📌 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)