Bestway Pool Review: Above Ground Pool Failure Points

Bestway Platinum pool review.
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[@ozyscotty]

I have a pool cover for one of the smaller versions and the cover is amazing! it keeps so much warmth in the pool. It's like a heated pool in the summer.

[@jevadajones1645]

I was a little concerned about the mixed reviews, but I used it last year and hooked it up again this year and it was great kzbin.infoUgkx-izdrK3eF-HMvjzeBOxToD6Fx-4ulJUh . I couldn't get my 10' Intex pool above 76 degrees the year prior and last year I got it to 90 and had to put ice in it. This worked so well! I have just 1 mat hooked up to a 1,000 GPH Intex pump and it makes a significant reduction in the flow rate coming back into the pool, but that is to be expected with how far the water has to travel through the mat.

[@dwehling24]

This was a very helpful video!!!

[@angrycheetos2112]

Awesome video. Considering buying the 14×8

[@wgoldenful]

I bought about six spring clamps from Harbor freight and it’s made a world of difference holding the cover on

[@tii2015]

Awesome video! Thanks Dad!

[@dx7guy]

Thanks for uploading this useful video. :)

[@chuckd.68]

We’re on our second year of a Bestway 18ft by 52” above ground pool. I was wondering how many years we could get out of it. Great videos, thank you!

[@brileeb5527]

Looks like that’s a better pump than the one mine came with. Mine also didn’t come with any of that other stuff. Just pump and cover.

[@ronaldhennes1357]

I subscribed and like. May I ask … I am confused about the connections that go from the inside wall of the best ways pool to the A and BB to the outside to connect to the tubing to the pump. What is the name of the valves ? It just is not clear what comes out from the water side wall to protrude so the pump hoses can connect and not leak. Hope this is not too poorly described for you to assist my understand. Some valve or connector has to be able to connect tightly to the tubing and yet what then in the inside water wall is connected so that it stays tightly against the inner wall. Thanks buddy for any clarity.

[@GoodL81]

Thank you

[@tv..clowns8784]

I recently put up this pool and filled it and one side went through the tamped soil (first pool ever) I was wondering if you know if it’s possible to lift that side and get stones under the bars… there seems to be a decent amount of pressure on one side

[@deannayerger1111]

I just bought one of these and installing it now. I had watched videos about a foam cove, does this need to be installed somewhere for this type of pool? Any advice is helpful thanks!!

[@yvettevigil104]

How do you empty the filter basket and can you keep the pool up all year?

[@faceitwithfaith1781]

Can you please tell me how to get the last T bar to connect? I have tried EVERYTHING and I’m over it! Lol!

[@melissanicholson5232]

Aloha, can you add a link or name of the solar panel that you used? That’s a great idea because we live off grid and ran a generator for the last pool. Mahalo!

[@jacobpreman9736]

Hi, if the length I have is 22.4 inches between two fences, can I fit this pool in between? Also if I plan to have the water only about 36inches high, is it very important for me to prepare the ground really flat and straight? Thanks.

[@penniesfromheavon]

We just went ahead and purchased a pool cover for a pool larger than our pool that fixed the issue but we have a Coleman 20x52 before that we had the intex 16x48 for 7yrs! We sold it to upgrade.

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Yeah. Just wish they would make the cover to fit at the start.

[@penniesfromheavon]

@@dalesbackyardofficial I agree and a better ground cover because those are junk…

[@lynettepratt9545]

Will it cause a problem if we didn't leave the black tube cover in the pump after we filled with sand

[@paulflogeras2309]

Great videos. I found you last year when I purchased this exact pool and needed some tips. Nice to see you have upgraded and started another channel. Your right about that cover. You did a pretty good job getting it on there, lol. Have you ever considered running the solar pad separately from the main pump. Last year we didn't find the pad added much warmth. My guess is the water traveled too quickly thru it, and it did not have a chance to heat up. Also I live in eastern Canada, so I suspect if it cooled off at all and I was still running the pump, I was just pushing cold water thru the solar pad. I have watched several videos of ideas of using a separate pump or a diverter valve among other things. I was just curious if you ever considered it. Thanks

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

I haven't tried that. Where I live it'll hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit. So heats fairly well.

[@IvanRamirez-fs3sf]

Do you recommend to buy this pool?

[@paulflogeras2309]

@@IvanRamirez-fs3sf 100 percent yes

[@piperwatkins2386]

I have the same pool but my pump doesn't work well. Any suggestions on a different pump?

[@brianhanley2933]

Does this model have to be taken down in the winter. Can they be left up?

[@degan9403]

How do you empty the basket on the pump?

[@dchavarria1]

Do you have to use the solar panel

[@user-mc2bc9mi5g]

WHT would you recommend for a pool cover?

[@letya5803]

We started filling ours up with water and we are seeing some water puddles on the tarp that’s under the pool..is that normal? What can we do?

[@jonhofer6530]

Does the solar heater come with the pool?

[@unrulygardner3598]

Would you add a skimmer?

[@Daniellebeth12]

What kind of mat or pad do you put under your pool??

[@taniaochoa104]

: Help could you please tell me if water should be getting sucked in from the “T” attachment hoses?!!

[@sohaili6945]

I have same pool, do I have to drain every year? Oh should I leave water in winter? Please reply

[@dawnreichenbach]

I put the pool cover in the hot sun on the ground for about 2-3 hours. Then my hubby and I got on either side and stretched the cover then quickly put it on the pool with minimal problems. Plus I had seen a video where they used plastic coat hanger with clips on the edges. Worked like a charm.

[@vegasxventures]

Can you do a video on what chemicals to use once you first fill it up?

[@platinumwhitty]

Research salt water chlorinator. Very easy and no chemicals. It is recommended to plumb it in after the filter and solar panel just b4 the water goes back into the pool

[@luvlynking7152]

Please do a video on bulging sides. I'm scared to death that my pool is going to burst. I've already drained and reset the entire pool, and it's still bulging🥺😬

[@flexor212000]

2:10 buy a submersible sump pump. Makes it so much easier.

[@davidbarnett646]

Hey bud. I just put up a pool like this and the where the U bars holding the pool up. The top part of the pool the bars are leaning towards the water. Like the sides are post to be straight up

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

the u supports on the sides angle in towards the pool. The straight supports on the ends go straight up and down

[@tinawolf8748]

Thanks for all your help...

[@chaddejarnatt4954]

Just found videos and found them very useful. I have the same pool and the sides have this bow in towards the pool. Not sure how to correct. I see yours does not have the same issue. Thanks

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

If the side supports are raised above the level of the bottom of the pool, it will bow in.

[@wgoldenful]

It’s been my experience that the bow corrects itself once it gets close to being full.

[@platinumwhitty]

I use a sump pump to drain my pool. Very easy and gets almost all the water out.

[@PEPE92405]

Do you have problem to disarming to storage? Mine is too sticky to the pipes on the top….

[@platinumwhitty]

@@PEPE92405 i just pump it out to my yard

[@sarahshearron2028]

How do I get my water clear

[@marsflee3815]

If I was an inventor, I would put floaters on the cover's underside, so that it keeps the cover leveled with the top of the lining so that when it rains the water can run off and doesn't gather in the middle. Taking it off after a good soaking rain is a struggle, then all the leaves in the water make their way into the pool. It's frustrating having to clean the pool again- all while trying to keep it clean by adding that cover. 🙄

[@Eenkstaind]

HI there, we just bought this pool and are setting it up now, do you have to drain them in the winter? We live in NC and for the most part get pretty mild winters.

[@stayathomecichlidmom3579]

I'm in Massachusetts, I drain it past the filter intakes, so I can put the filter inside and cover it. My in-laws are from NC and they leave their pool up and running all year long. As long as water doesn't freeze in the lines or filter, it's fine.

[@dtejada1988]

😎👍🏼

[@joanobrien722]

Can u keep up all year

[@angelakelsey2669]

Yes that pool cover is so aweful. I got on here just to see if you had any tips or tricks for getting it on.

[@ajpinky1889]

Canu leave the pool up all year

[@Sealz23]

Do you have to use the solar panel for the filter to work?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Nope

[@christopherhuizar3290]

What padding did you use for the flooring? I plan on putting it on concrete and heard alot of people complaining about feet pain

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Yeah. They don’t recommend putting it on concrete. Mine is on a thin layer of pea gravel, then some landscape fabric

[@mellah4922]

We have the same pool, can you please tell me how much pea gravel you ordered? I haven't a clue how much to get

[@orysyaf8337]

We used foam board . The kind for home building

[@mellah4922]

@@orysyaf8337 I was looking into that and I love that idea! I think we are going to try it out. Thank you ☺️

[@chloejasper6852]

@@orysyaf8337 yes great idea!

[@jeanharmon7805]

How come you never mention the electrical cord and needing an outlet close by!!!

[@gmaz862]

I don't bother with any of that stuff. I grew up with an in-ground pool, so aside from the actual pool itself, everything else on these pools is sub-standard durability/power wise. I know I have to replace hoses clamps and upgrade the weak pumps to something more reasonable. I just bought a Bestway for short money from a friend that's moving. It will replace an Intex pool that I have had for 10 years. Never collapsed it, always drained it at the end of the season with a submersible pump. Even with Intex dual plugs to drain, they are a real pain to undo from the inside without getting in it to undo them. I take an oversize tarp after draining and put it over the pool, so it lines the bottom and sides and tie full water jugs to it to hold in place. Both pool covers are a joke and flimsy, and are most likely to get leaves, water, snow and ice in my area (New England) and cave the cover in over the winter. With the tarp, I just drain any water collected during the colder months off in the late spring, let it dry the leaves that have collected and pull the tarp out. Pool is nice and clean and ready to fill. The standard pump that comes with either one of these pools is nowhere near powerful enough in the long run. GPH wise, it needs to be cycled through more often than the standard pump that came with it, which you'll discover after you fill the pool and go through pollen, rain (iron in the water) etc. because most folks don't put the cover on after EVERY single time it's used. The durability of the pool itself is second to none, you can't go wrong. It is like a 3-layer ingrained mesh material that really holds up well. Just upgrade the other parts as you go, and these do last well beyond the manufacturer's estimates.

[@McExplorer1]

Why do you drain it every year

[@flexor212000]

I got 7 years out of the tubes. Took the pool down every year maybe that's the difference. Intex though.

[@gwood69]

I’d spray the plastic tubing with some flex tape spray bet it’ll last 10 years

[@JohnDoe-og2tw]

Which brand is the solarheater?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Came with the pool

[@maryaguirre4495]

How can I configure the filter pump? I bought that pool but I can't configure it because I don't understand it. please help

[@michaellee5363]

Did you figure it out?

[@maryaguirre4495]

@@michaellee5363 no 😢

[@michaellee5363]

@@maryaguirre4495 3 holes coming from you pool correct?

[@michaellee5363]

I can walk you threw it...

[@michaellee5363]

Mary?

[@GSP-76]

The items listed that fail after a few years are all replaceable...even the filter can be replaced...it's the support stands and pool itself that needs to last.

[@Cap_management]

yes and it costs only few Dollars

[@CatieDollie]

what type of pool cover is that?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

It came with the pool

[@CatieDollie]

@@dalesbackyardofficial awesome i have the same pool sitting in my garage for a year lol i shoulda knew

[@kevinwhibley154]

We are having a heck of time getting this pool up! We are ready to trash the whole thing. We leveled the yard, brought in sand and put the pool together. Started filling it with water and the middle on both sides started bowing inward. Though we did something wrong, got scared and drained it and started over. Same issue, only this time one side bowed in till it bent the B bar! There is no getting in touch with Bestway for assistance. We are at a loss.

[@dereksmith3740]

I was in the same boat last year. I told my wife I was going to take my knife and slit it down the side. I thought the sides were going to bow and break while filling it. Although, the sides straightened out the fuller it got. I also worried about the u supports and vertical supports being plumb and square but they ended up not being a problem. The u supports may move slightly when filling but don't worry to much about it. The reason for the horrible directions is because bestway/Coleman/cosco didn't know how to do it either. We enjoyed our pool all last summer and just got it ready for this year. I was just questioning everything because it didn't seem right and the directions sucked. I came to the conclusion that I'm either a lot smarter than my wife tells me I am or I'm one of the dumbest mf'rs around. Good luck

[@orysyaf8337]

Need a more solid base

[@orysyaf8337]

We put sand , gravel, foam board , and lastly pool . The supports are on pavers .

[@dereksmith3740]

@@orysyaf8337 we did the same, minus the foam boards. I wish I would have done the foam to have an extra peace of mind.

[@endoscopyteam7429]

The Bowing is normal and lessens as the pool fills especially when the water gets near the top. Just put this exact pool up

[@daphnejackson9461]

Please help, can pavers be to high? The pools almost full and it still has a massive buckle. Gotta tell on myself, I didn't level the pool😔

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

the pavers need to be flush with the bottom of the pool. they can't be higher or it will cause the sides to bow in

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

Just filled mine. My pavers aren't higher and still have a bow after filling. I don't see it being an issue aside from looks.

[@daphnejackson9461]

@@Brisco_County_Jr Preciate you giving a response. I got cold feet and drained my pool, then put the pavers even with the ground

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

@@daphnejackson9461 did it help?

[@Titantrans1]

Man I thought you only did jeeps!

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Haha! Found my other channel 🤣

[@BroncoSolid]

Just a hunch, but I doubt that pool is made with wood siding.

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Haha! did it trick you?

[@Alabama_CaneCorso]

Can you buy any sand

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Needs to be pool filter sand. Filter will tell you the grit size needed

[@carlavargas5237]

It’s sad the pool cover looks like a garbage bag over it 😂

[@Cap_management]

Hoses are cheap to replace and metal clamps cost few cents. Nobody really cares about that as only important is the pool itself and leaks or frame failures.

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

It’s actually difficult to find the correct size replacement hose. No store near me sells one that fits. Yes, hose clamps are easy, it’s just something you’ll have to do. Thanks for watching.