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- This is the step by step setup installation guide for the Bestway Platinum Series Power Steel Oval Pool that I purchased from Costco.
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Follow the owner's manual instruction and use this video as a guide to not make the same mistakes I've made and improve on your BestWay above ground pool set up process.
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Your kids should be proud to have a dad like you.
Thank you for the kind words. I’m very lucky to have these kids, they are very well behaved. When asked, they are grateful and proud to have dad. 😇
REALLY appreciate this video. I came on you tube to see if someone else has the same "last piece" issue and I'm glad you explained further in another comment.
Good luck. It was tough and took a lot energy to put the last piece together. Like I mentioned in the other comment, register it online in case something goes wrong 😃
@@don_wynnI ended up taking all the side posts down bringing the top rail to the ground. I then was able to finagle the vinyl around the whole track to give me enough wiggle room.
We just built ours as well. We copied this layout. We used two 8ft 4x4s for the width, and 3 8ft 4x4 for the length. Came out to 16ft x 24ft and worked nice. The pool is 14ft wide with the side supports, and exactly 22ft long so we had extra room. The most important part is to make sure your area is level, especially on the long side. Spend extra time getting the ground level before moving forward. Thanks for posting this video.
That sound amazing. It worked great for me so I’m glad it worked out well for you. 😃
Just set this pool up with the help of your video. Thanks!
Thank you so much for your help, it saves a lot of time and frustration 🙂
You’re welcome. I’m glad it helped. 😀
Gracias, es la segunda vez que armo la alberca, había olvidado algunos pasos. ¡A disfrutar de la cálida primavera y soleado verano mexicanos!
Hola. Cual ha sido tu experiencia con la alberca? Te ha salido buena? algun tip que me pudieras dar de favor. Muchas Gracias.
Thanks for posting! We just bought the 16 ft x 30 ft version.
that last connector around the ring was a pain, but like you, my wife helped me haha... were able to force it in place. Good Job Mate!
Very nice video. It helped me a lot.
Thank you for showing the sides bowing. It is really helpful for a first user.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching 😃
@@don_wynnplease help with advise on the u braces after the pool is already half full with water
Great video 👍🏼
Just answering your comment about the last piece of the top rail you had problems with, I made the last piece the middle E piece and was able to get it in without problems. Thank you for the video, it’s been very helpful.
Wow. Thank you. I think this pool community needed this answer. I appreciate your help.
Again I really appreciate the video! Sure helped the process
Right on man 👍🏽good times. Good job. The vid is excellent, thanks. It helped
Outstanding video, thank you. Going to pick up pool today! 🎉
That’s great. I’m excited for you 😃
Excelente, gracias x el vídeo, a mí me encanto esta piscina la verdad. Gracias a ti vídeo me animé en comprarla😊.
Appreciate the video, Just scored this pool new in box from an auction for $200. Set it up last night and the bowing while filling was driving me crazy.
Hi, yes the bowing is nerve racking lol but once water is filled it great. Glad you didn’t have issue putting on the last piece of the framing. Enjoy, it’s great I leave it up all year around never taken down going into my 4th season 😀
You did a beautiful job!!!!
Thank you
😃
Cutest family photos🥰
Aw. Thank you so much 😄😄
Thanks, very helpful.
You are welcome. I’m glad the video was able to help.
Dude that’s awesome
😀 thank you! 🙏🏻
Thank you for share. Great job
You are welcome. Thanks for watching 😃
5:55 I did on the round frame pool but what I did was used a ratchet strap and pulled wile I slid it one and I had all the legs on but that one
I got the Bestway Power Steel 18' x 9' x 48" Oval Above Ground Pool Set, it takes a long time to setup.
Im glad i found your video. Im about to start right now. Ive already done a concrete slab. Just needed to see how to build the pool. The instructions suck and the bestway youtube channel has no help.. thank you
Hi awesome I’m glad you found it and I hope it will help your installation go smooth. Just watch that part where I showed I had issues with the LAST PIECE. So for the top railing just make sure each piece is fit perfectly before moving to the next, hopefully you won’t have that issue. Took all of me and my wife strength to get that last piece fitted. Good luck let us know how it goes.
very nice video.
Thank you
Great video! Came here to see if there was an easier way to get the last piece on there! Guess I'll get the elbow grease and get back out there!
Yes looks like there are lot of people that’s running into that problem. It’s going to require some work. If you figure some way make sure to let us all know. Thanks
@@don_wynn I tried to do the same corner you did followed by the straight a,b,b,b, and the elbow as the last an we had a heck of a time. My gf thought we should put thay first corner together and try the next corner. And once we tried that it took us less than a hand full of pulls and 3 min!
Great video thank you
Thank you. 😃
Excelente video. Gracias
Thank you
Great video.
Thanks. And thanks for watching 😃
Thanks. And thanks for watching 😃
Just did ours, and had problems with last connection on top rail.
I just used some elbow grease and moved fabric. Instructions say to put talcum powder on rails to ease installation.
Make sure you check pH balances and add appropriate chemicals.
So since Don didn't answer the repeated question and Like everyone else, I am wondering about the size of the frame too I'll give it a shot. Since the video said he only used 2-3 yards of Mason Sand within a 4x4 lumber frame. In the big box home stores, 4x4 lumber is sold in 6, 8, 10, 12, and 16 ft lengths, let's assume he bought the 8 ft. That would be 2 8ft 4x4's at the ends and 3 8ft 4x4's by the sides. I would assume he created a 16x24 frame. In regards to the sand, he leveled it within the frame so it may have only been 2 inches deep, within those measurements we're looking at 2.4 Cubic Yards of Sand needed. Hey sorry for going in deep but I intend to build the same as well so just like you the numbers matter as well.
Great comment. Love the fact that you had me convinced what you said was exactly what I did. LOL. I totally had to go and remeasure it.
Thanks Nate!
Thanks Nate ! Very important comment since I was wondering same thing
He has a whole video with instructions and all the materials he purchased ....
I'm really surprised that you didn't use any cement pavers to put the legs of the pool frame on. Most pool instructions recommend it since the legs can sink into the ground from all that weight of the pool.
That’s right Asian family get your party on 🎉
What did you use for gravel around pool and did you put anything against the pool to protect from gravel ?
Hi, my boyfriend had the same problem (could not get the last piece to fit in,) eventually did after pushing legs inward. Glad to see we that the bowing of the sides will work itself out once the water level gets higher. We kinda figured, but we're a little worried-thank you for the video;)
You are welcome. Thanks for commenting and helping out the pool community, I’m sure someone will find your comment helpful to them. The “last piece” issue scared me, I thought I would have to return the pool. Lol
@@don_wynn how does this type of pool hold up during weather and was it expensive to fill with water
I am filling now my pool and started to freak out until i saw this video that the bending is normal when you are filling it :D , Great video
Hi Don! We just got our pool and researching before setting up. Your video is very helpful and we plan on using your tips. We have a question about drainage of water that splashes out of the pool during use. Do you tend to have a lot of stagnant puddles outside the pool on the sand base? If there are puddles do they drain fairly quickly through the sand base? Thanks!
Hi, we have lots of little kids and they do make big splashes but I’ve never had puddles I guess it drains quickly. Also I didn’t notice any standing water even in the winter when it rains. Hope that helps 😃
@@don_wynn thanks Don!
Can you please share measurements to sand base thanks
Had a different frame style, used stone screenings mainly, water and ramp it to harden, then a few yard of sand. My land is very uneven though. Dtone screenings felt like a concrete foundation after.
Tamp* not ramp
When did you put the pavers under the legs? It didn't look like you had that in the video, or did I miss that?
I’m not sure if I showed that in the video…but I put wood planks
Amazing video..I’m helping my neighbor w the exact pool soon. Great video and very well done but the outdoor mask wearing by yourself was disturbing
How long is the cord that's on the pump? I'm trying to figure out placement, and I do not want an extension cord running to it. Do you use an extension cord on yours?
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I am about to do a similar setup with same size pool, I was wondering, would the pump fit in between the side U posts, instead of having it away and on the plywood ?? I’m trying to keep everything on the pad. Thanks
I think the safe answer is no. I don’t think it would completely fit between the U posts. You maybe able to fit the chamber that holds the sand there but not the entire thing
Same problem lol
Winterizing. Is it better to set the pool up every year or winterize and cover. We had so much snow and rain it filled up the cover and pushed water out of the pool. There is less than two feet of water left in the pool
I think it all depends on where you live. Here in Northern California I leave my pool up I don’t have to break it down. I just cover it with a high tarp.
What's the filtration of the filter??? Cartridge??? Sand??? Or DE???
IF Cartridge, up to how many microns with the cartridge filter out???
Hi I have zero flow going in or out of my bestway above ground pool. Can we do video instructions? I have Airbnb guests coming on Friday June 7th. If the pool is not opened, they will most likely want a refund.
Are the frames all connected using nails on the side of the frames to prevent it from seperating the frames apart?
Edit: i used Play Sand from lowes.
I cut half inch rebar to about 12 inches and use them like stakes into the 4x4. 😃
can I remove one of the top rails (B) and connect to reduce the length of the pool? I am not sure if I need shorter or longer pool
I don’t think you can do that. The frame is built for the size of the pool liner
Did you forget to put filter sand in and the chlorine out flow part on
Hi the video has been posted a long time ago, I honestly couldn’t remember
Hello Great video! I understand that the pool is 12' in width but curious to own what is dimension the U supports add on each side. Are they about a foot from the pool when stretched out from each side? or more? Thanks in advance.
It’s 14.2 feet on the U-brace side. Should leave leave about 15ft of space just in case
Push the hoses all the way on. The o rings should not be in the groove like the video shows and states. Clamp down in the flat smooth area. 9:06
How long did it take to fill up the pool with water?
Hello, we also got the same pool but I noticed you didn’t connect the solar water heater mat. Does it make any difference?
Hi. I think it helps a little. But for me, it wasn’t enough and my kids still get cold. That’s why I built an additional solar heater.
th-cam.com/video/Z562hG3n40Q/w-d-xo.html
I wouldn't level unlevel ground with sand then put a pool up but I'd level the ground then put the sand in for a base. That's okay.
Hi, I have the same pool when in install the side walls go in will those get straight as the water fills?
Yes it bows in as you fill and straighten out as the water gets close to the top
Hysqe (thank you) for video
I am also having trouble on getting top rails connected at last section. What solution did you come up with
This was an answer one of the person commented on this video. Thanks Paul
“Just answering your comment about the last
piece of the top rail you had problems with, I
made the last piece the middle E piece and was
able to get it in without problems. Thank you for
the video, it's been very helpful.”
Hello
Can u please advise me on what i should do about the u shaped braces? I have the pool half full with water and i did not put any support under them.should i still try to put wood under each brace..three kf the braces are not touching the ground fully
I would stop filling and see if I’m able to put support under the u brace now but if it’s not possible…I would drain it and start over to prevent damage to frame. Hope that help. Hopefully someone else sees this and can give you info if they had experienced the same good luck
@@don_wynn I'm just getting this message and I decided yesterday to just continue to fill up with water.. it actually straightened out as the water reached the top.. thank you for contacting me!
Love your videos
Hi How much sand is required for the filter please
Two Questions: Can I build a wooden deck around that pool and do you think a 4'-6" thick concrete wall around it may cause it to fold inward? The idea I'm thinking about is securing the material
I’m not 100percent sure but personally I wouldn’t do that for the simple fact that this pool does move a lot especially when you have kids in the pool jumping around.
@@don_wynn Thank you
How much did your water bill go up
Solo 3 años dura esa piscina. Se daña rápido
Just assembled my pool last night, I noticed that the top rails are caving in as it begins to fill. Any suggestions.
I have the same ? From what I have read it says it will straighten out once the pull is filled completely I hope this is correct otherwise will be starting over
So is it safe to say the ground prep area would be 14 ft by 24 ft ? And how big of pavers to put under the metal supports?
I have it to 15ft by 23ft. The Bestway illustration shows the short side is 14ft 2inches with the U-support all the way out and the long side shows 22ft. If you have the space…I recommend giving yourself extra room to work with. For the metal leg support, I cut 8inch 2x6 treated lumber.
What did you put on the bottom of the legs? looks like some small tlies. what kind are they and were did you buy them?
I cut the 2x6 into small boards for the legs
What are the measurements of your sand base area?
Hi,
Please see my updated comment. Sorry took so long.
Thanks
Hello just wondering if you can actually use an extension cord, yes i looked at the instructions and it says you can't but they really don't give you that long of a cord.... any help?
I have the same question!😊
How's the pool doing now. I'm planning on buying it soon
Hi, it’s great. Going into my fourth year. Ive never taken it down left it up all year around. I didn’t even cover it one year. I haven’t open it this year though because it’s still cold and windy here in California. Such weird weather. But yes get it it’s totally worth it. I’ve enjoyed it so much and my kids love to swim almost everyday during the summer.
HELP !!! Before I attempt this . The Pool is 12 feet wide . When the "side legs" , "braces " , are attached . From one side to the other side of the brace is it 12 ft or is it wider ? How much space if any has the be accounted for the brace ?
It’s says 14ft 2inches. I’d probably leave 15ft of space just in case
@@don_wynn my pool is 22x12 can I put it on a 14 x 24 pad
I did a 24x13 ft base and it is not wide enough for the "u" legs, so I had to improvise. 25x15 ft inside diameter would be perfect .
The box says its 14ft 2inches. You’ll need at least 14ft 2inches for the U-brace side. I have mines to 23ft X 15ft.
When you set up the pump did you leave the little black ring on the top or did you remove it after installing the sand?
Hi. I wasn’t sure which part you were referring to. Below is a video of how I install the filter. 😃
th-cam.com/video/x12cVnsgEq4/w-d-xo.html
the ring helps you keep the sand out of the center tube and keep things centered. you must take it off to seat the sand filter top and ring keeper.
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Hi everyone,
There are a lot of questions regarding the measurements of the box. And sorry I haven’t gotten around to answer it. But here they are:
For the long side I used a 12ft and a 11ft 4X4 for a total of 23ft
For the short side I used a 10ft and a 5ft 4X4 for a total of 15ft.
Here’s the list of material if you want to do the exact same.
4 - 12ft 4X4 (2 to cut to 11ft)
3 - 10ft 4X4 (1 cut in half)
Don how far do those "side legs" go out ? If you measured from one side of the pool to the other ,with those "side braces " attached . Are we still at 12 ft or do I have to take into account for them being wider then the pool ? The width of your box is 15ft . It looks like you gave yourself some room to play with . Thank You for your response . Im tight on space .
What is the measurements of the wood box?
Hi,
Please see my updated comment.
Sorry took so long.
Thanks
Have a question, have you had any issues with using the sand for the base under the pool?
I haven’t had an issues. I would say even though I tamp down the sand there are still uneven parts of the pool floor I can feel it when I’m walking on it. Also, other TH-cam videos are saying the pool became un-leveled because they did not put anything under the footings so make sure you do that the it won’t sink into the sand. However I think it comes down to cost, there are better surfaces to put the pool on like rubber mats which could be quite expensive. All depends on how much you want to spend.
@@don_wynn Hey Don! Did you dig your wood that is under the legs into the sand or just place on top?
@@HMarie-11hi it’s just on top, I did not dig for the wood for the footing
How big is the fram
How were you able to interlock the top together? Having the same problem
After the legs are up, starting from the opposite side of the pool…I pulled the liner a little by little towards where I could not make the connection to give it more slack. Then with my wife’s help, we had to stretch it out until we can insert the parts together. I was a little worried that it could rip but didn’t. Make sure to register the purchase so if anything happens you can file a claim.
@@don_wynn holy shit. It's 118 degrees outside here in AZ and I'm out here pulling my hair out because I have the same issue! I'll have to wait till it's dark to finish.
@@don_wynn nothing we try is working. We are so frustrated!!! Ready to drag this pool back to Costco and throw it at them!!!!
We cannot get the top rail to fit no matter what we do!!!!!
@@estherhalloran347 hi,
This is a reply from Mattman8569 “ I ended up taking all the side posts down brining the top rail to the ground. I then was able to finagle the vinyl around the whole track to give me enough wiggle room.” Hope that helps. Lots of people are having the “last piece issue”
@@don_wynn nope. Doesn’t help at all. We’ve tried everything. And I mean everything!!! Would you be willing to talk with us?
What do you do for the winter with the pool
For the first winter I left it open. Last winter I decided to cover it because lots of leaves end up in the pool because I built it right by a tree.
@@don_wynn do you take the water out or do you drop it down
Hola cunando cuesta esta piscina en euros porfa saludos desde España
What's the size of the sand box? If the pool is 22x12...you make it 25x14 or so??
Hi I made it 23x15. You can check out my other video on the box build.
Base For Above Ground Pool Foundation Site Preparation Ground Leveling Set up For Above Ground Pools
th-cam.com/video/vaV3zVyIqP4/w-d-xo.html
How do you get the pool cover on? Mine seems it’s to small and I can’t get it on
Hi.
Check out my video pool cover hack. It may work for you.
th-cam.com/video/xqzjbpfOnaQ/w-d-xo.html
What was the dimensions of the space you built ?
What are the dimensions of your frame? Thanks great video
STILL WAITING FOR THE ANWER THIS SUMMER???
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What is the size of your frame?
What did you use to keep the fabric down ?
Landscape pins
7:32 You could also use ground glass, if available. A grain of sand is 30 microns, while a grain of ground glass is 5 microns. A micron is how a grain of sediment is measured, as referring to pool filters. There’s a whole video on it.
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Does anyone know for this pool is the liner 22x12 or does it measure 22x12 including the supports that jut out from the sides?
Thanks!
How much sand do you need for the filter system?
I buy 1 bag of pool sand at Home Depot and I use less the tha half
Is the pump ok to leave outside in rainy day?
I think so. I close my pool during the colder months and store the pump in a shed
About how long did it take to set up the pool itself?
The pool itself took about an or two
What dimension is the area that you outlined with the 4x4s?
I’d like to know that question also!
Thanks for the comment. Please see my updated comment. Sorry for taking so long.
How long does it take to fill your swimming pool with water?
It took a long time… I left it over night
@@don_wynn hey sorry one more question lol where did you buy the mat put under the pool?
It looks like you possibly added wood plates below each leg and then put crushed rocks around the outside of the pool…is that correct?
That’s correct. I forgot what the rocks were called, maybe river rock from Home Depot, they’re mostly rounded
Thank you. And what was the purpose of the wood shims/plates? We’re the legs sinking into the ground due to water weight and this was to distribute pressure?
Would it be a good idea to build this pool on concrete?
Probably not a good idea to build on concrete.
Can I get you to put this pool up in our yard???? Do you live in the Chicago area????
What kind of pool cover do You have? And where can I get it?
It comes included with the pool. Worst cover to put on. Check out my other video where I show how to put it on with this hack.
Thanks
@@don_wynn I Will, thank You very much.
the sand has to be level or it doesn't matter
It matters especially be for you winterize
So what were the dimensions of your Frame you built?
Check out the video for the dimensions. 😃
Base For Above Ground Pool Foundation Site Preparation Ground Leveling Set up For Above Ground Pools
th-cam.com/video/vaV3zVyIqP4/w-d-xo.html
Hm
what tools do you need
Doesn’t require any tools to put this together