Just got a Best Way pool

[PoolDoc]

I'm glad your pool is OK; perhaps Best Way is like Summer Escapes, which have erratic product quality, rather than products that are consistently bad. It seems that if you get a good S-E pool, it will be fine.

As far as getting started, most people seem to find the "Recipe" that Big Dave pointed out to be the easiest way. If you drain your pool annually, you can use that method permanently. If not, you'll need to get a more elaborate test kit and follow 'big pool' methods the 2nd year of operation.

[ariel68]

We were looking to purchase an Intex pool this year as well, but unfortunately the only (similar pool) available in our area when we were ready to make our purchase was a Bestway brand (Hydro Force Steel Pro). As there are not many available reviews online specific to the brand and model we purchased, I can only hope that no news is good news. We will be setting up in just a little over three months, so here's hoping all goes smoothly

[PoolDoc]

I would encourage you to set it up ASAP, even if you have to take it down. In many cases, you may have only 30 days for a 100% return. So, if you find a problem after that you have to work through the manufacturer's warranty process. At best, that will be total PITA.

[ariel68]

OOPs...that was a type-o, meant to say three weeks. Fortunately we had 90 days from date of purchase to return for refund at point of sale as well as a 1 yr exchange warranty privilege with our retailer.