I came here to brag on the Intex SWG and now you guys have me wondering :lol:
We installed this thing back in April and I have to say this has been the nicest two months of owning a pool in the six years we've had it. I LOVE this thing! In two months, I have vacuumed only twice, cleaned the walls once, added 3# CYA and the pool has remained crystal clear. Got in today for the first time (the kids have swam since mid April) today to clean it and was both horrified and amazed at what I found. Under my steps was a pile..a HUGE pile of leaves, pollen, limbs, plywood and insulation (tornado debris left from 4-27). I can't believe the pool stayed balanced with all that rubbish under the steps and I KNOW for a fact it's been there since 4-27 because of the contents.
We ARE running ours 12 hrs a day (24'/14500 G), but to me it's worth the difference in $$ spent on bleach--not to mention the time I've saved on cleaning.
Ours DOES have the copper...with vinyl and dark headed kids, I'm praying for no problems!
If my satisfaction does not change over the next few months, I'd happily purchase a new one each year simply because of the ease of keeping the pool---a lot more time for playing; lot less cleaning.
Now if I can just get my bead back into the track as easy as Jason makes it sound; today will be all good..... :lol: