Intex Pool Setup And Assembly

[@DIYDad1]

UPDATED VIDEO HERE! New tips & tricks for pool frame set up! Updated video with helpful tips and tricks HERE! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zna5gJJrqpp5mLM

[@calebwillhelm2635]

[e-mail] email me. Let me bless you with a gift from the harbor freight gods

[@saraadair5446]

What filter did you buy and also where did u buy the sand and stone ? Thanks for the video

[@saraadair5446]

Caleb Willhelm what’s the gift please share !!!! My pool is on its way and I want to do it right ... god bless

[@DIYDad1]

@@saraadair5446 a tool like this would help make sure your ground is compacted, if you add gravel to make it level then use this to compress the ground www.harborfreight.com/8-in-x-8-in-cast-steel-tamper-69891.html The filters you need will tell you on the side of the box what the replacement is, but this particular one uses type A / C. Walmart also has them I believe, so they are very common. The pool comes with one filter to get you started. www.amazon.com/dp/B00GSPHTMI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_wBUnDb3G4AQD4

[@DIYDad1]

@@saraadair5446 by the way, more pool care videos to come later this week!

[@michellemiller4171]

Thanks DIY DAD for your video. We bought this same pool second hand last year and are just getting to put it up this year so we didn't get any instructions. From watching youe video it's going to be a breeze but I am going out today to buy sand and a ground cover because ours didn't come with one. I hope your family has a great summer!!

[@DIYDad1]

Michelle Bergey great thank you! Good luck on the setup! It’s a little tricky the first time around. Just make sure you put those little plastic pins in holding the poles together before you fill it with water, and get it positioned where you want it before it fills up. Water is HEAVY, it’s best to get it shuffled around and positioned with only a couple inches of water first before it fills up 😁. Hope you enjoy the pool! Check out some of my pool care videos as well if you’re new to balancing the water!

[@michellemiller4171]

@@DIYDad1 okay I sure will. Its 93 degrees today so we are going to wait till it cools off a bit b4 we start raking out the sand. I bought 6 bags to start I wasn't sure how many we'd need.

[@DIYDad1]

Michelle Bergey yeah it really depends on how uneven the spot is you plan to put the pool and how much leveling you need to do. For me I had about a 4 inch difference from one end of the pool to the other so I had to dump a lot of sand at the low end and not much near the top end that’s adjacent to the garage wall since that area was higher. If you have like a 4 foot level or even a 2x4 put a level on top and try to get it as close as possible to level. Doesn’t need to be perfect, but just as long as there isn’t a huge difference so the water isn’t all pooling to one end or you could have a safety issue if the wall collapses. If your yard is already pretty flat you can use the sand just to even out the low spots and you should be good to go. So yeah I’d start with 6 bags and if you need more they are pretty cheap at least! If I remember correctly I think I went through about 15 bags.

[@michellemiller4171]

@@DIYDad1 Thanks so much for the tips.

[@utaiwo6631]

Thanks so much! We are building our pool today and we don’t really know how to do it...😂 This was very helpful!

[@DIYDad1]

Xxroblox_queenxX •3• awesome glad this channel could help out! Good luck with the pool setup!

[@r.e.e.m6654]

How many feet is the pool?🙂

[@DIYDad1]

R.E.E.M this pool is 15 ft x 42 in deep. I believe it holds about 4,600 gallons.

[@r.e.e.m6654]

DIY Dad thank you so much for answearing my question

[@xanderdoxanas7850]

When we built my pool we have a really big one and we used powder through the sleeves and it just slides and it was over 100 when we made it.

[@DIYDad1]

Xander Doxanas that’s a great idea! The second year I set this thing up we didn’t have to use anything to slide the poles in this time around. I think between the vinyl stretching out the first time and whatever bit of dirt and sand got in there probably helped it all slide together easier the second time around. Either way, the setup was easier than when I made this video last year lol.

[@noneofyourbuisness1577]

hi hi from uk very helpful video I have preordered this pool and I was bit dubious about the height did want the 48 but this looks good thankyou

[@DIYDad1]

Glad you found this video useful and thanks for watching! Still too cold yet to be setting this up yet here 😁🥶. I’ll be featuring more pool videos this summer once it gets warmer out.

[@melyfran7937]

Your video is helpful. I'm actually purchasing a pool tomorrow and I know nothing about pools or anything about maintaining it but I really can't wait.

[@DIYDad1]

Mely Fran good luck! Come back here if you have any questions. I have some videos on pool cleaning and pool maintenance as well! Check out my pool playlist I’m sure you’ll find it very helpful as a first time pool owner. Proper chemical balance and having the correct amount of chlorine is very important to keeping the water clean and healthy.

[@Ebs0982]

Good Video. I'm about to set up my Intex pool so this was very helpful.

[@DIYDad1]

Must be a lot warmer by you than it is here haha! 🥶 still have some snow on the ground here yet lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@landonsmama201]

did you have any trouble with the last pole?

[@DIYDad1]

Anna Jimenez oh yeah that last pole went in really tight. What I ended up doing was I removed two sections and a T brace and the two horizontal pieces were inserted at the same time and I put them in at an angle. I had to really push on it to get it to snap into place. It’s definitely a tight fit. Try taking two pieces out next to each other and put them in at the same time at a sharp angle. That helped. Good luck!

[@landonsmama201]

DIY Dad appreciate the expedient reply. We removed the legs and just tried various angles until it finally went in. Thanks!!

[@DIYDad1]

Anna Jimenez awesome glad you got it all set up. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@heckeroffical3862]

Link to pool for eBay so I can get it?

[@SuzyElzaharOfficial]

Hi there, does the brackets have holes? Because the brackets I have doesn’t have holes

[@DIYDad1]

Suzy Elzahar yes the top rail section should have holes. The short poles and the T brackets do so you can snap the plastic pins in to hold them in place.

[@SuzyElzaharOfficial]

DIY Dad thank you 😊

[@DIYDad1]

Suzy Elzahar I wonder if you can contact intex support and see if maybe they can replace the parts for you if they aren’t drilled with holes? Might be worth a shot to email them. Here’s their contact is page if it helps. Good luck! Hope you get it figured out! www.intexcorp.com/contact-us

[@doreecemoore3699]

Exactly the same pool omg how but we'll figure it out thanks for the video

[@carlaevansfarmer5924]

I love this idea! I'm getting my first pool finally 🙌soon. Do you put a cover under it too? Or just the mats? I wonder how many I would need for a 16x48 pool. I looked at them on Tracker Supply but they are expensive 😮

[@DIYDad1]

You can just throw a simple tarp under it to keep it clean if you're going to be taking it down every fall before winter but if you clear the area properly first there's really no need.

[@christinen2645]

Is that just a regular heavy duty tarp you placed over the sand?

[@DIYDad1]

Christine N not even that heavy duty. It came with the pool. If yours didn’t or if you need a new one I would just get a tarp that’s roughly the same size and just tuck the corners under so it’s more round to fit the shape. Just any old cheap tarp will do the trick.

[@Starpaintbrush]

Last year when I was helping my mom set up are pool for the summer all the gross stuff on the cover went into the pool and we had to clean and sanitize the whole entire inside. But she bought a net that will catch all the nasty so nothing gets inside the pool this year when we set it up

[@DIYDad1]

Oh that’s a great idea! I usually just scoop off the gunk with my hands or use a push broom to grab everything I can’t reach and it’s usually not too bad since there’s no trees over hanging out pool. But I can see it getting bad if there’s any trees nearby. I actually take mine down completely and store it for the winter in a large outdoor storage tote since we get a ton of snow and cold temps here. But even if you leave it up all winter you probably still need to sanitize and shock the pool at the start of the season just to sort of “reset” the water and make it nice again. Thanks for watching!

[@AK-bp5cu]

Hi there, thanks for the video, I have a question ... I want to get a 4.5 diameter prism but the area I have is 7x3.5 would I be able to squeeze/pull into that area you think ? How flexible is the frame

[@DIYDad1]

A K i would be very careful with that, I would make sure the area is at least an extra few inches of clearance on all sides just to allow room for the water to fill because once it’s full the bottom part of the pool liner tends to swell out just a bit as it fills up. Once assembled there is some flex but the poles are very ridgid, and if you apply too much pressure against the sides when it’s full like say wedges against the side of a building, you could cause a hazard and the potential for a wall to collapse in which could be very bad. Also remember you need space for the pump and pump hoses on one side. I’m afraid you have about a 1 foot too small of an area 😥. I’d rather be on the safe side just in case. Anyway I hope that helps! Hope you can find another area to site the pool!

[@pber7]

I love the music

[@lamjchop]

Hi, I got the 12feet and 30 inches deep one… I haven’t open it yet… would you say 42inches deep would be much better? I got a 8 years old and a 4 years old. Thanks!

[@DIYDad1]

They are both good. The 30 inch deep would probably be perfect for little ones. I didn’t quite fill this one all the way up I’m filling it just above the filter intake so it’s about 6-8 inches lower than full which puts me at about 36” I would say and my 4 year old can stand on the bottom with this one no problem. Honestly they are both good. The bigger the better I guess lol. Just takes up more space and more water that’s all. It’s personal preference.

[@lamjchop]

@@DIYDad1 thanks! Would you mind telling me how much you got yours and where?

[@DIYDad1]

@@lamjchop bought this a couple years ago I believe it was around $400 on Amazon. But there’s supply shortages right now and prices are kind of crazy right now. I would check local big box stores like home depot, menards, meijer (local chain sort of like a Walmart), Lowe’s, a lot of times these places will carry these things seasonally. Right now it’s just tough to find anything in stock sadly.

[@lamjchop]

@@DIYDad1 oh boy.. it’s like 1000 on amazon now and if I get it directly from Intex website it’s stil around 760 after tax and shipping…. Guess the price won’t go down but up if I wait….

[@DIYDad1]

@@lamjchop ooof that’s bad. I haven’t looked in a while ☹️. Dang that’s seriously expensive now. Probably because of the season and everyone buying them. Dang. Hopefully they come back down again in the future that’s insane. Maybe see if there’s a local pool supply place in town? They might even have some above ground pros that can help you find something. Might be a more robust set up than this thing. More of a permanent fixture in the back yard probably. But with the price on these being what they are maybe that’s not a bad upgrade of the prices aren’t too crazy on those as well. Dang. I’ll keep an eye out and see if I can find anywhere that might have them. I would even check Walmart.com and maybe a few other places too besides amazon. Amazon prices always fluctuate the most. Good luck!

[@kristophermann6528]

VERY useful.

[@DIYDad1]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it useful!

[@keyzzkeyyy8042]

I know this might be a stupid question but can you put the pull on top of the tarp over grass or no ?

[@DIYDad1]

keyzz keyyy yep grass is perfectly fine as long as it’s a flat surface. So no slopes and you should be fine! I just like to make sure I mow nice and short in that area before putting the pool down because the grass will die under it within about a week and rotting grass doesn’t smell nice at all lol. So just clear the area of sticks and debris first and then you should be alright.

[@keyzzkeyyy8042]

DIY Dad great thank you 😊

[@DIYDad1]

keyzz keyyy you bet! Good luck with the setup!

[@alfredogueli9697]

I found the ladder easy to put together. Maybe you could read the instructions better. And with your T brackets, did they not come with plastic pins to stabilise the round poles to the T brackets???

[@DIYDad1]

Yes I didn’t show that clearly in the video but take a look at my pinned comment with the updated video that shows how to install the plastic retaining pins. I ended up doing that first after I put the poles together. It was a lot easier than waiting to do it later. The only trouble I really had with the ladder was lining up the holes with the bolts properly doing it with one hand while holding a camera 🤣. The little plastic nuts didn’t thread the best but other than that it was fine. The pool and frame and everything has held up for 3 seasons now that I’ve take it down and set it up. Thanks for commenting!

[@lizliz4rd]

I have a question, is it imperative that the floor is leveled? Swing bc my backyard is on a slant and I can't fix it like you. It's not grass it's a brick floors and in an apartment I don't own. Will I damage the pool if I install it like this???

[@DIYDad1]

lizliz4rd how much of a slant? If it is a very slight height difference you might be okay. If the water level is only 2 or 3 inches difference in height from one side to the other it’s probably ok. But be careful because if there is any more than just a couple inches difference of slant in either side it could be a safety concern. The weight of the water could be all on one side of the pool and it has the potential to collapse the wall. Not saying it will happen but there is always the possibility of failure that is why they tell you to set it up on flat ground. If the sidewall of the pool collapses someone could get hurt that’s my only warning. If it’s ever so slight you should be okay though just proceed at your own risk 🙂. And make sure the holes for the pump inlet are positioned at the lowest spot, it needs to be covered by water to function otherwise the pump will not work, so make sure the pool is turned around with the pump inlet at the lowest point. Another point yet. If it’s an apartment and you have limited space I would definitely not get a pool this big either without your landlord knowing lol. It’s several thousand gallons of water and you could be liable if the area is not fenced in potentially. If it is a smaller version of this pool like maybe the 32 inch deep by 8 foot pool you are probably ok but just be careful! Don’t want anyone to get hurt or in trouble is all!

[@timadkins903]

How did you get the last bracket it

[@DIYDad1]

It was definitely tricky and a bit tight. But what I did was removed one of the horizontal bars from one side opposite of where the last bracket was, and I was able to insert the last one in at sort of a steep angle at like 45 degrees and lift up on the leg pole next to it at the same time and then with a bit of force it eventually all snapped into place. Then you can reassemble the other side that you loosened up. The first time you do it it’s kind of tricky but the second time I set it up it went much smoother. You might just have to jiggle adjacent poles and shuffle them over as far apart as they will go and with a couple extra millimeters is all it took. Oh and I may have not been clear in the video but make sure you insert those plastic retaining snaps in the top horizontal poles BEFORE filling it with water! Because once it’s more than like a foot deep with water it’s going to be impossible to move again once all that water weight is in there so make sure it’s all set and ready to go exactly where you want it and then fill it up. Hope that helps! Good luck!

[@WaveProject]

I can’t fit the last t joint bar in. At least 7” longer. Ugh so frustrated

[@DIYDad1]

Woah that’s really way too long, normally it’s a tight fit but that seems like way too much overlap. One thing I would maybe try is disconnect one section on the opposite side to loosen it up. Go back around from pole to pole and make sure they are all seated fully, if there’s even 1/4” more that the pole can be inserted that can add up to a lot over the entire frame. I would go back through each pole and just make sure they are all snapped in completely. Then use those plastic retainer pins and snap those into the holes to secure it in place and that will ensure that they are all properly spaced apart since the little holes on the poles MUST line up in order to get the plastic snap to fit in. Once you get those plastic pins in, go back and secure the last two sections again and maybe try to insert the T at an angle and see if you can force it in. Might take a little bit of jiggling to get it to fit. I can tell you this much though, the second time I set this up it went a lot easier. In fact, I’ll be setting this pool up again the next couple of weeks here now that it’s finally starting to warm up around here so I might need to make a follow-up video again. Anyway, hope that helps! Let me know how it goes!

[@sabrinacrawley]

This video was very helpful! We just set ours up and filled a couple of inches to get the wrinkles out and now we have water puddling around one of the sides. Do you have this issue - hoping our brand new one doesn't have a leak :-(

[@DIYDad1]

sabrinacrawley uh oh, you have water puddling on the outside? How much are we talking like a huge puddle or just a little bit? I had water on the outside just from the condensation. Super cold ground water compared to very hot air temp and the outside of the pool wall became wet. But after a while it was totally fine. If you fill it a few inches and you see some water coming out you might have a leak. Hopefully not if it’s a new pool! Otherwise you may have to do a bit of searching to find the leak and patch it. It’s pretty common to get tiny pin hole leaks right along the seams. My last pool before this one had a few leaks and I just had to go to my local pool supply shop and pick up a vinyl repair kit. It included a few feet of vinyl that you cut to size, and some vinyl glue. It even works under water which was nice. Sometimes it can be difficult to find a leak. If you just see a little wetness it can be tough unless you can actually see a tiny bead of water forming. Poke around a bit and what I did was take a dry rag and wipe the wet area, wait a few second and keep looking at it and you should see another bead of water forming on the outside if it is leaking. It could be on the inside or the outside. Hopefully it’s in a spot that’s an easy fix!

[@mrstreyes]

One more question do you think I need a pad for the cement are just tarps?

[@DIYDad1]

mrstreyes I would just put down the tarp, the pool actually comes with one for ground cover. It’s pretty thin, or if you have a different brand pool that’s similar that didn’t come with a tarp then I would just use that for ground cover. I don’t think a pad would do much or where you’d even find one!

[@vxzlq2dd241]

How long will it take

[@DIYDad1]

goat Escamilla takes about 2 hours to set up the first time, maybe less if you have an extra set of hands helping you. It’s definitely easier if you have two people. To fill the pool with water I think it took about 8 hours but that will vary a lot depending on how much water flow you have at your house.

[@vxzlq2dd241]

DIY Dad oh thanks 🙏🏼 god bless you

[@DIYDad1]

goat Escamilla your welcome! Good luck with the setup! If you have questions just let me know! The trick is to make sure you have it positioned exactly how you want it before you start filling it with water. Once you add more than a couple inches of water it’s impossible to move without draining it again. 😁. Oh and those plastic pins that snap into the top rail to hold all the pieces together, make sure those go in right away after you get the rail set up. I forgot to do that in the video until later lol but it’s easier to do it first once it’s up. I tried to pop the pins in when it had water and you have to jiggle the rails and twist them in place to line up the holes so it’s easier when empty. Lessons learned 😄.

[@cookingwithtera6308]

Dealing with the intex prism frame you definitely will need those patches probably sooner than later

[@DIYDad1]

I am Tera good to know. This replaced an older pool I had that was leaking all over. So far this year it’s been good for the two months that it’s been up. We’ll see once we put it away for the winter and when it goes back up in the spring how it held up. I’ve definitely done my share of vinyl patching :) thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Yyyyyy5]

DIY Dad you don’t take it down for the winter. You just take off the pump and store it where it’s warm. Leave the pool up and leave the remaining water in for weight in the winter. These pools are only made to last around 7 years before they need replaced again but you are going to ruin it sooner taking it down all the time. Winter will not hurt it.

[@adrianomeneses6683]

@@Yyyyyy5 I leave mine outside and it fine

[@calebwillhelm2635]

Remove 5 inches of dirt. Fill in 3.5 inches with granite gravel. Use a gas powered walk behind tamper. The one with the water tank. Add 1.5 construction sand. Not playbox sand. Water lighlty. Then tamp again. Set pool, pavers. Anything ontop. Will level out perfectly on its own over week or two. Alot of work but its amazing.

[@DIYDad1]

I'll have to keep that in mind for next year that sounds like the right way to do it! My soil is incredibly compacted here so its pretty stable but I can definitely see the sand settling a little bit. Served the purpose for minimal effort at least!

[@smahring]

Was going to say, that thing is going to sink right back down into the sand if it hasn't already

[@UTAnderson]

We have the same pool. Lost the pump manual, so I don’t know which hoses go where! 🤦🏻‍♀️ But those white pins on the pump box are suppose to be used in the holes on top of the frame. 😅

[@DIYDad1]

Jane yep lol we should have put those pole pins in first before filling it. I was trying to shortcut it. I realized that after I got a couple inches of water in it then I started popping those pins in place lol. As for the hoses, if I remember correctly there are two intake ports lower down and to the left and the pump return flow is the port that is higher up and to the right. Some models only have one intake. There should be arrows on the side of the pump indicating flow direction. Hope that helps! If not you can try contacting their support I’m sure they could email you a pdf if the manual! www.intexcorp.com/support/

[@UTAnderson]

DIY Dad thank you so much. This does help. 😊

[@tpr_shuttle9745]

I built the pool but for some reason the last pole is hard to put in doesn’t anyone know why

[@DIYDad1]

TPR_Shuttle yeah it definitely is hard to get in. Once all the other poles are in it’s a very tight fit. I just had to bend it back and kind of insert it at an angle and then pound it in place. It eventually went together but you’re right it was very difficult on the last one. Try taking apart the pole to the left or right of the last one and try to put them in together at the same time. That should loosen it up a bit and then you can shove it together all at once.

[@Eikbiggs]

Thank just got one

[@mrstreyes]

Can this pool go over cement

[@DIYDad1]

mrstreyes it can, as long as it’s a flat surface so just don’t put it on something like a sloped driveway for safety. I think the manual recommends just using a hard and durable surface. So bare compacted dirt would be perfect, grass is fine too just as long as it’s mowed short and all debris like sticks and grass clippings are removed. Rotting grass underneath a pool smells terrible just FYI lol found that out the first time this went up then we did the sand base. The only surface I would caution against would be gravel. You don’t want any sharp and jagged edges of rocks and stones poking holes through the vinyl.

[@Konkoll2006]

I got the same pool 15 x42 prisim

[@DIYDad1]

Awesome! How do you like it?

[@Konkoll2006]

@@DIYDad1 im from greece i like your chanel

[@DIYDad1]

hugy swimming pol awesome, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@acasieteable]

How tall is that swimming pool? I have a 10x10 but it doesn't look that tall

[@DIYDad1]

acasieteable this one is 42” deep.

[@acasieteable]

How much did u pay for it?

[@DIYDad1]

acasieteable I can’t remember exactly but I want to say it was around $400 or so. Amazon seems to have prices inflated quite a lot lately for whatever reason, but they do have the 12 foot version of the pool seen here in stock at a reasonable price. Here’s a link to the 12 foot one Intex Round Prism Frame Pool Set | 12ft x 30" | 26711EH model www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3RGWTS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZGnvFbCVVNKKA

[@andrewmorel530]

how did you get the last three way connected....mine seems like 6" too long

[@DIYDad1]

Andrew Morel it can be tricky the first time since it’s a little tight but what I do is remove a section adjacent to the last pole you insert, and insert both poles into the last T section at about a 45 degree angle, so if you insert it at a sharp angle you kind of have to give it a good shove and it should pop into place with a bit of force. I noticed the following year when I put the pool up again this year it went was easier after everything was broken in a bit it was a lot smoother second time around. Hope that helps, let me know how it goes! It’s definitely a tight fit but it should go. You could even try to detach a pole on the opposite end and insert both at the same time if you have a helper.

[@andrewmorel530]

@@DIYDad1 Ill try that, thank you for responding

[@andrewmorel530]

You got a new subscriber!!

[@DIYDad1]

Andrew Morel let me know how it goes! I also have a rubber mallet in hand in case things get really tricky 😁

[@andrewmorel530]

@@DIYDad1 I did do that, it allowed me to gain about three inches but I'm still 3" away from sliding the last lateral post into the T Joint ARG!!!!! Is there anyway you can send me a video, lol probably not??

[@doreecemoore3699]

We just got the same pool. But it didn't come with the metal frame🤯

[@DIYDad1]

What!? Lol did you get the intex quickset pool by chance? Those have an inflatable top portion that holds the water in as it fills up. If you ordered a pool from Amazon or somewhere and it didn’t have the frame I would definitely be returning that! Worst case just contact intex the contact info is on their website if the place you bought it from gives you any trouble with the return. I can’t imagine amazon would turn down a return like that they are usually pretty good about that.

[@dianadejesus8136]

Our pool came with no "clips" to snap the top poles together. The whole thing keeps falling apart. Did your pool have clips?

[@DIYDad1]

Diana DeJesus yeah mine came with clips. Strange that yours didn’t. I would contact intex support and see if they would be able to send you some replacements. They must have left them out of the box because it should have came with them.

[@dianadejesus8136]

@@DIYDad1 thank you for your reply! I did contact them and they are sending replacement parts. They said this has never happened before! We have been buying Intex Ultra Frame pools for years and are familiar with how they assemble, so when we went to put this together we were shocked that nothing "snapped" or "clipped" together! Especially if you are going to fill it with water! LOL

[@DIYDad1]

Diana DeJesus oh that’s great I’m glad they were able to help you out and send the replacement parts for you! I can see that happening during packaging before shipment sometimes stuff gets missed I suppose. Glad you got it all worked out! Yeah those clips are definitely needed once it’s filled to capacity otherwise those poles are slipping out.

[@raymonddhondt6849]

Why are bots disliking like it’s what you searched up for

[@DIYDad1]

Haters gunna hate I guess 😆 thanks for watching!

[@caseyvandenberg947]

Did u fill with city or well water?

[@DIYDad1]

Casey Vandenberg this was filled with city water supply. So it has a bit of chlorine in it to begin with. But wow was it cold coming out!

[@caseyvandenberg947]

@@DIYDad1 I have a well so I was concerned when filling it up I didn't want to dry my well up. But thanks anyways. Wish I had city water!

[@DIYDad1]

Casey Vandenberg ah okay yeah it all depends on your well, where you’re located, where the water table is at this time of year. A lot of people run irrigation off of wells and it isn’t such a huge problem. You could fill it part way up one day, then wait a couple days, and fill it the rest of the way but that’s for you to decide since I have no idea about you’re well 😁. It’s a little over 4,000 gallons. My sister is on a well and she has the same size pool and she filled it up on her well but she also has a very deep well since she’s on agricultural land.

[@vickiefordiani6681]

Sorry did not complete my question regarding the pool installation. I'm having problems with the cover it does not seem to fit. Could I possibly have the wrong size cover?

[@DIYDad1]

Vickie Fordiani is it one of the stretchy tarp like covers? Those are fitted to a specific diameter pool, so for example the 12 foot cover will not fit the 15’ diameter pool. The cover that came with this I didn’t even use it yet lol. I actually have one of the solar pool covers that looks like bubble wrap it helps heat the water from the sun just a bit more. This is the cover that I have. Intex Solar Cover for 15ft Diameter Easy Set and Frame Pools www.amazon.com/dp/B000PGOKJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WD6JEbJTMPZZF

[@DIYDad1]

Vickie Fordiani if I remember correctly the cover it comes with has a sort of tarp with a rope around the edge to cinch it down tight. There should be an adjustment on one end of the rope that you can pull out more of it to loosen up the cinch cord / rope around the edge. Should just slip over the railing. Hope that helps!

[@jasminegaming4194]

Where did you get the pool

[@DIYDad1]

Jasmine Gaming amazon. They have several sizes and shapes available. Anything from Intex, bestway, or summer waves, they all seem to be very similar in features. Intex 15ft X 42in Prism Frame Pool Set with Filter Pump, Ladder, Ground Cloth & Pool Cover www.amazon.com/dp/B07H2NP7PR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_2yv2dBSc3nfEy

[@jasminegaming4194]

DIY Dad thx a lot I’m going to buy one your was very helpful.

[@DIYDad1]

Jasmine Gaming good luck, hope the setup goes smoothly! Just make sure you get the placement exactly how you want it before you fill it up otherwise it’s too heavy to move when it has more than an inch or two of water so keep that in mind. As long as it’s in a flat and stable place you shouldn’t have any problems. Oh and make sure those little plastic tabs go in first before it’s filled with water as well, in the video I waited to put them in later and they should have gone in once the top rail was all snapped together. They hold the top horizontal rail pieces together. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@11mmyyyy]

My front porch area is just cement bricks. I’m scared the pool might get pressure in the middle and widen.. since there’s no hold

[@DIYDad1]

Luxtaudios so the porch area with bricks is smaller than the pool is wide? The pool does sort of flatten out once it starts to fill with water, so definitely make sure the surface you are putting it in is flat and also just to be safe that it’s a few inches wider than where the feet of the poles rest. If one of the poles slips off the bricks and becomes unlevel then you could have a problem with the wall of the pool being unsafe. So just to be on the safe side make sure it’s as flat of a surface as possible. Brick probably isn’t the greatest surface but I would just make sure there’s no cracks between the bricks so the vinyl doesn’t get pinched in between the brick which could cause a tear. Hope that helps.

[@vickiefordiani6681]

Hi there thank you so much for the video it was very helpful. I do have a

[@wendywheat8780]

We've had a couple metal frame Intex pools over the 25 years (15X48 and now a 14x42). They've endured well, but we also built a pool house to keep them in. I just drain mine every fall and then I don't have to take it down as it is protected. I noticed there was something forgotten prior to filling the pool in this video. Anyone else notice? Make sure you follow instructions about the little plastic connectors with rubber gaskets on them (can't recall their name). They're kind of important to hold the top rail in place, even if they are bit of a pain to get in.

[@wendywheat8780]

Just saw the updated video and he covers that. :)

[@DIYDad1]

Yep I left those tabs out when we set this up for the first time a couple years ago then I went back and put them in after it was set up but you didn’t see that on camera the first time around. It made it much easier to insert the last pole without trouble as a lot of people seem to have had a lot of problems getting that last pole to fit. Now we just leave a couple of those plastic tabs out at the end and it goes smoothly. We are on the third season with this pool now and it’s held up just fine. No leaks yet! We store it away in a giant plastic container outside under the overhang behind the garage. Thanks for watching!

[@YardGuy]

Oh snap!!! You did it!

[@DIYDad1]

And the credit card balance is making me cry this month too lol. Good thing I started a new job this week Haha! (Long story lol).

[@davidmathews2599]

You can use talcum powder on the poles to help them slip in easier and it makes it easier to take them out at the end of the summer. 🌞

[@DIYDad1]

Especially with all the humidity we’ve had!

[@mikes8742]

a good tip to slide the poles through the liner is wet it first

[@DIYDad1]

Custom Garage oh yeah I tried baby powder as well and that didn’t really help so much. When it’s hot and humid the poles definitely stick to the liner! Good call on the water!

[@powwow1218]

I was thinking this as well, add a tiny bit of dish soap and it I would imagine it may make things a bit more slick.

[@WeGoingViralTV]

@diy dad how many bags of sand did you use?

[@DIYDad1]

Yayo Cartier if I remember correctly it was about 15 bags. 1 bag should cover about 1 square foot. It all depends on how much leveling you need to do. If your lawn is mostly flat it shouldn’t require hardly any sand to flatten it out. If it’s really bumpy and uneven like mine was you might need more. But I would say if you need to raise the level up an inch on one side I’d start with 1 bag per square foot and see how far you get. It could be more, it could be less. Just depends on where you put it really and how far uneven it is. It’s tough to estimate to be honest I just eye balled it lol. I believe each bag is about 1/2 a cubic foot if that helps.

[@kialexz]

How much is it?

[@DIYDad1]

Itsroyal Girl I think I paid a bit under $350 last year when I got this pool. It came with the pump, cover, and ground cover tarp and everything else seen here. Prices vary depending on the model and size of pool that you want, ive seem them as low as $200 for a smaller pool, but for some reason amazon doesn’t have much in stock right now. I think it’s still a bit early in the season and the stock isn’t refreshed yet so most of it is out of stock yet or only available for much higher prices. I would check amazon again in a couple weeks and check prices for Intex 15x42 pool. They also make a 48” version as well.

[@Davidcraaaaa]

Where did you get your pool from pls tell me because I have been looking for one 3 months

[@DIYDad1]

David Crainiceanu I got mine on Amazon last year, but it appears they are nearly sold out everywhere. Just crazy. Wonder if they are having supply issues or something. Check amazon first but if you can’t find any for a reasonable price Walmart.com usually has some as well. Intex 15ft x 48in Metal Frame Pool Set with Filter Pump, Ladder, Ground Cloth & Pool Cover www.amazon.com/dp/B073FMYZ3T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lrYaFbWJ4G80G

[@DIYDad1]

David Crainiceanu so I just checked my usual sources and they are out of stock everywhere ☹️. Not sure if they are just super popular this year or what the deal is. I would keep a watch on Walmart.com, Lowe’s, menards, or any other local big box store around you. Even Costco has pools from time to time if you are a member there. Might be worth a look around a few local spots if you can’t order online. I would maybe do a search for pool supply stores in your area and see what they might have. Good luck! Sorry I can’t be of more help!

[@Davidcraaaaa]

DIY Dad I have looked on Amazon but the prices are just. Exploding my brain. I also think they sold them out because the COVID-19 because everyone wanted to get in a pool

[@DIYDad1]

David Crainiceanu yeah I think you’re right. All the public pools are closed so everyone seems to be buying their own I guess. Hopefully the prices come back down to reality soon, this is crazy. I’m just glad I can at least buy chemicals for it this year! Hope you can find something. If I see anything become available I’ll let you know!

[@Davidcraaaaa]

@@DIYDad1 what is menards and where is it

[@ChexMate]

how many bags of sand did you use

[@DIYDad1]

If I remember correctly it was about 15 bags. But we still need just a little bit more this year to level it out more yet. Just depends on how uneven your site is that you’re putting the pool. Might need more or less. Each bag only covered a few square feet each.

[@adrilove9413]

I have the same pool but can’t Seem to put the cover on can you do a video of how to put it on because I can’t figure it out

[@DIYDad1]

Once it warms up here and I get it set up, that sounds like a plan 👍

[@barbs364]

Did your cover stay on just got one cover will not stay on pulled the strings ripped

[@DIYDad1]

Oh yeah the pool cover that it comes with is terrible I hate it lol. I had one of those solar pool covers that lasted for a couple of years before it deteriorated and ripped from sitting in the sun and chlorine for too long. But those are much better you just float it on top of the water instead of strapping it to the sides of the pool frame. The cover that comes with it is kind of junk lol. I can never get it to stay on. You can try this one I really liked the solar ones better that is until it tore in half. Little bit of duct tape to the rescue! Intex Solar Cover for 12ft Diameter Easy Set and Frame Pools www.amazon.com/dp/B000PGRXR2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5HXACCJNR09FFRMD2RMS

[@AsLawnandLandscaping]

Nice video!

[@Livinglifesimplywithchelsey]

What kind of sand did u use an how many bags

[@DIYDad1]

It was just playground sand because it was the cheapest at the time, but I'd recommend going with a construction sand or any course grain sand since it works better for leveling. I got about 15 bags, but the amount you would need will vary depending on how uneven your ground is where you select to set up the pool. I wasnt going for any particular depth, but I just needed to raise the far end about 2 inches up to match the highest part. I'd say anywhere from 15-30 bags depending on your situation. You could also get some 1 inch high paver bricks to support the poles, that way they dont sink in and settle if you really want to do it properly. Thanks for commenting!

[@myuploadsvideos]

@@DIYDad1 if I put pavers on the leg I have to dig and make them level to the floor or just level the floor and then just seat the legs on top of the pavers?

[@DIYDad1]

William M I wouldn’t bother digging the pavers down. Just give them a few taps with a rubber mallet to set them in the dirt so it compacts the ground there. Then you should be ok I think! As long as you get them all placed before filling it up. Keep in mind as the pool fills up the first few inches the vinyl liner will shift around a little bit so you might need to go back out after a couple hours of water filling to check and shuffle things around a little bit while the water level is still low. Once it gets above about 6 inches to a foot deep it’s almost impossible to move stuff because water weighs so much. So just do a spot check as it’s filling a couple of times and make sure you’re still good.

[@sharonharrison4795]

@@myuploadsvideos Level to the ground and cover with enough soil to prevent a sharp edge piercing your liner, also level the paver and paver to paver. Takes time but well worth it to prevent problems later.

[@Bsquaredplus2]

You are gonna regret not getting those wrinkles out of the bottom!

[@DIYDad1]

Man it was tough to get it absolutely perfect. I like to fill it up a little bit and then try to work some of the bigger wrinkles out but it’s almost impossible to get it perfect. And I take it down every fall so it’s only like this for a few months at a time lol. This will be my third summer I’m setting this pool up, going to be going up next month hopefully!

[@Bsquaredplus2]

@@DIYDad1 setting one up now and came across your video and I'm hoping we can get them all out. The instructions say to put the upper poles in then the vertical supports. That was such a pain because there's no clips to hold them in place so they keep moving. Your technique of putting the vertical supports in while you move around is just the trick we needed!

[@DIYDad1]

@@Bsquaredplus2 awesome! Glad this video helped! Yeah it’s a bit tricky the first time you do this but once you set it up the first time it’s a breeze. One thing I forgot to mention in the video is once you get all the poles in place make sure to snap those retaining clips into the holes that hold the poles together horizontally. First time I did this I didn’t put the pins in until it was filled with water and once it gets filled up you can’t really move them lol. So just snap those plastic pins in before you add water and you’re good to go 👍.

[@Bsquaredplus2]

@@DIYDad1 that's the thing that confused me about our pool. We bought it brand new and the holes are there for retaining clips in the poles but not the T connector. The clips are also not there so I'm assuming they used the poles from another set but left out the clips and opted for tension to keep everything together. Either way we'll get it done, have a great day and thx again!

[@DIYDad1]

@@Bsquaredplus2 let me know how it goes!

[@misscrystal.318]

Ok. So i thought we were suppose to do the top part first then attach the legs?

[@DIYDad1]

Crystal King yeah I believe the instructions actually say to do that. It’s easier by yourself that way you get the top bar all put together then just raise it up one leg at a time. We sort of did it in tandem. So we would slide a couple of top bars together and snap the T bracket in then put the leg in and raise it up gradually. With a second pair of hands you can do it this way. I think when I set it up this spring again I’ll probably do it the other way since I learned a few lessons from last year since it was the first time setting this one up. Our old pool was a summer waves external frame pool. Similar design but a little bit different setup. So I sort of set this one up how I remember from the old one. But it all works the same just as long as you get it perfectly positioned before adding water. Thanks for watching!

[@misscrystal.318]

@@DIYDad1 it was 2 of us tryin at first. We got the top part put together. Then started on opposite sides puttin the legs on and it just seemed like it was impossible. So I searched youtube and seen ur video. I snuck out and started working on it again and it was 10x easier by myself and finished it. We both work better alone. Too many chiefs not enough indians🤣🤣🤣I did the pump too. Although i had 2 pieces besides the plugs left afterwards it seems to be working just fine🤷 lol

[@DIYDad1]

Crystal King haha I know how that goes sometimes 🤣. Glad you got it all figured out and put together! It’s definitely a little confusing the first time you do it that’s for sure! Once you know the “quirks” it goes much smoother the following season. I haven’t put mine up yet it’s been too cold here yet. Maybe in a few weeks. If you take it down over winter proper storage becomes very important so it doesn’t mold. Thanks for watching and commenting, hopefully you found this video useful!

[@alfredogueli9697]

I agree. Like he said he didn't use the instructions for the pool. I wouldn't trust this video. I dont even think the put the stabilising pins to stabilise the frame. 🤷 I put the pool up on my own, no second person need if you read the instructions correctly

[@athiker1]

You better install those pins in the top rail buddy.

[@DIYDad1]

Lol oh yeah definitely did that at the end I forget if I showed me doing it or not but it helps to leave a few out near the end to help the last pole fit together which can be hard to get in sometimes. Then I go back around and put all the remaining pins in before filling it. Check out my update video, thanks for watching!

[@poconos27]

Thanks for the time lapse video. Your pool set awfully close to your house!!! I pray it never busts and let's loose 8,000 gallons of water into your basement.

[@DIYDad1]

poconos27 this is the garage, the back yard is on a slope away from the foundation. Worse case scenario I get a little water in my garage but a couple years ago we took the old pool down and it got a hole in it, all the water flowed down hill safely. So that was good. I definitely wouldn’t keep it too close to where the basement is but that’s a good placement tip!

[@thephenomenalone7982]

You should add more water

[@DIYDad1]

Yeah I did after I made the video lol thanks for watching.

[@andreacoones1587]

In the instructions for this pool it mentions not using sand, which had me worried because I just bought a bunch to level out the ground. Anyone know is using sand is going to cause future issues ? I would like to know now before I open the bags, I can still return if needed :/

[@DIYDad1]

Andrea Coones the sand shouldn’t be too much of a problem as long as you aren’t using like several inches of it. I think the idea in the instructions is to not set this pool up on a beach or anything like that lol. The ground should be firm and have a solid base. So if you are doing it in a back yard on the native soil and the ground has settled it should be just fine to use an inch or two of sand just to get the grading level and flat. I think I used about 15 bags of sand over the 15 foot diameter. It wasn’t a lot of sand just enough to level the bumps. Just make sure you aren’t on a slope or anything like a sloped driveway and you should be safe. If too much of the water is to one side of the pool instead of even it could collapse the wall of the water level is off by a lot. An inch or two isn’t a big deal just try to get it as flat as possible. Hope that helps let me know if you have questions!

[@alibronze0064]

Love it! will get 10ft x 30in for my small house! 👍🏾 cool off..👒

[@DIYDad1]

Ali Bronze006 they sure are nice to have when it gets hot outside! 🥵. It’s kind of tricky the first time you set it up but once you do it a couple times it’s not so bad, way easier and cheaper than a permanent pool.

[@ikondavigames129]

Mexico Earthquake Alarm Music Remix 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffreybellistri6910]

I love the pool 🏊‍♀️ we have the same one

[@DIYDad1]

Jeffrey Bellistri awesome! It really is a good pool at a good price. How long have you had it for now?

[@Book_wõrms_1]

Mine is 32ft and 6 meter

[@DIYDad1]

Wow you have a big one!

[@Book_wõrms_1]

@@DIYDad1 yea it took us 3 hours to set up and 24 hours to fill up

[@YardGuy]

Now you can watch my pool videos when you are ready to upgrade the pump and filter with a skimmer! 😁

[@DIYDad1]

Yeah I definitely need to upgrade to the top mount skimmer at the very least, maybe even a sand filter next year. Old summer waves pool had a skinner built right into the pool wall which was nice.

[@DIYDad1]

Btw, does that skimmer attachment have a bottom intake too? Its tough keeping the floor of the pool clean without a vacuum.

[@YardGuy]

@@DIYDad1 We had a summer waves pool before with the skimmer. I loved it. Main reason why I upgraded everything on the pool we have now. Way easier to clean.

[@YardGuy]

@@DIYDad1 Yup. My video that is scheduled to post tomorrow morning shows how I clean it.

[@DIYDad1]

@@YardGuy I'll be waiting for it!

[@noneofyourbuisness1577]

we’ve also upgraded to the intext sand filter

[@DIYDad1]

I’m thinking about getting the sand filter as well this year. Should make maintenance much easier hopefully!

[@williambolton5819]

Wait I'll you have to remove the metal poles from the pool edge when packing it away 😂 going to grease mine up next year 😎

[@DIYDad1]

I just tore mine down a couple weeks ago for the winter. After it gets assembled the first time it goes a lot easier the next time luckily. All the vinyl has stretched a bit then it’s a bit easier the next time around 🙂

[@toreeadams9873]

I cant emphasize enough to people in the northeast and even Northern midwestern, it will NOT be this easy to put up a pool. There aren't alot of level 15 or 18 foot diameter areas around here. The ground must be level and that could include many hours of shoveling or backhoe rental to move dirt. Then there's the rocks. If you're lucky you wont find 1 that's too big to move but probably not. I had to pull 2 out with a pickup and cables. Then you need 2 yards of sand delivered to level on top of area so rocks wont peirce liner. Took us week to get our 15 foot pool up due to ground prep. I see so many videos where they pop the pool up in an hour and are filling it. Lol not the case in New England.

[@DIYDad1]

Toree Adams yikes! That sounds like a crazy amount of prep work! Of course once you get the ground level the rest is easy 😜. Lucky for me here in the Midwest we have about a 5 foot elevation change 3 miles on every direction lol.

[@toreeadams9873]

Yeah then there the issue of using well water. Cheaper at first but we had to filter the water for high iron and mineral content for a week too. 3 Tube socks on the hose from house and on the outflow hose from filter. I do it before shocking for 48 hours. After all that its considerably easier to maintain and the kids love it.

[@MrFiXXiT88]

Yeet

[@DIYDad1]

Yeet.

[@michaelclark4541]

Jesus how about the pump?

[@russell2496]

Hi, I am looking at purchasing this pool - please can you do me a big favour and tell me the diameter of the pool to the outmost outside edge ( i.e. including the steel poles etc). I need this measurement to determine if it will fit where I want to put it. Im worried that the 15ft measurement is inside edge to inside edge. thanks in advance to anyone who gives me this measurement.

[@DIYDad1]

Russell the way that the posts sit with this pool it is relatively perpendicular with a slight cant outward depending on if you set this up on a softer surface or not. The plastic feet on the bottom of the poles add about 2 inches to each side so I would estimate this pool to be 15’5” or so max diameter +\- 2 inches or so. It does expand a bit as it fills up so keep that in mind. If it’s a concern that it might be too big for your space Intex also makes a 14 foot version of the round pool as well. I put it away for the winter already so I’m unable to get an exact measurement for you but I hope that helps. Also, you need to account for pump space as well so the hoses will stick out one side by a bit.

[@russell2496]

@@DIYDad1 thanks for the quick reply - I have a 15'6" circle that I guessed the size of and prepared while waiting for the pool so your reply of 15'5" gives me some releif that its just going to fit the lansdscaped area which has garden edging around it so I can run the weedeater along the edging without hitting the legs or pool. I will put a plastic box over the pump and that can sit outside of the edged circle. thanks again

[@DIYDad1]

Russell no problem, hope it works out well for you! Quick tip. Make sure you have this thing placed exactly where you want it and rotated around where you want the pump situated. Once it fills up past about 6 inches of water you aren’t moving it until it’s empty again! Water is crazy heavy lol. The good news is that you can still shuffle the legs around a bit as it’s filling in the first foot or two deep, so as it fills the legs might shift just give them a little kick and a shake to get them into place again. So you can sort of “toe” them in slightly if you need to. It has a bit of wiggle room before it’s about 1/4 full at least so just keep an eye on it and you should be good I think!

[@jameswaldin9925]

Never start at the lowest level you started the lowest level and go around and cut out the high levels to meet the lowest this way the pool won’t sync

[@maryanderson4581]

So what are you going to do if your pool breaks and floods that close to your house and causes damage. National distance is 10ft from the house for insurance to cover any damages. So good luck with making a claim if you ever have a mishap.

[@DIYDad1]

Actually you’re totally right this isn’t anywhere near the house but thanks for the concern! This is just a simple concrete foundation on my garage that you see behind the pool, so no worries about flooding the garage since it’s just a concrete floor and has good drainage away from the foundation. But you’re right you definitely don’t want this anywhere near a house especially with a basement.

[@timothymurphy2041]

Thank you so much, I didn't know what to do and you helped me through. God bless you and your family. Tim from Michigan. Trump 20/20

[@DIYDad1]

Timothy Murphy glad this video could be of help! And thank you for the kind words! Hope the setup goes smoothly for you don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions that’s what this channel exists for!

[@jameswaldin9925]

Never ever try to raise the lowest level . You start at the lowest level and cut out the higher levels.

[@DIYDad1]

I’m guessing this is so you aren’t using sand so the ground stays more firm? It’s leveled out after a couple of years now and firmed up quite a bit. We use sand to level low spots in the lawn where mowers scalp too low and it really helps in that regard. But that’s a good point but at the same time I didn’t want to dig too low either because then I’d have a reverse slope going towards the foundation of the garage which could also cause a problem with water pooling in the yard. So I see pros and cons to each way. I think you’re right though to caution using too much sand anything more than an inch or two can cause the ground to be too soft and you lose rigidity with the frame. Thanks for the comment.

[@Konkoll2006]

I have the samd pool you can see it in my instagram _hugy_

[@Black_Saturn1738]

Wooow...next you should show me how to set up a trampoline and not put the springs on. Since we not putting on parts like screw and joint clamps #LifeHack #ExtraParts #FreeStandPools😂😂🤣

[@DIYDad1]

Soloce Soul if you check out my later pool videos you can see the plastic pins we put in later, I just didn’t get it in video here, we were rushing since it was so hot out that day lol. No clamps or anything just plastic push pins for the T connectors. Thanks for watching!

[@anasocorrob]

nice video, it really helped me and my sister to build it. But i'm gonna dip cause i saw a trump supporter 🏃

[@DIYDad1]

ana barajas glad the video could help! Thanks for watching.