r/pools
165k members
r/pools is a subreddit with 165k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses pool, maintenance, struggling, filter, and chlorine, 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
: "Rant: So tired of Pool "guys" and "companies" who don't care"
4 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Any suggestions? Want to add some more activities to pool other than slide and diving board"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/pools
#1
Pool
: "Concrete Pool built in 1957 - 70 year anniversary next year!!"
269 posts
#2
Maintenance
: "Rant: So tired of Pool "guys" and "companies" who don't care"
43 posts
#3
Struggling
28 posts
#4
Filter
25 posts
#5
Chlorine
: "High Chlorine Needed to Keep Pool Clear"
22 posts
#6
Pump
20 posts
#7
Opening
: "Bunny at bottom of pool after Opening"
20 posts
#8
Leak
18 posts
#9
Repair
: "Pool refinishing advice"
16 posts
#10
Hate
15 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
: "Where do I even start"
40 posts
#2
Water Chemistry
: "Is my pool water safe?"
9 posts
#3
Builds & Renos
: "New build complete!"
6 posts
#4
DIY & Repairs
: "Ka-Boom! Be Sure Watch the WHOLE Instructional Video"
6 posts
#5
Clearing the Swamp '26
: "Mission completed"
4 posts
#6
In the Clear '26
: "Mission accomplished"
3 posts
#7
Crystal Clear
: "Took two weeks, but she’s like glass"
2 posts
#8
Casual Splash
: "1980's pool"
1 post
#9
Costs & Calculations
: "Pool deck repair??"
1 post
Member Growth in r/pools
Yearly
+32k members(23.8%)
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Last updated: June 13, 2026