Comments on: Floating pools from Mobideep

By: Eli

Eli — Sun, 31 May 2009 05:48:09 +0000

I really like the idea of these, as that water the pools were built on/in was obviously filthy. Chlorine most likely wouldn’t even be a factor here, because a) the amount of chlorine spill-over would be negligible, and b) they would probably use salt water anyway, as it is a safer method of sterilization for the environment -and- the people swimming.

And, yes, if the pools were somewhere in the US or UK, I would probably have to agree with those who say this is wasteful. Thankfully, they’re not, so we can all chill.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:10:58 +0000

the ammount of chlorine in one of these wouldnt even hurt the “precious” ecosystem. chlorine in any pool will completely dissipate to nothing in a couple of days if not replentished.

By: Ace Gamble

Ace Gamble — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:21:05 +0000

this is friggin cool… Salt water pools would seem perfect for this

By: Alan R

Alan R — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:51:46 +0000

Swimming pools don’t necessarily need to use chlorine anymore, there are non-chemical alternatives.

The amount of chlorine in swimming pools is very weak anyway. It’s so weak that you need to keep adding it all the time because the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays make the chlorine in an outdoor pool dissipate very quickly.

Even if you dumped all the water from these pools into the lake they’re in, it wouldn’t have much effect. The already diluted chlorine in the pool water would be further diluted so quickly in such a large amount of water. And if there was any trace of detectable chlorine left, the sun’s UV rays would destroy it in about 24 hours.

By: Pheadar O'Tyrrell

Pheadar O'Tyrrell — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:06:17 +0000

Ahhh, pollution, the last hope of the useless. I can only suppose that these pools are just chock full of chlorine…which we know is soooo beneficial! I’ll take me chances with the Piranha, gators, crocs and what have you. Now if they be saltwater pools, good on ‘em.

By: Kes

Kes — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:20:11 +0000

This is a great idea to be evoltionized by using saltwater or freshwater as an alternative. For city law zoning which prohibits pools on properties that are too close to the water – or very polluted lakes, rivers etc… this is a fantastic start!

By: dragonbaby

dragonbaby — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:57:10 +0000

Very cool!!! There are many lakes and rivers I wouldn’t want to swim in for numerous reasons. This is a great solution!!!

By: Spare Me the Crap

Spare Me the Crap — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:27:28 +0000

All this argument over water-in-water pointlessness and big bad ol’ capitalism … over swimming pools. Please, everyone get a grip.

Sure, it’d be more fiscally obvious to build an above-ground pool in your backyard (I’m not sure if Thailand has even that luxury) or to even go swimming in the bay/lake/body-of-water. However, these are obviously geared towards hotels and the hospitality industry, as well as people who are wealthy. When it’s all said and done, the fact remains: it’s their money, their responsibility, and their problem. If they want to swim in floating pools with chlorine and controlled water temperatures, they certainly can be allowed to do this. It’s a luxury item.

Aside from all of this nonsense, look at the concept here: it’s a completely modular, flexible system for pools that use existing water surfaces for placement. Whatever your views or opinions, is this not at the very least “interesting”? Hell, these probably use oxidation cleaning systems (instead of chlorine) and use the lake/bay/river water outside as the water source… just to persuade the Green-cult and environmental-nazis that it won’t upset Mother Earth’s temper.

Intriguing!

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:01:09 +0000

I think these in water pools are probably more eco friendly than in ground pools, which require massive amounts of labor to dig out then plenty of cement to backfill in.

all the in water pools seem to require is the pool walls, and then some eco friendly chlorinating agent which wouldnt splash into the natural environment.

i would love to have one of these!

By: !

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:04:13 +0000

Well well well.
Aren’t we all SRS BSNS over here?

You guys are funny. They’re pools floating in water… nicely designed at that. Come on, that’s fun isn’t it? Just a little?

I guess fun is pointless and unnecessary and wasteful.
lmao.

LIVE a little.

By: Tuile

Tuile — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:23:30 +0000

I’ve seen those “waters” in Thailand… Its VERY dirty, but still, some people wash the chicken they are gonna eat in it, and on the next house, someone cleans his bike in it… i would definitely prefer the pool..

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:25:52 +0000

There are lots of pros and cons, but no one can dispute this may allow someone to add a large pool to their backyard without that taking away precious land. It is like expanding your lot size without additional the cost for the land neither property taxes. One may also mow the lawn without worrying about glass ckipings into the pool. Cons may be distrubance of the lake / ecosystem, etc. But… there are enough tree huggers out there so I am sure they’ll raise hell regardless.

By: Glen

Glen — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:00:46 +0000

I guess I am getting to old to be as passionate as you all are about this stuff. I think it is neat personally but I certainly would not be spewing the crap some of you do here if I did not.

Remember if they are making them, they are selling them, and there is a demand for them.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:19:06 +0000

If you think “swim in the water that is there , Do it and leave your beliefs of of the people who do not want to get sick. See you at the Hospital.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:55:09 +0000

I dunno, I think this is a good idea. A friend of mine had a pond in his backyard (much like in the 3rd picture), it was cool to look at, and sorta fun to swim in… until you jumped in and your leg got smashed against a rock you didn’t see, or you stepped on something unpleasant.

These pools would let you keep the nice pond AND have a safe place to swim.

By: Sense

Sense — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:35:09 +0000

Seth’s right, it’s freaking Thailand. That river is full of feces and toxic waste, not to mention all manner of critters, bacteria, viruses, and carnivores.

Go back to sewing your Al Gore tote bags and can the eco-rhetoric.

By: Seth

Seth — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:27:27 +0000

Hey GUYS! This is NOT in the USA. This is in East Asia. They dont have yards, they dont have community pools. There is no “other” water that is safe to swim in. They have limited land resources but a lot of not very clean water. So, on what surface to you build a pool? On water. What if this was a tennis court on water? Would you pooh-pooh it still? Or do you dislike it simply because the building surface and the amenity is similar? The primary problem here is you are imposing your culture and environment on someone else who may not have the same culture or environment as you. Just think, there may be worlds beyond your own. I think its a great idea, and it must be because people are buying it. The point of business is to make money, to meet demand with supply; there is no one better at this than the East Asians. Hen Hao!

By: Maryellen

Maryellen — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:20:10 +0000

I have a house on a lake, and it used to be a really nice place to swim, but it’s turned over the years and now you really don’t want to go in it. There’s a few people on the lake with the pools like these, and they’re great! All we have to do is walk down onto the dock like we normally would, and we don’t have to worry about the water that’ll make us sick, the sea weed that’ll wrap around our ankles, or the sand and fishy bottom. It’s a GREAT idea!!!

By: Todd Parsons

Todd Parsons — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:14:16 +0000

What a marvelous invention. Maybe you guys that hate these things so much are green with envy because of all the algae your’e swimming in! I can’t wait to get a pool like this.

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:54:38 +0000

Millions of people die from Waterborne diseases every year.

It’s not just “a little dirt,” it’s raw sewage and industrial waste that gets pumped into lakes and rivers. Do you know what raw sewage is? Would you like to swim in it?

You swim in dirty water, you get sick, you die. That’s the reality for billions of people in this world.