Bestway

Bestway Hydrium 18′ x 52″ Round Steel Wall Above Ground Pool Set

Pools & Liners

$833.60Sales tax calculated at checkout

Ships from Orlando

Free tracked delivery · 3–5 business days after dispatch to most US addresses

  • Free tracked delivery3–5 business days after dispatch to most US addresses; 5–8 to Alaska, Hawaii and US territories.
  • 30-day returnsUnused, in its packaging. Faulty or damaged on arrival, we pay the return; a change of mind, you do.
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Overview

📌 Key Specs

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

🧱 Build & Design

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

This is a step up from:

  • Intex/Bestway frame pools (pole-based)
  • Inflatable pools (temporary use)

⚙️ What’s included (typical set)

Most Hydrium kits come with:

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

🌊 Performance

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

👍 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)

Good to know

When will it arrive?

Orders placed before 2:00 pm ET on a business day ship the same day from Orlando; Saturday orders before 1:00 pm ET go out that afternoon. After that, it ships the next business day.

Delivery takes 3–5 business days after dispatch to most US addresses, and 5–8 to Alaska, Hawaii and US territories.

Can I return it?

Yes — tell us within 30 days of delivery and send it back unused, in its packaging, for a full refund. If it is faulty, damaged in transit or not as described, we pay the return; if you have changed your mind, the return shipping is yours, and we quote it before anything is booked.

Read the full returns policy

Do I need to be in for the delivery?

Orders over $150 ship with signature on delivery, so a missing parcel can be claimed. Your tracking number is emailed the moment the label prints.

Bestway Hydrium 18′ x 52″ Round Steel Wall Above Ground Pool Set $833.60