Review on Collapsible Dog And Pet Pool - 48Inch.D X 11.8Inch.H - Perfect For Bathing Dogs, Cats, And Kids - Foldable And Portable - Blue By Jasonwell by Danny Porter

This is a replacement for a similar (poor-build) wading pool I had last year. Right out of the box, I could tell that the liner was really heavy-duty: the seams were sealed well, it has a slight texture, and the inner sidewall supports felt to be appropriate for the 63" diameter size. It was super easy to set up.basically, you take it out of the box, rinse it off, fill it, and go have some summer fun!As I wanted a more permanent water feature, I did take the time to level the spot where it was to be situated. I did put a base layer of all-purpose sand, and leveled the spot, right on my lawn. Not leveling a pool like this can cause the liner seams to fail, so take the extra time for this step. (On a deck or patio installation, I would put a layer of outdoor carpeting underneath). Also, the final welded seam area, where the drain spigot is, is to be placed on a side out of the full sun to avoid seam failure. I did spray the leveled sand area with a fungicide to dissuade mold and mildew invading the outer bottom liner. That base layer is covered with an outdoor semipermeable "grass-type" thin carpet, sprayed again with fungicide, and finally, the pool was laid in place. The volume is about 100 gallons, so I do Rx a 300 gph cartridge pool filter for a more permanent solution. I also did put together a "pool testing"/water quality adjusting kit. IMPORTANT! be sanitary with any small body of water such as this, if you are not draining it every 2 days! Spa test strips, Bromine tabs, and dispenser, etc.Finish your set-up with a couple of Adirondack chairs, a couple of Tiki Torches, a wireless speaker, and a side table to hold your favorite beverage. and you are ready to Rock and Roll for the summer season. If you are new to "the pool life", I highly recommend this item to get your "feet wet".Your pups, your kids, and especially you will thoroughly enjoy this item.