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Originally Posted by Scoobstersmom  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 |
Space isnt an issue for me, it's more useability.
My two kids are grown and gone, so it's just me & ZoE. It will mainly be me floating around in it, or me and a friend. I never envision more than six people in it ever and that would only be once or twice per summer. While my landsize has increased sixfold, my house is very small, so I don't entertain like I used to.
I was thinking 18ft would be fine, but after reading your response, maybe 21 would be better? My last inground pool was 13x29, grecian style, with rounded steps at one end, and a jetted swim bench (that I loved!) at the other. I spend most my time either on the swim bench reading a book, or floating Around with a cocktail. Cleaning it was a breeze cos you could just walk all the way around it, and it was fiberglass, and having had a fiberglass pool, it's the only kind I would ever get gain if installing in-ground...they are so easy to maintain. Cleaning above ground, i didnt like reaching over the tall side, and the wider it is the more difficult it is to reach the middle bit. I just dont want to buy the thing, install it, landscape around it and then think I went too small, but I also don't want a hideous monstrousity in my yard, that is bigger than I need it to be, especially as my house is so tiny.
Decisions, decisions...I've struggled with every one I've made with this little house.