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product_id: 8938420
title: "INTEX 28211EH Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 12ft x 30in – Includes 530 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Puncture-Resistant Material – Rust Resistant – 1718 Gallon Capacity"
brand: "intex"
price: "R14865"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Intex"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/8938420-intex-28211eh-metal-frame-above-ground-swimming-pool-set-12ft
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region: South Africa
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# 530 GPH HydroAeration pump 30-min quick setup Puncture & rust resistant INTEX 28211EH Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 12ft x 30in – Includes 530 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Puncture-Resistant Material – Rust Resistant – 1718 Gallon Capacity

**Brand:** intex
**Price:** R14865
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏖️ Dive In Fast, Stay Cool Longer — Your Ultimate Summer Sanctuary Awaits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** INTEX 28211EH Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 12ft x 30in – Includes 530 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Puncture-Resistant Material – Rust Resistant – 1718 Gallon Capacity by intex
- **How much does it cost?** R14865 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/8938420-intex-28211eh-metal-frame-above-ground-swimming-pool-set-12ft)

## Best For

- intex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted intex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Low-Maintenance Luxury:** Dual suction outlets improve water clarity while included patch kit and weather-resistant materials keep upkeep minimal.
- • **Built to Brave Every Splash:** Durable 3-ply puncture-resistant PVC and rust-proof metal frame withstands active family fun season after season.
- • **Crystal-Clear Water, Always:** Advanced 530 GPH cartridge pump with HydroAeration tech ensures pristine, hygienic water circulation.
- • **Generous 1718 Gallon Capacity:** Spacious 12ft diameter and 30in depth comfortably fits your crew for memorable backyard moments.
- • **Splash into Summer in 30 Minutes:** Effortless assembly with innovative T-joint design—no tools needed, so you’re pool-ready fast.

## Overview

The INTEX 28211EH Metal Frame Above Ground Pool is a robust, easy-to-assemble 12ft round pool with a 1718-gallon capacity. Featuring a rust-resistant metal frame and puncture-resistant 3-ply PVC, it includes a powerful 530 GPH HydroAeration cartridge filter pump for superior water clarity. Designed for quick setup in just 30 minutes, this pool offers durable, low-maintenance summer fun for families and professionals seeking a stylish backyard upgrade.

## Description

desertcart.com: INTEX 28211EH Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 12ft x 30in – Includes 530 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Puncture-Resistant Material – Rust Resistant – 1718 Gallon Capacity : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Review: Maybe $300 for an entire summer of pool - I set it up on the edge of my uncovered patio about a foot away from the grass to protect from the lawn mower. Easy to set up. I should have done a better job of making the bottom flat. I added the chairs just to help protect. The quality is very good. My 7 and 5 year old kick off the sidewalks and it does not rip. Sometimes they jump from the white poles and it holds up fine. I wouldn’t allow any heavier kids to do that. The foot of space from the grass was enough to set the pump and hoses down. I bought the intex cover, net, and vacuum hose attachment. The cover doesn’t work as well as I’d hoped as it is not tight. It sags when it gets hot, too. The net and vacuum are a must. The pump runs once a day at the same time you originally turned it on. Only needs 4 hours a day. Very quiet. My 7 and 5 year old don’t need a ladder but it would be nice. I fill it to 24 inches at the “deep end” as my patio slopes down away from the house. You don’t want the birds to be able to sit at the edge and dip their beaks. I do a deep clean once a week where I add a new tablet, use the vacuum attachment, clean the filter with a hose. Takes an hour. The pool has given new purpose to my back yard. It doesn’t matter how hot it is outside. They can go outside and jump in. Pool with pump, net, vacuum, cover, and tablets and I’m under $300. I will have to eventually buy more tablets and I’m considering getting the 1000 gph pump with skimmer but this thing is so low maintenance I’d be doing more out of intrigue. Plus the skimmer hangs on the edge and takes pool space away. We’ll see. Fun easy little project, kids love it, 4 adults fit easy, low maintenance.
Review: Great pool - Buy upgraded pump - GREAT POOL but I learned a few things the hard way so heed my warning! I bought this pool last summer. It was my first above-ground pool so I was inexperienced and I was impatient and put it up quickly. We put sand to level the low spots and installed the pool, which was super easy, and put the legs on cement pavers. Mistake! The sand shifted due to the weight of the water and caused some of the pavers to move a bit under the edge of the pool, causing a small pinhole, and the pool ended up a couple of inches unlevel anyway. I also saw all of the comments/reviews about upgrading the pump but didn't do that. The pump worked ok so I didn't bother, and again I was impatient and eager to get swimming. We patched the small pinhole and kept swimming until I took the pool down for winter. It takes about 30-45 minutes for my husband and I to put up and take down and we didn't want to mess with chemicals all winter or deal with winterizing (and I knew I needed a better ground leveling anyway). THIS YEAR I started early and paid someone to dig down (as little as necessary) to create a flat level circle where we wanted the pool. We put down a liner and installed the pool. We then used the cement pavers to put the legs on but dug them down so they were level with the ground. THIS IS WHAT I SHOULD HAVE DONE LAST YEAR AND I ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME AND DON'T TAKE SHORTCUTS. I also noticed the pump that came with the pool isn't doing as well this year. It's weak and barely pulls things into the skimmer (purchased separately and also highly recommended). I purchased the upgraded pump. WOW - What a difference!!! I should have purchased it last year. It looks exactly the same as the pump that comes with the pool but is slightly larger but SO MUCH STRONGER! I can actually SEE the water moving around the entire pool and debris actually being 'sucked' into the skimmer. Recommended additional purchases: ***Upgraded Pump: Intex Krystal Clear Cartridge Filter Pump for Above Ground Pools, 1000 GPH Pump Flow Rate, 110-120V with GFCI (uses same tubes, connections as pump that comes with pool) ***Skimmer: Intex Deluxe Wall-Mounted Swimming Pool Surface Automatic Skimmer | 28000E ***Vaccum: POOLWHALE Portable Pool Vacuum Jet Underwater Cleaner W/Brush,Bag,4 Section Pole of 48"(No Garden Hose Included),for Above Ground Pool,Spas,Ponds & Fountains ***Extras needed: Skimmer socks, Chlorine Floater, 3" Chlorine Tablets, Pool Net, 7 in 1 pool water test strips. Notes for new pool owners: If you take a sample of your water to your local pool store, they will test it and tell you exactly what and how much of which chemicals you need to add. They will need to know that it's an above-ground pool and the size of it. You will learn to use the water testing strips to check every few days (once a week maybe) and when you see something off, you know it's time to take another sample to the pool place. And you also will start to learn what and how much you need to add on your own to maintain levels. Hope this helps other newbies like me!

## Features

- EASY SUMMER FUN: Ready for water in just 30 minutes; Disclaimer: Please review your HOA rules and restrictions before purchasing this product. Not all housing agencies permit private above-ground pools
- WATER CIRCULATION: Dual suction outlet fittings improve water circulation resulting in better water hygiene and clarity; this pool has a 1,718 gallon capacity
- SUPER-TOUGH: Made with puncture-resistant 3-Ply PVC material, this pool is built to resist the wear and tear of summer fun; in case of any damage, a patch is included for easy fixes
- INNOVATIVE T-JOINT DESIGN: The new innovative T-Joint design makes assembly quick with no tools required so you can have more time to enjoy the pool; Spread out on level ground, preferably on top of the ground cloth, setting the metal frame with the T-joints
- KRYSTAL CLEAR FILTRATION: The included pump filters 530 GPH and incorporates HydroAeration Technology into the cartridge filter pump providing improved circulation and filtration, improved water clarity, and increased negative ions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00OX5B8CW |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,208 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #13 in Framed Swimming Pools |
| Brand | Intex |
| Capacity | 1718 Gallons |
| Color | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (6,378) |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Included Components | Cartridge Filter Pump, Pool, Repair Patch |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 55.7 pounds |
| Item model number | 28211EH |
| Manufacturer | Intex Recreation Corp L&G - Imports |
| Material | Plastic, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Product Dimensions | 144"L x 144"W x 30"H |
| Shape | Round |
| Special Feature | Weather Resistant |
| UPC | 078257310609 793945683994 706927613162 078257398188 647356756726 999900057354 763615765084 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Intex
- **Capacity:** 1718 Gallons
- **Color:** Blue
- **Product Dimensions:** 144"L x 144"W x 30"H
- **Shape:** Round

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how many adults fit comfortably in this pool**
A: We have about 50 adult tilapia fish (10 inches, two to three pounds) in this pool at the moment. It will hold about 160 or so eventually. Tongue in cheek answer. I tried but just couldn't resist.

**Q: Does it use chemicals?**
A: I added the saltwater system to mine. No harsh chemicals just add pool salt as needed then the machine turns the salt into chlorine. The chlorine chemicals can be hard to manage and cost much more. The salt level is undetectable just like a soft water. You'll never know its in there and my kids don't have the irritated red eyes like they had when I used chlorine.

**Q: How level should the place be ? I want to put it on backyard its level for the most part but has gradual highs and lows , may be 8" difference.**
A: It has to be level, but it won't hurt if you have a slight slope away from the house. I leveled an area that has a 1/4-1/2 inch slope pointing away from the house. In the event something happens and 1,718 gallons of water come pouring out, it's best that water goes away from the house.

**Q: Can you wash the pump filter? and How often do you need to change the filter out and put int new one?**
A: Yes, you can wash the filter. I usually use the flat stream on my hose setting. I do this once a week so I get 3 to 4 weeks out of a filter.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Maybe $300 for an entire summer of pool
*by D***2 on July 6, 2024*

I set it up on the edge of my uncovered patio about a foot away from the grass to protect from the lawn mower. Easy to set up. I should have done a better job of making the bottom flat. I added the chairs just to help protect. The quality is very good. My 7 and 5 year old kick off the sidewalks and it does not rip. Sometimes they jump from the white poles and it holds up fine. I wouldn’t allow any heavier kids to do that. The foot of space from the grass was enough to set the pump and hoses down. I bought the intex cover, net, and vacuum hose attachment. The cover doesn’t work as well as I’d hoped as it is not tight. It sags when it gets hot, too. The net and vacuum are a must. The pump runs once a day at the same time you originally turned it on. Only needs 4 hours a day. Very quiet. My 7 and 5 year old don’t need a ladder but it would be nice. I fill it to 24 inches at the “deep end” as my patio slopes down away from the house. You don’t want the birds to be able to sit at the edge and dip their beaks. I do a deep clean once a week where I add a new tablet, use the vacuum attachment, clean the filter with a hose. Takes an hour. The pool has given new purpose to my back yard. It doesn’t matter how hot it is outside. They can go outside and jump in. Pool with pump, net, vacuum, cover, and tablets and I’m under $300. I will have to eventually buy more tablets and I’m considering getting the 1000 gph pump with skimmer but this thing is so low maintenance I’d be doing more out of intrigue. Plus the skimmer hangs on the edge and takes pool space away. We’ll see. Fun easy little project, kids love it, 4 adults fit easy, low maintenance.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pool - Buy upgraded pump
*by J***E on April 6, 2021*

GREAT POOL but I learned a few things the hard way so heed my warning! I bought this pool last summer. It was my first above-ground pool so I was inexperienced and I was impatient and put it up quickly. We put sand to level the low spots and installed the pool, which was super easy, and put the legs on cement pavers. Mistake! The sand shifted due to the weight of the water and caused some of the pavers to move a bit under the edge of the pool, causing a small pinhole, and the pool ended up a couple of inches unlevel anyway. I also saw all of the comments/reviews about upgrading the pump but didn't do that. The pump worked ok so I didn't bother, and again I was impatient and eager to get swimming. We patched the small pinhole and kept swimming until I took the pool down for winter. It takes about 30-45 minutes for my husband and I to put up and take down and we didn't want to mess with chemicals all winter or deal with winterizing (and I knew I needed a better ground leveling anyway). THIS YEAR I started early and paid someone to dig down (as little as necessary) to create a flat level circle where we wanted the pool. We put down a liner and installed the pool. We then used the cement pavers to put the legs on but dug them down so they were level with the ground. THIS IS WHAT I SHOULD HAVE DONE LAST YEAR AND I ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME AND DON'T TAKE SHORTCUTS. I also noticed the pump that came with the pool isn't doing as well this year. It's weak and barely pulls things into the skimmer (purchased separately and also highly recommended). I purchased the upgraded pump. WOW - What a difference!!! I should have purchased it last year. It looks exactly the same as the pump that comes with the pool but is slightly larger but SO MUCH STRONGER! I can actually SEE the water moving around the entire pool and debris actually being 'sucked' into the skimmer. Recommended additional purchases: ***Upgraded Pump: Intex Krystal Clear Cartridge Filter Pump for Above Ground Pools, 1000 GPH Pump Flow Rate, 110-120V with GFCI (uses same tubes, connections as pump that comes with pool) ***Skimmer: Intex Deluxe Wall-Mounted Swimming Pool Surface Automatic Skimmer | 28000E ***Vaccum: POOLWHALE Portable Pool Vacuum Jet Underwater Cleaner W/Brush,Bag,4 Section Pole of 48"(No Garden Hose Included),for Above Ground Pool,Spas,Ponds & Fountains ***Extras needed: Skimmer socks, Chlorine Floater, 3" Chlorine Tablets, Pool Net, 7 in 1 pool water test strips. Notes for new pool owners: If you take a sample of your water to your local pool store, they will test it and tell you exactly what and how much of which chemicals you need to add. They will need to know that it's an above-ground pool and the size of it. You will learn to use the water testing strips to check every few days (once a week maybe) and when you see something off, you know it's time to take another sample to the pool place. And you also will start to learn what and how much you need to add on your own to maintain levels. Hope this helps other newbies like me!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best purchase ever!
*by D***B on August 21, 2015*

I almost never write reviews but in this case, when I am so pleased with a product, I feel compelled. I have four children who love to swim. They are 1, 4, 7 and 10. They know how to swim (except the one year old) but I don't feel comfortable letting them in a pool that is over there heads without myself or wife in it. Problem is, they would be in the water all day, and I'm not always in the mood! This pool was the perfect compromise! At only 30" deep they can all stand up in it and at 12' round its big! They don't realize it's a kids pool. To them it's like a 54" above ground pool would be for an adult. They are in it all day every day and I don't have to be in there with them. here are some pros and cons and some recommendations. Pros: Assemble is sooo easy. Took me a half hour. As with any pool it should be on level ground. I didn't have a perfectly level spot in my yard so I set it up as level as possible and it's fine.(water is a little higher on one side, no biggy) I wasn't about to level the yard for a pool that I didn't know anything about. Next year I will! Because of its size you can take it down and store it for the winter and not have to worry about winterizing Perfect size for kids! They can send up and swim! The frame is strong! We didn't get a ladder. The kids hop over the side. They can hand and sit on it. It's very strong! Because of its size, it warms up pretty quick, about a day after filling to get to a good temp. The liner is thick. Not sure what the mil size is but it feels heavy. Cons: The filter! I've seen bigger filters on fish tanks! It uses a cartridge that has to be cleaned often and it doesn't flow much. No skimmer. The filter will clean the water(eventually) but will not remove debris from the top of the water. Water quality can go downhill quick! This could be partially my fault for not monitoring the water as often as I should but after it rains, if it's in direct sunlight often or if you have a lot of people in it, the chlorine levels can drop and it can go green real fast. My recommendations Along with the pool you will need a skimming net, a vaccuum that works with a garden hose, water test kit, the solar cover, a chlorine floating dispenser, quick dissolving chlorine tabs, and I would highly recommend getting the sand master 71225 filter and the index skimmer. The filter is so powerful it creates a small whirlpool which causes any debris on the floor to collect in the middle of the poll which makes it easy to vacuum up. Plus it's rated for 9000 gallons and is super easy to clean. Just flip the valve to backwash and your done! You'll end up spending about another $200 with these upgrades but totally worth it! Keep the filter running,add a tab or two a day and you'll have crystal clear water all summer!

## Frequently Bought Together

- INTEX 28211EH Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 12ft x 30in – Includes 530 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Puncture-Resistant Material – Rust Resistant – 1718 Gallon Capacity
- HTH 42049 Pool Care 1" Chlorine Tabs, Swimming Pool Sanitizer with Added Clarifier - Eliminates Bacteria & Algae, Makes Water Clean & Crystal Clear, Sanitizes & Protects - Slow Dissolving, 1.5 lbs
- Shop Square 12-Foot Pool Liner Pad for Above Ground Pools - Under Pool Padding, Above Ground Pool Pad, Puncture Protection, Extend Liner Life, Durable Geotextile Material

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*Last updated: 2026-03-18*