Is it safe to swim with rusty rails?

[weavermama]

Hello,
I have a 16" intex ultra frame with rusty rails. Most have minimal rust, but we finally filled the pool and now we can see a t-connector showing through a busted (from rust) top rail. The second worst rail is pictured on the right and seems to have more integrity then the worst, pictured in the left two photos. Needless to say I have three very pool hungry and unhappy children. I don't want to put them in danger of course. Any suggestions? Should I empty the pool and get new rails? Swim anyway? Thanks in advance.

 

[cj133]

In my non-professional opinion?

Replace the pool, it's unsafe.

 

[kimkats]

Don't take a chance.........that is ready to go and if your kids are in it when it goes it will not turn out good. I also worry about the kids getting cut by one of the rusty pieces of metal.........so not worth it

 

[mariane]

As I understand it, Intex Pools' rely on the structural integrity of the rails. Since they are rusted, it is only a matter of time before they fail. Google pool fails and see what happens.

 

[borjis]

As I understand it, Intex Pools' rely on the structural integrity of the rails. Since they are rusted, it is only a matter of time before they fail. Google pool fails and see what happens.

Haha wow!! The pole barely touched the rail and it just gave way.