In-Pool Table/Robotic Cleaner Cable Tangling

[Duffatola]

We are planning to have an in-pool table included in our build and would like any feedback regarding the possibility of the cleaner's cable tangling and/or wrapping around the table pedestal.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Duff,

I doubt there is any way to keep any cleaner from having a problem with an in-pool table.

They look cool in drawings but are almost useless in real life.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Newdude]

The risk assessment part of my brain cringes anytime I think of one. It will be used as a launch pad / double jump spot by any kid who ever sees it. And I cannot blame them. I'd probably be the one to test it. Hafta make sure its good and sturdy so they don't get hurt, you know ?

But then I see the pool day canceled because *I'm* in the ER for overriding my risk assessment.

Is it a swim up table or will there be stools ? With stools I'd just make them the proper height to turn around and use the patio as the table.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Even stools have the same basic cleaner problem.

Jim R.

 

[Duffatola]

I doubt there is any way to keep any cleaner from having a problem with an in-pool table.

Jim,

One might think (hope) in this day and age of robotic cleaners, there'd be a feature/technology (similar to robotic floor cleaners) that would prevent them from venturing into a specific area.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Duff,

I "hope" about a lot of stuff. Rarely does any of it come true..

Jim R.