year round? Can this pool be left up year round in a part of the country where it snows and freezes?
2059740
Have you ever gotten an answer to this question? I'm also curious. Not looking forward to taking it down, and have had lots of people say the liner gets pinholes when stored. Am considering pool antifreeze? and putting a couple of floating things to help stop from freezing solid.
2059741
We're in the Northeast and have taken the pool down for three years now. I can say that we haven't had any issues with holes in the liner. Taking it down is something of a hassle since you need to ensure it is as dry as you can get it and it will invariably be muddy. We've found that a wet/dry vac helps tremendously with cleaning much of that off.
102905
If you plumb it properly, you can drain it for the winter. I believe there is built in freeze protection on this unit, however, which will activate the burner if it is at freezing point.
1446530
Depends on which part of the country you live in, If you do not get snow and freezes it can stay up all year\
1643838
No, however you are not supposed to leave the pump plugged during winter season as the water on the cover will likely be frozen as well. Hope this answers your question.
671276
We bought this pool this year and am going to try and see what happens leaving it up this winter. All the recommendations from Intex say you shouldn't but we had an issue with ours and after their very unfriendly and unsupportive staff ticked me off I don't care if it voids the warranty or not. There are instructions on how to "winterize" it on Youtube and we ordered the supplies to do it right here on amazon. Cost us about 70 bucks. When you order the kit make sure you get the right one for your pool. Ours came with the saltwater system so we went with the non-chlorine kit. Oh yea we are in Northwest Ohio so not sure how our winters compare but last year ..... Good Luck and can't wait to see how it holds up for you and us.
1423438
Sorry I don't have an answer as I live in the northwest where the weather is mild most of the time. We leave our pump on all year so nothing freezes. If you drain every bit of water out of the skimmer including the pipes it should be ok as far as I can see. The ground around the skimmer will have to be relatively dry too so it won't expand if it freezes and crush the sides. You might be better to get an answer from someone who lives in a cold area.Good LuckGord
907868
I leave mine outside until winter in a Northern ocean climate. It gets rough treatment and does well. When it is closed, it should survive ice and snow.
1083566
I don't think you can because it's plastic. We just bring a metal bucket of water out during the winter because it freezes up by the end of the day. The plastic bucket is prone to cracking because of the expanding from heat and cold. You might want to invest in a heated one, or just use it for the summer.
68106
It can be left hooked up over the spring, summer and fall seasons, however, like all hoses it must be unhooked for the winter. I live in the Midwest, you cannot leave hoses attached over the cold winters. The box stays outside, never gets weathered and has stayed in great condition.
2024948
Yes, it can be used year round. I know people who place the unit on a floating platform (think inner tube) and use it to locate fish in the summer. Of course, using it on a non-frozen lake supported by a floating platform introduces risks not found when using it on a frozen lake.
1887904
We installed this pool last year - or rather we had it installed. We knew we would never get it all done - or get it done right if we did it ourselves :) We left the pool up all winter long and there was no issues. I think it would be a challenge to take this pool down and put back up each year. We purchased a pool cover for it and kept it covered for the winter. We prepped the pool last fall and followed the instructions to open it back up for the spring. We have used it this year and it is great. Personally, I would keep it up permanently.
1605317
Yes but don't leave your hose connected with the water left on in freezing weather.
2080448
Yes...I supposed it could be buried...in colder climates you would need to leave a slope in it so the water continued to flow through it and not pool inside then freeze and crack the pipe
724004
absolutely! We live in AZ and the winter is the reason we bought it. Our temps have been dropping into the 40's at night and, by mid afternoon the pool is still warm enough to enjoy.
175285
I leave mine outside all year round. I plug it in as soon as there is a nip in the air but as others have said it does not "heat" the water, it just keeps it from freezing. Our temps this winter have been well below zero and I noticed some ice on the water but usually it is OK. It is exposed to all types of weather elements from heat to rain to snow and there is no trouble. Racoons, possums, birds, and cats have all come to get a drink from the bowl all year. You do have to monitor the water level.
241934
It is suggested to take it down if you live in an area where the temperature reaches freezing. Here in Long Island, NY I take it down along with others I see in the neighborhood. I don't want all the fittings or pump to be damaged by expanding, freezing water. It takes much less time to take it down anyway.
565767
I have had my pool set up for two years with no problems except you need to disconnect the pump and do not let it freeze