KazzyK810 -
I really think it depends on how much space you have, and how hard you're willing to work to maintain the pool. We've had smaller pools over the years, and now have one that is 24' round and about 4 feet deep. I've found that the smaller the pool, the harder it is to maintain the water quality. We have it fine tuned now, and the pool we have practically maintains itself. We have quite a few modifications and upgrades though, including a salt water chlorine generator, an auto pool vacuum, in-wall skimmer and an upgraded pump and sand filter. Also a nice fountain in the middle of the pool and cool underwater lighting. My husband spends about an hour on Sunday morning backwashing the filter, testing the water, and then tosses the auto-vac in and lets it run for a few hours. Very easy maintenance.
We live in Arizona and the temps never drop below freezing, so we leave ours up year round and don't drain, winterize, or cover it. Our swim season is at least five months, if not longer. In the winter when the temps are cooler and no one is swimming, the SWG pretty much completely maintains the water quality and its nice to sit on the deck and watch the fountain.
I would not go smaller than 24 feet, and as a matter of fact we're seriously considering upgrading to a 16 x 32 feet rectangular pool in the next year or two. We've heard the rectangular pools are harder to maintain though, but it would take a lot of modifications to our deck, yard and landscaping so maybe not. LOL
Good luck with it and enjoy your new pool!
Diana |