r/pools
174k members
r/pools is a subreddit with 174k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses pool, struggling, tired, struggling with, and hard time, 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
: "Pebble-Sheen brush recommendation"
14 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Any Advice?"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "What is this thing leaking water?"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/pools
#1
Pool
57 posts
#2
Struggling
26 posts
#3
Tired
11 posts
#4
Struggling With
11 posts
#5
Hard Time
10 posts
#6
Frustrating
7 posts
#7
Worst
6 posts
#8
Annoying
5 posts
#9
Cover
5 posts
#10
Maintenance
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
: "Do you run your variable speed pool pump 24/7?"
23 posts
#2
DIY & Repairs
: "Suggestions needed to block view of the recently-raised pool equipment."
6 posts
#3
Builds & Renos
: "New Liner and Stairs"
3 posts
#4
Costs & Calculations
: "Pool Refresh Cost"
2 posts
#5
Crystal Clear
: "Super Chlorinator!"
2 posts
#6
In the Clear '26
: "Anyone else use one of these cheapo plastic rechargeable vaccuums for spot cleaning? Works great."
2 posts
#7
Casual Splash
: "A haiku I wrote after just finishing cleaning my Pentair FNS Plus 60"
1 post
#8
Water Chemistry
: "Pool won’t stay in line"
1 post
#9
Automation
: "Home Assistant integration for Intermatic Connect pool timers — looking for testers"
1 post
#10
Clearing the Swamp '26
: "Neighbor did landscaping…."
1 post
Member Growth in r/pools
Yearly
+30k members(21.0%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026