does an inflatable pool float? thinking of making a makeshift hot tub

[tsukasa1105]

anyone know if an inflatable pool will float?

I want to see if it is possible to tie one to the swim deck and use a hot water heater on it. I don't have an inflatable pool to test with

 

[sphelps]

Re: does an inflatable pool float? thinking of making a makeshift hot tub

I think it will float but if you plan on having it tied to the s/d the edges would probably collapse . The outside pressure would equal the inside and would take on water or lose water .
Give it a shot and let us know how it goes ..

 

[superbenk]

Re: does an inflatable pool float? thinking of making a makeshift hot tub

Maybe get one of those pools with the inflatable ring around the top attached to just liner on the sides & bottom. You really just want the top to float & fill the inside with water that will sit below the water line. Can't see this working as well as you hope, but good luck!

 

[robert graham]

Re: does an inflatable pool float? thinking of making a makeshift hot tub

Don't drown the kids with some hair-brain idea!....

 

[beason]

Re: does an inflatable pool float? thinking of making a makeshift hot tub

looks like it would work



http://www.toxel.com/tech/2010/07/02/inflatable-pool-for-your-boat/

 

[Bubbasboat]

Re: does an inflatable pool float? thinking of making a makeshift hot tub

If you look at the two photo's of pools, they are specially designed systems with reinforced upper flotation connected to a vinyl sack below. One even has the ability to moor a boat at. Not some flimsy back yard inflatable pool. As robert graham pointed out, don't be a fool and drown the kids with some hair-brain idea!! Just a BAD idea!!!!!!!!!

looks like it would work

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