👍 If you found these DIY tips helpful, make sure to smash that "LIKE" button and "SUBSCRIBE" for a steady stream of DIY knowledge! Stay empowered to tackle any project around your home, car, technology, or pool with confidence. Let's get hands-on and make life easier together! 🏡🚗🏊♂ #DIYLife #SubscribeForMoreDIYTips
You are welcome. You will have many years of fun with that pool. I just made another video on the common area that rust and how to deal with them if you get them. If you haven't installed the pool yet, that will give you an idea also where to add extra coat of paint to prevent rust. I will post it sometime next week once I finished editing. Make sure to subscribe and turn the notification so you get alert once I posted that video.
@@diymanualAnother question please: We are going to home depot now; we have not yet opened the pool as it has been raining over here. I just want to have everything ready before we start to put the pool together. How many subfloor panels each of the 8×8 and 12× 24 should I buy? While I'm there anything else I need to buy?
@@diymanual me again, do you have the put 1/4 cup of shock in your pool? I have the same and will use 2000 amount also. Just wanna make sure I’m doing math right
@@omgbrytt I'm not sure what shock you use so check the recommended dosage and just do the calculations from it. Do you have problem with your water or just doing maintenance after a busy day of swimming? If your water is clear and the chlorine level is good then you don't really need to shock the water.
@@diymanual idk I just put some in chlorine levels were good I think it just needed stabilizer! Thanks for responding !! I also got all the chemicals you posted lol
No. You won't feel any on the suction side. You can feel the water going out on the outlet (A side) back to the pool. If you are using the same pump, you should feel the water up to a foot on the A sde. If you can feel it drop down to around 6 inches then you want to clean or replace the filter.
Hi Great video! Thank you. Just wondering what the total width of the pool is including the pull-out flaps with the stability rods on both sides of the pool? (Is the total width including support rods 8.2 or is it greater than 8.2)?
You said in the video you used OSB board, however, OSB is not waterproof. Did you seal it and if so, what did you use and how long did it hold up? Thank you.
Hi. I used 3 layers of outdoor paint I had left in my garage. I used it for 3 years and most of it is still holding well. The ones I placed by the wall is a little soft after 3 years because it never had time to dry out after use as it is hard to access to wipe off and sun can't dry it off either.
Save yourself a TON of time, money and chemicals…get a sand filter… you won’t have to worry about vacuuming algae off the bottom of your pool if you have a good filtration system.
@@mattwong1024 those are the OSB sheets. Basically the roofing sheets. I just painted it to last longer. I was able to use the boards for 3 years. Some were still good but the ones by the wall needs to be replaced because they don't dry quickly as it is not being hit by the sun.
Hi. Yes I have other videos on this pool. Check the videos under my channel. But to summarize those videos, you just need to make sure that the water is balance. Once it is balance just make sure that you have enough chlorine to maintain and that filter runs at least 8-12 hours daily.
No damage to the turf. Turf under the pool will look cleaner and around the pool will have some white substance probably from hard water or pool chemicals but it quickly goes away after washing and power brush.
2 inches should be fine. My setup also have a 2 inch slope to guide water away from the house. I believe I mentioned that on my other review video. If you have similar pool you can check my playlist on how I maintain it. th-cam.com/play/PL_2zbWlUD8pnBmQEwh16YFeY-h2NW2s4G.html
@@diymanual thank you. The 2 in slope is to guide water away from my house also. Yes it’s the same pool. Do I need pavers if I’m putting on cement? I’m putting foam mats underneath
@@sophiagalvan4338 You don't need pavers if you are putting it on top of a cement. also pavers will crack with the heavy load. If you want to put any support to distribute weight it should be no more than 7/8 of an inch higher than the ground.
@@diymanual I’m your opinion, do you think the pool is too small for 3-4 ppl to enjoy? I’m still waiting for mine to arrive. I’m hoping it’s not too small for us.
@@sophiagalvan4338 Depending on your use. We usually have 4 people and we had lots of fun with it. If you wanted to play games it's the perfect size but if you wanted to do laps then this might be too small.
thank you so much your video was invaluable the instructions that come with the pool are awful installed the whole thing in 1.5hours using your video awesome
To balance PH and keep it steady you want to keep your alkalinity between 50 and 90. If your alkalinity is out of range your PH will quickly change and you will find yourself adjusting PH every couple of days. How many gallons is your pool and what is your PH and alkalinity number?
Great video! Thank you for explanation. I have 2 questions. What do you have under your artificial turf? and i see you dont use protection cover between pool and turf. Do you thin this protection is not necessary? thanks
Thanks for asking. The turf serves as my protection between the dirt and the pool. It actually serves as a cushion as well so it does not hurt your feet when you jump to the pool. Just make sure that you clean up the area and that there is no sharp object or rocks that can puncture the liner. The liner is used when you put it directly above dirt as it may have rocks, roots etc. in it that can puncture your liner some even use foam board to make the floor perfectly even and soft. The turf is actually a perfect protection because it is even and soft. Plus it has good drainage when it is installed properly.
I used your video as the basis for setting up my exact same pool yesterday. Very helpful. Question: my t-joint leaks at all 3 connections. Can I just remove it and use just one output hose, and put a stopper in the other output port? Thank you.
You could but it might affect the amount of water it can filter per hour. Try adjusting the hose and clamp. If it's still leaking you can use this tape. amzn.to/3OBfJUL I used this for hose and pipe leaks in cars and around the house and on the T-connector on this pool as well.
Awesome video. Serious question is what is the actual width from the outermost point of the side legs? Pouring a concrete slab and need it wide enough for this “8 ft wide” pool. Thank you so much in advance
You're welcome! Make sure to save my pool playlist on how to maintain this pool. It may come in handy in the future. th-cam.com/play/PL_2zbWlUD8pnBmQEwh16YFeY-h2NW2s4G.html
Hello, just to let you know after watching this video I decided to buy the same size of pool that you have for my family. I noticed that you used chlorine tablet for your pool and a filter. My questions are how many chlorine tablet should I put in the dispenser and where will i put the extra filter (the one you posted in your video) coz I have the pump that comes with it that has a filter already?
I use 2 to 3 one inch chlorine tablet and it last about 5 days. Are you referring to the long filter? If so, it is just a filter I use for my gardenhose to filter my water as I fill up the pool. You don't really need it if you have clean city water.
Do you mean the plastic gray screen that covers the inlet valves? The screen itself should stop the hair from getting sucked into the inlet so just grab the hair and toss it out. I don't experience any problem with hair accumulating in the valves but of course my boys and I have short hair and my daughter and wife always tie their hair when they jump in the pool. The plastic gray screen have 2 screw that holds it in place. I am not sure why Bestway did that because it also have a thread that will hold it in place. I removed the screws on mine and never put it back. Maybe you can do that so you can easily open the screen to clean any hair that accumulated in it. Let me know if it works.
You are very much welcome. it's the end of pool season now so in a few days I will upload a video on how the synthetic turf will look like once I removed the pool.
And I have 2x rocket stoves hooked up to 2x house Central heating radiators in Series over the fires the water coming out of the pipe is hot enough to burn if u keep your hand there for more than a few sec the test with one radiator and 1 fire pit the 2700 L water tank went from 8ﾟ to 35ﾟin 30 min
What is the full dimensions of the pool supports the pool itself advertise 14 by 8’ 2” will it fit on a 10 foot wide concrete pad? Support, legs and all. The surface I am planning on putting this size pool is exactly 10 feet wide by 14 feet long
The answer to that question is 14 x 9 1/2. I covered the pool measurement in this video: th-cam.com/video/2kHbzfJak6A/w-d-xo.html My grass area is exactly 12 ft. wide and you can see the space I have to the front. The foot in the back is around 6 to 8 inches away from the wall. With a 10 ft. pad you need to make sure you are centered properly before you add the water and I suggest that you check the center from the center of the curb side because you need to make adjustment to the side support as you fill it up with water. Hope this helps.
VG video, have seen others and not as good. The bestway manuals are just terrible. I have the 14x8 ft version. What are the black rubber plugs used for ( if you have the papers, its on Pg 6, middle of the page, Owners manual) Do you plug the 3 filter caps into their respective ABB holes, and tighten them. Tks in advance
They are just there to plug the holes when needed (i.e. fixing holes or replacing filters). I just made a video using those plugs to replace the hoses in my pool while preventing water loss. th-cam.com/video/_bd028r3zRw/w-d-xo.html But you don't need it to replace filter, you can simply lift the filter up as shown in my other video to save time. th-cam.com/video/UuIVgEXZ35c/w-d-xo.html Hope this help.
No. You won't feel the suction just the return. Maybe if you remove the screen and cover the 2 suction hole with your hands you will feel the vacuum but not with the screen on.
I just use the one that came with the pool. A lot of people complain that the pump is too weak but in my experience, once you learn how to balance the water that the pump that came with it will do its job. I have used the same 530gph pump for 3 years and the only time I have problem with water clarity is when it rains and when I forget to add chlorine. Once your water is balance, all you need to do is make sure that you have proper amount of chlorine. Check my other pool maintenance video on water balance. th-cam.com/play/PL_2zbWlUD8pnBmQEwh16YFeY-h2NW2s4G.html But of course, having a stronger pump will help keep the water cleaner a lot easier especially when you have a lot of people using the pool. We have 4 to 5 people using the pool every night for at least 90 to 120 minutes and the included pump is fine. The included pump will need to run at least 8 to 12 hours to do 2 complete turnover if you get a 2000 gph pump you can do 2 complete turnover in 2 hours for this pool so if you run it for 8 hours, that will be 8 turnover. Here's a couple of options for Cartridge type: amzn.to/40Tz9sj - Intex 1000 GPH amzn.to/3nFiR8e - Intex 2500 GPH I found this deal right now for Sand Filter Pump amzn.to/3KtUvXS - eXtremePower 2400 GPH with filter media Hope this helps and let me know if you have any question.
Thanks for the great video. Got a question. My cam connect came with only the head and not the tube. Am I missing part? I have exact same size as your pool. Thanks.
Hi! The chem connect will just be the 2 pc head. White housing and Blue cover. This will replace the standard gray screen on the input side of the hose. Your pool will come with 4 hoses.
@@diymanual thanks for reply. I don’t see any part that would connect with the chem connect to insert into port A. I don’t see any standard gray screen. Can you please help me further on the chem connect pieces like photos etc? . Thank you in advance.
@@diymanual found it. Chem connect came in two pieces. There’s total 4 plugs/inserts. Two for B ports and chem connect for A port and the other one is spare I suppose which I took the tube part and connect it with the chem connect. Thank you your help. Greatly appreciated.
Really good instructional video. In fact significantly better than anything bestway provide! Question, how many chlorine tablets did you add to the clearflow?
No. It does not have an eyeball. There are multiple above ground pool water fountain you can buy but you may need to make adjustment to your connection. If your purpose is to simply create a fountain effect to help cool water or increase PH I just used a 1 inch pipe that I stuck into the middle hole of the Chemconnect. It is not pretty but it does the job.
Hi Sunshine, it is an inline filter so I just installed it in between the faucet and garden hose to filter the water before it goes into the pool (Faucet-->Filter-->Garden Hose-->to pool). You do not need it if your water is clear. I have to use it on mine because the water does not come out clear without the filter due to excessive iron.
I accidently put the u shaped legs on the inside of the pool strap like the other legs, should that be a problem? I have filled about half way and there is no moving them now unless I drain the pool.
It might bend and break. I would suggest drain it till you can pull the legs out. Water is cheap. It only cost about $30 to fill it. The reason the side support is like that is because the side wall will expand outward a little.
Or you can also use a solar cover like this amzn.to/41AvoZt A solar cover will simply be placed on top of your pool water so debris could still go on the side the cover will catch most of them. It also serve as a solar heater to heat-up your water during the day. I used the tarp and velcro method because there is no actual cover for this pool and there was no solar heater option at the time I purchased this.
I use this Vacuum: th-cam.com/video/ZmE4NTMHN7I/w-d-xo.html You can check my other pool videos here. th-cam.com/play/PL_2zbWlUD8pnBmQEwh16YFeY-h2NW2s4G.html
Others have done that on bigger vinyl pool but I do not see the point of winterizing it because this is a small pool with only 2,000 gallon of water. It will cost you more to get it ready for next season with chemical you will be using than just putting in new water which in my area only cost a little less than $30.
We just set up the same pool yesterday. How do you stop water from entering the filter when you perform filter maintenance like changing out the cartridge?
To stop water from coming out of the filter when you change the cartridge, simply lift the filter up higher than the "A" hose entry. It is quick to do. I have another video on how I replace the cartridge. Also, do not throw the dirty cartridge. You should be able to clean and reuse the cartridge. Enjoy your pool.
Thank you. What are the actual dimensions of the water bit and what are the external dimensions overall (metal bits that stick out)? Bestway don't give those details
@@diymanual Thanks for your reply, I read down below that you pit 2 or 3 1 inch tablets, did you also put liquid chlorine, I was told by my local pool supplier I needed to do so.
@@TheEfrain7 you can use tablet or liquid chlorine. It depends on your preference. Some like the liquid because the tablet tend to increase your CYA overtime.
Did not have any issue with the turf. The turf will of course flatten out but it goes back up after brushing. I could say turf is the best place to put the pool because turf will also serve as a nice cushion for your feet. Just make sure to place a support board on the footings to spread the weight.
@@diymanual Thank you for that reply.. I am having turf installed and want to have the ability to do a "seasonal" above ground pool, since I live in Oregon. It is good to know that this is an option during the summer. Did you see any discoloration from water with chlorine getting on your turf?
I do not see any discoloration in the turf. There are some white spots with powder texture around the side of the board I placed for footing I believe accumulated powdered chemical I put in the pool? Anyway, I was able to rinse it off with a garden hose. The turf was just like how it was before I installed the pool after I rinse and brush. If you are having your turf installed make sure that the contractor will compact the base properly. I installed my own turf and I made sure it is compacted well because I already have plan on installing an above ground pool during summer.
@@diymanualWhat if I left the pool up all season? My turf installer said he was concerned thay leaving a pool up for so long would cause an indentation in the turf where the pool used to be if I ever decided to get rid of it. Also, there's a lot of high and low spots in my turf, how would I be able to make it level?
@@Superman-xr1oh I do not keep the pool up all season but I don't think it would be an issue. Just make sure to put some board under the footing to distribute the weight. I'm surprised that your turf installer would doubt their own work. If they did not cut corners, your base should be compacted properly and should be hard. I installed my own grass and consulted with the manufacturer "Synlawn" and I was assured that the grass will not fade and that it will be able to handle the weight of the pool as long as I build the base properly. Some installer will use Class II roadbase or decomposed granite or a combination of both. I decided to just use class II road base on mine and compacted it with a vibrating plate that I rented from home depot. When you say you have high and low spots, is that there when they installed it or did it just show months after the grass is installed? If it is there since the beginning it should be fine. I have some imperfection in my grass install but it never cause an issue with the pool I'm not sure how bad is the high/low spots that you are talking about but to level them, you will need to lift the grass and add more base material. If it is just on a section, you can cut a square section to lift the grass, add base material and put the grass back in. Note that your grass will have filler and nails about 6 - 8 inches long. I hope I answer your question.
kindly help me understand if possible. I see two holes labelled B . on which you inserted tubes. there is another hole with nothing in it. how do I put valves on it. can you go slowly over that part. also how you set up the pipes.
There are 3 holes total that connects to the pump. 2 labeled 'B' that is joined by a T-joint then go to the pump intake that is labeled 'B' as well then 1 labeled 'A' that connects to pump output which is also labeled 'A' . Are you talking about the hole with cap that is not labeled that is close to the bottom? If so that is the drain valve that you can use to drain the pool at the end of the poos season. It comes with a hose attachment. For the setup just leave the cap in place. I forgot to mention that because I do not need it to setup the pool. I will make sure to cover that when I take down the pool.
No damage to artificial grass. I have it for 2 seasons and my grass still looks good. I will be putting it up again next week once my kids begin their summer break.
Hi Amanda, I actually purchase this size so my youngest son can stand and be confident in the water. The average water level on this is between 33 to 35 inches but you can probably go as low as 30 inches without the sides bowing too much. What you can do is let your kid stand by your sink counter to see how your kids height is compared to the sink as the average height of a sink is between 29 - 36 inches. My youngest learned to swim on this in just a couple of weeks. The water level at that time was up to his shoulder but kids grow so fast that on year 2 it is already below his chest. I will probably use this one more year then upgrade to a 52 inches. Anyway, his 2 older siblings (14 and 12) is still having fun in this pool even though it is only to their waist level. They can kneel down to keep themselves warm and still have their head above water. If your kid is a little taller, I would suggest to begin with a 42" so that you can also do your swimming exercise without touching the floor. Keep in mind that the height they give in the pool specification is the top of the pool but the average water level will be at least 5 - 6 inches lower than that height. You can probably set the water a little lower depending on the model you chose but remember, the lower the water level the more the side will bow especially on a longer pool. Hope this help.
If its an 8ft. wide pool you are telling people once the U holders are in the flaps extended out its 9 1/2 feet total. Once the flaps are extended out in the u hooks adding a foot to each side wouldnt the grand total of the width of the pool be 10 ft? You have to add a foot to each side once you extend them.
The frame width is actually 7 1/2. The way bestway and Intex measure the pool is based on the widest or longest part of the pool body which is where the bulge is or towards the bottom of the pool or if you look at the picture, where the support belt is.
How do you remove the port cover for the output? I need to plug those lines to winterize the pool. Mine has a little silver screw in it. Do I need to loosen that?
@@diymanual No, its on the inside of the pool, there appears to be a tiny silver screw that maybe keeps the output "cover" over the line, I tried to just hand turn the cover and it won't budge.
@@FenixJesterMedia oh that one. Just remove it. I removed mine and never put it back. So remove the small screw and turn the cover because cover also screws to the part that is connected to the hose. Not sure why the need to put those small screws in. Also if you are planning on using the small rubber plug that came with the pool you will need to remove the whole cover and housing and replace it with the plug.
👍 If you found these DIY tips helpful, make sure to smash that "LIKE" button and "SUBSCRIBE" for a steady stream of DIY knowledge! Stay empowered to tackle any project around your home, car, technology, or pool with confidence. Let's get hands-on and make life easier together! 🏡🚗🏊♂ #DIYLife #SubscribeForMoreDIYTips
This was the best step by step directions I’ve used before. Thank you so much!!
You're welcome and thanks for watching.
We just got this pool. Im so thankful for your spot on directions. Thank you so very much! 💛
You are welcome. You will have many years of fun with that pool. I just made another video on the common area that rust and how to deal with them if you get them. If you haven't installed the pool yet, that will give you an idea also where to add extra coat of paint to prevent rust. I will post it sometime next week once I finished editing. Make sure to subscribe and turn the notification so you get alert once I posted that video.
@diymanual already subscribed, I will turn on now- Thanks again for your thoroughness! 👍🏽
@@diymanualAnother question please: We are going to home depot now; we have not yet opened the pool as it has been raining over here. I just want to have everything ready before we start to put the pool together. How many subfloor panels each of the 8×8 and 12× 24 should I buy? While I'm there anything else I need to buy?
@@SG-477 you need 4 pieces of 12 x 24 and 10 pieces of 8 x 8
@@diymanual thank you so much
Great Job thank you. You took it all the way how to install the filter, not just clip the poles in that's the easy part. once again thank you.
Glad it helped
Thanks for this ! Couldn’t have done it on my own without your video
You are welcome.
@@diymanual me again, do you have the put 1/4 cup of shock in your pool? I have the same and will use 2000 amount also. Just wanna make sure I’m doing math right
@@omgbrytt I'm not sure what shock you use so check the recommended dosage and just do the calculations from it.
Do you have problem with your water or just doing maintenance after a busy day of swimming? If your water is clear and the chlorine level is good then you don't really need to shock the water.
@@diymanual idk I just put some in chlorine levels were good I think it just needed stabilizer! Thanks for responding !! I also got all the chemicals you posted lol
@@diymanual so now I know just add stabilizer next !!
This video is a time saver 100%the D A D tip was sooooooo helpful
Thanks.
great job the pool went up with the quickness thank you
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!
I just bought one of these but there was no manual in the box! This video was so helpful.
Thank you for watching and I'm happy the video was useful to you!
Great video. I lost my directions and I was able to get mine up with ur video. Thanks
You are welcome.
I didn’t even get Instructions 😅
Hi again!! The parts that go in holes B & C when the pump goes on are you supposed to feel suction?!? I can’t tell if my pump is broken 😞
No. You won't feel any on the suction side. You can feel the water going out on the outlet (A side) back to the pool. If you are using the same pump, you should feel the water up to a foot on the A sde. If you can feel it drop down to around 6 inches then you want to clean or replace the filter.
buenos dias. ¿que material usa como soporte de las patas de la piscina?
I use OSB board and painted it with 3 layers to protect from water.
Hi Great video! Thank you. Just wondering what the total width of the pool is including the pull-out flaps with the stability rods on both sides of the pool? (Is the total width including support rods 8.2 or is it greater than 8.2)?
14 x 9 1/2
@@diymanual thank you!! This is surprisingly so difficult to find!
You said in the video you used OSB board, however, OSB is not waterproof. Did you seal it and if so, what did you use and how long did it hold up? Thank you.
Hi. I used 3 layers of outdoor paint I had left in my garage. I used it for 3 years and most of it is still holding well. The ones I placed by the wall is a little soft after 3 years because it never had time to dry out after use as it is hard to access to wipe off and sun can't dry it off either.
Save yourself a TON of time, money and chemicals…get a sand filter… you won’t have to worry about vacuuming algae off the bottom of your pool if you have a good filtration system.
Thanks for sharing.
@@diymanual you are welcome! I’m part of the pool community so I try to help as much as I can. By the way, your set up video is VERY comprehensive!
Where do you buy the little boards you put under the pool legs
Home depot. I buy the full sheet 8' x 4' then I cut it into smaller pieces.
@@diymanual What type of material are those boards made from?
@@mattwong1024 those are the OSB sheets. Basically the roofing sheets. I just painted it to last longer.
I was able to use the boards for 3 years. Some were still good but the ones by the wall needs to be replaced because they don't dry quickly as it is not being hit by the sun.
Thanks for the video! It made it that much easier to set up
Ours
Glad it helped!
Do you have videos for how to do correct maintenance for this exact pool? or do you have plan to do one? Thanks in advance.
Hi. Yes I have other videos on this pool. Check the videos under my channel. But to summarize those videos, you just need to make sure that the water is balance. Once it is balance just make sure that you have enough chlorine to maintain and that filter runs at least 8-12 hours daily.
@@diymanual awesome. Thanks. I’ll look for those videos
How did the turf look after the pool was taking down? Was there any damage to the turf?
No damage to the turf. Turf under the pool will look cleaner and around the pool will have some white substance probably from hard water or pool chemicals but it quickly goes away after washing and power brush.
Thank you so much for the video❤
Hey, thanks for watching! Your support keeps me going.
Did you have to level the ground? I’m putting on my cement and it’s about 2 in off on one side. Is leveling a must?
2 inches should be fine. My setup also have a 2 inch slope to guide water away from the house. I believe I mentioned that on my other review video. If you have similar pool you can check my playlist on how I maintain it. th-cam.com/play/PL_2zbWlUD8pnBmQEwh16YFeY-h2NW2s4G.html
@@diymanual thank you. The 2 in slope is to guide water away from my house also. Yes it’s the same pool. Do I need pavers if I’m putting on cement? I’m putting foam mats underneath
@@sophiagalvan4338 You don't need pavers if you are putting it on top of a cement. also pavers will crack with the heavy load. If you want to put any support to distribute weight it should be no more than 7/8 of an inch higher than the ground.
@@diymanual I’m your opinion, do you think the pool is too small for 3-4 ppl to enjoy? I’m still waiting for mine to arrive. I’m hoping it’s not too small for us.
@@sophiagalvan4338 Depending on your use. We usually have 4 people and we had lots of fun with it. If you wanted to play games it's the perfect size but if you wanted to do laps then this might be too small.
thank you so much your video was invaluable the instructions that come with the pool are awful installed the whole thing in 1.5hours using your video awesome
I'm happy to help. I'm sure your next assembly for the next season will only take 30 minutes.
How do you balance the ph? This is the best and most informative video i have found. Thank you so much. I really appreciate you!🌻
To balance PH and keep it steady you want to keep your alkalinity between 50 and 90.
If your alkalinity is out of range your PH will quickly change and you will find yourself adjusting PH every couple of days.
How many gallons is your pool and what is your PH and alkalinity number?
I, thank you sir for your video. It was a great help.
You are welcome. I'm happy to help.
Great video! Thank you for explanation. I have 2 questions. What do you have under your artificial turf? and i see you dont use protection cover between pool and turf. Do you thin this protection is not necessary? thanks
Thanks for asking. The turf serves as my protection between the dirt and the pool. It actually serves as a cushion as well so it does not hurt your feet when you jump to the pool. Just make sure that you clean up the area and that there is no sharp object or rocks that can puncture the liner.
The liner is used when you put it directly above dirt as it may have rocks, roots etc. in it that can puncture your liner some even use foam board to make the floor perfectly even and soft. The turf is actually a perfect protection because it is even and soft. Plus it has good drainage when it is installed properly.
I used your video as the basis for setting up my exact same pool yesterday. Very helpful. Question: my t-joint leaks at all 3 connections. Can I just remove it and use just one output hose, and put a stopper in the other output port? Thank you.
You could but it might affect the amount of water it can filter per hour.
Try adjusting the hose and clamp. If it's still leaking you can use this tape.
amzn.to/3OBfJUL
I used this for hose and pipe leaks in cars and around the house and on the T-connector on this pool as well.
Awesome video. Serious question is what is the actual width from the outermost point of the side legs? Pouring a concrete slab and need it wide enough for this “8 ft wide” pool. Thank you so much in advance
9 1/2 ft. Including side legs.
I😢😢😢p
No p😂hu
Oolmmkb
😢
Look mom
Super helpful, thank you! 🤘🏼
Happy to help!
This video saved my bacon, thank you! Directions that came with pool were junk.
You're welcome! Make sure to save my pool playlist on how to maintain this pool. It may come in handy in the future.
th-cam.com/play/PL_2zbWlUD8pnBmQEwh16YFeY-h2NW2s4G.html
Hello, just to let you know after watching this video I decided to buy the same size of pool that you have for my family. I noticed that you used chlorine tablet for your pool and a filter. My questions are how many chlorine tablet should I put in the dispenser and where will i put the extra filter (the one you posted in your video) coz I have the pump that comes with it that has a filter already?
I use 2 to 3 one inch chlorine tablet and it last about 5 days. Are you referring to the long filter? If so, it is just a filter I use for my gardenhose to filter my water as I fill up the pool. You don't really need it if you have clean city water.
How do you clean the inlet valves? I noticed hair accumulating where the valves suck in water.
Do you mean the plastic gray screen that covers the inlet valves? The screen itself should stop the hair from getting sucked into the inlet so just grab the hair and toss it out. I don't experience any problem with hair accumulating in the valves but of course my boys and I have short hair and my daughter and wife always tie their hair when they jump in the pool.
The plastic gray screen have 2 screw that holds it in place. I am not sure why Bestway did that because it also have a thread that will hold it in place. I removed the screws on mine and never put it back. Maybe you can do that so you can easily open the screen to clean any hair that accumulated in it.
Let me know if it works.
How is the water coming out going through the filter and going back in the pool ,?how did you connect the filter
The filter pump have in and out outlet. From Pool->In->Out->Back to Pool.
Thanks. Huge help.
You are very much welcome. it's the end of pool season now so in a few days I will upload a video on how the synthetic turf will look like once I removed the pool.
I've just got the same pool but mine is a bit bigger it's 18ft x 9ft x 4ft
And I have 2x rocket stoves hooked up to 2x house Central heating radiators in Series over the fires the water coming out of the pipe is hot enough to burn if u keep your hand there for more than a few sec the test with one radiator and 1 fire pit the 2700 L water tank went from 8ﾟ to 35ﾟin 30 min
Cool.
What is the full dimensions of the pool supports the pool itself advertise 14 by 8’ 2” will it fit on a 10 foot wide concrete pad? Support, legs and all.
The surface I am planning on putting this size pool is exactly 10 feet wide by 14 feet long
The answer to that question is 14 x 9 1/2.
I covered the pool measurement in this video: th-cam.com/video/2kHbzfJak6A/w-d-xo.html
My grass area is exactly 12 ft. wide and you can see the space I have to the front. The foot in the back is around 6 to 8 inches away from the wall. With a 10 ft. pad you need to make sure you are centered properly before you add the water and I suggest that you check the center from the center of the curb side because you need to make adjustment to the side support as you fill it up with water. Hope this helps.
VG video, have seen others and not as good. The bestway manuals are just terrible. I have the 14x8 ft version. What are the black rubber plugs used for ( if you have the papers, its on Pg 6, middle of the page, Owners manual) Do you plug the 3 filter caps into their respective ABB holes, and tighten them. Tks in advance
They are just there to plug the holes when needed (i.e. fixing holes or replacing filters). I just made a video using those plugs to replace the hoses in my pool while preventing water loss.
th-cam.com/video/_bd028r3zRw/w-d-xo.html
But you don't need it to replace filter, you can simply lift the filter up as shown in my other video to save time.
th-cam.com/video/UuIVgEXZ35c/w-d-xo.html
Hope this help.
@@diymanual tks for the confirmation, its up and running
Awesome video! One question, are you suppose to feel the suction from the pump? When the pool is filled? Mine doesn’t feel strong.
No. You won't feel the suction just the return. Maybe if you remove the screen and cover the 2 suction hole with your hands you will feel the vacuum but not with the screen on.
What is the brand of the water pump that you are using??? I need to change mine to one stronger
I just use the one that came with the pool. A lot of people complain that the pump is too weak but in my experience, once you learn how to balance the water that the pump that came with it will do its job. I have used the same 530gph pump for 3 years and the only time I have problem with water clarity is when it rains and when I forget to add chlorine. Once your water is balance, all you need to do is make sure that you have proper amount of chlorine. Check my other pool maintenance video on water balance. th-cam.com/play/PL_2zbWlUD8pnBmQEwh16YFeY-h2NW2s4G.html
But of course, having a stronger pump will help keep the water cleaner a lot easier especially when you have a lot of people using the pool. We have 4 to 5 people using the pool every night for at least 90 to 120 minutes and the included pump is fine. The included pump will need to run at least 8 to 12 hours to do 2 complete turnover if you get a 2000 gph pump you can do 2 complete turnover in 2 hours for this pool so if you run it for 8 hours, that will be 8 turnover.
Here's a couple of options for Cartridge type:
amzn.to/40Tz9sj - Intex 1000 GPH
amzn.to/3nFiR8e - Intex 2500 GPH
I found this deal right now for Sand Filter Pump
amzn.to/3KtUvXS - eXtremePower 2400 GPH with filter media
Hope this helps and let me know if you have any question.
Thanks for the great video. Got a question. My cam connect came with only the head and not the tube. Am I missing part? I have exact same size as your pool. Thanks.
Hi! The chem connect will just be the 2 pc head. White housing and Blue cover. This will replace the standard gray screen on the input side of the hose. Your pool will come with 4 hoses.
@@diymanual thanks for reply. I don’t see any part that would connect with the chem connect to insert into port A. I don’t see any standard gray screen. Can you please help me further on the chem connect pieces like photos etc? . Thank you in advance.
@@danielzpcsk85 My pool is still in the storage and I will not pull it until end of May orearly June. Your chem connect have 2 piece is this correct?
@@danielzpcsk85 at around 10:20 you will see me holding the chem connect and putting it in the input hole. Hope this help.
@@diymanual found it. Chem connect came in two pieces. There’s total 4 plugs/inserts. Two for B ports and chem connect for A port and the other one is spare I suppose which I took the tube part and connect it with the chem connect. Thank you your help. Greatly appreciated.
Really good instructional video. In fact significantly better than anything bestway provide! Question, how many chlorine tablets did you add to the clearflow?
I place 2 or 3 chlorine tablet. I use the 1 inch tablet by chlorox.
Do you know if this pool has an eyeball I want to add a water fountain or do you know what fountain works best for this pool
No. It does not have an eyeball. There are multiple above ground pool water fountain you can buy but you may need to make adjustment to your connection.
If your purpose is to simply create a fountain effect to help cool water or increase PH I just used a 1 inch pipe that I stuck into the middle hole of the Chemconnect. It is not pretty but it does the job.
@@diymanual thank you it's frustrating
I did not understand where do you put the water filter you showed at min 13:15
Hi Sunshine, it is an inline filter so I just installed it in between the faucet and garden hose to filter the water before it goes into the pool (Faucet-->Filter-->Garden Hose-->to pool). You do not need it if your water is clear. I have to use it on mine because the water does not come out clear without the filter due to excessive iron.
@@diymanual oh ok thank you very much 🙏🙂
I accidently put the u shaped legs on the inside of the pool strap like the other legs, should that be a problem? I have filled about half way and there is no moving them now unless I drain the pool.
It might bend and break. I would suggest drain it till you can pull the legs out. Water is cheap. It only cost about $30 to fill it. The reason the side support is like that is because the side wall will expand outward a little.
Can you recommend a cover for this pool? Preferably a link thanks alot 🙏
You can get a tarp. amzn.to/3V2AT0t
and use this Velcro in the holes
amzn.to/3LpLEag
Easy to put and remove.
Or you can also use a solar cover like this amzn.to/41AvoZt
A solar cover will simply be placed on top of your pool water so debris could still go on the side the cover will catch most of them. It also serve as a solar heater to heat-up your water during the day. I used the tarp and velcro method because there is no actual cover for this pool and there was no solar heater option at the time I purchased this.
What kind of vacum do you use to clean the pool?
I use this Vacuum:
th-cam.com/video/ZmE4NTMHN7I/w-d-xo.html
You can check my other pool videos here.
th-cam.com/play/PL_2zbWlUD8pnBmQEwh16YFeY-h2NW2s4G.html
I have a cement pad that is 25ft x 10ft wide will this fit on that pad?
It should. The long side is 14ft and the width is 9 1/2 including the side support.
Can the pool be winterized for Wisconsin winters?
Others have done that on bigger vinyl pool but I do not see the point of winterizing it because this is a small pool with only 2,000 gallon of water. It will cost you more to get it ready for next season with chemical you will be using than just putting in new water which in my area only cost a little less than $30.
is the size 14X8 "with legs" or frame only? Wondering if the side legs make the footprint more like 14x10 or 14x12? Can't seem to find an answer.
You will need 14 x 9 1/2 including side legs.
@@diymanual you are awesome. thanks!
Thank you for the video. Do you know the dimensions for the water hoes?
1.25
We just set up the same pool yesterday. How do you stop water from entering the filter when you perform filter maintenance like changing out the cartridge?
To stop water from coming out of the filter when you change the cartridge, simply lift the filter up higher than the "A" hose entry. It is quick to do. I have another video on how I replace the cartridge. Also, do not throw the dirty cartridge. You should be able to clean and reuse the cartridge. Enjoy your pool.
Mine came with two black plugs.
Thank you this video🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You are welcome and thanks for watching. Che my other pool maintenance videos.
Thank you. What are the actual dimensions of the water bit and what are the external dimensions overall (metal bits that stick out)? Bestway don't give those details
The length is 14ft long. The width is 9ft. 6 inches that is including the footing. The top rail (opening ) is 7 1/2 feet.
@@diymanual thank you very much
What material is the support you put on the legs?
I just used a sub floor panel and painted it to help it repel water. I have them for 2nd season already and it is still good.
Thank you so much!!
Great video, where do you find the right chlorine tablet?
Amazon.
@@diymanual Thanks for your reply, I read down below that you pit 2 or 3 1 inch tablets, did you also put liquid chlorine, I was told by my local pool supplier I needed to do so.
@@TheEfrain7 you can use tablet or liquid chlorine. It depends on your preference. Some like the liquid because the tablet tend to increase your CYA overtime.
where do you get the pump that you have?
I am using the pump that came with the pool. You can go to Amazon or Walmart to purchase replacement pump if you need a new one.
@@diymanual ok thanks
What are the actual dimension of the pool wit the frame?
14 x 9 1/2
thank you so much!! we needed to know how the chemconnect thing go to
You're welcome!
How does the weight of the pool impact your turf? I’m considering getting a pool, but I’m concerned it will ruin my turf!
Did not have any issue with the turf. The turf will of course flatten out but it goes back up after brushing. I could say turf is the best place to put the pool because turf will also serve as a nice cushion for your feet. Just make sure to place a support board on the footings to spread the weight.
@@diymanual Thank you for that reply.. I am having turf installed and want to have the ability to do a "seasonal" above ground pool, since I live in Oregon. It is good to know that this is an option during the summer. Did you see any discoloration from water with chlorine getting on your turf?
I do not see any discoloration in the turf. There are some white spots with powder texture around the side of the board I placed for footing I believe accumulated powdered chemical I put in the pool? Anyway, I was able to rinse it off with a garden hose. The turf was just like how it was before I installed the pool after I rinse and brush.
If you are having your turf installed make sure that the contractor will compact the base properly. I installed my own turf and I made sure it is compacted well because I already have plan on installing an above ground pool during summer.
@@diymanualWhat if I left the pool up all season? My turf installer said he was concerned thay leaving a pool up for so long would cause an indentation in the turf where the pool used to be if I ever decided to get rid of it. Also, there's a lot of high and low spots in my turf, how would I be able to make it level?
@@Superman-xr1oh I do not keep the pool up all season but I don't think it would be an issue. Just make sure to put some board under the footing to distribute the weight.
I'm surprised that your turf installer would doubt their own work. If they did not cut corners, your base should be compacted properly and should be hard. I installed my own grass and consulted with the manufacturer "Synlawn" and I was assured that the grass will not fade and that it will be able to handle the weight of the pool as long as I build the base properly. Some installer will use Class II roadbase or decomposed granite or a combination of both. I decided to just use class II road base on mine and compacted it with a vibrating plate that I rented from home depot.
When you say you have high and low spots, is that there when they installed it or did it just show months after the grass is installed? If it is there since the beginning it should be fine. I have some imperfection in my grass install but it never cause an issue with the pool
I'm not sure how bad is the high/low spots that you are talking about but to level them, you will need to lift the grass and add more base material. If it is just on a section, you can cut a square section to lift the grass, add base material and put the grass back in. Note that your grass will have filler and nails about 6 - 8 inches long.
I hope I answer your question.
kindly help me understand if possible. I see two holes labelled B . on which you inserted tubes. there is another hole with nothing in it. how do I put valves on it. can you go slowly over that part. also how you set up the pipes.
There are 3 holes total that connects to the pump. 2 labeled 'B' that is joined by a T-joint then go to the pump intake that is labeled 'B' as well then 1 labeled 'A' that connects to pump output which is also labeled 'A' .
Are you talking about the hole with cap that is not labeled that is close to the bottom? If so that is the drain valve that you can use to drain the pool at the end of the poos season. It comes with a hose attachment. For the setup just leave the cap in place. I forgot to mention that because I do not need it to setup the pool. I will make sure to cover that when I take down the pool.
Hello just wondering if damaged your artificial grass?
No damage to artificial grass. I have it for 2 seasons and my grass still looks good. I will be putting it up again next week once my kids begin their summer break.
What about the electricity bill with the pump 🤔
This is equivalent to 1 LED light bulb. I just sold this pool but if I remember correctly, the pump is only .7 amp.
I check my water-filter and now my water pump wont stop leaking .HELP
Make sure you put the O-ring back properly and close the lid tightly.
@@diymanual thank you will give it a try
thank you so much for the video !! really
helped me and my family build this after we were super confused on how to put it together 😅
Glad I could help!
Thank you
You're welcome
Thanks so much, you saved the day
You are welcome!
Thanks
You are welcome.
Thank you so much for this video!
You are so welcome!
How tall is your daughter. Im trying to get a size comparison
Hi Amanda, I actually purchase this size so my youngest son can stand and be confident in the water. The average water level on this is between 33 to 35 inches but you can probably go as low as 30 inches without the sides bowing too much. What you can do is let your kid stand by your sink counter to see how your kids height is compared to the sink as the average height of a sink is between 29 - 36 inches.
My youngest learned to swim on this in just a couple of weeks. The water level at that time was up to his shoulder but kids grow so fast that on year 2 it is already below his chest. I will probably use this one more year then upgrade to a 52 inches.
Anyway, his 2 older siblings (14 and 12) is still having fun in this pool even though it is only to their waist level. They can kneel down to keep themselves warm and still have their head above water. If your kid is a little taller, I would suggest to begin with a 42" so that you can also do your swimming exercise without touching the floor. Keep in mind that the height they give in the pool specification is the top of the pool but the average water level will be at least 5 - 6 inches lower than that height. You can probably set the water a little lower depending on the model you chose but remember, the lower the water level the more the side will bow especially on a longer pool.
Hope this help.
Thank you! The instructions were horrible.
Thank you. Enjoy your pool.
🥰🤩😇
It will be up again for my 3rd season in 3 months.
If its an 8ft. wide pool you are telling people once the U holders are in the flaps extended out its 9 1/2 feet total. Once the flaps are extended out in the u hooks adding a foot to each side wouldnt the grand total of the width of the pool be 10 ft? You have to add a foot to each side once you extend them.
The frame width is actually 7 1/2. The way bestway and Intex measure the pool is based on the widest or longest part of the pool body which is where the bulge is or towards the bottom of the pool or if you look at the picture, where the support belt is.
Look
0.0
Dude your volume is low.
Probably error on your end. I hear him nice and loud.
Thanks for confirming. It's fine on my end as well.
@@diymanual you’re welcome!
How do you remove the port cover for the output? I need to plug those lines to winterize the pool. Mine has a little silver screw in it. Do I need to loosen that?
Are you talking about the screw that holds the filter hoses to the pool? If so then yes you will need to loosen that so you can pull the strainer.
@@diymanual No, its on the inside of the pool, there appears to be a tiny silver screw that maybe keeps the output "cover" over the line, I tried to just hand turn the cover and it won't budge.
@@FenixJesterMedia oh that one. Just remove it. I removed mine and never put it back. So remove the small screw and turn the cover because cover also screws to the part that is connected to the hose. Not sure why the need to put those small screws in. Also if you are planning on using the small rubber plug that came with the pool you will need to remove the whole cover and housing and replace it with the plug.