Bestway Rectangular 118x79x26 Deluxe Splash Frame Kids Pool 56043US (for Parts)

UPDATE: After about 3.5 years a wind storm wrecked this pool as I had no water in it - after checking the damage I noticed 2 frame pipes were rusted/rotted at the joints. That's not to bad - I believe if I had used a pool cover and taken better care of it it would still be usable today. I actually just bought another one. I think these could possibly last 6-8 years IF you take care of them. Use a cover to protect the exposed frame pipes.I bought this pool for my son who is 7. He loves it -All parts are present - none missing. There were a couple rails without labels - but the construction is so intuitive it won't matter. The pool is up and working just fine. One minor issues was the side rails - I could not figure out why they have the holes for a male to female locking button, because the rails that hook to them do not have the male button.. That wasted time as I tried to figure that out (thought maybe I was missing parts) - I guess it's just how they designed them - It did NOT effect the sturdiness of the finished product though that I can tell - More details in the video I'm including. UPDATE: The intex pump that is recommended for this at purchase does work technically (and it works really well to keep the pool "Crystal" clear - I only run it when needed and the filter can be cleaned - so you do NOT have to go out and buy new ones every few weeks as recommended) they do include one adaptor for the upper inside connection that pumps cleaned water into the pool - make sure you use it. The lower one that sucks the water out has no adaptor so that the screen will fit "properly" (fits but not perfectly as it should) but you really don't need that screen anyways - if you want to use it just put the plastic screen part over top the suction will hold it down. I'm going to try and find a proper sized adaptor though as the skimmer I bought (intex) will be more secure connection wise with it. UPDATE with photos - few weeks ago I was getting it ready and had drained the pool completely - that night a wind storm made the pool apart of my fence.. but the good news is it suffered no serious damage - no liner holes! This thing is not cheap junk.

I have 3 little children. ages 6, 4, and 2. We run the filter that is recommended for the pool and also have the chlorine floater (highly advise getting) in there. Kids loved it. For the price you cant go wrong. Setting up was fairly easy. Breaking down was a little harder. If you're looking for a cheap alternative to the beach or just want something to keep the kids occupied during the summer, this is a pretty cool solution

This review will have my own version of instructions for you to follow, like a manual, as well as my feedback on the pool itself. It will be separated into two sections. The reason I am writing out a manual is because the instruction booklet that comes with the pool is atrocious, and simply shows tiny pictures with no real help or indicators.________REVIEW_________I paid $524 for a leaking pool! This is outrageous! Not only is there basically no instructions on how to put this together (what instructions there are, is basically tiny pictures without direction), but it took me 3 hours in the scorching sun to figure out and put together! I kept looking at the booklet for hours and had no clue what I was doing 80% of the time! But the most outrageous thing is the leaking! We have it up right now but it needs refilling every morning because it is leaking from somewhere. I don't know where and cannot figure it out. Not just that, but it is water damaging property and furniture!So this is what I'm going to do: I am going to drain the pool completely during the weekend. I'm going to try to flip it over without disassembling too much of it so it'll be easier to work with, and I am going to lay down waterproof Gorilla tape along all of the seams on the backside of the pool material. I am then going to use liquid rubber spray like Flex-Seal, or the Rust-Oleum Leak Seal, and spray across the entire bottom of the pool and on the seams I covered in the Gorilla tape. After that, I will flip it back over and make sure everything is assembled and I will fill with water once more. I've done this with an inflatable pool two years ago and it worked the entire summer.If there is still a leak, I am going to ask for a refund immediately. If the leak is fixed, then I am going to contact the seller and asked to be reimbursed for some of the cost of the pool for the trials, trouble, and tribulation of fixing THEIR product, and for the cost of repairing it, as well as the immense cost of water. I will not be paying $524+ for a pool that came broken. I WILL be reimbursed in some form, and I will make sure it happens.On a positive note, once the pool is finally together and filled, it looks beautiful. It's seriously big! Much bigger than you'd think. It's perfect for adults to sit in, or to use an inflatable to lay on with, but still long enough for my very tall 7-year-old girl to practice swimming in! I actually think this product can be wonderful! It's not the deepest pool, but it gets the job done if you're not willing to pay thousands for an in-ground or steel-frame pool. The long length gives you much more space to work with as opposed to rounded ones that take up too much room and have less room in the water. Rectangular pools are the way to go for sure!Now, there is an issue I want others to be aware of, and that is the bars that are provided with the pool - they are made of that really thin pipe material that can bend and break over time, as well as rust, simply from water, UV rays, and wind. I HIGHLY suggest you use some sort of paint primer over it and inside it, as well as some Rust-Oleum in and out of it. If not after setting up the pool, at least after its first summer of use, because it will likely become faulty, and you can have this pool going for many years to come with the proper care and technique. I am going to do it when I am done for the summer, if I don't have to return it due to the leaking issue.In general, is the pool nice? Yes. Is it worth the $524 price tag when you include the taxes? No! I'd say this product is something you'd expect in the $300 range, max. I feel like I've been jipped a little. If options are limited and you really need a pool, should you give this one your money? I'd say yes, so long as you take proper precautions and are aware you may need to use some home remedy wizardry life hacks to fix it up. Maybe you'll be the lucky one that has no issues, or maybe I'm simply just unlucky? But keep it in mind from an honest reviewer here trying to help you all and still show some love for this pool.________INSTRUCTIONS________01) Inside the actual pool material, upon unrolling it, is three strands of material that are made of the same material as the pool itself. Place the two short ones on the ground width-wise, and the long one length-wise down the center before proceeding with building the pool. It's sorta like building an "H" shape. These looped strands of pool material are for later looping it around the standing bars that hold up the pool. The distance you lay them out doesn't need to be exact with the bars, but try to keep them even with each other.02) Next, unravel and lay the pool material itself over the area and the loop strands. Position it properly and try to leave some slack hanging out of the bottom for the loop strands we laid down in Step 01. Basically, lay it down, but make sure the ends of the "H" shape are sticking out.03) I believe it was the A and D bars that go along all the sides of the pool (they come in the same box). The small ends on the D bars hook through the blue stand pipes and into the bigger A bars. They just fit together. Just make sure the side of the A bar with the hole in it is facing out at the ends of the pool. You'll need this at the ends for later. You don't have to try too hard to get it even at this point, but just make sure you get the blue stand pipes in the gaps of the pool material with the bars all the way through.- NOTE: You may feel like you're doing it wrong because they're loose and it seems real delicate, but I assure you, this is the proper setup. Once water is inside, it becomes very sturdy. Shockingly so. Don't be afraid to continue. I was!04) Now that all the A and D bars are through the top of the pool material, get the big blue corner pieces and attach them at each corner. They'll just pop right in. You might need to use a little muscle, don't be afraid.05) Now we move on to the legs/stands. These are smaller bars located in two different boxes. Some of them were in the box with the A and D bars, and others are in its own packaging. Very confusing, I know. First, place the small straight bar into the slanting stand bars, then place one flat plastic ground stop on the straight bar, and one slanted ground stop on the slanting stand bar. Pop them into the blue stand pipes and position them so that the straight bar is completely vertical. Repeat this another few times all around the pool.06) Now, remember the looped strands? Loop them onto the bars closest to the pool itself. You may have to take off the ground stop and then put them back on to fit it. Do this on all of them.07) You're done. Remember, don't be scared if it feels wobbly and loose. Once the water is in it, it's a pretty solid beast. Just be sure you have it positioned exactly where you want it before beginning.

FIVE stars for Pool - ONE (ZERO if they had it) for CUSTOMER SUPPORT: I cant think of any complaints about the pool. As a matter of fact. I am shocked how big and well made it is for the LOW PRICE. EXTREMELY satisfied with the pool itself. My kids love it but it is for older kids and adults.BUT beware!! the COMPANY IS UNREACHABLE by phone,email OR website. VERY bad. I do not like this. also that it has the filter but instructions say that you cannot use an extention cord at all. NOWHERE did it say that in the advertisement here nor did I see that in reviews. How are you supposed to use the filter if you cant use a cord to go out to yard. SOME have and electrical outlet in the yard but I doubt it is many.That is how I found out the customer support is UNREACHABLE!! Luckily my brother is a master carpenter and electritian and he says not to even worry. Just to buy a outdoor sturdy (thicker) extention cord & it is FINE.ALSO some reviewers said that the pump isnt necessary and didnt make much difference. I do not agree. We used it for a few weeks without it because we had read that comment. BUT it wansnt staying clean enough for our taste. After hooking up the filter pump I can say with confidence that it works much better than expected, expecially for a freebie and DOES truly make a difference in the pool.ALSO we use 1/2 cup of bleach everynite to keep it sterile. NOT the chlorine tables that cost more money. We bought a cover & a good net. You may need these accesories or not. We are surrounded by huge old pine trees on our small 1/16 ACRE so maybe we have more need of the cover. I do suggest it though as the water attracts misquitos.

Great pool for the price and for small places! Round pools waste too much space and you can't get deep enough pool for the yard we have. This pool is deep enough and fits much more efficient that any round pool would.Took us only about 30-40 minitues to set it up. To fill with the water, it took us about 3-4 hours. One thing is that the water stays so cold in it (which is great!), but we did add black rubber mat to the bottom of it and it got a bit warmer with the sun.