Pool: Pros/Cons

[David M]

I'm in the process of installing an inground pool - interesting experience. We opted for a vinyl lined kit pool. We actually shipped the kit in our container when we moved. As noted, the cost will be impacted by ground conditions. Fortunately, we have soil, so digging was not difficult, certainly not as difficult as lava. Due to the slope of our property, the makai side of the pool is actually above the ground plane, meaning we have to add significant amount of rock fill. Energy costs are another factor. We did increase our solar/PV system in hopes of handling the pumps/filtration. I was very interested in the salt vs chlorine solution, but found out the the salt solution requires always on electric component - basically a non starter. We will use a chloride/mineral system that maintains a low level of chlorine. As for fencing, you must have 4ft min height, with opening not permitting passage of 4 inch sphere. Gates must be the self latching, child proof type. When I had my initial county inspection, this was the primary concern of the inspector. My understanding is fencing the entire property would have to meet these standards to be acceptable. I will build a solar heater dedicated to only the pool. Back to cost question - by the time it's complete, the pool kit itself will be just a fraction (25% or less) of the total cost. Hope this helps.

David

Ninole Resident