Toying with the idea of getting a temporary pool. Not got much space so would need to be smallish (possibly up to 12') (no paddling pools please) as the boy will still want to be able to play soccer (football) Any recommendations? Are the 'easyset' style ones ok? We had a small one in the UK and I found it a bit flimsy. But then it was never filled right up

We just got that very pool, got it ready, put first inch of water in and discovered our patio has a slope... So now need to get some sand to make a level area.
They must be perfectly level or they can collapse.

Our garden has a slight slope Best get the spirit level out

You might need to check this but in Victoria you need to put a fence round it. Which is all very silly but required nonetheless. There is a side wall height of the pool that is taken into account.

This is the link to SA rules about inflatables etc. http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Housing...flatable_pools

Thanks for that Sherlock. Checked on our local council website and should be ok with a temp pool and looks like we don't need approval

Our temporary pool was a barstard to run........ And when it came down it left a dead patch that never recovered....

[QUOTE=Sherlock Holmes;10438974]You might need to check this but in Victoria you need to put a fence round it. Which is all very silly but required nonetheless. There is a side wall height of the pool that is taken into account.


Very Silly???? When you consider a child can drown in 6 inches of water, I beg to differ!

We put a fence around our temporary pool.It was more expensive to have then the pool.Better to be safe than sorry.We also have a fence round the spa that has been inspected twice to get approved.

Agreed. I would do it regardless.

Always considered that if we do not end up living near the coast our ideal home would have a pool. I know they can be quite non-cheap to buy ($20,000+?) but once installed, how expensive are they to run day to day, week to week?

Depends what kind of pool you go for. If you are having a lined pool, they tend to be around the $17.000 mark. Fibreglass are the same $ as concrete pools nowadays and range anywhere from $25,000-40,000, depending on size, shape etc.

Not much. We have a very old, salt water pool. I spend about $250 a year on salt and chemicals. I have to clean the salt cell and backwash the filter periodically, which is no hassle really. It takes a bit of effort to get the pool into shape after winter but when it is sorted out, maintaining it is less than an hour a week.

We've only just got our pool installed, it's a fibreglass saltwater chlorinated thingie. Takes only 5 mins before you go in the thing (if you look after it properly that is). It's fab and well worth the money

You're still renting, aren't you? I would check with the landlord first whether you're allowed to have one.

Hi Scottishcelts, we are just shopping around for pools just now. We are in Perth btw. Any tips on reputable companies if you're in Perth and what extras you found along the way??

I have found so far that we could be charged something called clean fill? ( we are building on a brand new development so not sure about this). Charges if they hit rock, charges for clearing waste.......any info would be greatly appreciated thanks.
Tracy E