Can Intex pools stay up in the winter?
In warmer climates, Intex advises to keep your pool up, if you prefer. However, you must winterize the pool when keeping it full throughout the winter. If your area maintains tropical climates all year long, you may not need to winterize your pool at all, especially if you use your pool on a regular basis.
How long do Intex above ground pools last?
Intex is a popular manufacturer of temporary above-ground pools. How long they last depends on a number of factors, but the simple answer is that the inflatable pools will last 2-4 years and the metal frame types will last between 4-8 years.
Why is there a shortage of Intex pools?
Due to covid factory slowdowns and unprecedented demand for pool and spa products, there are large shortages in chemicals, parts, and equipment.
Can you keep an above ground pool up all year?
A common question asked is, “Can above ground pools stay up year round?” And although the easy answer is that “Yes, they can,” whether you want to leave them up year-round really depends on the type of pool you have. Dismantling some above ground pools for the winter may be more hassle than it’s worth.
Are pool liners hard to get right now?
“there’s a definite shortage of pool liners, and it is affecting the entire industry,” Schwitzer said. The pool liner shortage is like so many shortages right now. A combination of surging demand during the pandemic, and factories shutting down for at least a couple of months last year.
Why are above ground pools so hard to find?
COVID-19 has caused many factories in China to slow down manufacturing, which has lead to a decrease in the availability of many products. My guess is that the parts needed to assemble above ground pools are likely made in China, which has created a low supply of above ground pools available in the United States.
Does the Intex Easy Set pool need chlorine?
For the greatest protection against algae, bacteria, and cloudy water, Intex pools should maintain a chlorine level of 2.0-4.0 ppm at all times. If you opted for the Intex Salt Chlorinator, you can make your own chlorine by adding the correct amount of Pool Salt to the water.