Bestway Steel Pro MAX 18' x 48" Above Ground Pool, Round Metal Frame Outdoor Swimming Pool Set with Filter Pump, Ladder, and Cover, Gray

Great pool. Simple, no frills pool. Needed something to see if I really needed a pool without 100% commitment. This came out real nice. Nicer than expected. About 45 minutes to put up, then all day to fill. Watched a YouTube video to put it together and there were no major issues at all. The tee off the intake tubes leaked pretty good but the reviews had me expecting it. I used zipties to lift the tee higher towards the pools frame at the top and it completely stopped leaking. I think the water pressure is less now that the water isn't flowing down and bottle necking at the tee and the o-rings can handle it. So far this is a great first pool.

This was a great purchase! It was enjoyed by both kids and adults. It was easy to assemble and very sturdy. I would recommend putting down a foam mat under it. We can’t wait for the weather to warm up to use it again this summer.

Great size, very durable, easy to maintain, great value, overall worth the spend

(Update: We took the pool down and stored it in our shed for the winter. We took it out yesterday and it was rusted!! We stored it specifically to try our best to prevent rust or other damage over the winter. The rust proof coating on the metal is not good at all! It wasn’t just light surface rust either, it was bubbling rust! We went and bought rustoleum spray paint, buffed the rust and sprayed it to give it a protective coating before we put it up again this year. I will definitely be going with pvc next time! Don’t be fooled by their fancy rust proof wording, it WILL rust very easily! The coating is so thin that it rubbed off where the pool touches the legs and rusted there as well! As upset as I am, for $600 I guess I still can’t complain too much. We still had a blast in the pool and I look forward to putting it up again this year!) I was very concerned after reading a slew of bad reviews on this pool, but took my chances and purchased it anyway! I can confirm the ladder is narrow but that is absolutely not a deal breaker! It was just fine for us to climb in and out of. The bolts they give you for the ladder do rust though. The filter is too small for the pool but if you stay on top of cleaning the filter then it’s fine, my pool has stayed blue all summer with this filter. I’m sure if you bought a bigger one it would be better but the filter it comes with is doable. We did not have any leaks or tears in the liner. I recommend rigging something together to keep the filtration tubes from pulling on the liner. My fiancé fastened the bucket and wood posts as seen in picture. All in all, this is a good purchase for someone on a small budget that wants a big pool! I didn’t want to spend thousands on just a pool so this was great for me and my family! We will be breaking it down for the winter to help make it last longer.

DO NOT I REPEAD DO NOT BUY. Pool started leaking after less than 60 days of use then Amazon just pushes you off to the manufacturer. Pump is not as described. It does not have a timer and must be unplugged in order to shut it off (it advertised a pump with a timer built in). I contacted the seller and they stated that they would send me a new pump... They did not send a new pump instead they send a timer that must be mounted in order to not hang upside down (therefore allowing water to get into the plug). So frustrated and will never buy from them again. I bought this pool because it showed the same pump that i had had before and the timer was great (built into the pump cord). False advertising. Amazon was NO HELP and told me that I had to contact the manufacturer. Please don't waste you money here. Buy local since Amazon is no help and the manufacturer just doesn't help at all.

I did a lot of research on above ground pools before I purchased one because I feel like everyone has horror stories with above ground pools. I came across this pool & it seemed like the best one to go with. I got nervous because I read some reviews where people did have issues with holes or missing parts, but most reviews were on the positive side. We ordered the pool & bought some sand to put underneath. Once the sand was placed, we began setting up the pool. It was a rather quick set up! The pool took about half a day to fill up. We’ve now had it up for about 2+ months & couldn’t be happier with the purchase! I had no idea about caring for & cleaning a pool. After about a week the water became very green. I did more research & bought some chlorine tablets & shock. After adding a half a bag of $7 shock & 1 chlorine tablet, the pool was brand new within an hour, but still cloudy as the chemicals were still working. I clean out the filter 1-2 times a day as we have a lot of trees around us that litter the water with debris. I shock the pool once a week. & I add 1 chlorine tablet a month. Once I got into the pattern of knowing how to care for the pool, it became super easy. Everyday I’m in the pool I scrub the walls with a scrub daddy I keep in the pool, & skim out all the debris. I’m the mom & I get more use out of this pool than my kids & they are in it nonstop lol. If you are wondering wether or not to go with this pool, do it!

It worked out great!

The pool kit came with the liner, filter/pump, 1 filter, hoses, frame, ladder, and a cover (which is basically useless). The good: +Price is reasonable for what is provided +It does what it claims (hold and circulate water) +Visually looks ok +Pump is quiet +Pump is adequate for the size of the pool +Retains heat well +Reliable in first season Possible Negatives: -The frame will spontaneously begin rusting the moment the paint is chipped, scratched, or rubbed. The metal frame is manufactured in a way that will likely require you to replace part or all of it in the first 2 to 5 years of owning. -The filter is tiny- plan on rinsing aggressively at least weekly. I bought a huge box of them for $50. I remove the installed filter, swap out a new filter, wash the old filter, then swap it back in the following week. Each filter rotates through for 2 weeks and then thrown away. -There is no shutoff valve on the intake side of the pool filter- which means you have to lift it higher than the pool in order to change the filter (or you can dissemble the intakes and install the provided plugs- but doing so will wear out the pool liner more quickly and introduce leaks). I bought an extra shutoff valve on -Amazon so that I can shut off the water on either side of the filter- price $18. -There is no strainer, so everything that falls in the pool ends up on the bottom and starts to decompose, which makes keeping the water clear a real challenge. I ended up installing an after market filter to address this issue. If you choose to add a filter, make certain that you buy the extra adapters to connect it to the original filter hoses- I spent a ton of time learning the hard way. -There is a flap at the bottom of the liner that goes around the entire pool bottom. This flap collects debris. -It is important to regularly take a broom or brush around the bottom edge of the pool to prevent build up. It is an annoyance. -The frame holds the pool liner up, but it might fail if swimmers try to push off of the sides so having clear expectations/rules around how to use the pool is a requirement to prevent failure. Here is a list of things that I needed to make this pool work- _Pool pump strainer ($70) _Hand strainer and pole ($20) _Intex Pool vacuum ($130- that thing is awesome) _Extra filters from Bestway ($50) _Pool Shock ($20/bottle- you will need a bunch of these over the course of the summer) _Pool Chlorine pucks ($240 for a buck of them) _Pool Cover ($150) _Pool Cover reel ($150) _Raw supplies to prep and flatten the space for the pool to go ($1500) _Mat for the pool ladder to sit on to prevent ripping or puncturing the pool liner ($15) _Extra connectors/clips/fittings ($50) _Filter socks to prefilter heavier items before they get to the pool filter (makes a massive difference) ($20) Even with the negatives, I still think that this pool is a reasonable value as a place to start for people who want to try having a pool. My family has had a lot of fun so far.

5 Stars – Great Value for the Money! We bought this swimming pool for just a fraction of what a similar professional setup would cost, and honestly, we couldn’t be happier. It works just as well and does exactly what we need it to do—keeps the kids happy, cool, and entertained for hours! Setup was straightforward, the quality feels solid, and it holds up really well even with regular use. If you’re looking for a pool that delivers the same results without breaking the bank, this is absolutely the way to go.

Great pool! Set up wasn’t overly difficult and the delivery was quick. Great sized pool for my 10 and 7 year old!

Exactly as pictured very nice pool easy set up we are very pleased

I can’t believe this pool is exactly like the over ground pool I had before just a tiny bit smaller perfect for any yard why I need a tiny bit smaller!

One season so far but very good and we really enjoyed it!! No issues with it yet.