Anyone here built a pool?

tater · 06-02-11, 08:16 PM

Thinking about it for the kids. Lot is odd, interested in personal experiences as to desirable features, etc.

Growler · 06-02-11, 10:50 PM

Wish I could help; I do know you're in for a project, in-ground or above-ground. Best of luck to you, mate.

NeonSamurai · 06-03-11, 10:12 AM

A lot of people I have known have in the end regretted having/getting the pool.

First off they are expensive to build, and a below ground pool is not exactly DIY (most above ground ones are though). They also require constant maintenance and work (particularly if you do not want to end up with a pool full of slime). They also take up a lot of space. They are also a problem in the winter time if water freezes where you are. In most ways indoor pools are better, but even more expensive. You also may find you do not get quite as much use out of it as you would have figured.

That isn't to say there are not advantages, but I thought you may want to be aware of the numerous disadvantages.

AVGWarhawk · 06-03-11, 10:54 AM

I would like to add to Neon's take concerning pools. Constant headache. Filter constantly running driving up the electric bill. The chemicals needed are expensive. Next thing you know you are spending the day cleaning the darn thing. My brother in law has a above ground pool. Swims in it maybe 2 times in the summer. His wife does not use it. His two year old almost drowned in the damn thing 3 weeks ago. Go figure, he was putting up a gate to keep the kids off the deck that services the pool because his kids have started to walk. He turned to look after her sister (he has twins) who was crying just inside the house. He returned to the gate work in about a minute. Emily was not there. He looked over the edge of the pool and she completely submerged in the water contained on the pool cover installed for the winter months. She was under for an estimated 1 minute. He had to clear her lungs and start chest compressions. She finally coughed up the dirty water and began to cry. She spend the remainder of the day at John Hopkins in Baltimore. So, needless to say, he wants the pool gone! The damn things are a lot of responsiblity and also a liability sometimes. Join a local community pool if you have one.

Armistead · 06-03-11, 12:19 PM

My house had a in ground pool that I later filled in. It was fun for awhile, then it was work, not to mention every kid in the neighborhood wanted to come over and swim with our kids, so you're constantly having to watch watch watch. One kid busted his head on the diving board during a party, parents didn't blame, but with laws you can be held responsible. Most states also require a high fence with new pools.

I was glad to fill it in, it was a money pit and headache. Much cheaper and funner to go to one of the public pools or large water park near us and you can leave it.

Betonov · 06-03-11, 12:30 PM

If you really want a large pool to do some recreational swimming, then you'll have to build one and you inherit the headaches listed above.
If you want somewhere to soak or relax and the kids to play in then buy an inflatable one. They're cheap, easy to maintain and you can put them away for the winter

some of the big ones can cost to about €1000, but peanuts compared to a built one

AVGWarhawk · 06-03-11, 12:31 PM

Armistead reminded me...my brother purchased a house with an inground pool. He filled it in after the first summer. It was nothing but work.

Gerald · 06-03-11, 12:33 PM

Yes, the pools are not cheap,

Tchocky · 06-03-11, 12:36 PM

Never built one. Swam in a few. PM for any more information.

AVGWarhawk · 06-03-11, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

I had one of these for my kids. It sucked. Lasted a season. Damn seam split. The filter was garbage. The ladder was cheap. If it is not on level ground it will lean. Eventually it will spill over the side it leans towards. IMO, save your money.

NeonSamurai · 06-03-11, 01:04 PM

Ya I agree with AVG here on the inflatables.

All in all its a heck of a lot simpler to join the local pool, or go to a water park. Also much cheaper.

BossMark · 06-03-11, 01:10 PM

Blown a paddling pool up, if that helps

Betonov · 06-03-11, 01:21 PM

OK, no go on the inflatable

Buy a boat and fill it with water

Gerald · 06-03-11, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betonov

OK, no go on the inflatable

Buy a boat and fill it with water

No,Cherry.Brandy

Betonov · 06-03-11, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vendor

No,Cherry.Brandy

Back foul creature of derailment, back to the beer gardens thread

06-02-11, 08:16 PM	#1
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	Anyone here built a pool? Thinking about it for the kids. Lot is odd, interested in personal experiences as to desirable features, etc. __________________ "Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one." — Thomas Paine

06-02-11, 10:50 PM	#2
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Wish I could help; I do know you're in for a project, in-ground or above-ground. Best of luck to you, mate. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

06-03-11, 10:12 AM	#3
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	A lot of people I have known have in the end regretted having/getting the pool. First off they are expensive to build, and a below ground pool is not exactly DIY (most above ground ones are though). They also require constant maintenance and work (particularly if you do not want to end up with a pool full of slime). They also take up a lot of space. They are also a problem in the winter time if water freezes where you are. In most ways indoor pools are better, but even more expensive. You also may find you do not get quite as much use out of it as you would have figured. That isn't to say there are not advantages, but I thought you may want to be aware of the numerous disadvantages. __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

06-03-11, 10:54 AM	#4
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I would like to add to Neon's take concerning pools. Constant headache. Filter constantly running driving up the electric bill. The chemicals needed are expensive. Next thing you know you are spending the day cleaning the darn thing. My brother in law has a above ground pool. Swims in it maybe 2 times in the summer. His wife does not use it. His two year old almost drowned in the damn thing 3 weeks ago. Go figure, he was putting up a gate to keep the kids off the deck that services the pool because his kids have started to walk. He turned to look after her sister (he has twins) who was crying just inside the house. He returned to the gate work in about a minute. Emily was not there. He looked over the edge of the pool and she completely submerged in the water contained on the pool cover installed for the winter months. She was under for an estimated 1 minute. He had to clear her lungs and start chest compressions. She finally coughed up the dirty water and began to cry. She spend the remainder of the day at John Hopkins in Baltimore. So, needless to say, he wants the pool gone! The damn things are a lot of responsiblity and also a liability sometimes. Join a local community pool if you have one. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

06-03-11, 12:31 PM	#7
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Armistead reminded me...my brother purchased a house with an inground pool. He filled it in after the first summer. It was nothing but work. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

06-03-11, 12:19 PM	#5
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	My house had a in ground pool that I later filled in. It was fun for awhile, then it was work, not to mention every kid in the neighborhood wanted to come over and swim with our kids, so you're constantly having to watch watch watch. One kid busted his head on the diving board during a party, parents didn't blame, but with laws you can be held responsible. Most states also require a high fence with new pools. I was glad to fill it in, it was a money pit and headache. Much cheaper and funner to go to one of the public pools or large water park near us and you can leave it.

06-03-11, 12:30 PM	#6
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	If you really want a large pool to do some recreational swimming, then you'll have to build one and you inherit the headaches listed above. If you want somewhere to soak or relax and the kids to play in then buy an inflatable one. They're cheap, easy to maintain and you can put them away for the winter some of the big ones can cost to about €1000, but peanuts compared to a built one

06-03-11, 12:33 PM	#8
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Yes, the pools are not cheap, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

06-03-11, 12:36 PM	#9
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Never built one. Swam in a few. PM for any more information. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

06-03-11, 01:04 PM	#11
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Ya I agree with AVG here on the inflatables. All in all its a heck of a lot simpler to join the local pool, or go to a water park. Also much cheaper. __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

06-03-11, 01:10 PM	#12
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Blown a paddling pool up, if that helps

06-03-11, 01:21 PM	#13
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	OK, no go on the inflatable Buy a boat and fill it with water