Intex 28167EH Easy Set Inflatable Swimming Pool Set
15ft (4.57m) x 48in (122cm) Round Above Ground Pool – Includes Filter Pump, Ladder, Cover & Ground Cloth
- Quick Setup: Ready for water in just 15 minutes – simply inflate the top ring and fill the pool
- Spacious & Deep: 15ft (4.57m) diameter and 48in (122cm) height – ideal for family swimming and relaxation
- Large Capacity: Holds up to 3,736 gallons (14,141 liters) of water
- Durable Design: 3-ply Super-Tough™ PVC construction resists punctures and wear
- Efficient Filtration: 1,000 GPH (3,785 L/h) Krystal Clear™ filter pump with HydroAeration® Technology
- Safe Entry & Exit: Comes with a removable rust-resistant ladder and a secure pool cover
- Complete Set: Includes the inflatable pool, cartridge filter pump, ladder, ground cloth, and pool cover
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Intex |
| Model | 28167EH |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 180″ x 180″ x 48″ (457cm x 457cm x 122cm) |
| Shape | Round |
| Water Capacity | 3,736 gallons (14,141 liters) |
| Filter Pump | 1,000 GPH (3,785 L/h) Cartridge Pump with HydroAeration® |
| Material | 3-Ply Puncture-Resistant PVC |
| Color | Blue |
| Ladder | Rust-Resistant Removable Frame Ladder |
I learned early to upgrade to (at least) the pump that ships with the larger 18’ easy set or straight sided pools. I would also just go ahead and buy the extra hoses/clamps/valves and vacuum needed to really keep these pools clean. I’m a fairly “particular” person and wish I had someone to tell me everything from the start so here;
1) Start with a level surface. This is a must. I actually like a slight concave toward the center so it’s deepest there, but you can’t go more than 6-8” as it will affect the sidewall angles. I drove rebar into the center, drilled a hole at the end of an 8 foot 2x4” at a slight angle and used it to screed a circle in the dirt.
2) buy the upgraded pump/filter (the kind that has separate pump and filter housings. The reason for this is the single stack pump/filters aren’t powerful enough to be able to use a vacuum (which you will need unless you like soaking in a soupy suspension of cloudiness). Buying the bigger pump means you’ll also need sizing adapters and new tubing. Now is when you should also plan on adding extra valves to be able to hook up an inlet for a vacuum so you don’t have to take the normal stuff apart to use a vacuum. You can buy the bigger pump and all the parts for $200. You can get the pump cheaper (and extra pools for that matter) if you keep an eye out in off seasons as they always blow these items out in fall/winter. I’ve purchased 2 pools for $150 and a big pump for $49 this way.
3) buy extra filters as you’ll need to use 2-3 just during vacuuming. Or you can add a “T” valve after the pump to be able to just pump all the vacuumed (dirty) water into the yard instead of back into the pool. This way you could just remove the filter while vacuuming. Of course you may have to add water after.
4) Buy a vacuum head that will stay flat and not get caught on the bottom and also has bristles that stick out sideways as well as underneath and downward. These pools have a large curved corner at their bottom and the right vacuum head helps with this shape.
Some other personal tips;
1) I bought a skimmer bag that hangs over the lip of the pool to help catch floating debris. This really helps keeping the pool clean by getting stuff before it sinks to the floor.
2) I also modified the pool/water side of the water inlet nozzle that would normally shoot clean water “straight” into the interior of the pool. Some pool inlets have “ball-like” nozzles so you can adjust the angle at which the water is pumped into the pool. The only Intex nozzles like that are for the pools that have larger holes through the sidewall (not these easy set pools). So I snipped out an inner ring/flange on the part that screws on, on the inside of the pool which allowed for a standard pvc flared flange and then 90° elbow to be attached to it. This then shoots the inlet water out “along the sidewall of the pool” (as opposed to perpendicularly straight into the center). This creates a circular current of all the water in the pool helping to filter (especially with the added skimmer bag).
Great size for kids or adults. Can comfortably fit 2 adults in floats with room to move around. Great quality for the price and Great for first time pool owners.
We took the time and patience to set it up properly the second time and everything worked perfectly. The ladder is great. We did by a different pool cover and filter. The filter we bought is a sand filter that filters 2,500 gallons per hour. It works great!
Overall I love this pool! I hope it lasts for many seasons!
Easy set up and easy take down when the seasons over. Took $54 in water to fill but worth every cent. Bought the intex cover to cut down on cleaning and love every minute of every day I am spending in this pool.
No holes. No leaks.
Pump works fine.
This package includes a ground tarp, though thin. I'd add a pool pad beneath if my spot wasn't hard packed and smooth.
Also included is a surprisingly sturdy ladder, much better than the last one included in our 13' 30" model.
We learned with our first easy set, your circle needs to be level to within an inch or less. So find your low spot, carve out the rest to match, check and recheck for level especially around the perimeter. This is a giant bag of water, you don't want it sitting on even the slightest slope. (don't ask how I know)
The pump and filter works just fine, though if I size up again we'll have to get a sand filter. Pretty sure I'm working this little paper filter as hard as it's rated for. I've had many pools, since the 1980s, and these cartridge filter pumps are hands down the easiest.
I'm impressed, actually. Quality seems to have gone up over the years.
I want to share a detailed review for those who, like myself, are researching this product. I will update this review should anything change.
I was initially worried when I received the package as it had severe box damage from shipping. However, the pool inside was not damaged, and the company I bought it from on Amazon was very helpful and responsive. It’s important to note that shipping issues are not the fault of the company that ships the item.
The most crucial aspect of setting up this pool is ensuring that the ground is level. It took three days for my husband, a friend, and me to get it properly leveled, especially when dealing with our rugged NC devil’s dirt. I learned that it’s essential to pay attention to the water flow when filling the pool – if the water is consistently flowing to one side, it’s a sign that thee pool is not level. Ignoring this could cause the pool to lean to one side when filled, as shown in the pictures.
I reached out for help on our local Facebook page and found some guys from a local pool install company who helped level the ground using their equipment for a very reasonable price. It was definitely worth it as they finished the job in just two hours, a task that would have taken us several weeks.
I’m sharing pictures of the pool when it’s level and filled. You’ll also see a photo of my 5’2” son standing beside the pool when it’s all set up. The pump works pretty good too. Despite the stress and effort, it was worth it in the end. When set up correctly, it’s definitely an enjoyable pool!
Change the filter out once a week or when pressure gets weak. I have extra, and wash thoroughly and reuse later. Use a pool floater, I recommend 1" tablets. I shock occasionally if needed using 5-6 oz. net weight of powdered shock carefully dissolved in a bucket hot water.
Perfectly clear water all summer. I used chlorine tablets, shock, water clarifier, (3 tbs. once a week, and ph minus. That's it. My water was delivered and the ph was high from the start. I check the water almost daily with 7in1 test strips Also, as stated above, rain water does not go into the pool. Most important to having clear water is total chlorine, free chlorine and bromine.
This pool is well thought out and for the price, offers allot of fun and a real pool experience.
All in all we love it💗 Next year we might upgrade to a Hard side pool, only because we won’t let our dogs in to swim afraid of puncturing the sides.
You really do need to level the area- we measured the space and marked the perimeter with spray paint, then we dug out the area that was higher. After that we put mulch down to even the ground out, then put a tarp down (bought a new one). On top of the tarp we put sand down and then another tarp on top (the one that comes with the pool). Then finally the pool. We had to let a little water sit in it overnight to push out the sides and then we emptied that water so we could move it to where it needed to be. Then we started filling it. It took around 7-8 hours to fill up. As it was filling up we put a chlorine dispenser with a 3” chlorine tablet and it seems to have kept the pool clean.
So far the pump has been working fine- we don’t leave it on all day, just for a few hours in the morning.
I have to say it’s help up pretty good. The only concern is the top ring seems to have a small leak- so I am constantly blowing it up.
We paid a lot of money for this pool- I think it is worth what is cost a few years ago, which is around $400 less :(
We hope we can store the pool and use it another year. We will see!
Our best advice is to read all the directions and follow them. We also bought a small electric air pump to inflate the ring much faster which also has a deflation port which is great for anyone taking down the pool to winterize. Take your time when first filling to get all your wrinkles out of the bottom, no more than an inch or you won't be able to smooth them out.
All in all, this was a great little pool for our Granddaughters to have fun in AND for us to relax in at the end of the day. Totally worth the cost for what you get.
We just loaded up the salt, glass sand in the filter and so far everything looks beautiful and clear. It is frigid cold so we won’t be in for a bit because nights in Massachusetts are still pretty chilly.
Coronavirus you though you were going to make our summer no fun, take that kick to the throat you invisible turd.
Our pool had no rips or holes in it when we received it. The stairs and pump are easy enough to put together. The pool itself is very heavy which is great because it held up but putting it up is somewhat of a chore. We got our area as level as we could but it was still off just a bit which we would tell by the way the ring at the top laid. It's best to have your area as flat and level as possible. Ours being off just a bit didn't really bother us but it'll be something we fix for next year. It helps to have two people to help with laying it down, kicking it out and getting all the wrinkles out as you start to fill it up. The more you can kick it out and get the wrinkles out with the least amount of water in it is best because it's already so heavy and adding water makes it worse. It took about 8 hours to fill it up using our hose.
We did have to replace the cord on the pump because it blew by the second day (we had read many reviews about that so we knew it wasn't just us). We ended up buying a replacement pump for backup and did have to replace it just last week because of the cord again. For next summer, we will most likely buy a sand pump (a lot of other reviews will say the same thing) and the top of the water skimmer. I replaced the filter every other week (and rinsed it in between) and I bought a pack of 6 replacement filters online for less than $20.
Overall, this pool was exactly what we wanted. It was a good deal on Amazon and it was worth every penny. The time I spent with my son and husband in it over the summer was priceless. We would purchase it again.
The box came damaged a bit, it was wrapped in packing tape around the sides and top, like the box was opened or fell apart in transit.
Opened the box yesterday and the contents seems undamaged, everything was in its proper packaging, it seemed.
Spent a few hours leveling the ground, removed rocks and debris, racked it all out nicely and leveled.
Followed the directions every step of the way.
Started filling the pool after we checked all the drain plugs and set up our pump and filter.
Woke up this morning to find water around the parameter of the pool.
Not sure where it's coming from. Rechecked all drain plugs, no water coming from anywhere I can see. There has to be a hole somewhere on the bottom.
I sent Intext a message through Amazon here.
This is very disappointing bcz we have family coming from out of the country to our new home. Its 107 average here where we live and the kids have been waiting for this day to come to swim.
Very disappointed.
Will try to update this message to let you all know what happens next
The thing is, when it's all done, just BARELY a pool, that hangs by a thread all season. You could pop the inflatable ring and lose the pool. Someone could overstress the side and empty the pool. Your mower could throw a rock at the liner that punctures it.
I would hardly call myself a pro at the redneck ring pool. This is not our first. You need to have a little McGuyver in you. Use directions from INTEX as a rough guide, and use some common sense. I'm still experimenting with my pool, but I'm a happy man. It was up and ready in time for the hot hot heat of July!
You cannot go too wrong ordering this pool. But put your best foot forward early in the setup, or you'll regret not spending more time setting it up right. If you cut too many corners, your pool is doomed. My biggest tip is level the ground. I spent a lot of time leveling the ground -and it's still not all that level, but it works acceptably well. Don't be afraid to visit the pool center for help and tell them you have one of these pools. They may look down their nose at you a little, but they will be a great resource.
When I was a kid, almost no one had a pool. It's a golden age for cheap backyard pools, I would have done backflips if I had this thing when I was a kid. So get it for your kids -you'll enjoy it too.
As far as the use of the pool, it is big enough to put two adult sized floats in and float around. My mom and I also put our beach chairs in it to sit in, and it was PERFECT!! The water stays fairly cool, but of course as the temperature gets higher, the water does warm up a tad, but it's sill enough to keep you cool. I also have an 11 month old nephew who LOVES it!! It is the perfect size for him to float around in with his baby float. It's also perfect to just hold him and let him splash around and play. He can touch the bottom when he is in his float. Overall, if you are hesitant about buying this, I would recommend it! You will spend a little bit more money buying the things that go with it, but it is totally worth it if you love the sun and being outside!! I am very very pleased with my purchase...so much that if it doesn't make it to next summer, I will buy another one!
We didn't have to do much ground prep, the space we used was a play area filled with sand long ago the previous owners of the let grass grow over ..
We used 3 ground clots, one material and two plastic.
Set up wasn't as bad as we thought it would be, it was really easy .. I was so nervous.
Our first real pool as adults, so setting up the pump took about 20 mins. We wanted to make sure we got it right.
It takes 2 people to set up, to pull the ground tarps out from each end as the pool fills with water so get rid of wrinkles
We pulled the pool from the bottom on the outside to get the liner smooth.
It took 10 hours to fill, we used a 100 ft garden hose..
So maybe that's why? Not sure..
The pump is working well so far, it's not too loud. It quieter than our ac units.
I'm using in the swim for pool chemicals, I got a great kit off amazon.
We are thrilled with this pool, we plan to have many summer parties this year.
I will post an update at the end of the summer, so far so good for now. 4/7/17
We bought the 12 foot version in May of 2016. It's worked great so far. It took about an hour to setup. I used a tarp underneath which Intex does not recommend, but we did it anyway to protect the bottom. It took about 3-4 hours to fill up the pool. This one comes with the pump and filter setup which is a must to keep the water clean. We also bought some basic pool chemicals, and both available covers by Intex. The cover we use the most is the solar cover. Where we live its around 90-100 degrees F daily. You should also have a strainer for this pool to get the leaves and larger organic matter out of the pool. The included pump/filter setup is really just the get the stuff the strainer can't get.
As far as having flat ground, Intex makes a big deal about having this pool level. See the picture of our setup. It's basically like a big bag, so think of what happens when you fill a bag with water on an uneven surface. It's going to roll to one side a bit. In my case the ground is about 4 inches lower on one side than the other. The pool still works fine in my opinion, just the water is not as deep as it could be, but I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old. The 2 year old can touch the bottom with ease yet the pool is still deep enough to for my 4 year old to swim laps and for my 6.5 foot frame to swim under water.
I've never maintained my own pool before so I got some water test strips, PH booster, and Chorine Sanitizer. I have to put about 1/3 cup chlorine in per week. Go easy on the PH booster because using that will increase the Total Alkalinity, I recommend the Clorox pool products. Intex recommends you change the filter every 2 weeks. The first time I changed the filter at two weeks I saw surprised at how much gunk was in it. It seems like you could clean it yourself to extend the life of the filter but will try that next time. For a season Intex sells a six pack of filters so I bought that as well. For the cost the pump is clearly cheap, but seems to be well made considering the limit budget for materials. The pump on the 12 foot pool will filter 500 gallons per hour so you should plan to leave it on for at least 3 hours on most days. Also bought Intex's foot bath to wash the feet before getting in the pool (shown in picture). That helps to keep the junk out.
Final price including a few pool Toys was about $350, including the $79 for the pool. So expect to pay more than just the cost of the pool, but after searching all over for an above ground temporary pool (one with no frame and expensive pump/filter setups) I can't be happier so far with this one. Just the thing we needed to keep cool in the summer and provide some fun for the kids.
Aug 2016 update:
Everything is going great. At one point, I had a problem with Green Algae, but apparently so did the pools in Rio for the Olympics. I n my case the problem ended up being too much Stabilizer, which prevented the Chlorine from doing it's job. I ended up replacing my chemicals and tester strips. Make sure your test kit includes a test for Stabilizer. I purchased the
AquaChek 551236 7-Way 100 Count Pool Water Test Strips
and I'm very happy with those.