Drewhop Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Think i am going to buy a pool for the backyard. Dont need anything fancy (nor do i have the room for it) But i have a strange question on a small pool such as http://www.qualityinflatables.com/easyset10foot.html What kind of base could i use to put the pool on a concrete patio. would a regular tarp work to protect it from ripping. Could i use some leftover carpet to protect it. Or should i just accept that i might have a lil dead grass and put it on the lawn. Any hints suggestions or ideas are appreciated. Thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 When we had a pool when i was a kid we took up all the sod where the pool was going to go,filled the area with sand so it was level and soft and never had a problem with it. When we took the pool down we just filled the hole with some fill dirt from a construction site and re planted the grass Thats what i would do, Just my .02 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 why not spend a little more and get at least a 4 foot pewl instead of 30 inches? A 2 1/2 foot pewl hardly seems worth the trouble IMO. if you're going that small, just get a hot tub and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 The 2.5 foot pool is essentially cause we have a 4 year old. I dont want something to deep until he becomes a stronger swimmer. With this pool its enough to lounge around and cool off in the evenings. Essentially the space i have to work with behind my house is 13' Wide and about 80 feet long. So i am kinda limited on what i can work with dimension wise. My house sits on side of a hill so front yard is basically 45 degrees so i dont wanna try it out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 1. Dig hole 2. Insert tarp 3. Fill with water 4. Enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 1. Dig hole 2. Insert tarp 3. Fill with water 4. Enjoy If i had it my way it would already be done that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 man, u got me wanting a pewl now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 1. Dig hole 2. Insert http://www.qualityinflatables.com/easyset10foot.html 3. Fill with water 4. Enjoy inground pool! Fixed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 man, u got me wanting a pewl now! Also think in a 3 foot deep pool you can drink with little fear of drowning...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 typically they will come with a trap to put on the ground. If not that is all that is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Also think in a 3 foot deep pool you can drink with little fear of drowning...... The best use for a 3ft pool in this situation is: 1. Dig hole 3 feet deep 2. Insert tarp 3. Fill with water 3/4 way 4. Fill with ice 5. Insert beer 6. Enjoy giant cooler you can later swim in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 That's it, I'm getting a pewl! it's too damn hot outside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 The best use for a 3ft pool in this situation is: 1. Dig hole 3 feet deep 2. Insert tarp 3. Fill with water 3/4 way 4. Fill with ice 5. Insert beer 6. Enjoy giant cooler you can later swim in Innovation people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted June 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 That's it, I'm getting a pewl! it's too damn hot outside! Yeah filled the pool today and the fuckin water is about 60 degrees and you may think that sounds good until your jiblets go numb after about 10 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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