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re: First-time homeowner: Installing a pool?
Posted on 8/2/17 at 6:50 am to East Coast Band
Posted on 8/2/17 at 6:50 am to East Coast Band
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Don't put a pool in bro. Unless you plan on being in it constantly it's a damn headache and a money pit
'Takes up too much yard'
'Too much upkeep'
Blah, blah, blah...
I've had my second pool 2 years. I've vacuumed it twice this year. Each time took about 20 minutes and I enjoyed it. About once a week, I dump a bag of shock in the pool. I empty the skimmer basket when I think about it. Modern pool equipment does a really good job of keeping the pool clean.
My July electricity bill for the whole property was $300... house, pool, the whole thing. Water was $28. I haven't had to spend any more money on my money pit.
I still have a large yard. The house was built on 2 lots.
What are the headaches everyone says I should have?
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Posted on 8/2/17 at 6:52 am to Croacka
On year 2 of a pool. Best thing we ever did.
I might spend 30 minutes a week on "maintenance". Really just entails checking chemicals and adding stuff here and there
Deep end is 5.5 ft deep, do not go deeper than that. We did a 5 x 10 ledge that's only 6" deep. Surprisingly, everyone spends most time there.
ETA- to OP, I would not do this as a first time home owner. Wait until you are in your "forever" home
I might spend 30 minutes a week on "maintenance". Really just entails checking chemicals and adding stuff here and there
Deep end is 5.5 ft deep, do not go deeper than that. We did a 5 x 10 ledge that's only 6" deep. Surprisingly, everyone spends most time there.
ETA- to OP, I would not do this as a first time home owner. Wait until you are in your "forever" home
This post was edited on 8/2/17 at 6:58 am
Posted on 8/2/17 at 7:05 am to Toula
I agree with both of the above posts. I always see these threads about how hard it is to maintain a pool and how much money you dump in it. Must be the laziest sum bitches alive. I've had mine close to 15 years and use it every day. Mowing grass takes more time and money than the pool.
This post was edited on 8/2/17 at 7:06 am
Posted on 8/2/17 at 7:16 am to yankeeundercover
Are you in nola or BR?
40k will get you the most basic pool. 50-60k will get you something nice. Just remember that you will be a tearing up a lot of your backyard so you need to consider landscaping as part of this, even if its basic shite (new sod and a few shrubs and a palm tree)
I would actually consult a landscape architect if you are doing anything besides a pool. Often times pool contractors sort of give you something out the catalog especially if you aren't breaking the bank on it.
I just designed a pool for a client that was priced about 60k, and she's got some very nice finishes and water features. I would also not waste time with a hot tub. It's south Louisiana, we have winter like 2 weeks out of the year. Also consider salt water, it's a bit lower maintenance
40k will get you the most basic pool. 50-60k will get you something nice. Just remember that you will be a tearing up a lot of your backyard so you need to consider landscaping as part of this, even if its basic shite (new sod and a few shrubs and a palm tree)
I would actually consult a landscape architect if you are doing anything besides a pool. Often times pool contractors sort of give you something out the catalog especially if you aren't breaking the bank on it.
I just designed a pool for a client that was priced about 60k, and she's got some very nice finishes and water features. I would also not waste time with a hot tub. It's south Louisiana, we have winter like 2 weeks out of the year. Also consider salt water, it's a bit lower maintenance
Posted on 8/2/17 at 7:18 am to Monday
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You may have a water feature but it'll look like an old man pissing in the pool.
Sold!!
Posted on 8/2/17 at 7:41 am to yankeeundercover
If you decide to build a pool, look into solar heating instead of gas or electric.
Heating water is perfect for solar because you are heating a large volume of water a few degrees over a long period of time.
More important, in July and August you can run the pump at night and the water going through the solar panels will cool the water--the panels are actually heat exchangers and at night the air will be cooler than the pool.
In July and August my pool used to be too warm, not refreshing at all. After installing the solar heater (heat exchanger) and running the pump at night, in August my pool water is about 87 degrees. The water is slightly chilly when I first get in but is very enjoyable.
The solar system for my pool gets a lot more use keeping my pool cool during the peak of summer compared to warming my pool is March or November.
Heating water is perfect for solar because you are heating a large volume of water a few degrees over a long period of time.
More important, in July and August you can run the pump at night and the water going through the solar panels will cool the water--the panels are actually heat exchangers and at night the air will be cooler than the pool.
In July and August my pool used to be too warm, not refreshing at all. After installing the solar heater (heat exchanger) and running the pump at night, in August my pool water is about 87 degrees. The water is slightly chilly when I first get in but is very enjoyable.
The solar system for my pool gets a lot more use keeping my pool cool during the peak of summer compared to warming my pool is March or November.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 9:01 am to Alleman
I've been looking into a heater to at a minimum extend the swimming time by a couple of months in the spring and fall but that is the first time I've seen mentioned that it also works to cool the water during the summer. What type of solar system do you use?
Posted on 8/2/17 at 9:09 am to yankeeundercover
Only those who aren't OT ballers say no to getting the pool
Posted on 8/2/17 at 9:47 am to yankeeundercover
Don't do it. Pain in the butt and sometimes detracts future buyers.
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