Installing a frame pool is a great way to cool off in the summer. Having studied which frame pools for a summer house are the best according to reviews, as well as comparing their price, configuration and other characteristics, I have compiled a rating of frame pools for a summer house and a private home. I also present a selection of tips on choosing the right option.
10. BestWay Steel Pro
- Volume: 5700 l
- Depth: 81 cm
- Length: 400 cm
- Width: 211 cm
- Complete set: pool, repair patch, instructions
The rating of swimming pools for a summer house or a country plot opens with an inexpensive model, in which a family of three to five people can relax on a hot summer day.
The bowl of this model is made of three-layer PVC: two layers are vinyl, the third is polyester to give additional strength. The frame is made of metal and galvanized to protect against rust.
Assembly and connection of the pool takes about 2 hours. Please note: the design of the model is not designed for winter frosts. The preferred storage temperature is from +5 to +38 degrees.
Unfortunately, the budget imposes its own limitations: there is no ladder or filter pump in the kit. They will have to be purchased separately; the BestWay 58462 filter pump is compatible with this pool.
9. Bestway Power Steel
- Volume: 3668 l
- Pool bottom: hard
- Includes water pump, cartridge filter
- Weight in packaging: 33 kg
- LxW 300x200 cm, depth 84 cm
If you need a small pool designed for 1-4 people, consider the 5614A from Bestway. It has a small volume, an oval shape with safe, rounded edges, and a bottom depth that allows a child of 10-14 years to swim comfortably.
In addition to the water pump and filter, the kit includes a float dispenser and a repair kit. The underlay, ladder and awning will have to be purchased separately.
The frame of this pool is steel, and the inner bowl is made of three-layer TriTech material. The Seal & Lock steel frame connection system prevents water from entering the boom.
Another advantage of this model is the presence of an adapter for connection to the drain hole of a garden hose. This will allow you to drain water in any direction.
8. Intex Ultra XTR Rectangular Frame
- Volume: 17203 l
- Included: ladder, awning, water pump, pool mat, sand filter
- Weight in packaging: 130 kg
- LxW 549x274 cm, depth 132 cm
Ultra Frame is one of the most popular Intex lines. All thanks to the generous equipment (and it is not surprising, for such a price), impressive size and increased strength of the structure. Metal parts have anti-corrosion treatment.
According to the manufacturer, this pool is not frost-resistant, so it will have to be stored somewhere for the winter. However, users write that in the southern regions of Russia, you can leave the pool for the winter, but you must leave it with water.
The kit includes a not very powerful pump (4.5 cubic meters per hour), but it copes with its duties well. But the bedding and awning are flimsy, so be prepared to change them in a year or two.
7. Bestway Hydrium
- Volume: 10990 l
- Included: ladder, water pump, skimmer, sand filter
- Diameter 360 cm, depth 122 cm
The walls of this pool are very strong, made of solid sheets, and the metal frame is protected from corrosion. This pool can be used all year round and does not require concreting or digging a hole. All it needs is a well-compacted area. Assembly and connection of Bestway Hydrium takes 2-3 hours.
The kit includes almost everything you need for installation and use, according to reviews there is even a mat - although it is not stated in the kit. Perhaps it was a gift from the seller, and it is better to check its availability before buying.
6. LARIMAR
- Volume: 5600 l
- Pool bottom: hard
- The set includes a sprinkler and skimmer.
- Weight in packaging: 56 kg
- Diameter 244 cm, depth 125 cm
One of the good options for swimming pools for a large family (up to 7 people) is offered by the Larimar company. Both adults and children will feel comfortable in its all-season swimming pool.
The design is solid, but without frills - you will have to buy the ladder, water pump and other necessary accessories yourself.
The pool is made of laminated sheet steel with a thickness of 0.5 mm with transverse profiling and a cup package with a thickness of 0.4 mm.
Thanks to the wood finish, the pool looks aesthetically pleasing. And its installation takes a few hours and does not require special skills. If necessary, you can replace the cup package without dismantling the entire pool.
5. Intex SNAPSET
- Volume: 977 l
- The kit includes:
- Depth: 38 cm
- Diameter: 183 cm
The most budget option in the rating of the best frame pools. Designed for children from 3 years old, but will also withstand a teenager. Assembly, according to the manufacturer, takes only 20 minutes: take it out of the box, unfold, fill with water - ready.
This children's pool will have to be removed for the winter, but this is not a problem, given its compactness and small volume.
4. Bestway Splash-in-Shade Play
- Volume: 1688 l
- Weight in packaging: 14.20 kg
- Diameter 244 cm, depth 51 cm
- Included: pool, sun canopy, repair kit, tube with sprinkler
One of the few pools for children equipped with a sunshade. Due to the shallow depth, even a 2-3 year old child will feel comfortable in Splash-in-Shade Play. The pool is equipped with a drain valve, to which you can attach a garden hose and drain the water in the desired direction.
The frame of this model is metal, and to prevent corrosion, the manufacturer covered it with a layer of plastic. The bowl is made of three-layer durable PVC, and its inner surface is painted to look like a mosaic.
All you need to place the pool is a flat and clean area.
3. Bestway Steel Pro MAX
- Volume: 10250 l
- Included: ladder, awning, water pump, cartridge filter
- Weight in packaging: 45 kg
- Diameter 366 cm, depth 122 cm
The top 3 best frame pools opens with a model that has many positive reviews. Such popularity among users is explained, first of all, by the rich package, which has everything you need for quick installation and filling of the pool. Each part is neatly packed in a separate box. The instructions are clear and simple. And if necessary, you can buy a sand filter pump.
To place the pool, you don't need a foundation, just a flat and even surface. The ladder included in the kit, according to the manufacturer, can withstand a weight of up to 300 kg. A company of 3-5 people of average build can stay in the pool for a rest.
2. Intex Metal Frame
- Volume: 4485 l
- Weight in packaging: 17.40 kg
- Diameter 305 cm, depth 76 cm
- Included: the pool itself
The configuration of this model is even poorer than that of the second place in the rating. But if you want your pool to be equipped with the best components, you need to choose them yourself. In this case, Intex provides such an opportunity, which is reflected in the price of the product.
Buyers praise Intex Metal Frame for its ease of assembly and compactness. Yes, the tank is shallow, but on a hot summer day this is even an advantage - the water warms up faster. And quickly drains if necessary. Both adults and children over 5 years old can swim in the pool - under the supervision of parents.
1. Bestway Power Steel BW
- Volume: 25495 l
- Included: ladder, skimmer, awning, filter pump
- Depth: 122 cm
- Length: 732 cm
- Width: 366 cm
Looking for a large and durable pool for a large family? I recommend choosing the Power Steel 5611T BW model from Bestway. Up to 10 people can hide from the summer heat in it.
The pool comes with everything you need for comfortable use, so no additional costs are required.
The puncture-resistant DuraPlus lining adds strength and rigidity to the structure.
The only drawback of this model is its instability to frost, so it is better to disassemble it during the cold season.
Best Pool Shapes and Sizes
The larger the pool, the longer it takes to fill, the more chemicals will be used for cleaning, and the more productive the pump and filter should be. In addition, you will have to drain the dirty water somewhere, and it is good if this can be done in the nearest canal or reservoir. If this is not possible, then choose a pool for your site no more than 4000 liters. Or opt for an inflatable pool.
The size and shape of the pool can also affect structural integrity.
- In a round pool, the water pressure is evenly distributed over the entire perimeter, but in a rectangular pool, the long sides have less specific pressure. Therefore, it requires a perfectly flat area for installation.
- On the other hand, it is more convenient to teach a child to swim in a rectangular pool, and you can install a volleyball net.
If you plan to disassemble the pool for the winter, make sure you have enough space in the basement or garage to store the disassembled pool. However, there are frost-resistant frame pools that do not need to be removed from the yard during the cold period.
Types of construction
Frame pools are either rod-type or sectional (sheet-type).
- The first ones consist of a metal frame, parts with a protective coating and waterproof material (usually three-layer PVC with a thickness of 0.5-0.7 mm). They are easy to install, they can be moved from place to place or put away for storage. They do not require a foundation, only a flat, well-compacted area. However, a special substrate is required.
- The second type consists of wide plastic or metal parts with connected and fixed edges. This is a strong, rigid and durable structure. It requires a perfectly flat area or deepening into the ground.
Both rod and sheet pools can be frost-resistant, that is, they cannot be disassembled for the winter.
Depth
According to GOST, the permissible depth by age is:
- up to 7 years – up to 0.6 m,
- 7 – 10 years – up to 0.8 m,
- 10 – 14 years – up to 1 m,
- from 14 years old – 1.2 – 1.4 m.
The best pool for a child to swim in is a round or oval pool, without sharp corners.
Which swimming pool company is better: Intex or Bestway?
If we compare the quality of frame pools from two leading manufacturers on the Russian market, the “oil picture” is as follows:
- Both manufacturers produce durable and long-lasting pools with a soft bowl inside. Bestway uses round pipes. And Intex has more durable, profiled pipes.
- Intex has a series of increased strength Ultra Frame - with a metal frame with a galvanic coating. These pools are assembled without additional fixing elements. The Ultra pool bowl is more durable and thicker compared to bowls of other series.
- Bestway has a Hydrium Pool Set model range, which includes frost-resistant stationary pools of increased strength. The walls are made of solid sheets of 0.4 mm thick steel, and the frame is made of metal.
- The equipment of both companies is similar: more expensive models are equipped with a ladder, an awning, a pump, a filter and a skimmer (garbage collector). If the model is inexpensive, then all accessories will have to be purchased separately.
- The cost of pools from Intex and Bestway, if different, is insignificant. And the reviews of Russian users about the products of both companies are similar.
To sum it up briefly: which frame pool is better to buy for a summer house or a private home depends solely on what pool you like visually and whether its price suits you. Otherwise, both Intex and Bestway are similar in characteristics.
Now let's move on directly to the best frame pools from different manufacturers, with their advantages and disadvantages.
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