Anyone got a plunge pool for the garden and worth it

[Tootyfilou]

Has anyone got one of these? Seriously thinking of getting one for next summer, we are mid way through a garden makeover and I think they look fantastic, a definite upgrade from the paddling pool I am using currently. Its for me and DH, no small children, adult DC only.

Is it worth it? Bump.

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If I were to move and lose my proper pool, I would be seeking to get one of the small pools (about 2m by 3m) which have a jet to swim against. These can be above ground or sunken or even sited in a garage or conservatory. Is this what you mean?

(An acquaintance has one for exercise purposes and loves it )

I can imagine if you had little kids it would be really fun for splashing about in. Not sure for adults?

I have a proper pool and am trying to think what we use it for apart from swimming lengths. Older DC like playing ball games, which kind of takes up space. Diving (we have a board - plunge pool would be too small to accomodate that). Um, swimming races. Again, no good in a plunge pool.

I think if you have the space and you were looking at an in-ground pool with pretty surround and planting, it might be a nice aesthetic addition?

Oh, actually, I like to do a bit of aquarobics. You could do that in a plunge pool. I think the key would be to make it deep enough.

I've got a simple above ground pool. It's great. Has really helped with the heatwave. We pack it away in winter. You just need a piece of flat patio to put it on.

What do you mean by plunge pool?

Dd has a 3m x 2m Intex (IIRC) pool, now in its 7th summer, originally bought/set up during the first lockdown. At the time Gdcs, then 3 and 4, could swim a little, but with public pools all closed we were worried about them losing water confidence.

Not cheap with all the extras - filter, heater, steps, cover - plus the ground underneath needed paving, but all Gdcs (now 3 of them) swim like little fishes, they and lots of their friends have had so much fun in it. It’s been a fantastic investment.

My next door neighbour has one. It looks quite cool, you can have it warm or cold. I asked them if I could use it 'jokingly' once but that hasn't happened. I can only imagine because it's either very popular or broken? Or they don't trust me! Haha..

Sorry, I used the wrong word, honestly my brain is addled by the heat.
I meant to say Dip tank, they are metal tanks, originally for industry or agriculture,but are becoming popular as small garden pools.
definitely too small to swim in , just to cool off and lounge in, you can also buy wood burning stoves to heat them so could be used in winter.
DH and I have been using a paddling pool, we have had great fun and its been fantastic to cool off in.
Unfortunately I neither have the space or budget for a real pool, it must be so lovely.
With the likelihood of increasingly hot summers these seemed like a much smarter alternative to my current pool!

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Metal loses heat very fast. Most pools/hot tubs that you heat for winter are either insulated plastic or inflatable and use air for insulation.

you also use a lot of energy keeping it warm.

it looks ok for summer but I’d be surprised if you use it much except in heat waves.

round me most people go to their local river to cool off. It’s free

Yes we have rivers too, but I want something in my own garden that I can relax in at any time.

I've never heard of a metal dip pool. I have heard of a plunge pool though, especially if you have a sauna. Currently looking into both. I've seen people use a large deep freeze as a cheap alternative!

I like the one with plumbing, like a bath. Means you can empty it easily. Or is that the point and they are all like that?

Otherwise, if you were planning to keep the water in, you would have to treat it or it will go green and murky. You'd need a filter, check ph levels weekly and add chlorine (not much for the size tbh).

But yes, why not? It's just a giant paddling pool that doesn't deflate, right? If you landscaped it in under a pergola or on a patio or tucked away in a corner with some pretty lights, I am sure it would look lovely - and cool you down.

Those look lovely! I like the one with wooden cladding round the sides.

We also have an Intex pool but without the extras. We have a thing that floats that I top up with chlorine tablets, a cover, and a net to scoop debris out. Scooping daily but other than that it's very little maintenance. It's been a lifesaver in the heatwave.

Hot tub? Love mine and just reduce temperature in a heat wave so it’s a cool tub. You’d get more use out of it all year round then