ᐅ Pool in the garden? – Need some inspiration!

I believe I once read about something around 50-60 m² (540-650 ft²) in a book. The larger, the better. But those were already the "small" natural swimming ponds.
And the whole thing doesn’t get any cheaper. Possibly, the chemical costs and the pool cleaner would be eliminated. It still needs to be maintained, though.

That’s not an option for me right now, but maybe later with a larger dishwasher.

For me, it’s less about the supposedly saved costs and more about not being able to tolerate chlorinated water.

A chlorine pool is not like a public swimming pool. You can operate it with lower levels. If you smell chlorine, it means the level is too low. Alternatively, bromine can be used.
Saltwater pools contain the same amount of free chlorine in the water. The difference is that the chlorine is generated from the saltwater.

Tolentino schrieb:

It’s not an option for me right now, but maybe later on a larger plot.

For me, it’s less about the supposed cost savings and more that I can’t handle chlorinated water.

Since we have two small children, I also try to use as little chlorine as possible. Last summer, we managed the entire season with just two tablets. The kids were given the task of using their two small nets to remove all the debris they could find. They actually enjoyed it.

What’s crucial is the filtration system. It’s better to oversize it rather than undersize it. That way, you maintain the water quality.

We add chlorine as needed. For above-ground pools, the temperature also plays a role. At my friend's place, the water has already gone bad despite filtration and chlorine. But his water is almost at bath temperature.

The question is how much free chlorine is present. If there are too many chloramines (combined chlorine) in the water, the chlorine cannot be effective. You could add a whole bag of tablets, and the water would still go bad.
Chloramines can only be removed by changing the water.
Therefore, it is better to use inorganic chlorination to avoid this problem.
With above-ground pools, the filtration system is always undersized. Additionally, owners often do not run the pump long enough.