INTEX Metal Frame 12ft x 30in Above Ground Swimming Pool Set w/Filter Pump

This is the first pool Ive purchased and Im soooo glad I did! I live in AZ and needed something to cool me down when it gets 107+ degrees. So here's what you need if you're not quite sure what to buy in addition to the pool: Pool vacuum Pool net Chlorine dispenser Chlorine tablets (1" are the ones I like to use) Shock treatment Test strips Extra filter (It already comes with one, but this comes handy) Thats the basic pretty much, unless you buy like a Krystal salt filter kinda thing. You can buy all this stuff from walmart. Tips: -Don't let the chlorine tablets sink and dissolve to the bottom of the pool or it will bleach your liner and you'll have a big white ugly spot. -Take out all the wrinkles at the bottom of the liner when you start filling up the pool and its at like 2" full. -You're most likely going to kneel on the pool at one point or another so make sure you put something under the pool before filling that has some cushion, even some thick old blankets will work. And last, BUY IT!! You won't regret it!! ^_^

We love these pools and because we maintain them very well we are able to extend their life longer than the recommended time. Setting them up does take time and effort, making sure the ground beneath them is clear of pebbles, etc. and it is level. We rake and pick out stones and debris, then use sand to level, then lay a parge tarp over the area. THEN we can start setting up the pool. The chemicals are expensive, but chemicals for any pool are expensive. My guess is we spend two days on set-up, but not full days. We do take it down for the winter. We have been doing this probably over 20 years. We just bought another one for next spring and are guessing it will be our last one, if it lasts long enough, because we are seniors now and of course it is getting harder for us to get in and out of it. We have a pool "table" where we put our snacks, sunscreen, books, and towels. We have an umbrella so we aren't in the direct sun. We use the pool for relaxation and also we do pool exercising. We do wish the pool was made of recyclable material because we feel guilty about what goes in the landfill.