Above Ground Pool

[badapples]

The family is thinking about getting an above ground pool. Any recommendations on where to get one? Oval vs Round? Want something that is fairly solid and will last several years. Don't want to pay for an inground and want to be able to remove it when my daughter gets older. Thanks in advance on any advice.

 

[JTScribe]

We bought a 15-footer on clearance in the fall at Menards maybe 3 years ago? Still going strong, we're set to put it up if the stupid weather will cooperate.

https://www.menards.com/main/health...ool-set/p2001542e/p-1476359625252-c-10137.htm

 

[churchmouse]

SIL picked up an 18ft X 5 deep at Wally last year.

 

[schmart]

This sounds bad... and I know there will be those who comment... but my experience with backyard pools is that depth is more important that diameter. If you are wanting to swim "laps" then an oval is helpful, but no matter what you are always turning. For backyard splashing and cooling off there isn't much difference. We purchased a generic above ground from Meijer 3-4 years ago. The liner has been OK, but the pumps provided w/ the box store pools don't move enough water, so plan on upgrading that.

-Rick

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Of the commercial models I like a 24' best. It's big enough for a pool party, but small enough to not drain your pocketbook in chemical cost. The 1/2 hp Hayward pumps work fine,. But pumps are like horsepower. If you don't mind spending a little extra for another one, you can really get a round pool spinning. That lets the skimmer work more efficiently, and cuts your turnover time way down.

 

[Super Bee]

We bought a 16' round Intex from Walmart several years ago. I bet it lasted us six years or so, well worth the $400.00 we paid. We drained it every fall but left it standing over the winter. Took it down to buy something larger.

In in-laws in Fishers have 40K in their in ground pool and patio. . . . no thanks.

 

[Old Bear]

We had a 24' diameter pool put up a few years ago. It's round and 52" deep. We chose round because it circulated better and the skimmer performs better than an oval pool. We got it from American sales in Merrillville.

 

[wcd]

The family is thinking about getting an above ground pool. Any recommendations on where to get one? Oval vs Round? Want something that is fairly solid and will last several years. Don't want to pay for an inground and want to be able to remove it when my daughter gets older. Thanks in advance on any advice.

Have been told that ground work is the key to longevity with the above ground pools.

 

[Sigblitz]

The walls are thicker on the ones without the metal sides, but the bottom is thin on all of them. If a dog gets in it, expect about 50 puncture holes. Maybe a pad on the inside would be a good idea.

 

[Super Bee]

Have been told that ground work is the key to longevity with the above ground pools.

This right here.

 

[amboy49]

We have a pool that we drain every fall and take down. Then put it back up in late spring and have it filled. Cost is about $150 for each fill. I prepped the ground with a paver circle and leveled 4” of sand for the pool to sit on. The guy who has filled our pool for several years has said he sees all kinds of wacky set ups from people. Sites 2’ or more out of level.

 

[Ingomike]

I once read Indiana leads per capita in above ground pools. LOL

 

[Sigblitz]

If it's not level, it will start to lean and fall over.

 

[Ingomike]

If it's not level, it will start to lean and fall over.

Are you saying water reacts to gravity.

 

[Hop]

The best thing I ever got for my above ground pool was a high quality pump / sand filter. That made such a HUGE difference that the pool went from work to fun.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

. Have been told that ground work is the key to longevity with the above ground pools.

Dudes! You haven't LIVED until you sell an old pool to a buddy, and give him the 1 inch or less levelling lecture, he ignores you, and you get to BE THERE when it all goes downhill! LOL. I'd have given my left nut if there'd been someone playing tennis across the street in the park. It was epic!

 

[Michigan Slim]

Dudes! You haven't LIVED until you sell an old pool to a buddy, and give him the 1 inch or less levelling lecture, he ignores you, and you get to BE THERE when it all goes downhill! LOL. I'd have given my left nut if there'd been someone playing tennis across the street in the park. It was epic!

Did you sell it to my neighbor!?! They put in an eyesore a couple years ago. Wish the trees I planted would grow faster. Especially the cottonwood. It wouldn't be so bad if the neighbor ladies ass didn't look like cottage cheese.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Nah. Several years ago. The best part was there was about 10 feet of incline and 120 feet of length down to the tennis courts. It was impressive.