Above ground swimming pools
Dec 23rd 2003, 12:22 pm
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Above ground swimming pools
Hope someone can help.
As we are renting at the momnt i obviously cant have a pool installed, but i have all my grankids and daughters coming to stay for several weeks in March. I wanted to know where i could find a place that does above ground pools in Adelaide area if possible...or anywhere as long as they can get it here.
It will also be a good temporary measure to aid my fitness campaign and to wallow in on hot days..
Any ideas?
As we are renting at the momnt i obviously cant have a pool installed, but i have all my grankids and daughters coming to stay for several weeks in March. I wanted to know where i could find a place that does above ground pools in Adelaide area if possible...or anywhere as long as they can get it here.
It will also be a good temporary measure to aid my fitness campaign and to wallow in on hot days..
Any ideas?
Dec 23rd 2003, 12:46 pm
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Re: Above ground swimming pools
Originally posted by podgypossum
Hope someone can help.
As we are renting at the momnt i obviously cant have a pool installed, but i have all my grankids and daughters coming to stay for several weeks in March. I wanted to know where i could find a place that does above ground pools in Adelaide area if possible...or anywhere as long as they can get it here.
It will also be a good temporary measure to aid my fitness campaign and to wallow in on hot days..
Any ideas?
Hope someone can help.
As we are renting at the momnt i obviously cant have a pool installed, but i have all my grankids and daughters coming to stay for several weeks in March. I wanted to know where i could find a place that does above ground pools in Adelaide area if possible...or anywhere as long as they can get it here.
It will also be a good temporary measure to aid my fitness campaign and to wallow in on hot days..
Any ideas?
try these guys they're an aussie icon in the above ground pool game.
http://www.clarkrubber.com.au/website.nsf/OURSTORES!OpenFrameSet
Dec 23rd 2003, 12:53 pm
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Thanx AUssie...you are a star...i know where i'm off to in the morning!!
Dec 23rd 2003, 2:01 pm
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I must be a bit thick, but what`s an `above` ground pool?
Dec 23rd 2003, 2:13 pm
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Its a pool that isnt sunk into the ground. The bottom of the pool is at ground level.
Dec 23rd 2003, 3:46 pm
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i.e. like a whacking great paddling pool! : )
Dec 23rd 2003, 11:04 pm
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I've been looking at pools recently, and the above ground ones will cost a few thousand.
If its just something for a short time, have a look at the 12 foot diameter ones at K-Mart etc for between $199-$299 with filter, and cover.
If its just something for a short time, have a look at the 12 foot diameter ones at K-Mart etc for between $199-$299 with filter, and cover.
Dec 24th 2003, 7:45 am
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Saw on the news tonight something about new pool regulations from January that require any pool deeper than 300mm to having some sort of planning consent.
This is besides the fact that a new pool would need safety fencing and/or window and door safety locks on all openings poolside of the house.
An above ground pool is not as simple to install as 'buy one and plonk it on the grass'. The ground must be absolutely level which will mean excavating a bit, and then a layer of dolomite is usually compacted down to give a decent base. Then you would still have to have the necessary plumbing and electrical work done for the pump and filters.
Dunno how your landlord would feel about all that Nicki!
If you really, really want one it's worth looking in the paper for one - you can get some good bargains in Saturday's Advertiser, the Trading Post or the Messenger.
This is besides the fact that a new pool would need safety fencing and/or window and door safety locks on all openings poolside of the house.
An above ground pool is not as simple to install as 'buy one and plonk it on the grass'. The ground must be absolutely level which will mean excavating a bit, and then a layer of dolomite is usually compacted down to give a decent base. Then you would still have to have the necessary plumbing and electrical work done for the pump and filters.
Dunno how your landlord would feel about all that Nicki!
If you really, really want one it's worth looking in the paper for one - you can get some good bargains in Saturday's Advertiser, the Trading Post or the Messenger.
Dec 24th 2003, 7:59 am
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Originally posted by wizzywozza
Saw on the news tonight something about new pool regulations from January that require any pool deeper than 300mm to having some sort of planning consent.
This is besides the fact that a new pool would need safety fencing and/or window and door safety locks on all openings poolside of the house.
An above ground pool is not as simple to install as 'buy one and plonk it on the grass'. The ground must be absolutely level which will mean excavating a bit, and then a layer of dolomite is usually compacted down to give a decent base. Then you would still have to have the necessary plumbing and electrical work done for the pump and filters.
Dunno how your landlord would feel about all that Nicki!
If you really, really want one it's worth looking in the paper for one - you can get some good bargains in Saturday's Advertiser, the Trading Post or the Messenger.
Saw on the news tonight something about new pool regulations from January that require any pool deeper than 300mm to having some sort of planning consent.
This is besides the fact that a new pool would need safety fencing and/or window and door safety locks on all openings poolside of the house.
An above ground pool is not as simple to install as 'buy one and plonk it on the grass'. The ground must be absolutely level which will mean excavating a bit, and then a layer of dolomite is usually compacted down to give a decent base. Then you would still have to have the necessary plumbing and electrical work done for the pump and filters.
Dunno how your landlord would feel about all that Nicki!
If you really, really want one it's worth looking in the paper for one - you can get some good bargains in Saturday's Advertiser, the Trading Post or the Messenger.
