I bought this pool 2 years ago and loved it. I needed to replace it last year and they had changed the air valves to be like a beach ball when it was inflated they popped open and the floor would not stay inflated. Has anyone got one this year? Have they went back to the plastic plug with the screw on caps those worked great. Thanks I bought this pool 2 years ago and loved it. I needed to replace it last year and they had changed the air valves to be like a beach ball when it was inflated they popped open and the floor would... » Read More I bought this pool 2 years ago and loved it. I needed to replace it last year and they had changed the air valves to be like a beach ball when it was inflated they popped open and the floor would not stay inflated. Has anyone got one this year? Have they went back to the plastic plug with the screw on caps those worked great. Thanks « Show Less
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I got one in October 2013 and they still had the beach ball style air valve. I didn't have a problem with the floor deflating and it worked grate for what I needed. Maybe a defect with your last one???
61385
They have not. This one was very tight and hard to put on/unplug. Lost much of the air while trying to fill. Replaced it twice due to air leaking before giving up.
61386
Just purchased this pool a month ago :the pool I got doesn't have the screw on plug, it's the push in type. It worked just fine for home birth. Natural epidural! Will be great for summer use, too.
2040216
Hi, How we drained ours is there is a plug like thing on the bottom of the pool on the outside by your pump, we unscrewed it a little at a time to prevent the yard from flooding... Hope that helps, btw do not leave pool empty without taking it apart we made that mistake and the wind picked it up off the ground
1220103
I have had a version of this pool for 4 years. I put it up on Memorial weekend and take it down Labor Day weekend. It is in a level spot. I cannot use it another year because the seam along the bottom and the walls is leaking water in several places and I had to add water every 4 days last year so the water was high enough for the pump to function properly. So, for me it lasted 3 seasons. It was worth every penny even though it only lasted 3 seasons.
470756
I'm sorry I can't answer. I bought the pool for someone else and haven't seen it blown up.
804605
My machine has been well-used for an elderly dog and then a puppy, but I have only had it about two years. It started developing leaks, and then I noticed that the dirty water container was not filling up. It seemed that all the dirty water was collecting in the bottom and leaking out on the ground. I have been limping along with it like that, but last time, it was a mess. I know I need a new one since yesterday, we had another vomit experience and my son just had a bloody nose all over the carpet. Gotta love the SpotBot!
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The newer ones are worse than the older ones. But someone else suggested using a mallet to tap it loose, then untighten by hand. Same for closing. It works--but it's the only way it works for me. There may be a lubricant to help it slide, but I haven't used one. Sad to say, but I keep a new one of these with my pool stuff just in case the old one stops working.
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We did change ours when it was full. it was super simple (with our intex pool), all we had to do was unscrew the hoses from the paper filter pump and set up the sandfilter and reconnected the hoses. took us all of maybe 1 hr to do, start tofinish. We even changed out our plungers (had some water loss with that but not a lot...we used a bowl to cover the inside opening probably lost a total of 10-12 gallons doing that).
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We had the same problems with the valves and since we put these on last year, no problems at all! They seem to be made a lot better than the crap you get with the pools. Good luck!
985445
Hmmm...I've actually never experienced that. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. But could it be the chemicals your using to clean the pool? Also, the ring should only be partly inflated...the sun will inflate the rest. Shrugging beats me. Let me know if you find out what is causing it. Maybe call the manufacturer and see if they've had other customers complain of this.Have a great day.Hanna
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have you considered the hard kiddie pools? much cheaper. I have had one for 13 years, got it at Toys R Us. The rubber stopper finally broke off so now we use a wine cork in it....lol. The lab loves his pool and only drinks his water while standing IN IT. ours stays up all year.
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I get one... and i do not get any issue with it, the pillow area works for me... the only issue i get now its deflating a lot...and i can not get the hole maybe is the valve... i do not want to loss it.. but i don´t know how to replace it and even if there is a replace for it
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Have had no problem with leakage so far on the two units purchased around last June (2013) for my large pool. I suspect you received a defective unit, or it was damaged somehow compromising the seals. Suggest you send back for replacement if possible.
1220099
We have had this pool for 5 years and it was well worth the money. It is just starting to leak in a few places. I am trying to find a new liner for it (without much success) since the frame is still sound.
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Yes, we had a seam that was starting to come apart on ours. We contacted the manufacturer directly (there's a warranty card in the box). They asked that we cut off the label and the tube where the air goes in and take a picture, email it to them and they would replace it. It was A quick and painless process. The kids were bouncing in their replacement bounce house within a week.
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No, return it or better yet ask to have a new plug shipped to you, pretty sure that would work. Our table is my 13 months old favorite toy, she absolutely loves it. It's perfect and small for her. We have a bigger sand/water table and she has no interest. I highly recommend, worth replacing and not totally returning.
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One year we had a pump. It was completely useless and brings the price of what I think of a "disposable" pool way up. This summer we got the one without the pump. It's the same deal. We keep it covered, add chlorine every day, and use a skimmer. We empty it and refill it every week or two. It has stayed pretty clean so far and it gets used on a regular basis. Our dog even likes to play in it. Hope this was helpful. :-D
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I really don't remember. What I do know is that the first layer had a leak when it was inflated. Didn't want the hassle of sending it back, so we patched it. Two days later the top ring deflated. This pool was not abused in any way...just a piece of junk.