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    Default Intex Pool - pitfalls of leaving up all winter?

    We have an Intex 18 x 4 EasySet pool. Have been thru three seasons with it without any complaints except for a couple of pinhole leaks in the side of the pool. Easily fixed with a patch kit.

    Tired of wrestling with it in the spring and fall and was wondering if it would be safe to leave it up all winter. We are in CT where we do see our share of snow storms and freezing weather. Anyone successfully do this in a cold climate?

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    Default Re: Intex Pool - pitfalls of leaving up all winter?

    Curious what the answer is to this one as I would like to leave mine up as well. North Idaho and we do get our fair share of snow and freezing temps.
    If it can be left up do you empty all the water out or leave some in??

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    Default Re: Intex Pool - pitfalls of leaving up all winter?

    Would think a heavy snowfall might do it in. I am sure you get more severe weather out in Idaho than we do in CT.

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    Default Re: Intex Pool - pitfalls of leaving up all winter?

    True, and my worry. I have the Intex with metal frame rather than the inflatable top, not that it would matter much.
    What about using a winter cover on it and using a pool pillow or two inside?

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    Default Re: Intex Pool - pitfalls of leaving up all winter?

    Hi,

    We also have the Intex metal frame pool, 18' x 4'. We live in NJ. We are also going to leave the pool up this winter. I bought a winter pool cover and the pillow. We plan on draining water below skimmer/output lines, disconnecting hoses and filter (bring them down into the basement), taking ladder out, and keeping our fingers crossed!

    Has anyone kept this specific type of pool up over the winter? I sure hope it doesn't freeze too much!

    Any advice is appreciated!


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    Default Re: Intex Pool - pitfalls of leaving up all winter?

    I am going for it! Going to do what thebumble said. I got a couple of pinhole leaks from it being in storage last year so going to chance it staying up all winter. Already have 3 seasons on it so I already got my moneys worth from it. Just tired of wasting all the water every year.

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