Preformed Concrete Catch Basin Above Ground Pool?

[dasher]

I was looking into above ground pools for my small backyard. I was about to start on a cinder block pool when I came across a concrete stock tank that looked like a great alternative. Only problem was it was going to cost me $500 + $1K to transport since it wasn't close.


A local precast concrete company said they could make me one in their concrete catch basin forms and even put in holes for my drain/intakes/outputs any size and place I wanted for $1100 + $400 transport to my yard.


I've never had anything but a small Intex 8.5' x 5.3' x 2.13' Rectangular Frame Above Ground Backyard Swimming Pool. Anything I'm missing here as to why this would or would not be a good idea? Thanks!

 

[ajw22]

Do you plan to put a liner inside it? Concrete alone is not waterproof.

Are you going to let it sit above ground or bury it?

Concrete alone does not have structural integrity without rebar in it. That type of precast stuff is buried and the fill outside supports the walls.

 

[dasher]

Do you plan to put a liner inside it? Concrete alone is not waterproof.

I was planning on painting the inside with something waterproof, but I would also consider a liner.

Are you going to let it sit above ground or bury it?
Concrete alone does not have structural integrity without rebar in it. That type of precast stuff is buried and the fill outside supports the walls.

I was going to let is sit above ground. Basically I figured if the concrete stock water tank would hold water and not break... isn't that a pool? I'm open to the idea that this is not correct, that's why I posted here.

 

[ajw22]

We don't have stock water tanks around me to know how long they last.

Pool paints are not formulated the way they were last century. Environmental regulations have made them begin chalking fairly soon.

 

[Newdude]

For $1500 you can find plenty of pools that are bigger than a pickup truck bed and you can actually swim in. You might have to check frequently and in several places but many have found them.

If you *really* want to DIY, the cinder block way would be much cheaper for the shell, and you'd have to waterproof this or the basin either way.

Rough calculations not including extra blocks for interlocking corners:
For the 5 ft × 9 ft x 40 inches you would need about 110 blocks @ $1.65 each (home depot) $181.50 plus few bags of mortar and some extra blocks in the corners. $250 tops.