Stay cool in the hot sun! Summer is upon us, and with record temperatures being set every year now, a pool is becoming more and more of a summer must. Above ground pools are a great option for many households, as they are much cheaper and require less maintenance than their below-ground counterparts. Additionally, advancing technology and competition have resulted in large, high-quality above ground pools that don't feel like a compromise at all. The three best above ground pools include the Intex Ultra XTR Rectangular Pool, theBestway Steel Pro Rectangular Pool, and theEasy Set Pool. Below are the details of some of the features and pricing these great options.
The Intex Ultra XTR Rectangular Pool is an awesome, large pool for many swimmers at a reasonable price. The Ultra XTR comes in around $3,000 on Amazon but can also be purchased on above-ground pool providers' websites. The pool is sized at 32 feet by 16 feet, and 52 inches deep. It allows for roughly 48 inches of water, meaning that kids and adults alike with feel like there is plenty of water to duck under in the summer heat. The set comes with a pump and saltwater system with a pump rate of 2,650 gallons per hour. It can be ready to fill with water in less than 90 minutes, meaning purchasers can receive the pool and not have to wait for hours and hours of setup. The pool is rust-resistant and best-enjoyed by ages 6 and up.
A smaller, above-ground option for kids is the Bestway Steel Pro Rectangular Pool. This pool measures in at 7.25 feet by 5 feet by 17 inches and is the perfect fit for 3-6 kids. The best part is that this pool can entertain children for hours for the low price of just $239 on Amazon. If the pool is too small, a couple of bigger prices are also available at incremental increases in price. Bestway's pool has more than 200 reviews on Amazon and an average rating of 4 stars. One aspect of the pool that users particularly enjoy is a smart drain valve systems that allows for hooking up a garden hose to drain the pool and avoid drowning one part of the lawn. Setup and takedown of the pool are reportedly easy, but it should be noted that the pool comes without a filter.
A medium option in between the Ultra XTR pool and the Bestway pool is Intex's frameless pool -- the Easy Set Pool. The Easy Set Pool is 15 feet in diameter and 48 inches deep, meaning that several adults and children and use the pool at once. All that the Easy Set Pool takes to get going is inflation of the top ring and filling up of the pool, which altogether takes around 15 minutes. The Easy Set Pool comes with a filter pump and ladder for maximum ease and quality. The pool is designed to slowly circulate water as well, to preserve its hygiene and prevent the need to frequently drain and refill water. When it comes time to drain the water, the Easy Set Pool comes with a hose hookup on its drain. The Easy Set Pool can be purchased on Amazon for $1,1117.