Putting an Intex pool in the ground

[@robonions]

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[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Great work Rob!!!

[@daviddunston43]

Looks great only thing i would change is put the decking boards on the right way up

[@petematragrano7807]

wow u guys r gods

[@angieg.4621]

This turned out beautifully! Only thing I'd do differently is using steps in place of the ladder. Otherwise, looks awesome. Thank you for sharing!

[@dd-ow6pe]

super job! .. to say the least

[@levelup499]

Nice work dude and thanks for the idea 👍🏾

[@kaikenjr]

Very nice

[@karenebradley5740]

you did a great job

[@Icleanpool168]

So nice bro

[@basicsurfer08]

can you do an update video please? is it all still working ok? do you leave it during winter?

[@robonions]

Hi, it's all still working perfectly. We take the pump out and put it indoors during the winter but leave the heater in situ, just wrap it with some hot water tank lagging. It's raised off the ground too just in case we get some water in the hole. Put the cover in and reopen it in late spring.

[@basicsurfer08]

@@robonions great thanks

[@blueboxstudios1336]

How much did this cost apart from the pool? I'm considering starting a savings fund for it.

[@robonions]

The decking was the most expensive part. By memory I think it cost about 2k. I did all the work myself so labour was free. Pool, heater and pump all bought from Discount Leisure products.

[@metalrosesmikel]

Hello. How many years did this pool last?

[@robonions]

@@metalrosesmikel it's still going strong today

[@metalrosesmikel]

without disassembling? and how do you spend the winter?

[@facetpo3043]

How Deep was the dig ?

[@alexander2685]

Nice work buy I would have made a underground pool for all the trouble.

[@shimmyhinnah]

Starting at around $75,000 USD?

[@bleezham]

What was the total cost for the project? Estimated… 9?

[@naro1213]

What was the total cost?

[@Kwan330]

How did you install that pool cover

[@robonions]

It's just screwed to the decking.

[@Lucidleo-li8yu]

My only concern would be that those large Intex pools are known for having their supports rust out and break rather quickly. Seems like it would be a pain to inspect and replace them with it sunk in the ground and with the deck blocking access.

[@robonions]

There is a hatch for accessing under the deck and you can get all the way around the pool for inspection. The pump and heater are also under there.

[@lw4910]

@@robonions hi Rob- can you make a video on how you did that. My husband and I want to put our pool in the ground as our HOA won’t allow AGP’s. Our concern is when you put the pool in and make our deck, how can we have access to everything in case of replacements once we put the deck in. Can you show me how you did that? How you made the hatch to have access?

[@robonions]

@@lw4910 hi, sure I'll try and get one done at the weekend for you.

[@lw4910]

@@robonions awesome!

[@robonions]

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[@sebastienmartel958]

Hi. It's excellent. What are the different sizes of wood used?

[@fullplatestamp9644]

How has it held up?

[@robonions]

Yes, still going strong. Will be getting it ready for summer this coming weekend. Put the pump back on, get the water circulating and we're away.

[@Meganm-p6w]

do you have blue prints that can be bought? I want to do this but do not know "how to do this" lol... & need to submit plans to obtain a permit to see if I can even start to do it --- to ensure there are no line or pipes in my yard... I just need something to go off of to use as a reference... let me know if you can help..thanks!! :)

[@robonions]

Hi, I don't I'm afraid. I just hired a mini digger and started digging a hole. By the time I'd ruined the lawn there was no going back. I then just got a load of wood, did a quick sketch of how I wanted it to look and started building. Sorry I can't be of more help.

[@stefan2889]

Nice project. What kind of wood was used for the deck?

[@robonions]

Thanks. I used a softwood decking with 4 coats of preservative

[@shenanigansagain5273]

Looks awesome👍How do you keep rain water from filling up the space between the pool and the retaining wall? I'm afraid the pump and filter would get submerged after a long hard rain..

[@robonions]

Thanks. The pool is sat on a sand base so it drains pretty well. We do get a couple of inches of water in the bottom during prolonged periods of rain in the winter when the water table is high. The heater is stood on a brick base soits high enough not to be affected .

[@lostin.psychosis7080]

I suggest putting a sump pit in and pipe it out. Water will eventually weaken and "bleed out" the soil from behind the walls ​@robonions

[@shenanigansagain5273]

@@lostin.psychosis7080 yea I put a sump pump with a bobber in the bottom of my "moat" around the pool, so anytime it rains it lifts the bobber, turning on the pump and through a hose up over the side and under my deck, to a low spot in the yard. Has been working well for 3yrs now.

[@miguelluisarboleda]

what would you guess the life span of this pool could be, if properly maintained?

[@robonions]

I've heard of people having them for 10 years plus.

[@donniesavage2051]

That is a lot of work for something that will deteriorate at pool liner will only last so long and if you get a rip in it hope it's not too long they have underwater Fix-It kit now that much time and work and invested out of just put a in-ground pool in

[@robonions]

I know someone who's had one if these pools for 10 years and the liner is still in good condition. I've read that if you keep the water in which we do then it will prolong the life of the liner too. Fingers crossed for no rips. We did have the Newfi in it once but luckily no rips!

[@geofsmith6354]

only 70 thousand more!

[@antsworld8742]

Nice work, but seems like you would have an hard time if you had to replace it or perform a repair

[@robonions]

Thanks. I have a hatch to get underneath the decking and you can walk all the way round the pool underneath the deck. The heater and pump arr also underthere so everything is nice and accessible. I'm working on getting a video out to show it.

[@unconfined659]

What was the cost on this

[@josephc998]

This is awesome? How much did the total project cost? I thinking I may do the same thing

[@robonions]

The decking was the most expensive part. Labour was free as I did it myself but it took some time. Can't remember how much the pool, heater and pump was but they are available from Discount Leisure.

[@lothairelauwagie8758]

Do not do that!!!I build a real swiiming pool!

[@brunocosta4295]

Hello, awesome job! What are the measures you dug the hole to fit in the 12x24 pool?

[@robonions]

Thanks, do you mean the dimensions of the hole?

[@brunocosta4295]

@@robonions yes. Thanks for replying

[@robonions]

@@brunocosta4295 I think it was about 3 to 4 ft wider than the pool.

[@LouisFrancoisArt]

how much does the pool cost?

[@joerez5172]

What happens when it rains?

[@robonions]

It gets a couple of inches of water in the bottom but soon drains away

[@karenebradley5740]

I'm doing the same thing

[@robonions]

Thanks, i'd be interested to see your progress. It took some doing so don't underestimate the amount of work! One word of advice, make sure you get your retaining wall posts in deep enough. I didn't and had one hell of a job pulling them straight and pinning them back. Also we found out this winter that the pool ended up sitting in about 4 inches of water as the sop level went up.

[@christinafreer3907]

What did you do about the water? I'm getting ready to do this and a bit nervous. 🙂

[@robonions]

@@christinafreer3907 it went eventually. Keeping our fingers crossed its not damaged the heater as it was left in place with a thermal blanket round it to protect from frost.

[@matoko123]

@@robonions maybe a small bilge pump placed at the deepest part would help?

[@robonions]

@@christinafreer3907 did you get yours built?

[@levelup499]

It is hard to get a permit for the project?

[@robonions]

I've no idea!

[@10p56]

Why not a normal inground? You already excavated.

[@KellieAnn71]

Probably because of the outlandish price of inground installation. These Intex pools will last for many years when they're cared for. Looks like he gave himself room to remove and replace if necessary. Nice job!

[@miguelluisarboleda]

​@@KellieAnn71 outlandish is an understatement