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    ^It's in 'Construction In Thailand'...2015.

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    Quote Originally Posted by beerlaodrinker View Post
    BLD,s swimmingpool build in vientiane
    https://teakdoor.com/construction-in-...vientiane.html

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    I've always been anti-pool, having known several kids lost to them and also an adult relative in a jacuzzi, either from a heart attack or the cause of one. But times have changed, now house hunting and a pool looks 'possible' so best prepare.

    Do you guys have toddlers/young kids or visitors? Short of an impractical childproof border wall/fence what age iyho is old enough that they will not just understand but comply never to venture in without an adult present? I don't go for teaching them to swim and leaving them to it.

    Dogs can also be dumb, natural swimmers though I don't like the idea of it/them lapping at chemicals which probably won't do them much good.

    Then my newbie hat can move on to expense, service/maintenance, cleaning, repairs, overall effort and decide if it's worth the hassle.

    tia

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    Quote Originally Posted by jabir View Post
    I've always been anti-pool, having known several kids lost to them and also an adult relative in a jacuzzi, either from a heart attack or the cause of one. But times have changed, now house hunting and a pool looks 'possible' so best prepare.
    So in other words, you were only against swimming pools when you couldn't afford one? Was it the same with hookers?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyrille View Post
    So in other words, you were only against swimming pools when you couldn't afford one? Was it the same with hookers?
    A bit harsh ...

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    I have been considering a pool recently. I have a nice 8 person Jacuzzi but would like to swim some laps and jump in the fkr when I finished my yard work and am wicked hot.

    I have been designing an elevated style pool allowing parking underneath.

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    If a toddler can be lost in a pool, then it can be lost under a car when walking on the street as well if in both cases not properly attended.

    As of dogs into a pool? In my 15 years having an open pool and always 2, 3 dogs around - and most of the day not supervized- they do not jump into the pool, even if they like to swim, however in the river.

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    Anyway, about an affordable pool by DIY you can see something in:
    https://teakdoor.com/construction-in-...d-so-easy.html

    And here on the previous page I have listed once the costs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JPPR2 View Post
    I have been considering a pool recently. I have a nice 8 person Jacuzzi but would like to swim some laps and jump in the fkr when I finished my yard work and am wicked hot.

    I have been designing an elevated style pool allowing parking underneath.
    Make sure it's of the indoor variety, JP.
    Outdoor pools are quite the headache.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HuangLao View Post
    Make sure it's of the indoor variety, JP.
    Outdoor pools are quite the headache.
    I want a part of it covered. Be really nice to have a sliding cover so heat of day you can cover. Make it out of wood like a nice patio cover and put it on a track. Kind of like a dome cover. My wife likes the idea. I am not fond of indoor pools. Easier to maintain Yes, Smell and comfort not so much.

    I am clearly over engineering it., but what the hell.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Klondyke View Post
    As of dogs into a pool? In my 15 years having an open pool and always 2, 3 dogs around - and most of the day not supervized- they do not jump into the pool, even if they like to swim, however in the river.
    My Golden retriever absolutely will not stay out of the water, my Lab not so much. She will go crazy in the river but not the water deal we set up for them to cool down. Nice pic Klondyke

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPPR2 View Post
    I want a part of it covered. Be really nice to have a sliding cover so heat of day you can cover. Make it out of wood like a nice patio cover and put it on a track. Kind of like a dome cover. My wife likes the idea. I am not fond of indoor pools. Easier to maintain Yes, Smell and comfort not so much.
    I am clearly over engineering it., but what the hell.....

    The months when the water temperature rises over 30 deg. is just April and May, sometimes June. For those months, few years ago, I always pulled a plastic slam over the full length what was quite a big job. And sometimes needy repairs after the spring storms.

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    Now stopped with the slam hassle, installing additional water way and wall (5+3m) that cool down the incoming recirculation water during the cooler night hours (1 am - 8 am), no filtering/recirculation during daytime, hence the pool water is without move and does not warm up - except 2-3 cm of upper layer, difference to the lower layers some 2- 3 deg. So, it serves me morning and evening with water some 27 - 29 that I rather prefer.
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    And in the winter months my ingenious cooler serves as a heater, fully running only during the sunny hours, keeping the water comfortable for swimming even after the cool winter nights. Then, the fully open area for warming up is appreciated, enhanced also by the wide overflow edges exposed to the sunshine whereas the 2 cm water goes over away.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JPPR2 View Post
    I am not fond of indoor pools. Easier to maintain Yes, Smell and comfort not so much.
    Yeah, that's what I always think.

    Half the appeal is taking a dip outdoors at sunrise or sunset in a climate that suits, surely?

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    Quote Originally Posted by squirrel View Post
    So in other words, you were only against swimming pools when you couldn't afford one? Was it the same with hookers?
    Do you have a life beyond popping up here to show you still exist?

    I was against pools till wifey decided we should consider it.

    Should be easy enough even for retards to understand.

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    Swimming pools- if you don't have one you want one
    Once you have one you'll hardly use it once the novelty wears off and your unicorn bursts.

    As for the age of kids- when they can swim.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jabir View Post
    I was against pools till wifey decided we should consider it.

    Should be easy enough even for retards to understand.
    Seems clear enough, your missus wears the trousers and you fall in line

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dillinger View Post
    Swimming pools- if you don't have one you want one
    Once you have one you'll hardly use it once the novelty wears off and your unicorn bursts.

    As for the age of kids- when they can swim.
    There are two needs of swimming pools; somebody wants to have it for a show, somebody for an exercise. It's a sport No. 1 for old people, especially for the ones who suffer joint problems (a majority).

    So, I find it much more enjoyable exercise than a torture by gym machines. And the location in Thailand makes it not only more affordable for all-year use and much cheaper for providing (than in other non-tropical and not so cheap countries) but also very useful and enjoyable because of the ambient temperatures...

    And the kids can learn to swim as early as possible, getting rid of the fear of water depths - unlike majority of Thai people who rather do not like to approach troubled waters...

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    Tx, will try to steer toward a jacuzzi and a couple of days freestyle shopping (if it's ok with the demented squirrel).

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    Quote Originally Posted by jabir View Post
    will try to steer toward a jacuzzi
    Waiting 3 hours for jacuzzis to fill gets old quick too......

    Just Get a place with a bath you need one to wash the chlorine or jizz off anyway

    I can understand having one or the other if you're living up Isaan and especially Klondyke's lap pool but not Pattaya with the amount of soapies and leisure centres and gentlemans clubs with pools

    Your electric bill goes up about 120 big bottles of Leo too.
    Think i've been in Pattaya too long

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dillinger View Post
    Think i've been in Pattaya too long
    You have and should feel ashamed about it......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dillinger View Post
    Pattaya with the amount of soapies and leisure centres and gentlemans clubs with pools
    That's something different than jumping out of the window (almost) into your own (clean) pool w/o the gents...

    Your electric bill goes up about 120 big bottles of Leo too
    I do not know how much for 120 Leos, but do the math:
    1 day: 8h x 1kW = 8kWh @ 4 Baht = 32 Baht (a half Leo?)

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    ^ Depends how big your pool is and how long you have the pump on for.

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    I had a spa for a few years.The novelty soon wore of so i built a pool in 2015. Best money ive ever spent, whole family loves it and it gets used daily pretty much all year round. Easy to maintain and chemical / electricity costs arent over the top. Wouldnt have a gaff without one now

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    Quote Originally Posted by beerlaodrinker View Post
    I had a spa for a few years.The novelty soon wore of so i built a pool in 2015. Best money ive ever spent, whole family loves it and it gets used daily pretty much all year round. Easy to maintain and chemical / electricity costs arent over the top. Wouldnt have a gaff without one now
    I have a 8 person Jacuzzi or Spa and some refer to it and I really like it but I think I'd rather have a pool. I had 2 in the states, one growing up as a kid and one later at our home and used them a lot. Sustaining a pool isn't a big deal and its actually a nice way to start a day out messing around. I always enjoyed vacuuming them and checking pH, alkalinity etc. I am not looking for a lap pool, I want something to dive and jump in. I will find a way to incorporate the Jacuzzi near the pool if I do it just to keep it.

    I think it really boils down on how I want to build it. My wife and I agree it being elevated would be quite nice. Gives me a reason to do this work deal im doing. Basically get a free pool out of it.

    I liked BLD's pool build.

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    Quote Originally Posted by beerlaodrinker View Post
    I had a spa for a few years.The novelty soon wore of so i built a pool in 2015. Best money ive ever spent, whole family loves it and it gets used daily pretty much all year round. Easy to maintain and chemical / electricity costs arent over the top. Wouldnt have a gaff without one now
    Spoiler! Had planned to persuade wifey later today with a shopping binge sweetener that a pool wouldn't be much used, too much hassle and poor value. Now I reckon we'll end up with something or nothing, up to Buddha.

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    ^ Rainy season will be here shortly, then December and January the water gets bladdy cold. Plus she will get black skin.

    That should do it mate

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