Protecting new intex

[scout123]

I had a 12 foot prism frame intex pool for 2 seasons before taking it down today. It was a mess with rust, and I don't know how it was still standing. 2 of the legs broke off just from my scooting it after draining.
I was out today and came across a 15 foot prism frame on clearance for $70...I couldn't pass that up. I would like to do something to help avoid the rust. It seems the rust formed mostly at all the T joints. Is there something I can dip the pieces in or paint on that will help? Any ideas?? Thanks

 

[ajw22]

Lots of things have been discussed here to try and protect Intex frames from rust. Such as...

Grease your intex connections!

Hey Guys, I just saw something on a youtube video that I hadn't read here that I thought was a brilliant idea. So please correct me if I'm wrong. The video wasn't in english so I was kinda watching & deciphering. This guy was greasing every where that the poles connected to avoid rust. I thought...

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Idea to help keep water out of Intex rails and t-connectors....

I've made a few posts detailing the rust issues I've experienced with my Intex pools and am brainstorming some ideas in how to best prevent water from getting into the ends of the horizontal supports. My Ultra Frame uses plastic t-connectors with integrated locking pins. With my last Ultra...

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[frogabog]

This thread has an interesting solution.

Idea to help keep water out of Intex rails and t-connectors....

I've made a few posts detailing the rust issues I've experienced with my Intex pools and am brainstorming some ideas in how to best prevent water from getting into the ends of the horizontal supports. My Ultra Frame uses plastic t-connectors with integrated locking pins. With my last Ultra...

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[scout123]

Thanks. I may try the vinyl flap idea. I"d rather have something I could dip or coat the posts with though (seems easier than making flaps).

 

[RodRamos]

AGPs are typically outdoors, and are exposed to the elements, and moisture. As such, rust will form. Its inevitable, however, we can slow down the process a bit and take precautions.
Ive been thinking, next season we are going with a new pool. Both ideas above are great, greasing the connections and the vinyl flap. I will be adding both. In addition, I will be coating everything in 2 coats of rustoleum paint. Honestly, I think that's the best we can do in the end.

 

[scout123]

Thanks. Yes, I'd just like to slow it down a bit. My 12 foot intex only lasted 2 seasons. I'm actually surprised it didn't fail (as in fall apart) during season 2. I didn't realize just how severe the rust was until I started taking it down and 2 legs just snapped off. I think I'll start with the rustoleum. That's something I can do over the winter. And I suppose the vinyl flaps when I get it up.

With my old pool, it seems the rust was basically on the inside of the T's and legs. I suppose the coating they put on the outside helps, but if they aren't going to coat the inside, then it will rust.

 

[RodRamos]

Thanks. Yes, I'd just like to slow it down a bit. My 12 foot intex only lasted 2 seasons. I'm actually surprised it didn't fail (as in fall apart) during season 2. I didn't realize just how severe the rust was until I started taking it down and 2 legs just snapped off. I think I'll start with the rustoleum. That's something I can do over the winter. And I suppose the vinyl flaps when I get it up.

With my old pool, it seems the rust was basically on the inside of the T's and legs. I suppose the coating they put on the outside helps, but if they aren't going to coat the inside, then it will rust.

Good point on the inside. I almost wonder if using spray foam insulation on the inside could potentially keep the moisture out. I'll do some research.