r/pools
176k members
r/pools is a subreddit with 176k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses pool, struggling, tired, pump, and struggling with, 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
Pain & Anger
: "Leslies👎"
5 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Cantilever umbrella recommendations for around the pool"
3 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "Pool Decking Advice"
3 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "How much do you guys spend on a pool guy?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/pools
#1
Pool
84 posts
#2
Struggling
26 posts
#3
Tired
11 posts
#4
Pump
: "Strange Pump Noise"
11 posts
#5
Struggling With
11 posts
#6
Liner
: "Help with Liner"
8 posts
#7
Frustrating
7 posts
#8
Algae
: "Is it normal for some Algae to form even when chemicals balanced?"
6 posts
#9
Worst
6 posts
#10
Chlorine
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
: "White flakes in brand new concrete pool (Salt system). Drained twice, still coming back. Thoughts?"
50 posts
#2
DIY & Repairs
: "1 week result of the bucket test - I do believe we have a small leak"
17 posts
#3
Costs & Calculations
: "$125k Vinyl Build in North Alabama"
4 posts
#4
In the Clear '26
: "I run a dog daycare that swims 5-10 dogs a day as well as 30+ on some weekends. I do all my own pool maintenance and learned it all on reddit."
3 posts
#5
Builds & Renos
: "29 Year old Liner"
3 posts
#6
Casual Splash
: "Sunset poolside 🌅 FL 🦩"
3 posts
#7
Water Chemistry
: "Wasps? Skill-It works."
2 posts
#8
Crystal Clear
: "Can't at all complain about this view!"
1 post
#9
Clearing the Swamp '26
: "Spotted Lantern Floaters"
1 post
Member Growth in r/pools
Yearly
+30k members(20.6%)
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Last updated: September 8, 2026