📌 Key Specs

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• Brand: Bestway Hydrium
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• Size: 18 ft diameter × 52 in depth
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• Water capacity: ~7,192 gallons (27,200 L)
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• Structure: Full galvanized steel wall + top rail system
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• Liner: UV-resistant PVC “Prismatic/Wavescape” liner
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• Shape: Round
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• Max occupancy: ~6–7 people
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• Weight (empty): ~450–500 lbs range
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🧱 Build & Design

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• Heavy-duty galvanized steel wall (rust-resistant coating)
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• Reinforced top ledge and support rails
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• Thick UV-protected liner designed for long seasonal exposure
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• Designed as a semi-permanent pool (can stay installed year-round)
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This is a step up from:

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• Intex/Bestway frame pools (pole-based)
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• Inflatable pools (temporary use)
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⚙️ What’s included (typical set)

Most Hydrium kits come with:

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• Sand filter pump (~1,500–1,600 GPH range)
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• Ladder
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• Ground cloth
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• Pool cover
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• Surface skimmer
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• Chemical dispenser (ChemConnect style)
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🌊 Performance

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• Good for daily swimming in hot climates
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• Strong wall structure handles long water pressure loads
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• Designed for frequent seasonal use (summer + extended seasons)
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• Better stability than frame pools in wind and heat
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👍 Key Advantages

✔ Much stronger than frame pools
✔ Can stay up year-round (Polar-Shield design)
✔ Large water volume (~7,200 gallons)
✔ More “built-in pool” feel in backyard
✔ Includes full accessory kit (filter, ladder, cover)