| The first thing that almost everyone thinks of | | | | of vinyl and are built to last longer than a single |
| then they hear the words inflatable pool, are | | | | summer. Larger pools may come with metal |
| those little kiddie pools we had as children. They | | | | framing for additional support. The sizes run from |
| were small, shallow, and took forever for our | | | | fitting two to three people comfortably up to |
| parents to blow up. Our little pools were lucky if | | | | holding the whole family, with toys, floats and all |
| they made it a whole season of use, and the | | | | the fun things a person could want in a swimming |
| water had to be changed out regularly to prevent | | | | pool. The bigger pools often require a ladder to |
| creating a new little ecosystem in them. Today's | | | | get in and out of the water. |
| pools have come a long way from what we had | | | | Like with any swimming pool, your inflatable pool |
| as children. | | | | will require regular maintenance and care to |
| The inflatable pool of today is better constructed, | | | | ensure it has a long life and lasts many summers. |
| more durable and comes in a wide variety of | | | | You will need to schedule pool care two to three |
| sizes. The smaller children style is still around, in | | | | days a week, depending on how much use it |
| different shapes and colors. Many times, they | | | | sees. These duties include testing the water from |
| have multiple rings filled with air to prevent a total | | | | acidity, alkalinity, PH levels and water level. You |
| collapse of the pool which makes them a bit | | | | can hire someone to do this for you, but with a |
| safer. Even the kiddie kid has a range of depths | | | | little time and the ability to follow directions, you |
| that run from 12 inches deep to 21 inches deep. | | | | can do these duties yourself and save yourself |
| Shapes include the simple round style, as well as | | | | some money. You should also check and change |
| elaborate style like the pirate ship with built in slide, | | | | your filter, hoses, and ensure your pumps are in |
| water cannons and pirate flag. | | | | good running condition as well. It's also a good idea |
| Perhaps you want something more that a small | | | | to keep a patch kit on hand to repair any small |
| pool for children, but the budget does not allow | | | | holes. A small hole can quickly become a large hole |
| for a large rigid above ground pool. There's an | | | | and lead to catastrophic yard flooding. |
| inflatable pool for that. They are easy to | | | | Search around and determine what sort of pool is |
| assemble with the purchase of an air pump and | | | | going to fit your needs the best. With any |
| many larger styles often come with filter pumps | | | | swimming pool, remember to keep safety in mind |
| to keep the water nice and clean. They are | | | | as well. And check with your local city about rules |
| generally made with a strong, marine grade type | | | | regarding sizes and depths in your area. |