Intex or Bestway Pool. Which Would I Buy Again?

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  • @hassanbosaleh6527
    @hassanbosaleh6527Ай бұрын

    Size 1:07 1:42 size Cost 2:08 2:27 set up 2:52 durable 3:10 clip 3:42 valve 3:57 return port 4:20 tubing same 4:56 advantages 5:08 bestway 5:24 pump 5:54 filter 6:09 pool cover intex 7:18 drain

  • @wholenebaleba
    @wholenebaleba9 ай бұрын

    Worked well for filling up our pool. Water does run slower but works good as long as the sun is out.

  • @charismastartv
    @charismastartv Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! Big help!👏🏽

  • @cleopatrasgroove9319
    @cleopatrasgroove9319Ай бұрын

    Thanks Dale this was so helpful!

  • @WORLDTRAVELEDANDBACKAGAIN
    @WORLDTRAVELEDANDBACKAGAIN15 күн бұрын

    Great video! Actually, the best comparison I've seen 😊.

  • @DJG0214
    @DJG0214 Жыл бұрын

    I have been researching pools for months because we're upgrading to a bigger one. I think we've made a decision. Thanks for this I'm exhausted mentally 😂😊😊😊

  • @Sexydehlia

    @Sexydehlia

    Жыл бұрын

    Right? How do you like your choice?

  • @Bng_Rp_

    @Bng_Rp_

    20 күн бұрын

    @@Sexydehliait’s summertime I’m about to buy one 😭 hope it’s good

  • @TG-fq6vy

    @TG-fq6vy

    12 сағат бұрын

    Which one which one did you choose?😂

  • @thisbeem2714
    @thisbeem271410 ай бұрын

    Hello- I have been looking for a review between these two brands! I am looking at much smaller pools so some of the things are very different. First, all of my smaller pools (bought the easy set, looking to get a frame pool this time) but all the clamps have been the plastic ones and not the nice metal ones. I don't mind the plastic ones. Also the pumps that come with the 10x30 pools on intex only move 330 gallons at a time. I think the 12-30 also comes with a pump that is not strong enough for the amount of water. I inherited a bigger pump and it works much better. That info is for anyone looking for the smaller versions and is only my experience buying the pools as well as researching. All of that said, I have been looking for a review between these two brands and this is the first one I have found. VERY grateful. Thank you.

  • @Snowman59699
    @Snowman59699 Жыл бұрын

    I just bought 12x24 intex. I love my intex

  • @Melanie3581
    @Melanie3581 Жыл бұрын

    I like the Intex as well, I had a summer waves last year. It lasted the season and that’s it, if I would have set it up correctly. I may have had one more year. I am happy with the Intex I bought. I upgraded with the sand filter.

  • @DJG0214

    @DJG0214

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you have this one? We're about to upgrade from the Bestway as well so I'm really really liking this one!

  • @Melanie3581

    @Melanie3581

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DJG0214 mine is smaller

  • @flex_007
    @flex_00711 ай бұрын

    Thanx for the very informative vid👍

  • @kristenalmonte1110
    @kristenalmonte111011 ай бұрын

    Very Helpful!

  • @lanz637
    @lanz6379 ай бұрын

    I agree with everything said in the video. I've had both. The Bestways cover is really a joke. I struggled to put it on each time. It disintegrated within a month. The 750 gph clearflow filter pump included was too weak to run even a hand help pool vacuum it failed and I couldn't get a replacement rotor. The hoses were 1.25" and each of them ruptured within a year. I fixed all those things by replacing them with Intex 2500 gph filter pumo running 1.5"hoses and so on. The worst thing is that the pool liner faded miserably. It's expensive to replace it.

  • @danieldorval4115
    @danieldorval41152 ай бұрын

    I just picked up the 20' x 12' x 48" Bestway pool at my local Costco for $499...that's a significant price difference compared to the Intex.

  • @raeenashams9333

    @raeenashams9333

    2 ай бұрын

    How's the bestway pools performance? And quality? You think it's going to last long enough for its price?

  • @Notamy691
    @Notamy69111 ай бұрын

    I like Intex well we using the third year already it's still strong enough. Thank god

  • @sousoulita

    @sousoulita

    11 ай бұрын

    Intex ❤

  • @paulgeary531
    @paulgeary53111 ай бұрын

    Rural King is running a sale. I just bought the 12 x 24 x 48" deep, for $649. Today's date is 6/22/23

  • @scrambler69-xk3kv
    @scrambler69-xk3kv11 ай бұрын

    My Bestway steel pro max frame is rusting every where. Have had a number of pools and this is the first with rust issues.

  • @natalierullmanward9137

    @natalierullmanward9137

    7 күн бұрын

    good to know I will be spraying clearcoat everywhere

  • @regtomlinson
    @regtomlinson Жыл бұрын

    What vacuum would you recommend? I've just bought the same pool as yours and about to set up. Would you also recommend converting to saltwater?

  • @violetskyblue277
    @violetskyblue277 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. I have been looking into getting a pool for over a year now and this video has helped me quite a lot. I want to do tether swimming so I would have a cable holding me into position while swimming and at first I thought of going with a very small pool but both the ones you showed are big and cost effective so I might get one of these sizes instead. Depends what I can find in the UK. A question about the ground. Before laying such a big pool with loads of weight on it due to the water, is it necessary to do some kind of soil research to make sure it doesn't cave in/collapse? or is it just me being anxious for no reason?

  • @WS-ge9zk
    @WS-ge9zk10 күн бұрын

    Had a best way steel pro only lasted 2 seasons switched to intex this year

  • @NmNm4all
    @NmNm4all Жыл бұрын

    The Bestway is currently on sale ($100 off) at Costco... we just got ours in store for $649. Also, I wanted to mention that they have it online for $699.

  • @YellowBoltTC

    @YellowBoltTC

    Жыл бұрын

    I got it last year for 599 at costco

  • @Larouge07

    @Larouge07

    Жыл бұрын

    How is it holding up?

  • @NmNm4all

    @NmNm4all

    Жыл бұрын

    @J. Emy it is holding up very well... we are enjoying it... I sat it up as a saltwater and got a better sand filter, though.

  • @NmNm4all

    @NmNm4all

    Жыл бұрын

    @@YellowBoltTC cool... now they are $549 at Costco warehouse

  • @gersonarteaga7925

    @gersonarteaga7925

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@NmNm4allwhy and which one did you buy?

  • @BBYxxSiNALOA
    @BBYxxSiNALOA Жыл бұрын

    Where did u buy the floor tarp were you tie the tarp to the top cover

  • @cheeseymccheese7249
    @cheeseymccheese7249Ай бұрын

    Bestway from costco is returnable.....ever try and get parts for intex? Or replacement parts?

  • @kimjimenez5572
    @kimjimenez55727 ай бұрын

    Hi there I have a 10 by 16 Coleman bestway above ground pool . I ordered a pool cover which was a winterizing one when I just needed just a regular summer cover,Amazon didn't want to return it since it passed the 30 day return policy. So I'm stuck with it. It's 12 x 20 & I did not know there was going to be 4inch extra that flaps over so now it's like 16×24 way to big for my 10×16 pool. My questions are is it ok to use this winter cover for covering it in the summertime? And will this cover work with how big it is or should I buy a new one right size? I used clamps and thin rope to make it fit tighter this last month I used it. . I'm goin to be taking it down since it's going to be winter.

  • @rubystone6736
    @rubystone673610 ай бұрын

    Do you have to dismantle the intex pool or can it stay up during a New York winter?

  • @albertomorales9493
    @albertomorales9493 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks.... I have spent months researching pools. Your video is helpful. I am trying to get a decent sized lap pool for exercise/swimming... I have seen your other videos too. Great job A+++ My options for a lap pool is either break the bank and spend over $1.000 to $1,500 or on the cheapo side of things is get the biggest pool I can buy for under $500, less over all expense and effort to maintain. So far the most I can get on the cheap side is an 18 foot round Coleman.... It is on sale now for close to $500. What would you recommend in this case? A few months ago I saw a pool about 31 or 32 foot for $1400 on amazon rectangle shape.... What do you think for lap swimming?

  • @dalesbackyardofficial

    @dalesbackyardofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    For lap swimming, I would get the largest you can. Intex does offer a 32x16 ft pool, but it does cost quite a bit more. Smaller pools would be difficult for lap swimming

  • @vaskylark

    @vaskylark

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree with the previous poster. I have an inground pool (but if I sell my house I would probably buy an Intex as I've had their hottub and I liked it). I have a forty by twenty foot inground pool and doing laps is ok, but even it is not big enough. I feel like a couple strokes and I'm turning around. Go with longest lap lane you can get!

  • @albertomorales9493

    @albertomorales9493

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vaskylark Thanks for reply. I have been swimming almost 7 days a week. Feel I am losing weight already! I ended u going with a 26 foot by 12 and 52 the Coleman . It was the biggest I could afford on a budget.... it worked out well, by the time I am swimming a lap and reach the other side, I am starting to get tired. So it worked out fine for me. This is a great channel. Appreciate all the advice and I am so very grateful. Yes if a 26 foot long is all you can afford go for it. I do agree the bigger the size of pool you can afford the better! I am happy with my purchase. In my case I feel if I would have gotten anything smaller it would have been a total waste of money for lap swimming. Daily I am doing 25 round trip laps. So far I have been able to swim 48 round trip laps ( which is my age) and I was super exhausted. talking about budget the pool cost me about $1,000 without including the cost of chemicals, or cleaning equipment.

  • @TG-fq6vy
    @TG-fq6vy12 сағат бұрын

    How tall are you? Just wondering for the comparison as you stand outside the pool

  • @penniesfromheavon
    @penniesfromheavon Жыл бұрын

    COLEMAN is excellent!

  • @TheArchersTungsten
    @TheArchersTungsten Жыл бұрын

    My steel max pump came with a timer the small one. Is it an add on

  • @mysteryboyee
    @mysteryboyee10 ай бұрын

    fyi, the bestway pump DOES have a timer, it's a few presets in increments of 2, you'll find it on the plug itself, or at least mine is like that (i have the bestway steel pro max 16'x48" round above ground pool kit)

  • @Brad.W
    @Brad.W Жыл бұрын

    The bigger intex pools come with a 3500 GPM pump that has the skimmer next to the pump like the bestway pump.

  • @tobin100
    @tobin100 Жыл бұрын

    What kind of timer did you plug your best way pump into? I tired using a smart plug but I have to reset the GFCI on the plug each time.

  • @jonathanvalencia909

    @jonathanvalencia909

    11 ай бұрын

    You need to remove the GFCI plug from the cord. Install a regular straight plug. It will work with your timer. if your outlet is GFCI it will still be protected.

  • @tylershipman3377
    @tylershipman3377 Жыл бұрын

    do you know of an upgraded bestway cover?

  • @psoukas
    @psoukas3 ай бұрын

    When buying any of these rectangular or oval pools, is the advertised dimension include the buttresses or are the dimensions around the rim of the pool?

  • @Darbokst

    @Darbokst

    10 күн бұрын

    no

  • @robertwadas
    @robertwadas23 күн бұрын

    The intex pump comes with the leaf filter like the one you showed for the other pool. I recommend the purchse of a larger filter, it makes a big difference,,, Also, so not use sand, use cotton balls for pool filtering and they are on LY $15 AT aMAZON. sO MUCH EASIER TO DEAL WITH, NOT SAND GETS IN POOL AND THEY WORK BETTER THAN SAND. tHEY ARE REUSEABLE. I have 2 sets that I switch out 1/2 way thru season and throw the ones I removed in wash machine to get ready for the next year ! I got mine many years ago and it was before they cqaught on and I got the 18' x 9' for $80. Since then, 5 identical pools were bought on my block. Some take down for the winter, I keep mine up all year. BUY A SOLAR COVER.. HELPS KEEP POOL CLEAN AND WATER AT NICE TEMP.

  • @laface100
    @laface100 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, can this small sand filter handle the swimming pool? or should I go for a larger sand filter?

  • @dalesbackyardofficial

    @dalesbackyardofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    It does ok, but bigger is better when it comes to pool filters

  • @YellowBoltTC
    @YellowBoltTC Жыл бұрын

    I have a question I really want to get the 24x12x52 intex pool but I’m not sure it will fit in my area, do you know how far those legs on the ends measure

  • @stayathomecichlidmom3579

    @stayathomecichlidmom3579

    Жыл бұрын

    Need to add about 3ft all around for the legs.

  • @sousoulita

    @sousoulita

    11 ай бұрын

    Merci

  • @thomaspresson1315
    @thomaspresson1315 Жыл бұрын

    Are there any upgrades you would purchase for them?

  • @devenmeyer8801

    @devenmeyer8801

    9 ай бұрын

    I have the intex skimmer that works great. Just ordered a bigger pool and will be doing the Hayward skimmer on it. Also, the saltwater system inTex sells is great! And always go for the sand filter pump.

  • @TaylorBoldt-lq9fw
    @TaylorBoldt-lq9fw9 ай бұрын

    I got a bestway from Costco 18foot with a solar heater for 400 bucks. And I have knowledge of pools so I just changed out the hoses for very cheap prices and I don’t use the cover cause I have no trees and it’s in direct sun so it stays hit enough. One thing I will say is you should not tie down that intex cover becuase that vinyl will rip with storms and wind. Better off with a cover with loop holes for metal wire to go through.

  • @branbeelotus

    @branbeelotus

    5 ай бұрын

    Wow!!! Good price.

  • @branbeelotus

    @branbeelotus

    5 ай бұрын

    Does the pool warm nicely ?

  • @catw6998
    @catw699811 ай бұрын

    LoL, so where in the US is DadStuff located? East coast or west coast? If east coast, what state?

  • @SNESVenom
    @SNESVenom Жыл бұрын

    Where did you find that cover for the index?

  • @Nick-qi4yf

    @Nick-qi4yf

    11 ай бұрын

    Its part of the pool

  • @rondougherty5481
    @rondougherty548110 ай бұрын

    my famaily got a best way from costco here in canada and i agree the pool cover is a joke can you show how to try and try to put it on right or what other cover is better for this pol, also you didn;t show that the drain on the end of the pool is to high up. also i did by some metal clamps use for hose on cars to replace the plastic ones, i had one connect to the pump was broken. Also another video on this pool says the plastic hose won't last more than two years can you get any good metal ones like the unbreakable hoses you have on your washing machine.

  • @michaelbedard7859
    @michaelbedard7859 Жыл бұрын

    No salt water system?

  • @catw6998
    @catw699811 ай бұрын

    Never heard of Bestway Pool. Tell me more with regard to having to use a plug. I want my pool on the opposite side of our outlet.

  • @ranranlove4936
    @ranranlove49362 ай бұрын

    Intex,3 years and still going

  • @gonzalomaldonado2832
    @gonzalomaldonado2832 Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @NextGenNate
    @NextGenNate11 ай бұрын

    Jist got the best way pool on sale for $550 at costco

  • @TheGREY-sc4zg
    @TheGREY-sc4zg2 ай бұрын

    Intex Pools are better but the bestway filterpomp s are better 😊

  • @Cali4nian
    @Cali4nian11 ай бұрын

    Intex seems like a better option

  • @ADG-pl7ur
    @ADG-pl7ur Жыл бұрын

    What do you think about Coleman Power Steel?

  • @penniesfromheavon

    @penniesfromheavon

    Жыл бұрын

    We’ve had our Coleman pool for 7years and counting. (DO NOT get the one with portholes) but overall it’s the best of the options and we’ve tried them all. We did spray rust oleum on the poles etc after year 5 but we’ve had NO rust, no parts failure at all and we also have dogs who get in it with us from time to time. No matter which you get UPGRADE to a bigger sand filter than the pool calls for. 💯 we will always own a Coleman. (Our intex pool did last 3yrs) we also never take ours down it’s been up since the day we bought it (we’re starting yr 8 now)

  • @JesterofGenocidee

    @JesterofGenocidee

    Жыл бұрын

    I bought mine a couple years ago and today was the day we decided to build it only to find out that it was missing the B polls! We bought this brand new from Walmart and no clue what to do

  • @betaswitch1

    @betaswitch1

    Жыл бұрын

    Seeing how it’s made by Bestway….

  • @crochethooksandbooks

    @crochethooksandbooks

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@betaswitch1 didn't know that! Explains a lot!

  • @Independent_minds_

    @Independent_minds_

    Жыл бұрын

    I have had two coleman 22x52” pools. While the coleman pools did there job I opted for a intex this year and there is no comparison. From the liner, hardware to the pool bracing and legs the intex is far superior. The intex xtr models comes with a sand filter whereas the coleman comes with a small terrible pump and cartridge filter which 90 percent people upgrade. So by the time u make upgrades tho the cheaper coleman you could have purchased a intex. If you have owned both you would understand. Even the astetics of the intex are better. Like the old adage goes, you get what you pay for.

  • @conniebarber5473
    @conniebarber5473Ай бұрын

    I like index better. My intex liner definitely lasted longer.

  • @melodywu419
    @melodywu419 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I want to invite you to test our sand filter ground, can we work? How can I contact you? Let me know if possible. Thanks again.

  • @scrambler69-xk3kv
    @scrambler69-xk3kv11 ай бұрын

    The pumps that come with them are junk, I went with a Flo-Clear sand filter water stays much cleaner.

  • @anejglavan6905
    @anejglavan690511 ай бұрын

    bestway 732x366 pool is 890 and intex is 1200 and even more expensive only if I have it for a long time, I hope the sky is leaking bestway

  • @jay3251
    @jay3251Ай бұрын

    Can’t find it anywhere cheaper than $1300

  • @oseiowusuacheampong9394
    @oseiowusuacheampong939410 ай бұрын

    I can't cover my bestway pool. The cover is too small.

  • @dalesbackyardofficial

    @dalesbackyardofficial

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah. It’s super tight. Have someone hold 1 side a couple inches over one side, while you stretch the other side over. Super tight, but it can be done.

  • @allenharris2549
    @allenharris2549 Жыл бұрын

    Aren’t Intex pools made by Bestway?? Pretty sure!

  • @dalesbackyardofficial

    @dalesbackyardofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Nope. Seperate companies. Intex Recreation Corp and Bestway are competitors

  • @y.m.i.n.6538
    @y.m.i.n.653811 ай бұрын

    Bestway is way better believe me ...

  • @marissacruz3849

    @marissacruz3849

    11 ай бұрын

    How so?

  • @Tokyo_Ghoul999
    @Tokyo_Ghoul999 Жыл бұрын

    It does not seem you know what you are talking about.Bestway offers multiple sizes, multiple shapes ( including rectangular ) and multiple heights .You are comparing the wrong pools . Bestway is the way to go

  • @dalesbackyardofficial

    @dalesbackyardofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    I compared 2 very similar sizes. I don’t think you know what you are talking about