Does anyone have a "portable" above ground pool like this?

butterbeansmama

We have always just had the small pools and set them on our deck, but I don't think that is going to cut it for P this summer. He absolutely LOVES the pool and I'm looking for something that is on the cheaper side, but manageable and able to last at least a few years. We also have well water (although, we may just have the water shipped in), so the filter is a must (if not more than one filter).

Just curious if anyone else had good luck with a similiar type of situation.

katie277s

We don't, but a gal I work with bought one from Toys R Us 2 years ago.  I know she had an issue, but they replaced it right away for them. 

And you know you and P and new baby can always come down and swim with us!  We are looking at new apartments and a pool is a must for us!  Logan loves it too much!

butterbeansmama

katie277s:

We don't, but a gal I work with bought one from Toys R Us 2 years ago.  I know she had an issue, but they replaced it right away for them. 

And you know you and P and new baby can always come down and swim with us!  We are looking at new apartments and a pool is a must for us!  Logan loves it too much!

Thank you. We will definitely take you up on that offer. I did e-mail you asking if you had found a place yet. Ya, Preston absolutely LOVES the pool. For example: swam in an outdoor pool when we went to Florida for 45 minutes with it only being 70 degrees outside. The pool was FREEZING, but he didn't seem to mind...lol.

katie277s

There is one place we really like.  We are going to check it out after my appointment on Thursday.   We actually considered moving there last year, but didn't see the need as we didn't need any more room.  Now, they are our best bet as it is affordable and has everything I require!

Temp86398625009737

we have the one with the white tubes that snap into each other around the pool.  DD loved it when we had it up when she was a baby, but we didnt put it up last year since it was 3ft and she couldnt tough and didnt want to be held or in a float.  We got a smaller blow up last year that was deeper and she can play in

ashley+brian

We bought one from Toys R Us last year and we really liked it.  Make sure that you set it up on level ground.  We first set it up on a slight (and I mean slight) slope and the water was fuller on one side, so we drained it and dug out the slope.  It was perfect for my 2 year old son and my 3 year old neice. 

Dougsgirl4ever

https://www.walmart.com/ip/15-x-48-Metal-Frame-Pool/13012213

We bought this one last year & love it.  The one you posted had a lot of bad reviews last year.  We also bought the salt water filter/pump for it & turned it into a salt water pool & it is awesome.  Some people said you need to buy a bigger filter but we didn't & the pool was fine all summer.

butterbeansmama

Dougsgirl4ever:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/15-x-48-Metal-Frame-Pool/13012213

We bought this one last year & love it.  The one you posted had a lot of bad reviews last year.  We also bought the salt water filter/pump for it & turned it into a salt water pool & it is awesome.  Some people said you need to buy a bigger filter but we didn't & the pool was fine all summer.

I was looking at this one too. I just didn't know about the "metal frame". Are you planning to use it this year too?

Temp86398625009737

Dougsgirl4ever:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/15-x-48-Metal-Frame-Pool/13012213

We bought this one last year & love it.  The one you posted had a lot of bad reviews last year.  We also bought the salt water filter/pump for it & turned it into a salt water pool & it is awesome.  Some people said you need to buy a bigger filter but we didn't & the pool was fine all summer.

 That is the one we have..thought it was plastic.  we used it 2 years and it was fine...doesnt have to be as level as the blow up does.  Wont get holes either, very sturdy.  people areound here in MI keep them up all year for some reason, eay to set up and take down

Dougsgirl4ever

butterbeansmama:

Dougsgirl4ever:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/15-x-48-Metal-Frame-Pool/13012213

We bought this one last year & love it.  The one you posted had a lot of bad reviews last year.  We also bought the salt water filter/pump for it & turned it into a salt water pool & it is awesome.  Some people said you need to buy a bigger filter but we didn't & the pool was fine all summer.

I was looking at this one too. I just didn't know about the "metal frame". Are you planning to use it this year too?

Yes we will use it again this year.  I just didn't want it up all year stressing having Makenna out there playing & the possibility of her getting in the pool.

oparcm

I have one of those that is 2 1/2 feet deep.  We've had it for 2 summers and will use it again this year.  Love it, it is easy to set up and use.  Make sure you level the area or you'll have an issue.  Dd can touch the bottom and we have a cover.  Dd is never outside without us and we have a fenced in yard.  I wouldn't want it out there if any children played out without supervision though. 

4Speedy

I'm not sure of the brand, but my sister has had one similar to that for at least the last 3 years--and it could even be as long as 4-5 years.  Her's has held up well.  They always put a heavy duty tarp on the ground under the pool so there aren't any sharp sticks or rocks poking into the pool.  She has a regular chlorine filter/pump but I would definitely look into doing salt water.  My MIL just converted her inground pool to salt water and it is a LOT easier on the eyes than chlorine.

I've heard that the fire department will come fill up pools for about $200--it takes their truck less than 10 minutes to pump enough water to fill a pool like that.