r/pools
176k members
r/pools is a subreddit with 176k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses pool, struggling, tired, struggling with, and pump, 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
Solution Requests
: "Suggestions for pool repair on a budget"
14 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "How would I go about getting rid of the weeds and cleaning around my pool? Just moved in with my sisters and they havent been taking care of it smh"
8 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I have a very large pool leak on a new pool and the builder is not being responsive"
3 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "$7k for Meyco RuggedMesh or $8k Merlin Duramesh (Installed costs)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/pools
#1
Pool
57 posts
#2
Struggling
25 posts
#3
Tired
11 posts
#4
Struggling With
11 posts
#5
Pump
: "DIY Pump Replacemnt"
10 posts
#6
Drain
: "Slot Drain advice"
7 posts
#7
Frustrating
7 posts
#8
Algae
: "Black Algae?"
6 posts
#9
Worst
6 posts
#10
Leak
: "One problem solved now just found out we got a Leak 😫"
6 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
: "Assuming I need a new filter, pool place is closed today, figured I'd ask here. First time pool owner"
41 posts
#2
DIY & Repairs
: "Suggestions for pool repair on a budget"
14 posts
#3
Casual Splash
: "After all my hard work, we’re swimming til November…"
4 posts
#4
Water Chemistry
: "Do I Really Need to Empty?"
3 posts
#5
Costs & Calculations
: "How much is this? and I’m looking for pool builder referrals in the Florida Panhandle"
3 posts
#6
Builds & Renos
: "Shallow Layout Feedback"
1 post
#7
Automation
: "Need Help - Pentair Intelliflo VSP, iAqualink 3.0, etc"
1 post
#8
Clearing the Swamp '26
: "Any suggestions?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/pools
Yearly
+30k members(20.6%)
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Last updated: September 16, 2026