Bestway Oval Power Steel Pool Review

[@diymanual]

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[@MrBababuwi]

Thank you for informing us about what size is actually needed for this pool.

[@diymanual]

You are welcome.

[@Daniel-lz2po]

You sold me on the pool. I used your affiliate link thank you!

[@diymanual]

Yay! Thank you!

[@pepitad73]

I bought the Bestway 14x8’ pool last month, but I haven’t had a chance to put it up. Your video is very helpful! I’m glad I found it. Please post more pool tips. I want to know about balancing the water to keep it clean. That’s my biggest worry.

[@diymanual]

Thanks for watching. I already have over 30 pool maintenance tip videos and will be adding more this summer. Make sure to subscribe and also check my playlist. Pool maintenance can be intimidating but once you get to know your pool it is easy to maintain it. Feel free to ask if you have any question about your pool.

[@bobw3677]

You answered all my questions about this particular pool. Thank you

[@diymanual]

Any time!

[@BNV83]

Perfect! Thank you! Was wondering how big of space needed with the poles!

[@diymanual]

Glad to help. Total size including poles and side foot will be 14' x 9.5 ft. I have been looking for that info before purchasing but could not find anything before.

[@CloD44]

Best review of all. Thank you for all the info 🔥🔥

[@diymanual]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yeoldecatwench834]

Thank you! I bought this and then freaked out because I wasn’t sure that it would fit.

[@diymanual]

Thank you for your support! I'm so glad it worked out for you in the end.

[@davestoodley5610]

Great video. All the information needed, presented nicely. 👍

[@diymanual]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rachelkraljic243]

Excellent video! I bought the 16 x 10 x 48 and found you video tips very helpful.

[@diymanual]

Good choice.

[@vincenius3630]

and did you like it? Quality good? thinking about buying that one also.

[@OniKoroshi869]

Thank you! I was looking for information about the actually dimensions.

[@diymanual]

I'm glad you found the information you were looking for!

[@NewEnglanderfrvr]

Looks great, getting one for this Summer.

[@diymanual]

Sounds good. My kids are already asking me to put it on as we experienced a couple of hot days in April but it gets cold again so I will wait till June.

[@Buzz_Kill71]

Great use of that space...

[@diymanual]

Thanks!

[@lorijanepuente2083]

Very useful video thanks so much !

[@diymanual]

Thank you for your nice comment. Enjoy your pool.

[@Joerz87]

Thank you for your review!!!

[@diymanual]

No worries!

[@herkulito]

Great information video, I have the same space,.. love the swimming harness, can you link it

[@diymanual]

Here's the one I purchased. www.amazon.com/YYST-Training-Leash-Resistance-Tether/dp/B07D8W8QMY/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2ITQ9ZHQVXOZ8&keywords=pool+harness&qid=1657298197&sprefix=pool+harness%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-7

[@tricyagrai7831]

Hello and thank you for your videos. I’m planning to buy this pool next month or so, my only concern right now is warming the water. My backyard has many tress, some sun does get though but I fear it’s not enough for the water temperature I want. Do you have any recommendations or suggestions about warming the water? Thank you.

[@diymanual]

Look for a solar heater but you will need to replace the pump if you have to place the solar heater away from the pool. I have an extreme power solar heater that helped bring to water temp into the low to mid 80's during summer. But with the solar heater, I have to run the pump longer as it slows down the water transfer.

[@LilPinkPoodle7]

How many inches do those side supports stick out at the bottom. Longer than 12"? I'm looking at the 10 by 16 best way oval pool. I'm not sure if the polls will stick out further than the area I have available

[@diymanual]

You will need add at least 2 ft to the width to make sure you have enough space. The top opening for a 10 x 16 pool is actually just around 8 x 16 because they measure the widest part of the pool which is around the belt line. I went over that part during the first 2 minutes of the video so you may want to re-watch that part Hope this helps.

[@LilPinkPoodle7]

@@diymanual yes when I watched the video I was surprised at the difference between the top and the bottom. It makes it a bit difficult when you are trying to get the biggest size pool for your space. My patio is 13.5ft wide. Trying to find the biggest pool I can for the space. My patio is 23ft long by 13.5 ft wide. I had even looked at an oval 12 ft by 20 ft pool. But I think the supports might go out too far on the sides.

[@diymanual]

@@LilPinkPoodle7 I upgraded last year into a 12 x 24 the side footing went about a foot over the grass. My grass if I remember is 12 ft wide. I will measure later when I get home. Is your patio made of concrete or brick? Are you planning on just letting it rest on your patio floor or are you going to put a wood in between the floor and the footing?

[@LilPinkPoodle7]

We have a paver patio. Our last pool was a 12-foot round. We just let it sit on top. But if we want anything bigger than that it will have to go over the patio and I'll have to raise it up on something to try to make it level. I think a 10 x 16 oval would fit. I was just hoping to get something bigger

[@diymanual]

@@LilPinkPoodle7 The grass area is 146 inches then the foot extends an extra 13 inches. So your 13 1/2 will be really close and you will need to center it properly because once you add water you are stuck to that position.

[@WTX_34]

Excellent review!

[@diymanual]

Thanks a bunch for the awesome feedback on the review! 😊

[@cliveagate]

Thank you, such a useful tutorial 👍 I've bought the 16' x 10' version and wondered what sizes you cut the 1/2" board?

[@diymanual]

I have 12 x 24 on the U-shaped footing and 12 x 16 on the straight poles at the round corners. You can go smaller like 10 x 10 on the straight poles. Just make sure that you sand the edges and make it rounded or beveled so it is not poking on the vinyl. It won't hurt the vinyl it is just annoying to step on the wood board. Also, make sure to paint it to protect from water damage. I was able to get 3 years on my board. Most of them are still good but there are a couple that is needed to be replaced. The ones that is needed replacing now are the ones placed at the back by the wall because I don't really access it to wipe off the water after use and the sun can't dry it off as good as the other board. I am selling this pool now and will upgrade to a bigger one. I am also looking at 16' x 10' x 48" is that what you have or do you have the 16' x 10' x 42"? Let me know.

[@cliveagate]

@@diymanual awesome thank you, much appreciated 🙏 and yes I have 42”. I’ve erected and placed the frame over the area I wasn’t to use. This was done to A: to check the actual dimensions of the pool against those advertised and B: to see how much of the proposed area need’s levelling & boarding. I have a bad shoulder so I don’t want to do more work than I have to!

[@cliveagate]

@@diymanual sorry 16’ x 10’ x 42”

[@cliveagate]

@@diymanual if helps we wish we had bought the 20’x 12’ x 48”! We’ve been using 13’ x 6.5’ rectangular pool so we haven’t gained much by upgrading to 16’ oval!

[@diymanual]

@cliveagate Thank you. That is good to know. I was also looking at the something longer but my synthetic grass area is only 12 feet so I guess I am limited to 10ft wide. How much is the total width of your 16 x 10 including the side support?

[@gratefulmomma4278]

What are the boards you use for under the pool?

[@diymanual]

It's OSB sheating from home depot. I bought a full sheet then have home depot cut it in to 12" x 16" and 12" x 24" for me. Then I painted it to protect from water. I have it for 3 years. Some are still in good shape while the ones that is by the wall will now need to be replaced.

[@sergiorizo2392]

Good idea with the artificial grass, Where did you get the grass and how much you pay for it ?

[@diymanual]

We have warehouse close to where I live but I have seen them in Home Depot and Lowes as well. Price range depending on how thick you want it. Probably from $1.00 to $3.50 per square ft.

[@marianneabdelmalak7017]

Whats the size of the artificial grass you using here?

[@kratosyty1640]

How many chlorine tablets do i have to place in the chemconnect?

[@diymanual]

Every setup is different i.e. climate, water source, bather load etc. But for my use, I put in 3 1 inch tablet every 5 days keeps my water clean. When there is a heavy use day, I would throw in a tablespoon of shock just to help keep the free chlorine level in check.

[@latianene4359]

Hi, when you set it up did it cave in on the sides? If so, how did you fix it?

[@diymanual]

As you fill it with water, the longer sides will cave in a little this is due to the weight of the water. Just make sure that you keep adjusting the footings until you can't anymore. The sides will fix itself as the water will push it out as the water fills to the top.

[@nailsbyyiceth7588]

My jet set doesn't fit i have a bestway i bought a set but it doesn't fit i cant find one that fits i saw that yours fit nicely did they came with the pool ?

[@diymanual]

Yes it comes with the pool. If you still have the original screen, you will need to remove it completely and replace it with the jet set.

[@AbideinChristSealed]

You can buy a reducer like this guy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIfUhqSMnr5kjLM

[@dragon443_an4]

Can u tell me wut kind of pump to use for this pool

[@diymanual]

I just used the pump that came with the pool which is a 530 GPH pump from bestway. If you need to buy a new pump I would suggest get one of the higher rated pump for above ground pool so it is easer to keep your pool clean. The hose that connects to the pump is 1.25 diameter.

[@BenjaminDietz]

How is the pool holding up? Do you have any issues with rusting?

[@diymanual]

I have 2 years on the pool already and I will be putting it up again this June to late September or mid October. Yes there is rusting in the places where the connectors are and also inside of the U footing. What I do is I sand the rusted area and paint it again after each season. I also spray the inside with rust converter to convert the rust I can't reach to a hard surface.

[@specops6422]

Does your cover fit mine does not?

[@diymanual]

Then package that I received did not come with a cover. I just purchased a tarp to cover it. However, the new bigger pool I just purchased comes with a cover and it does fit and easy to put in.

[@Cris-ee5fz]

I’m thinking of getting a pool similar to this. I have a couple questions! Hopefully you can answer them. Do you run the filter daily when in use? & if you do how long 8 hours a day? Have you noticed on your electric bill has it gone up a lot because of it??

[@diymanual]

Hi! I ran the filter daily and sometimes we have the filter running when in use but the company advise against it for safety. I run it a minimum of 8 hours everyday. I have solar so I do not really watch the electric use. Anyway, I checked the pump. It did not show how many watts it use but it says it is using 0.6Amps. so that is similar to running a 7 watts LED bulb 120V x 0.6A = 7.2 Watts if I have my calculation correct. The rule is to run the filter for 2 complete turnover and since the filter that comes with this pool is only 530gph and the pool is close to 2000 gallon capacity, it needs to run at least 8 hours for 2 complete turnover. If your water is properly balanced and your chlorine level is good then this pump should be adequate.

[@JuliePBarbosa]

Boa noite ela de quantos litros ❓❓❓

[@diymanual]

This is close to 2,000 gallon so around 7,500 liter.

[@melissafrank1735]

What type of boards are you using

[@diymanual]

I got an OSB from homedepot. It was $15 for an 8' x 4' and I have them cut it into pieces then I painted it with 2 or 3 coats to protect the wood from water. This is my 2nd season with it and the wood is still good. www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-4-ft-x-8-ft-Oriented-Strand-Board-660663/100072564

[@haleykovacik123]

Did you need a 220v for the pump?

[@diymanual]

No.

[@Cyndia1969]

Thank you ,excellent video !!♥️best way pool ,set up directions !not helpful I Recomend this video100%

[@diymanual]

Glad it helped

[@allyssajhaneregal7396]

How much is that

[@diymanual]

This is currently being sold in Amazon for $620.00. Check the video description for the link to the exact pool. I finished 3 season with this and this year will be the 4th season and all parts are still in good condition including the pump that everybody complains about.