FlyinHeadlock 459 Posted September 15, 2020 Pulling the trigger on a pool and new patio. I like to run but getting old. Just can't run more than a couple days a week without paying for it. We decided to get a lap pool. Basic pool for laps, no waterfall, slide. Just for busting out laps but can still be enjoyed regardless. It will also have a hot tub area. Wanted to get it covered but high dollar. Probably do it later but way over budget enclosed. Anyway, I was wondering about amount annual costs if anyone has one or something they wish they had for their pool/ patio area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,000 Posted September 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, FlyinHeadlock said: Pulling the trigger on a pool and new patio. I like to run but getting old. Just can't run more than a couple days a week without paying for it. We decided to get a lap pool. Basic pool for laps, no waterfall, slide. Just for busting out laps but can still be enjoyed regardless. It will also have a hot tub area. Wanted to get it covered but high dollar. Probably do it later but way over budget enclosed. Anyway, I was wondering about amount annual costs if anyone has one or something they wish they had for their pool/ patio area. Former pool owner. Couldn't really break down the costs. No way to separate out the water I put in the pool from the water I use in the shower. Paid a pool guy like $60/month to come once a week. That was about it that I can recall. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,736 Posted September 15, 2020 If it’s just a lap pool the chemicals won’t be much. A hundred or so a year. I would go ahead and get the full pool. I have stamped concrete for my patio. Love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted September 15, 2020 I have a 20’ x 40’ inground pool with an automatic cover. I’d estimate $3k per year for me to cover the following: - chemicals - spring opening - heating - fall closing - automatic cover replacement every 10 years I haven’t broken down the costs, but off the cuff, that’s what I would assume to be safe. I have a well, so water cost is virtually nothing. It doesn’t get fully drained for winter to my knowledge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,736 Posted September 15, 2020 19 minutes ago, Gladiators said: I have a 20’ x 40’ inground pool with an automatic cover. I’d estimate $3k per year for me to cover the following: - chemicals - spring opening - heating - fall closing - automatic cover replacement every 10 years I haven’t broken down the costs, but off the cuff, that’s what I would assume to be safe. I have a well, so water cost is virtually nothing. It doesn’t get fully drained for winter to my knowledge. Automatic pool cover. Fancy. I wish I had one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,393 Posted September 15, 2020 Wheres Newbie when you need him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 15, 2020 1 hour ago, FlyinHeadlock said: Pulling the trigger on a pool and new patio. I like to run but getting old. Just can't run more than a couple days a week without paying for it. We decided to get a lap pool. Basic pool for laps, no waterfall, slide. Just for busting out laps but can still be enjoyed regardless. It will also have a hot tub area. Wanted to get it covered but high dollar. Probably do it later but way over budget enclosed. Anyway, I was wondering about amount annual costs if anyone has one or something they wish they had for their pool/ patio area. Can’t help you with the cost. We had the pool growing up but dad bought the chemicals. I just was the one putting them in. It’s a bit of work but i loved having one. Your kids will love it too. Didn’t have a hot tub though. Just a diving board. Good luck man 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,738 Posted September 15, 2020 Get a good vacuum. Add some chlorine and acid. Done. My pool is that easy unless a storm blows through. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, shorepatrol said: Get a good vacuum. Add some chlorine and acid. Done. My pool is that easy unless a storm blows through. We used a hose that we would put into where the skimmer is at and vacuum it that way. Empty the skimmer when you were done. Just had to be care cause sometimes there would be a snake in there or the occasional spider or frog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,736 Posted September 15, 2020 As far as chemicals go, once you open it all you need for the most part are the tablets. Drop in the skimmer and you’re done. Might have to add some if you start to get algae. Not a big deal. And a vacuum isn’t necessary after opening. Get a robot. Easy as can be. Drop it in there and come back in a few hours and you’re done for the day. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyinHeadlock 459 Posted September 15, 2020 Yes, those robot vacs. Eventually I will have it enclosed but no coin for it now. Damn enclosure is as much as the pool which is crazy. It's just aluminum and plexiglass..meh. Here is TX people tell me they would like to spend more time hanging out by the pool but with rain, extreme heat and we do get some cold here they can't enjoy it as much. Enclosed, enjoy it all year around and less cleaning...for a price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,738 Posted September 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: As far as chemicals go, once you open it all you need for the most part are the tablets. Drop in the skimmer and you’re done. Might have to add some if you start to get algae. Not a big deal. And a vacuum isn’t necessary after opening. Get a robot. Easy as can be. Drop it in there and come back in a few hours and you’re done for the day. Yeah, robot vacuum. I only take mine out to swim. No chance I'm manually vacuuming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,736 Posted September 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, shorepatrol said: Yeah, robot vacuum. I only take mine out to swim. No chance I'm manually vacuuming. I had my first pool in 2012. Once I figured things out it’s so easy now. I pay to have it opened and closed, need it done right around here because of the winters. But in between it’s so easy if you spend a few bucks. Well worth it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,736 Posted September 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: I had my first pool in 2012. Once I figured things out it’s so easy now. I pay to have it opened and closed, need it done right around here because of the winters. But in between it’s so easy if you spend a few bucks. Well worth it. Also, Digby doesn’t have a pool. He doesn’t belong in the thread. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Also, Digby doesn’t have a pool. He doesn’t belong in the thread. You don’t have a pool or a deck either bro HTH PS: I knew you couldn’t go a day without posting about me. Trolls gonna troll. Capital P for Pathetic. Back to the bridge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,736 Posted September 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Djgb13 said: You don’t have a pool or a deck either bro HTH PS: I knew you couldn’t go a day without posting about me. Trolls gonna troll. Back to the bridge Pool, deck and patio. You’re gonna have to make more than 15 an hour for that. Good luck! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 16, 2020 Just now, Hardcore troubadour said: Pool, deck and patio. You’re gonna have to make more than 15 an hour for that. Good luck! Lol sure you do. We ALL believe you got that. Especially when you lied about having it a few years ago Try to think about something other than me for once. Maybe then you’ll manage to find some friends and actually get a girlfriend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,736 Posted September 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, Djgb13 said: Lol sure you do. We ALL believe you got that. Especially when you lied about having it a few years ago Try to think about something other than me for once. Maybe then you’ll manage to find some friends and actually get a girlfriend Wife and two kids. You don’t have that either. Everything ok down there? You’ve been married a while. I hear you can get help for that. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted September 16, 2020 15 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Automatic pool cover. Fancy. I wish I had one. It’s nice. Allegedly keeps the pool 10 degrees warmer than without, but the bigger perk is not needing a fence. Dam expensive though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 16, 2020 Just now, Hardcore troubadour said: Wide and two kids. You don’t have that either. Everything ok down there? You’ve been married a while. I hear you can get help for that. Good luck! Sure you do. No one believes that but you can keep trying to pass off that story Either way I’m done with you. Don’t have time to worry about some loser on the internet when I’ve got an exam tomorrow morning. Have fun playing make believe on the internet and constantly thinking about me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyinHeadlock 459 Posted September 16, 2020 Thanks for all the input. I forgot about the vac system and other tools. Need a place to store all that stuff. I have a previous owner old slabbed dog cage I can convert to a pool shed. Designer is coming FRI so I can add that to the requirements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,393 Posted September 16, 2020 If youre gonna do chems yourself, get to know about all the things that effect the pool. Other than the usual chlorine and ph, reseach things like total alkalinity, cyanuric acid, etc. Spend the $75 for a real test kit, not a walmart special. When I had my pool, all I used was bleach(bottle) , Baking soda, Borax, and muriatic acid. The last thing you wanna do is get some sh!t like Legionaire from your pool. Also, if you use tablets, it has stabilizer (cyanuric acid) in it. It is meant to keep the chlorine stable. If stabilizer gets too high over time, the chlorine will need to be kept at a higher level to continue sanitizing properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, FlyinHeadlock said: Thanks for all the input. I forgot about the vac system and other tools. Need a place to store all that stuff. I have a previous owner old slabbed dog cage I can convert to a pool shed. Designer is coming FRI so I can add that to the requirements. One of the things that we had and made things a lot easier was a test kit for the chemicals in the pool. Can save you a ton of money in the long run 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,736 Posted September 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, Djgb13 said: Sure you do. No one believes that but you can keep trying to pass off that story Either way I’m done with you. Don’t have time to worry about some loser on the internet when I’ve got an exam tomorrow morning. Have fun playing make believe on the internet and constantly thinking about me Looks like I hit that nerve. Are you shooting blanks or is the equipment not working? It happens to lots of guys. Talk to your doctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted September 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, Fireballer said: If youre gonna do chems yourself, get to know about all the things that effect the pool. Other than the usual chlorine and ph, reseach things like total alkalinity, cyanuric acid, etc. Spend the $75 for a real test kit, not a walmart special. When I had my pool, all I used was bleach(bottle) , Baking soda, Borax, and muriatic acid. The last thing you wanna do is get some sh!t like Legionaire from your pool. Also, if you use tablets, it has stabilizer (cyanuric acid) in it. It is meant to keep the chlorine stable. If stabilizer gets too high over time, the chlorine will need to be kept at a higher level to continue sanitizing properly. One of our local pool places will test the water for free. I’m sure the chemicals cost more from them than online, but it was convenient. I brought a sample in shortly after opening and then mid summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,000 Posted September 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Looks like I hit that nerve. Are you shooting blanks or is the equipment not working? It happens to lots of guys. Talk to your doctor. Can't he just prescribe himself a pill? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,000 Posted September 16, 2020 What is this "opening" and "closing" you all keep talking about? Our pools in CA are open 365 days a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted September 16, 2020 Just now, Strike said: What is this "opening" and "closing" you all keep talking about? Our pools in CA are open 365 days a year. Fock off!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,066 Posted September 16, 2020 Go saltwater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Looks like I hit that nerve. Are you shooting blanks or is the equipment not working? It happens to lots of guys. Talk to your doctor. You don’t a lick of common sense do you? Why would I want to have a kid while I’m in PA school? Just stop bro. You’re making yourself look even more like an idiot. Literally, you’re the boards conservative newbie: always have a better story, always are the tough guy, lie about what you have and have done, and constantly try to troll people. Plus, you constantly try to deflect from the fact that you get called out on your lies lol. I’m gonna enjoy this bath while I study so I won’t really respond but I feel 100% certain you will and it’ll be some BS attempt to try and troll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted September 16, 2020 Got to get the sign: "I don't swim in your toilet so please don't don't pee in my pool." Unless you enjoy that kind of thing. But I don't think you're a democrat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,736 Posted September 16, 2020 10 minutes ago, Djgb13 said: You don’t a lick of common sense do you? Why would I want to have a kid while I’m in PA school? Just stop bro. You’re making yourself look even more like an idiot. Literally, you’re the boards conservative newbie: always have a better story, always are the tough guy, lie about what you have and have done, and constantly try to troll people. Plus, you constantly try to deflect from the fact that you get called out on your lies lol. I’m gonna enjoy this bath while I study so I won’t really respond but I feel 100% certain you will and it’ll be some BS attempt to try and troll That’s funny, I just told you the other day that people know you’re full of it because you’re the one who always has the best of it. Look at you, you’re in a pool thread and you don’t even have one, giving out advice, as if. Sad that you have to repeat what I said a few days ago. Think for yourself. Now get to studying boy, us taxpayers paying your tuition expect results! Lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: That’s funny, I just told you the other day that people know you’re full of it because you’re the one who always has the best of it. Look at you, you’re in a pool thread and you don’t even have one, giving out advice, as if. Sad that you have to repeat what I said a few days ago. Think for yourself. Now get to studying boy, us taxpayers paying your tuition expect results! Lol. Nobody believes you troll newbie but way to keep deflecting from your lies Back to the bridge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,736 Posted September 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Djgb13 said: Nobody believes you troll newbie but way to keep deflecting from your lies Back to the bridge Hit the books kid, I don’t want my money wasted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,911 Posted September 16, 2020 Nothing wrong with waiting to have a kid Digby. Just don’t wait til you’re 40 or 50. You’re in the medical field so you know why. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 16, 2020 Just now, MDC said: Nothing wrong with waiting to have a kid Digby. Just don’t wait til you’re 40 or 50. You’re in the medical field so you know why. Oh I know. Retard up there thinks you need to have a kid by the time youre able to drink legally and if you havent then somethings wrong. Doesnt mention the fact that hes stated hes like 70 and just had a kid but something CANT be wrong with him Noone takes him seriously anyway because everyone knows hes full of sh1t and tries to deflect from his lies when called out. Quite funny how he contradicts himself all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,736 Posted September 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, MDC said: Nothing wrong with waiting to have a kid Digby. Just don’t wait til you’re 40 or 50. You’re in the medical field so you know why. It’s true Digby. You can also hook up with a girl who already has one who got knocked up when she was 18 because of her daddy issues. Lots of slutty girls have daddy issues. But smart guys just bang em. Single moms with daddy issues are the no go zone for sharp guys. Desperate guys may not have a choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 16, 2020 Ever wonder what goes through newbie trolls head that makes him want to derail every thread he posts in to try and start a slap fight? It’s almost like he has no one else to talk to and nothing else to do all day despite supposedly having a wife, kids, pool, etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,736 Posted September 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Djgb13 said: Ever wonder what goes through newbie trolls head that makes him want to derail every thread he posts in to try and start a slap fight? It’s almost like he has no one else to talk to and nothing else to do all day despite supposedly having a wife, kids, pool, etc You can’t quit me. Stay down. You said you were done about an hour and a half ago. Hit the books boy! Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites