What to Look for in the Best Portable Pool for Your Backyard

By Clark Rubber | 19th September, 2023

Summertime is the perfect opportunity to invest in a portable swimming pool. Whether you want a portable pool for adults or a small portable pool for kids, these affordable backyard solutions make summer fun for the whole family. They give families an affordable and cost-effective way to beat the summer heat and give people a natural gathering place for everyone to enjoy without breaking the bank.

At Clark Rubber, we offer portable pools for sale in various shapes and sizes, from small portable pools for children to deep portable pools and portable rectangular swimming pools for families, ranging from $200 to $4,000.

There are a few things to look for and keep in mind when looking at portable pools and picking the correct one for your needs and space will help you get the most out of it.

What should you be looking for when buying a Portable Pool?

1. High Quality Portable Pool Frames

If you’re investing in a portable rectangular swimming pool with a metal frame, check if it is galvanised. Galvanisation, according to The Galvanisers Association of Australia provides complete protection against the elements, thus pro-longing the life of the product than one without coating. Galvanisation provides full protection against the elements, ensuring your best portable pool lasts summer after summer.

The Intex Ultra Frame portable pools for sale at Clark Rubber feature:

High-strength galvanised frames
Corrosion resistance
Stability and durability for your portable pool for adults or children

2. Quality Pool Filter and pump

Once you have made the exciting decision to enhance your lifestyle with the addition of a pool, you need to decide what type of filtration is best for you.

The pool filter and pool pump are the central system of your pool’s circulation and are the most important pieces of equipment for your pool. The main purpose of the filter is to remove debris from your pool water so you can have a clean, sparkling pool to swim in all year round. A swimming pool without a filter will soon turn into a dirty mess. Without a filter pump, the bacteria and dirt will remain in the swimming pool which will quickly turn your pool into a breeding ground for diseases instead of a healthy wellness environment. A filter that does not function properly can lead to cloudy, unhealthy and contaminated water.

When it comes to choosing a portable pool filter we recommend one of two types - cartridge or media filter.

Cartridge filters are a simple, compact and cost-effective solution to keeping your pool water clean. Cartridge filter pumps provide a cheaper alternative upfront cost, however will need to be replaced periodically.
A Media or Sand Filter Pump is filled with a bed of fine particle sand, zeolite or glass which is used to strain the pool water. It will cost more upfront but will save you money and time in the long run.

Both will do the trick. To determine the best one for your needs, you will need to consider size, cost, maintenance, efficiency and performance. Our store representatives can guide you along with this process.

3. A full range of Portable Pool Chemicals

Although portable pools are generally smaller and easier to maintain than a larger, above ground pool or in ground pool, they still require the right pool chemicals for maximum efficiency. From sanitisers and oxidisers to solutions for sustaining water balance, your portable pool needs to be kept in great condition.

At Clark Rubber, we provide a full range of portable pool chemicals to help service and maintain your pool. We can test samples of your pool water regularly, identifying any issues and make sure you have all the pool chemicals you need for a safe, clean swimming environment all summer long. If you’re short on time we can do the work for you with our on-site Pool Care Service to remove the hassle and worry, leaving you time to enjoy your pool with family and friends.

Portable pools are a fantastic way to make the most of the holidays without breaking the bank, but it is still essential to look out for the best quality models that you can find, to ensure that you are swimming for many summer’s to come.

At Clark Rubber, we are the experts in all things pools. From the best portable pools and portable backyard pools to quality swimming pool pumps and filters, we have everything you need to go for a splash.