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Another Off the Wall Use for Shipping Containers
« on: October 27, 2021, 11:08:40 AM »
Apparently they are popular with some population subset as swimming pools. I don't get this. It looks more like some of the dive training tanks I have been in than a swimming pool. It seems like a regular above ground pool would be much more practical and inexpensive. You have to find a way to create a shallow end in the conex box, plus get access to it. For swimming laps or even cooling off, the 4-5' of the average doughboy pool is fine. My parents used to have one and other than length, it was fine for swimming laps.


https://news.yahoo.com/demand-high-swimming-pools-made-093041781.html
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Re: Another Off the Wall Use for Shipping Containers
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2021, 11:13:53 AM »
You could probably create a shallow end by grading it with concrete and then installing a liner.
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Re: Another Off the Wall Use for Shipping Containers
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2021, 11:18:51 AM »
Quote from: K Frame on October 27, 2021, 11:13:53 AM
You could probably create a shallow end by grading it with concrete and then installing a liner.

I'm sure they're doing something similar to that, which is why they cost so much.
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Re: Another Off the Wall Use for Shipping Containers
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2021, 11:20:42 AM »
Right now I'm starting to think shipping things in shipping containers is an off the wall use
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Re: Another Off the Wall Use for Shipping Containers
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2021, 11:21:39 AM »
Quote from: WLJ on October 27, 2021, 11:20:42 AM
Right now I'm starting to think shipping things in shipping containers is an off the wall use

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Re: Another Off the Wall Use for Shipping Containers
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2021, 11:34:03 AM »
Up to $60,000?

Oh HELL no!
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Re: Another Off the Wall Use for Shipping Containers
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2021, 12:37:36 PM »
Get an excavator, some pond liner (and whatever else you need), the proper permits and dig an in-ground pool/pond in the shape, depth, and size you want.

Probably would cost less and be more attractive.
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Re: Another Off the Wall Use for Shipping Containers
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2021, 03:24:22 PM »
No need to partially fill in the container - just raise one end and the water will be shallower there.
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Re: Another Off the Wall Use for Shipping Containers
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2021, 03:49:06 PM »
Having seen the containers we use at work for storage sheds, I don't see myself swimming in one. 

After looking at the picture, it looks more like a pool to float in or stand in (drinking beer) rather than a full on swimming pool.  Not all that big.  At least it looks like they coated the inside. 
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Re: Another Off the Wall Use for Shipping Containers
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2021, 04:49:13 PM »
Looks like they cut about three feet off the top, welded the doors closed, and then spray coated the inside with some sort of plastic.
 
You know what also works? Old truck bed, and a China Fright tarp.
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