pool so we could beat the summer heat. We decided on an Intex 18' x 52" above ground pool. In this video I go through the steps of the installation.
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“ 60 minute setup we’re already 2 days into this “😂😂😂
Exactly it’s a pretty lengthy process. I recently took mine down and it took most of a day.
Took me 3 weeks to put up ours 💀 we have the most unlevel ground ever
This is the only video I needed to watch in order to set up my pool all by myself and got it right on the first go. Thank you.
Thanks so much I’m glad my video helped. I really hope you enjoy your pool.
Lordy, I got worn out just from watching you put that together! Great job, Ben. Hopefully you two will soon be enjoying it 👍🏻
Thanks Mark it was a pretty lengthy process. We were able to get in last weekend a couple times. Take care, Ben.
Wow you made that look so easy to put together. It looks great. Great job Ben. Enjoy your pool. 😊🇨🇦
Thanks Chris it took a little time but wasn’t too bad. Thanks for watching take care, Ben.
I bought this same pool yesterday. Will try this method of installation.
Just set this pool up after watching I don’t know how many videos . 60 minutes my tail.
Yeah it’s quite the project.
Man....that sure looks enticing !! Nothing like jumping in the pool after a hot day of processing wood !! Ben, you got it going on my friend.
Yes that’s the plan but this week has turned into the rainy season. I’m hoping it doesn’t wash down the hill. lol
Just got one so thank you for your time to make this video!
Hope you enjoy it!
I put up a rectangle Intex pool last summer. I struggled with the pump instructions! We need to move the pool a bit and put cement bricks under the legs. Can’t wait to get it going!!
I agree the pump instructions are confusing. I will be making adjustments as well after this year and also putting something under some of the legs. Take care, Ben.
Thank you. you made it seem so easy
Thanks hope it helped you out.
You make it look so easy, but the changing of the shirt says otherwise. Lol
Oh yeah it was a lengthy process.
Thank you for the great video!!
Glad to help.
Looks great!
Thanks right now it’s about to overflow raining like crazy. We did get in it this past weekend. Take care, Ben.
Thanks so much for sharing
Alishis your welcome, thanks for watching.
The South definitely has pool weather! My granddaughters in Georgia have an above ground pool they use between summer thunderstorms.
Steve we got in it a couple times last weekend but we’ve had 3” of rain this week. Thunder and rain right now. Take care, Ben.
@@OGAOutdoors Stay safe Ben!
He is such a nice dude
Hey Ben, Good video! It’s nice to see you doing something besides firewood! Every time I put out a non-firewood video, I lose a subscriber. I don’t get it. Anyway, good job and enjoy the pool!
I probably lost some too I know I didn’t get many views. It’s all just part of it the saturated world of RUclips. Thanks for watching take care, Ben.
Thats a lot of work! Enjoy!
Thanks Chris take care, Ben.
Did you landscape around the pool? I would like to see how you finished it out. Great video.
Karen I didn’t do much. I just added some pavers at the base of the ladder and kept the grass neatly cut. I closed it down last week thanks for watching.
Nice pool Ben.. But you forgot to tell us when the party is??🤣👍
Thanks. Yes I’m good at not planning things. I’m burning the big brush pile this week and forgot to invite anyone over. Take care, Ben.
I've just ordered this pool. I'm gonna have to recruit my teenagers to assist with this...God help me! I don't know which is more terrifying the pool set-up or working with a bunch of rowdy teens😂😂😂🤦🏾♀️
Shouldn’t be too bad with some helpers. I could have used more help when I set mine up.
@@OGAOutdoorswell my zombified teenagers helped me😂but now I'm needing to upgrade to a sand pump because the one that's included fell completely apart 🤦🏿♀️
@@DGsKattKatt I got the sand filter and pump. I was very pleased.
@@OGAOutdoors may I ask which one you purchased? I'm searching and researching online for different ones and so far I have no idea what I'm doing! I'm afraid I'm gonna get the wrong one and not hook it up properly.😕🤦🏿♀️
@@DGsKattKatt I’m not sure it was just the basic sand filter and pump recommended for this pool.
God love ya. I would have thrown in the towel about half way through that project and called somebody. Nice work! So it said 60 minutes…how long did it actually take you?
Mike it was fun lol. Not counting the site prep just putting up the pool about 2 days. I was just cruising along taking my time with the pump waiting on the water to fill up. Thanks for watching take care, Ben.
Do they make frog logs for above ground pools? Enjoy it, it looks really nice.
Thanks Amy I had to google frog logs. If a frog climbs in I’m guessing he’s on his own. If I see one I’ll be glad to help him out.
My 12ft pool goes up in 20 mins now, but takes 24 hrs to fill.
Took me 2 weeks to make the hard standing for the same reasons, no level ground plus had to carry (up 15 steps) 2 tonnes of materials
Tim mine filled in 20 hrs I think it holds about 7000 gallons. That’s a lot of steps sounds like some hard work. Take care, Ben.
goodness 12 pools!
hello. did you have to make a level base greater than 20', I read somewhere the pool footprint is actually larger than the dimension provided by manufacturer / thank you!
I don’t actually remember i know it wasn’t bigger than 20’.
Time for a dip. Enjoy your summer.
Thanks Rolando we’ve already dipped a couple times. Take care, Ben.
Nice video man. Hows the pool doing now? Also do you take it down in the fall?
I didn’t take it down. I left it up all winter. I would suggest getting a better cover the one provided wasn’t the best. I no longer have the pool I sold it after purchasing another property with a pool. I didn’t have any issues with the pool while I had it. Thanks for watching.
Hi nice video. How is your pool holding up since installation? Any rusting that you feel is unsafe?
Pool has done great. I had it for a year with no issues. I recently sold it because we got another property with a pool. Thanks for watching.
Good to know. We are in the southeast and looking at getting this exact pool!!! Is it worth it and how long should it last? We had one when growing up but the sides were covered with aluminum.
Finally!
Hey it’s Amazon brother I got it up and going in 3 days. Take care, Ben.
@@OGAOutdoors Was waiting on a pool video! It did not disappoint!
I was surprised that the Intex instructions say not to put on sand. Do your instructions say that too?
I didn’t see it in the instructions but I didn’t look that closely. I’ve had others tell me the same thing. I used the sand because I was lazy. The best solution would be to completely level the area by digging out the highest spots.
How did you get the cover on? I got the same pool but can't get the cover on. Also some of my legs look sideways sort of. Any idea how to straighten those out?
Theresa I haven’t messed with the cover I was planning on putting that on in the fall. The legs should have been leveled before adding water. I have a few that look crooked also. I plan on draining mine this winter and leveling everything up better.
Need an update on the pool! Thinkin bout getting one
Travis the pool was great unfortunately no updates since we sold it. We no longer needed it because we bought a condo a few minutes from home that has a pool. I would buy the same pool and pump again though if I was in the market.
How did you get the last 2 pieces to plug in? My dad and I can't get it to go together
Best I remember I just had to keep pulling and adjusting. Make sure the pieces are wet so they will slide inside the plastic sleeve.
Do you recommend saving money and leveling the ground myself? Tried calling some landscaping places and they’re all so expensive to come out, dig and level the ground. Like around $1,000. Ridiculous.
That’s what I did but my slope wasn’t too bad. It was brought to my attention also not to use the sand underneath the pool either. Just level the ground and remove the turf and rocks. Thanks for watching.
Good evening Sir, outstanding pool set up and I will probably put a empty plastic bucket over your 2x4 electrical connection for better water splatch protection or down poor rain on it 🧐🧐😉😉👌👌 Great looking pool Sir Cheers 🍻🍻😎😎
Thanks Dave the electrical seems to be working good. I got about an inch of rain again today. Take care sir hope you have a great week.
@@OGAOutdoors 😇😇👌👌👍👍
I learned real quick the ground tarp that comes with these things are garbage. I highly recommend anyone looking to install one of these things just go in and level your chosen location with sand or rock dust (preferred cuz it packs more tightly compared to sand) and then get some 1/2 or 3/4 inch 3ft x 6ft' horse stall mats. You can thank me later.
Good advice sir yes I wished the entire time I had my pool that I would have skipped the tarp. Oh well live and learn.
We bought horse stall mats. Should we put the tarp under them to help keep grass from growing between the mats?
@@TheEnigmaticmuse Both actually or at the very least put some weed barrier material on the bottom then the mats then the tarp. But if you only have one tarp just put it on top of the mats.
@@Brad.W ok, thanks 👍
@@TheEnigmaticmuse I guess you could. The tarp that comes with the pool is not very high quality.
Do the hoses on the right side need to be unlocked?
Not that I know of. All hoses either slipped on or screwed on.
How did you snap the last ring around the top? Mine is too tight to even line up to fit
I don’t remember it being that difficult. Make sure the liner has been in the sun for a while. I also use water so the metal pieces slide easily through the liner.
Thank you. My sister skipped steps trying to set it up b4 her son got home. But the water on the metal pieces worked great!
We have a yard that has a low slop what's your best advice on how to do the low end
What I tried to do was dig out the upper end as close as I could so it would be level. I then just used a little sand to smooth out. I would skip the sand if possible because the legs will sink in the sand when the pool is filled.
Thank you
You could still use the sand but use it for the liner and your feet it’ll help smooth out the wrinkles which is critical to keep clean.. but use pavers for the legs. Dig down after leveling to add the pavers and thdn cover with weed block and tarp.
Great video! I’m wanting to purchase this pool but the site prep and leveling scares me. Any advice on prepping the pool site so that the pool is level once water has been added?
I wouldn’t use the sand. I got lazy and added sand instead of taking the extra time and digging more dirt out. When I filled the pool the legs sunk into the sand from the weight.
@@OGAOutdoors Thank you so much for that tip. Very helpful!
so is a sand pump mean this is a chlorine water pool or is it just filtered fresh water pool?
You have to add chlorine and other chemicals to maintain the water. The sand filter catches the debris in the water.
Thanks body
How many bags of salt did you use?
I didn’t use any salt this pool uses chlorine. I used one bag of sand in the filter.
That crystal clear water sure looks refreshing! Ben, did they really say 60 min assembly? I believe you now have the “Country Club” of woodyards. ( I know it’s your wife’s nicely manicured yard) Take care, have a nice Memorial day
Mike they did on the box. Maybe that meant it took 60 minutes for them to get everything in the box. I like that the CC of woodyards now I just need a putting green. Take care, Ben.
How do you get the last last joint in place?
I just used water and slid it through the sleeves. Then just pry and push it may be easier with a helper.
Thank you. It’s really kicking our butts!
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How much sand did you use
I’m not sure just a couple skid steer loader scooper from my local store.
what kind of sand is that?
Just some bulk sand I purchased from my local farmers supply store.
Intex says to NOT use sand as a base though (???)
Holly someone else mentioned that I must have missed that part. The only problem I’ve had is the legs sunk in the sand on one side. I will probably redo next year and put some thin pavers under those legs. I’ve also found a couple rocks under the liner that I missed. Thanks for watching.
@@OGAOutdoors I read it on their website, under the FAQ section for the pool -- their reason was because the pool moves so wl the sand possibly causing collapse. We were all ready for a delivery of sand when I found it (thank goodness I was able to cancel it!) Yes. Pavers is what they recommend 😀 I watched someone in Maine use foam board insulation under his. We may try that. Thanks for the video and information. Enjoy!
Need an update😁
It’s great we just got out. We had to come in and go back to work time to launch a video over on Our Greene Acres. Thanks
Put a small deck
Thanks for watching Sally. I may put a deck in eventually.
How long did it take to fill up the pool?
Maybe 18 hours. It depends on how much water flow you have. You can fill up a five gallon bucket and see how long it takes. Then do the math and get a good idea how long it will take to fill the pool.
@@OGAOutdoors very good idea , thanks
Get a forklift attachment for your John Deere.
I have a set of pallet forks that I use.
I've set up a few of these over the years. You really need another person for help, or it does become a multi day project.
Oh yeah I agree. My wife helped a little.
By my experience, and that of guys I know, you'll soon be building a deck, and then some more deck......
Phil maybe some day but it won’t be this year. I don’t think I have the pool in it’s final location still have a little tweaking. Take care, Ben.
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Can you do an English translation please.
Too much work to out that shit up m. I did it in 2 hours didnt dollow direction. i didnt do none of that base bullshit aint got time for that. Pick your flat land put 2 camvases at the bottom and fill it up
It always looks easy on RUclips videos. Took me 6hrs. 60 mins my ass
Oh yeah I agree completely. We said 60 minutes should be hours. It took me a couple days.
Definitely not a DIY , we don’t hAve tractors laying around
Do you have an update on the pool? I’m looking into getting the same one
The pool was great no complaints. That said I just sold it because we didn’t need it anymore. We bought another property with a pool.
doesnt the directions say not to put the pool on sand?
If you say so wish you would have told me that a couple months ago lol. I must have missed that part and I had the sand down anyway. The only issue with the sand is the legs sink in when filled. I will fix this next year before filling. Plan to add some pavers under the legs. I’m off level a few inches due to the sinking but it’s not a problem because the bottom is flat. Thanks for watching take care, Ben.
@@OGAOutdoors i just read that today on amazon under some on the comments- then i watched your video - i am wondering if its ok to have sand under the pool part but pavers under the legs? i ordered it so i guess i will have to figure it out too
@@21kidsanddogs I just did the sand to help with leveling since I was on a slope. The uphill side has very little sand no pavers required. Downhill where I had about 4” of sand needs the pavers. This is just my solution as I didn’t read the Intex instructions completely. Hope this makes sense.
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