When you have got a number of friends around the home and would like to call them up for a pool party, a small pool will hardly check the box.
Keeping that in mind, Intex had widened up its pool inventory and introduced this Ultra XTR pool for you. It’s capable of containing about 7000 gallons of water, and it is 18 feet in diameter. So, hosting a pool party with 4-10 people won’t be something that you have to worry about anymore.
In this Intex Ultra XTR above ground pool review, we will break down the features and their respective benefits. Stay tuned till we finish.
Product Specification
- Brand and model: Intex Ultra XTR
- Tank diameter: 12 inches
- Pump water flow: 2100 gallons per hour
- Pool water flow: 1600 gallons per hour
- Liner material: puncture-resistant 3-ply
- Setup time: 60 minutes
- Dual suction outlet: Yes.
- Ground cloth size: 18.5 square feet.
- Ladder weight capacity: 300 pounds
- Ladder height: 52 inches
- Size variation(s): 4
- Running voltage: 110-120V.
- Water capacity: 6981 gallons
- Dimension: 18 feet x 52 inches
Features and Benefits
Durability at its best
If you ask us to mention one single feature that might push you forward to buy this pool, it’s the durability. The liner is made of highly endurable, puncture-resistant 3 ply material, and the frame is designed to be sturdy as well.
With such an extent of durability, you can easily go rough and random on the pool without worrying about any punctures or tears to take place.
Rust-resistant frame, all the way
Pool frames are made of metal. When that comes to contact with the water, it’s an obvious thing that there can be rust catchup.
But not anymore as long as we have the rust resistant, galvanized frame of this pool. Due to the galvanization, there will be no direct contact between the water and steel. On top of that, there is another couple of outer powder coating to prevent the rust to an even better extent.
Easy to connect T connector with smart lockings
The key to buildup the whole frame of this pool is to connect the T connectors to each other and lock them away. In this regard, two factors come into our minds. First, it’s the T-connector itself, and second, it’s the locking mechanism.
The T connectors are precisely engineered and built to be durable. On the other hand, the smart locking system happens to be quite easy. All you need to do is snap the connectors together and push the button- that’s all! No screw works needed.
It prevents itself from gripping and slipping
When we are talking about a large above ground pool, it’s a common scenario that it might slip away due to the heavy load upon it.
Intex had kept that in their mind and therefore, introduced a set of leg caps to fit with the posts of the frame. Once they are occupied, no worries of accidental slipping or gripping anyway.
Dual suction outlets
Who doesn’t love a dynamic pool with fresh and blue water flowing around? If you do, then the dual suction ports of this pool might be the reason why you’ve to love it.
With two inlet pipes, the dual suction outlet will keep the water flowing, while ensuring the hygiene and clarity of the water.
A high impact ladder comes with the model
An above ground pool of this height definitely needs some support to climb through. And this might be the reason why we found the 52 inches high pool ladder so important to explain in this list.
The ladder is made of high-impact steps that are slip-resistant as well. So that would cause no risk even if you climb it with wet legs. Also, the corrosion resistant build quality will not hamper the steps from the contact with the water.
A Strong and powerful pump
You can not imagine an above ground pool pump to be working without a pump, can you? Well, the one that we have got here is called the Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump, which sports a 2100 gallons/hour pumping capacity. Although the flow will be deduced to 1600 gallons/hour when it will be in the pool. But the overall power is able to full up the whole pump within a short span of time.
Pros
- Rust free constriction of the steel frame.
- Sturdily designed T connectors.
- A 3-ply liner which is puncture-resistant.
- Easy lock system to set up the pool with ease.
- End leg caps to protect the whole pool from slipping.
- A dual suction outlet for clear, flowing water.
- Highly impactful, slip resistant 52 inches ladder.
- 2100 gallons per hour pump water flow rate.
- 1600 gallons per hour pool water flow rate.
Cons
- For budget buyers, this might not be a good choice at all.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
Question: How long it would take to fill it up with water?
Answer: To fill this pool up to a 90% capacity, it would take about 60 minutes.
Question: What kind of power outlet would I need to run the pump?
Answer: Any outlet that has 110-120 volts in it will do.
Question: Is there any ground cloth provided?
Answer: There is a ground cloth in the set which is sized as 18.5 square feet.
Question: Is it likely to catch up rust or corrosion?
Answer: Both of the frame metal and ladder metal are coated with protective layers and galvanization. So, there is hardly any chance of happening so.
Bottom Line
Well, we are at the dead bottom of this Intex Ultra XTR Above Ground Pool Review. Throughout the review, we have tried to break stuff down as long as you need to buy a large-in-size above ground pool pump. Hopefully, things had been simple enough to make a buying decision either on the positive or the negative side.
See you on the next post!