r/pools
178k members
r/pools is a subreddit with 178k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses pool, struggling, tired, struggling with, and frustrating, and they frequently recommend/review chairs, material, and cleaners.
A community for anyone connected to pools, whether you work with them, care for them, or are puzzled by what shows up in or around them, sharing knowledge, troubleshooting issues, and keeping water clear at every level of experience.
Popular Themes in r/pools
#1
Advice Requests
: "Can I cut my pool deck back?"
52 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Closing my pool and discovered a crack in my in ground skimmer box."
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "That’s probably bad right?"
4 posts
#4
Ideas
: "New Pool Ideas in SoCal"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/pools
#1
Pool
56 posts
#2
Struggling
22 posts
#3
Tired
11 posts
#4
Struggling With
11 posts
#5
Frustrating
7 posts
#6
Worst
6 posts
#7
Pump
5 posts
#8
Annoying
5 posts
#9
Hard Time
5 posts
#10
Cover
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/pools
Chairs
8 reviews
#1
Ledge Lounger
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Step 2
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Keter
5.0★ from 1 review
Material
5 reviews
#1
Cool Crete
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Limestone
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Kool Deck
5.0★ from 1 review
Cleaners
3 reviews
#1
Betta Robotic Skimmer
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Betta
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/pools
#1
Pool Help & Questions
: "Cracked grout in pool"
13 posts
#2
DIY & Repairs
: "Ryobi pool Vac Filters"
5 posts
#3
Costs & Calculations
: "Newbie Pool cover help and cost"
1 post
#4
Builds & Renos
: "New Pool Ideas in SoCal"
1 post
#5
Water Chemistry
: "CYA is Over 100"
1 post
Member Growth in r/pools
Yearly
+31k members(20.8%)
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Last updated: October 15, 2026