Cant beat it for the price! It’s very important to get the ground very level before you set it up, i had a few spots that was off by 2 inches and my side walls were crooked but held up all summer … and yes the walls bow in terribly until it’s almost full.., that is normal

So the first liner had a pinhole leak in the floor. However customer service was excellent, they had me sends cutout of the pool and they sent me a replacement liner free of charge, however one should note that the liner policy/warranty is for only 15 days after receipt of the product, luckily I as within this window, but don’t order until your ready to setup, or you may not be as lucky!

Update:
So received the second liner from the manufacturer, got it all setup and filled up, within about a day I noticed water running out from underneath the liner again, this leak is really slow, and if it wasn’t for me putting 1/4″ rigid insulation under the pool I probably wouldn’t have noticed as in normal cases it would have just seeped into the ground, past my 15 days, so not returning this one, guess I’m living with a slow leak all summer. Downgrading to 1 star.

Proudly say that two 5′ women put this pool up, if we can do it you can too. We took breaks to go instead and watch the DVDs then came out to tackle each stage, it was all very easy and straightforward. This is a HUGE pool that takes awhile to fill up.
Please note
1) Even though it is 18×9, make sure you add at least 3 feet to each side when laying out your area.
2) I put mine on a fairly level concrete patio, the holes for the plumbing are a little high, make sure that the filter holes are on the lower side if you have a little uneven leveling
3) Lay the liner out in the sun, unfold it in the sun and let it sit for a little bit. This softens it up a little to be able to move around.
4) Look at filter hole placement, we layed it out and was so focused on the next setups we nearly forgot to turn the pool around.
5) There is this extra little piece that has a small screw end and a black cap, it goes on at the larger filter ring on the outside opening, we couldn’t find in the instructions.
If the hoses that connect to the Y leaks put a couple of layers of plumbers tape on it.
6) Watch youtube videos of the sand filters
7) Sand for the sand filters can be found at home depot or pool stores
8) You can call to have water delivered to your pool, if you are on city water and fill with the hose call the city after you get your bill to have the sewer water portion removed from your bill.

It’s a good pool the only issue I had was the cover. It’s a bit cheap and within a week the tie strings ripped right out of the pool cover. To not waste money on buying another we have decided to attach PVC at both ends atleast 14 feet long. This way it will help hold it down and we can roll it open and roll it back to cover it again. In the mean time we are scaring off the ducks because they like the pool too!

We are so over the moon with our new Intex Ultra pool. Knowing we can get replacements parts for everything it has is incredible..No more starting out with a new pool. And nothing except the ladder is metal, so no rusting.. I want to get a non metal ladder!

Like another poster, my parcel arrived in a completely annihilated box. My husband and I, along with the delivery man took our time going through each item to make sure it was intact. We ultimately decided to set it up and see if it would hold water rather than go another month + waiting on a replacement. Luckily, several days later, it seems to be okay.

Set-up was a breeze! My ten year old son and I were able to assemble the frame and bladder in a couple hours, begin filling it, and smooth the wrinkles on the floor. The next day, I set up the filter/pump. It is very easy to do solo.

So far, there are no leaks, air or water, which I had experienced with our previous Summer Escapes pool/Intex pump setup. They really make it a pain to use any two brands work with each other. All the hoses and fittings are always different sizes. That’s why this time I opted for the all-in-one.

Note that pool sand is much more difficult to find at a big box store these days, as more and more people are switching to a saltwater setup. Your local pool supply store should carry it, however, and you’re looking at buying a 50 lb. bag for $10-$12.

I also purchased a standard vacuum and hose, which does not fit any of the hoses that came with this pool, so I’m currently looking for a coupling of some sort. Don’t bother with the type that attaches to a garden hose. Trust me. You’ll be wasting a ton of water and the sediment will flow right through the mesh bag. Invest in a weighted vacuum head.

Overall, I am super happy with this purchase. It seems to be much better quality than the Summer Escapes brand that survived three years and three hundred patches before I couldn’t even detect where the holes were anymore and it no longer held water.

Also, I agree with whomever posted that the ladder is crap. I’m 5’3, 115, and my shoulders don’t even fit through the handles to sit on the top of it. It twists and shakes under even my forty pound daughter’s weight.