r/pools
179k members
r/pools is a subreddit with 179k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses pool, frustration, struggling, struggling with, and tired, 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
: "Pool builder said they finished our pool today but the vinyl liner has wrinkles all in it. They are telling me when water warms up they will go away, but Google doesn’t agree with that. Is this normal or will they go away on their own?"
16 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "New Pool 24x36 Lagoon Style Concrete Rebar Install Question- Is this ok?"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Inground pool bond beam low by 21/2 inches"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/pools
#1
Pool
72 posts
#2
Frustration
11 posts
#3
Struggling
11 posts
#4
Struggling With
11 posts
#5
Tired
8 posts
#6
Pump
: "Is this whine from my Pump a bad bearing?"
7 posts
#7
Chlorine
: "Client wants to switch from salt to Chlorine. Is it as simple as removing the salt cell and patching the pipe where the cell was?"
7 posts
#8
Water
: "Utility pump to keep ground Water level low so pool can dry out?"
6 posts
#9
Cover
5 posts
#10
Frustrating
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
: "Cartridge filter cleaning"
22 posts
#2
DIY & Repairs
: "What an I in for?"
8 posts
#3
Water Chemistry
: "Any Waterguru Sense 3 owners who can send me their referral code? Looking to buy immediately"
3 posts
#4
Automation
: "Is Aiper Hydrocom dead?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/pools
Yearly
+31k members(20.6%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026