Bestway Above Ground Pool Setup From Costco
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Is this Intex pool knockoff worth it? Lets setup the new Bestway above ground pool and see how it compares to a similar Intex pool. For the base we are reusing what was already there. It is a crushed limestone base covered with tarps. We us larger patio blocks for the feet to sit. This kit comes it really easy to install with a couple peoples help.
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One very important thing is to use a good amount silicon slip spray on all the edge piping as it bonded to the vinyl in hot direct sunlight for me, and it wasn't a fun job trying to release it.
Next year no problem with the spray.
Do you have issues with the gravel rock next to the pool? Causing holes? What size gravel, pea gravel, or river rock?
It's pea gravel, never had a problem in the 8 years we've had it around the pool. Thanks for stopping in!
Does the pavers have to be flush with the ground?
Papers should be even with the bottom of the pool
It's really all about that level, smooth, and compacted base base as you said...The Intex Pools really are a pretty good deal for the money! I had a round one with a pump when my kiddos were younger. Even on what you think is a "good flat piece of ground", your pool can get wonky as it settles and the summer goes along. I like how your parents have a deck to dive platform. I'm sure the kids of all ages love it! Great video Brother!
Appreciate it man! Looking forward to cooling off in the water!
How far apart are the pavers for the legs? From center of one leg to the center of the next
Any answers to this question?
Approx 43inch from center to center pavers
Here is a video I recently did on this. th-cam.com/video/d724v806Hy8/w-d-xo.html
I've watched a million videos on this and every single person skips past the only thinking part and that is ground prep. can't find a video on ground prep which is the only part of the job that requires a brain.
Sorry I couldn't help you out with this one, we had the ground prepped many years before I started this channel. All we did was form up the area, fill it with crushed lime and pack it down. 7 years later it is still working great.
@K6 Outdoors I can't find a video that tells me ehat to do on a new install. I watched 2 people talk about the "customer" and they skipped ground prep and didn't even use pavers lol
@@brianwiseman9518I dug out some of the small hills with a mini excavator and dumped the dirt in the low ground then leveled off the piles with the mini and fine tuned with a tractor. My buddy who does pool installs uses a skid steer to level and hauls in sand then wets it before the pool gets unpacked instead of using a compactor
Thank you I needed to see this I’m getting the same one this Friday and I need to know the setup process
Glad you found it helpful!
I will need to do a video very similar to this. We haven’t had decent weather test to set up the pool yet.
It was a windy day but all in all if could've been worse. Thanks for stopping by!
Great video. Did you have any issues with your blocks (under the U poles) being above ground. Some people say you should dig down so they are flush with the ground level. I have a crush rock pad so its hard to dig into it. Will there be an issues with the pool being leveled if they sit on top of the pad? Thanks
We historically haven't had a ton of issues other than "some" settling over time. These were a little bit above the packed surface and we have not had any issues. I don't recall the instructions calling out anything specific on then. I'm not sure you need to dig them in completely but a little bit (half the thickness) wouldn't hurt. You could always lay it out and see what it looks in your application. In my opinion the important part is that nothing is rubbing on the pool support piece. Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you so much that really help us we’re doing ours today…
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Did you have any trouble with the cover? Mine almost seems too small.
To be honest we haven't put the cover on it. Previously I noticed that they seem just a bit to small
That liner at the beginning of the video that y'all were sweeping, is it just a heavy duty green tarp or what exactly is it? It look really smoothed out as well. The Bestway pool comes with a liner, but I don't think that should be the first barrier between the ground and the pool itself.
It is a tarp we bought. Below the tarp is packed limestone for the base
@@k6outdoors gotcha. That's kinda what I figured about the tarp. Did you use ground stakes to keep it nicely stretched out or just the weight of the pea gravel on top is keeping it like that? Also, how deep of gravel did you go?
We have black soil here so it's pretty much clay and during the summertime it's hard as cement but it cracks and separates and then when it rains a lot it's very muddy and everything seems to sink onto it so I'd like to prevent that if possible.
Did the sides of your pool stand up straight once it was full of water we just set up the 31.4 ×16 rectangle pool and the longer sides are very bowed in so just wondering when and if the will stand up straight?
You are correct, the walls will straighten up as it fills. Thanks for stopping in
I have seen pool But it doesn't look like those sides are gonna push out. Do those u shape looking ones like the h straight out on their own?
That is as far as the straighten up. By design they are setup that was to support the load and not fail from pressure. Thanks for stopping in
I'm going to be working on this pool in the next few weeks, it's shipping next week - QUESTION - It says the pool is 31' 4" long and 16' wide. Do those dimensions include the feet/legs or is that purely the usable pool space??
This is just the pool dimensions, thanks for stopping in!
Oh man it looks so much easier with help. I did mine myself and it sucked at times
An extra set of hands definitely makes it easier! Thanks for stopping in!
I need the video on how to run and filter the pool please.
We can definitely work on that, thanks for stopping in.
So on the legs, do both of the white clicky things go in?
Yes they do! Thanks for stopping in
How did you know the measurements to put the pavers? what was the measurement?
Checkout this video I recently created on that subject. th-cam.com/video/d724v806Hy8/w-d-xo.html . Thanks for stopping in!
This is not bestway pool it is Intex but Intex pool are much more better then bestway Intex are deeper then bestway and Intex are huge then bestway
Wish you were right, it says bestway right on the side. Thanks for stopping in
You must be on something. The side of the pool clearly says BestWay, open yours eyes.
Do you have a video on how to hook up the pump and sand filter ? Your setup video saved us but now I’m stuck at the last step :)
Unfortunately i don't and it'll be a month or 2 before we do it this year! Sorry
Does the pool stay out thru the winter? How is it holding up, thanks for posting the video
Yes it has been up through the winter and its holding up great
Please give me your pool 😩😩
How long did it take to fill up?
Took a few days with the hose to fill it up and shut it off at night! Thanks for stopping in
We set ours up yesterday and it’s only about 1/3 full of water so far. The sides are bowing in really bad and the weight of the water is really pushing out at the bottom (like a spare tire)!? My husband is concerned the steel bars are going to break or the pool is going to cave in!? You briefly said “the sides will straighten out as you fill up”… Should we be concerned? TIA for your insight and video.
You are correct, the last 1/3 of water is where the sides will straighten out. As you can kind of tell my the video, the bottom is a little wider than the top! As long as you have it assembled correctly you should be just fine.
@@k6outdoors Thanks again for your reply and sharing your experience and wisdom! We've loved our pool all summer.
@@BeazleyRobyn glad to help!
Before i watch the best part is the intro where i do it the hard way so you dont have to. Kudos bruh.
Appreciate it!
looks like they bought the giant one off the website, not the 22x12 in the store?
Yes this is the large one from online, It's large! Thanks for stopping in!
What’s the distance from paver to paver?
I think this video will help you out. th-cam.com/video/d724v806Hy8/w-d-xo.html
whats some good tips to smooth out the wrinkles? justusing hands? use a iron? thanks!
Its really difficult, IMO. We mostly used our hands and feet but also used a toilet plunger in some bad areas. Hope this helps. Thanks for stopping in!
@k6outdoors awesome thanks! And do you have any tips for leveling a garden floor without digging? Like using sand?
@theblazer we used crushed limestone to create the base, leveled it, packed it, and covered it with a tarp.
How far do the "legs" stick out from the base of the pool? I'm looking at the 9x6 model and trying to determine the footprint dimensions.
It have to take a measurement, but I am guessing about 18-24" on each side. Thanks for stopping in!
So I need 4 big dudes? Only one here. Shit.
I think you definitely need to people, it's always better to have more hands!
Best video I’ve seen so far
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Looks nice to me.. 😀thanks for video
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How long does it take to fiil it up
It took a few days with a garden hose. We shut it off over night!
We have had 2 bestway pools over the past 6-8 years. Looking to purchase this one. We have had an issue with the pool vinyl melting to the poles across the top. Any suggestions on how to avoid this? Is there some sort of lube (like Vaseline) to put on the post before putting them together? TIA!
Not quite sure what will prevent that sticking issue but something like a white lithium grease is pretty forgiving stuff
@@k6outdoors Our last pool was an intex. When we put it together the instructions said to use baby powder to help slide the poles in. We did and had no issues with melting over a 4 year period. Getting ready to put up this one as soon as we can stand the heat. 103 degrees next week.
@@nitedove2010 thanks! Stay cool!
silicon spray dose the job perfectly ...ample amounts
20x40 tarp
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God Bless you. I wish I had a family like this.
I'm blessed for sure, thanks for stopping by!
What is the actual distance from one U leg to the other U leg on the other side of the pool? Both length and width. If you have measured that.
I think this video might help you out. th-cam.com/video/d724v806Hy8/w-d-xo.html Thanks for stopping in!
We just got this pool and had a bobcat level out the ground. We are wanting to place blocks under the legs but unsure how far out they stick out, can you let us know please.
This should help you out. th-cam.com/video/d724v806Hy8/w-d-xo.html
Did you slide the poles all.the way onto the corners as tight as they ss go?
Also, before water were some of your legs loose at the ground?
yes and yes, if the ground is not flat the legs will very a little bit. Thanks for stopping in
I saw a comment about leaving during the winter. Where in the usa are you at? What is the coldest temperature you get?
We are in Iowa and gets as cold as -25 F
what size pavers did you use for the supports?
16" x 16"
What’s the size of the pool??
31' x16' x 52"
Is the legs added dimension or is it the dimensions as in the box?
On our pool, the legs are in the overall size listed on the box.
Where did you find the measurements so you can place the blocks on the ground
We just used the layout of the pool liner to place where the legs would be. Unfortunately there is not a diagram that shows where they are located.
What size is this?
16' x 32' 52" tall
What the over all installed dimensions ? I have a small backyard and will be cutting it close.
What do you use to shock your pool? And about how much do you add ?
This is what we use, just follow the directions relating to the number of gallons it treats. Thanks for stopping by! amzn.to/3zet7Yx
I'm filling mine up right now most wrinkles are out but theres still a few hope it works out
Even if there is a few left you'll be enjoying the water to much to care! Good luck
Is it actually 16 feet wide or do the support add more length?
That is the size of the actual pool, the feet would be additional to the foot print
@@k6outdoors how far are the support blocks from the pool?
what size of the pool is that sir?
16' x 32'
How much does the pool cost
This specific is around $1200
What did you use underneath the pool?
Underneath the pool is packed limestone and a tarp
@@k6outdoors okay.. I can look at Home Depot for limestone.. thank you for the video and showing us how to put it together. One last question.. my area is about a 30.9 x 30.9 space with about 6 to 7 inches deep.. do you think the Costco Bestway pool will fit in that space? Meaning- is it really 31 feet long?
Thanks for the video! How long did it take you to set it up?
It took us a couple hours to put it all together! Thanks for stopping by
Too wide angle and distant, with no commentary or insights. Just a lot of time-lapse photography: Boring. You had it easy with so much site prep done for the original pool.
The site was alot of work several years ago, thanks for the feedback and stopping in.
For someone who also has purchased this pool, I appreciate the video! Good job and looking forward to an update.
@@ahnagirl04 glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!
Thank you. The exact video I needed 👍🏽
What size blocks do you use for the supports? You think pt wood would work also?
Those are 12x12 blocks. PT wood would work as well but we used concrete blocks as we felt it was a better suited long term solution. We just really wanted to spread out the ground pressure to avoid too much settling. Thanks for stopping in!
@@k6outdoors thanks for doing the video! I’m setting mine up this weekend, first time so imma get the concrete makes sense
@@Blytheface good luck!
Could you do a close up of how to set up the side support poles?
It's really easy, the pole loops through the bottom liner piece and it clips into the holes in the top pole! Thanks for stopping in. I'll capture this in my next video!