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Pool owners...regret it?
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:18 pm
How much work is it really? Yearly cost for chemicals and such?
upkeep?
chlorine or saltwater?
In-ground pool would only be the second in the neighborhood (20 houses total) so am i killing any resale potential?
TIA for any input...yes we are bored and need to go back to work soon so i don't go broke!
upkeep?
chlorine or saltwater?
In-ground pool would only be the second in the neighborhood (20 houses total) so am i killing any resale potential?
TIA for any input...yes we are bored and need to go back to work soon so i don't go broke!
This post was edited on 4/27/20 at 1:19 pm
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Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:20 pm to LATECHgradLSUfan
The first child or elderly person who drowns in it will make you regret it real quick.
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:20 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
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OleWarSkuleAlum
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:20 pm to LATECHgradLSUfan
The big issue is if you want trees for shade or not. Trees give me way much more work with it than I would like.
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:21 pm to LATECHgradLSUfan
Love ours. Get a floatron and electric vac for it. I hardly use chemicals in ours. Have above ground that’s sunk (according to specs) 1/2 way in ground. Built deck 3/4 way around.
If I knew how to post pics I can show what it looks like.
If I knew how to post pics I can show what it looks like.
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:21 pm to LATECHgradLSUfan
Buy it because you want it. It usually doesn't do much for your home value.
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:22 pm to LATECHgradLSUfan
Make sure to install a diving board, slide and water basketball hoop to truly maximize your enjoyment.
This post was edited on 4/27/20 at 1:28 pm
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:22 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
what a buzzkill
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:22 pm to LATECHgradLSUfan
I can’t answer any of ur questions. But they are digging my pool as I type this and I’m fired the frick up about it.
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:22 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
I don’t allow stupid people in my yard.
Plus it’s fenced off.
Plus it’s fenced off.
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:23 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
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OleWarSkuleAlum
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:23 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
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The first child or elderly person who drowns in it will make you regret it real quick.
Why are you such a miserable frick?
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:23 pm to LATECHgradLSUfan
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How much work is it really? Yearly cost for chemicals and such? upkeep
It's not too bad on the upkeep as long as you stay on top of it. The only time I cuss my pool is if I get some algae and go out of town during the summer. If you get an issue with the water and aren't there to fix it (or have someone else do it) when it's hot, that's when the time and money start adding up
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:24 pm to LATECHgradLSUfan
Salt easily. Add bag of salt and acid once a month if that much.
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:24 pm to LATECHgradLSUfan
<----13 year pool owner (30k gallon)
You'll not recoup the price of new pool installation in a future sale, so you'd better plan on being in the same house for a while to enjoy it if you are attempting to fiscally justify the outlay.
The chemicals' cost & electricity to run the pumps was not that much, between $1k- $2k per year.
I did the maintenance & repairs myself.
If you intend on out-sourcing that, your annual costs will obviously be higher.
I am thrilled every time I reflect on the fact that I am an ex-pool owner.
Good luck.
You'll not recoup the price of new pool installation in a future sale, so you'd better plan on being in the same house for a while to enjoy it if you are attempting to fiscally justify the outlay.
The chemicals' cost & electricity to run the pumps was not that much, between $1k- $2k per year.
I did the maintenance & repairs myself.
If you intend on out-sourcing that, your annual costs will obviously be higher.
I am thrilled every time I reflect on the fact that I am an ex-pool owner.
Good luck.
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:25 pm to WillFerrellisking
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hardly use chemicals in ours.
Umm that doesn’t sound sanitary.
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Have above ground
Oh you’re trashy. That explains it.
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that’s sunk (according to specs) 1/2 way in ground.
Undercover trash is still trash.
Kidding. I wish I had a pool of any kind. I have a kiddie pool for the kids but they use the yard far too often for me to justify a pool.
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:25 pm to tigerskin
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The big issue is if you want trees for shade or not. Trees give me way much more work with it than I would like.
My dad put a pool in at his house about 15 years ago. It’s a relatively small pool in a really nice and shady spot in the back yard. The shade is outstanding for keeping the water nice and chilly, even during the hottest months — but he said it’s a ton of work keeping it clean.
Still, it’s a great pool.
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:26 pm to jchamil
our pool was just reno'd right before quarantined. We have three kids oldest being 3.5. We have been in the pool everyday unless it rains.
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:26 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
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The first child or elderly person who drowns in it will make you regret it real quick.
But the rest of them won't bother you so much.
Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:28 pm to Conner4real
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I can’t answer any of ur questions. But they are digging my pool as I type this and I’m fired the frick up about it.
My neighbor is having his completed this week. It's been pretty damn cool seeing the whole process. It's good sized pool and has a hot tub. I'm thinking $45-$50K.
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