What size is to big?

[mohawk]

I've already done research on which pool to buy, now I need to decide what size. My husband said to get the 30' and I wonder if the 27 would be better. We have 2 kids still at home and several grandchildren nearby, not to mention all of the neighbor kids. I wonder though if the larger size would warm up with sun power only as well as the smaller size. Also, how much more chlorine would I be going through? There's 20,000 gallons in the 30' and 16,000 in the 27'. Any thoughts? The salesman said not to many people buy the 30' because it's "really a big pool." Does anybody else have this size and how do you like it? Thanks for any help, Denise

[tundraSQ]

I have a 30ft round pool..5ft deep. Yeah its big...but I don't think its noticably bigger or colder than a 27' would be. I don't have any problems with vacuuming either....but maybe that would be the thing to consider if you didn't think you could reach the middle easily enough. Or if you maybe didn't have flat area for it...that might be the biggest hurdle.

[Islander2C]

I had this question a few years back trying to decide to go for a 24 or 27. We went for the 27 and I am so glad we did. You are only talking about 3 feet in the difference, but it sure does make a difference! We were at a neighbours pool which was 24 and I could really see and feel the difference. I say if you have the space..go for it! Of course keep in mind, the bigger the pool, the bigger solar cover, reel, etc. you will need, the more $ they cost.
The kids will enjoy it whether you go for the 27 or the 30'. Just my thoughts! Good Luck on your decision.

[rmeden]

If you have the room, I'd go for the bigger one too.

[CarlD]

In my opinion, a 33x18 foot oval is more useful than a 30' round--you can swim laps and it has no more water than a 24' round--which saves on chemicals. They even make ovals up to 40+ feel long--and good for lapping when you aren't playing in it.

Just my opinion.

And people frequently wish their pool was bigger, but almost never wish it was smaller.

[drumr]

I agree with rmeden, if you have the room get the biggest one you can. CarlD also has a great idea with the oval. I could only go 24' with my septic tank location, so that was I big as I could go.

[matt4x4]

I also chose to go with the lake, no regrets yet, my kid loves it, birhtday parties don't need to have limits set, invite the whole class - or school, it doesn't matter.
We don't have a heater on ours (except solar) and it heats up just fine, 1.5 weeks ago we were at 80 deg. without the solar panels, up here in Ontario.
But yes, bigger pool, bigger associated costs. It's all relative.

[s0undone]

We went with the 21'x43' 54". We don't have a heater and it is sitting at 86 degrees right now. I agree that if you have the room, go as big as you can. So much fun.