OT: Above Ground Pools

[Husky25]

Years ago, my mother bought a house from a pool company owner.

Though, I would point out that she was not young when she bought it and she had to climb down the stairs that come with pools. And, this was not easy for her. My sister who lived nearby had to assist her in, and assist her out.

For anyone building one and wanting older family members to use the pool, I would recommend at least one easy access ramp on the shallow end. Also, if there is a deep end (meaning the pool is not uniformly 5 feet end to end), I would recommend it not dominate the pool area unless you or your kids like to dive.

Not everybody is a great swimmer, and for an older family member that strays into the deep end, it could be a danger if they panic or have a medical emergency.

I am not about to install one, but if I were, I would have a small deep end for treading water and similar aqua exercises, and the remainder for water walking and swimming.

To each their own. I would be concerned about kids with minimal swimming skills and older ones, in having one installed.

But, others may not see these as considerations.

So you recommend common sense in pool safety for weaker swimmers and the elderly.

Good tip.

 

[prankster]

My pool temp was 86, yesterday.

I might have to turn the chiller on, soon.

 

[alexd]

My pool temp was 86, yesterday.

I might have to turn the chiller on, soon.

Yep.... I opened my pool here in CT on May 18th. The water was 62. With no solar cover or heater, even with the cool nights, it got to 80 within 10 days. Then the Memorial day weekend cold front came and it dropped to 60. Now the heat wave and its at 86 and probably will go a few degrees higher today. But for me 78-82 is perfect.