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H2OGO! Family Rectangular Pool $15 C&C/ in-Store Only @ Target

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H2OGO! Family Rectangular Pool $15 C&C/ in-Store Only @ Target
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Yaren24 on 06/08/2022 - 20:39 target.com.au (3037 clicks)
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Great deal for the summer

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Designed to get kids (and adults) moving, grooving and out of the house, the Blue Rectangular Family Pool is quality-tested and puts the focus back on fun!

This 8.6' x 69" x 20"/2.62m x 1.75m x 51cm rectangular pool is made from sturdy pre-tested vinyl. With extra wide side walls, this pool is great for younger families to splash and play in the sun. And taking it down is a breeze with the easy to use drain valve. Splashing in the sun has never been more fun!

Suitable Ages: 3+ years.

WARNING!
Children have drowned in portable swimming pools.
Ensure active adult supervision at all times.
Do not leave children unsupervised in or around the pool—keep them within arm's reach.
Empty and store safety after use.

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  • jv on 06/08/2022 - 20:54
    +8

    2.62m x 1.75m x 51cm

    These require a compliant pool fence in Victoria.

    All swimming pools and spas capable of containing water to a depth greater than 300 mm (30 cm) must have a compliant safety barrier to restrict access to the pool area by young children

    https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/swimming-pools/pool-saf…

    WARNING!
    Children have drowned in portable swimming pools.

    Yep, that's why you need a pool fence and someone to supervise the kids when they are using it.

    • wangsk on 06/08/2022 - 21:17

      Same as NSW

    • emmanator12 on 06/08/2022 - 21:18

      Same in NSW. Also needs to be registered on the NSW Swimming Pool Register.

      • jaygee on 06/08/2022 - 23:37
        +7

        jesus this country is seriously such a rule ball buster

        • itshammer on 07/08/2022 - 03:23
          +5

          Look at drowning deaths in USA per capita.

          Australia is half that of USA.

    • Big Sexy Unit on 06/08/2022 - 21:21
      +6

      is the pool fence included in the $15 pricepoint?

      • Madbro on 06/08/2022 - 21:27
        +9

        Sure is and with the ten metre diving board

        • rooster7777 on 07/08/2022 - 15:03

          10 metre diving board for kiddies?! That's ridiculous for kids so young. Should be a max of 3 metres.

      • deepakkumar1983 on 06/08/2022 - 21:43
        +1

        I think the real estate to accommodate the pool is included too in the deal!

    • spackbace on 06/08/2022 - 21:40

      Same in WA

      • GrueHunter on 06/08/2022 - 22:10
        +4

        No, because if you'd bothered to click the link you'd have seen that barriers are not required for "baths used for personal hygiene and emptied after each use".

        • Torzz on 07/08/2022 - 10:38
          +1

          Could I potentially put a old cheap but large bathtub that's meant for indoors and has a plug hole outside and avoid having to put up a pool fence if I drain it after use?

          • indemnity on 07/08/2022 - 15:34

            @Torzz: Empty pools still require a fence.

            Technically, anything that can hold more than 300mm height of water requires a fence and signage (includes holes or trenches for construction that aren't pools, just anything that can hold water). So if it "looks" like a pool, and the neighbors dob you in…

          • GrueHunter on 07/08/2022 - 15:35

            @Torzz: Sure, if trying to prove weird points is really important to you

            Maybe put on some Rage Against The Machine

            That'll really show them who's in charge

            • Torzz on 08/08/2022 - 19:00

              @GrueHunter: Or I could simply chill in my bath without having to put up a fence?

              Who am I showing exactly by putting on some Rage? The people on the internet that can't hear my music?

      • rooster7777 on 07/08/2022 - 15:04

        Might depend on whether your neighbours have town water or tanks….

    • TEER3X on 06/08/2022 - 21:54

      Could easily make a JV style joke here, but given the serious message, I'll refrain.

    • tharlow on 06/08/2022 - 22:09

      No barrier required as per

      Barriers aren't required for:
      …
      small inflatable pools that do not consist of multiple components and do not require any assembly. An example of such a product is a small inflatable pool that requires no assembly other than inflation

    • bargaino on 06/08/2022 - 22:54
      +2

      Children have drowned in bathtubs and bird-baths.

      • tharlow on 07/08/2022 - 00:51
        -1

        Birds have drowned in bird baths! Don’t be cruel to God’s creatures — always secure your bird bath with an encompassing net. Inspect it regularly for tiny holes, or look forward to a hefty fine!

      • TEER3X on 07/08/2022 - 07:59

        We need fences around bathtubs and need them now.

        Seatbelts save lives too!

        • bargaino on 07/08/2022 - 10:42
          +1

          Hey, don't knock seatbelts. They are a real outlier - incredibly effective at saving lives, more so than any road-safety measure. The compulsory nature is well justified in that particular case.

    • INFIDEL on 06/08/2022 - 22:57

      Pool fencing is required in all Australian States & Territories, if portable pool can be filled with water to a depth of more than 300mm! Like this pool.
      Penalties apply.

    • shutuptakemymoney101 on 06/08/2022 - 22:58
      +1

      But dams on the same property as the blow up swimming pool don't require any fence at all, go figure hey.

      • jv on 06/08/2022 - 23:20
        +2

        Neither to rivers, lakes and oceans… go figure hey.

        • shutuptakemymoney101 on 06/08/2022 - 23:21

          Unlike dams rivers, lakes and oceans are natural features, dams are usually built by the property owner like swimming pools, go figure hey.

          • jv on 06/08/2022 - 23:25
            +1

            @shutuptakemymoney101:

            lakes and oceans are natural features

            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Burley_Griffin

            • shutuptakemymoney101 on 06/08/2022 - 23:28
              +1

              @jv: Who would build Lake Burley Griffin in their backyard? Besides, it's not a dam is it?

              Dam built by property owner ok no fence, blow up pool in same property requires fence.

              What's the difference between the two as far as risk to children goes?

              • Jackson on 07/08/2022 - 00:22
                -3

                @shutuptakemymoney101: The risk is if I hear one more person scaremongering over this pool, I am going to set one up at that person's house so their kids can drown in it.

                I am not planning on drowning anyone on a farm, people who have farm disputes get invited over for tea an shot

              • jv on 07/08/2022 - 01:48

                @shutuptakemymoney101:

                it's not a dam is it?

                Lake Burley Griffin IS a dam.

                It was completed in 1963 after the Molonglo River, which ran between the city centre and Parliamentary Triangle, was dammed.

                • Meconium on 07/08/2022 - 10:08

                  @jv: He's actually right this time

  • Spendmore on 06/08/2022 - 21:35

    Just use it as a big dinghy instead 😅

  • ialam99 on 06/08/2022 - 21:46
    +2

    Looks like the closest Victorian store with stock is in NSW

  • INFIDEL on 06/08/2022 - 21:52
    -1

    Bought to use in enclosed courtyard.
    Local store had stock.

  • jetblack on 06/08/2022 - 21:52
    +1

    Every time I see this brand
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_(H2O_album)

  • zzchatom on 06/08/2022 - 21:55

    Funny thing is you could have a Olympic swimming pool sized bathtub with a drain and you won’t need a fence so long as it’s not deeper then 1m to trigger a fence for fall in height.

    • GrueHunter on 06/08/2022 - 22:12

      An Olympic size pool that you empty after every use?

      OK

    • INFIDEL on 06/08/2022 - 22:14
      -2

      Keep dreaming!
      Check the regulations! All Australian States & Territories require fencing if pool can be filled with water to a depth of more than 300mm! Not 1m!!

    • PleasureMe on 07/08/2022 - 06:30
      +3

      Glad you are not my neighbour

  • Heaps for Cheaps on 06/08/2022 - 22:14

    Could they call this an 'outdoor bathtub' or 'Horse Trough' to get around the fencing requirement?

  • michael9865 on 06/08/2022 - 22:22

    Is this good to wash pets in and then just leave it outside for them to play with

    • georgev on 06/08/2022 - 23:27

      No

    • TEER3X on 07/08/2022 - 08:01

      Pets have claws. They probably come out more when taking a bath/stressed

  • bambadee on 06/08/2022 - 22:28

    Are these good for water sports?

    • Muzeeb on 06/08/2022 - 22:35
      +4

      Yes. I use mine to service the jetski.

    • jimbler on 06/08/2022 - 22:51
      +5

      Let's keep it PG

  • shutuptakemymoney101 on 06/08/2022 - 22:54
    +1

    Awesome to sit in with friends and drink piss on hot summer days, if this is your intended use case you won't need a pool fence as it is highly advisable to change the water after each use because your friends are peeing in the pool even if they say they aren't.

    • bargaino on 06/08/2022 - 22:55
      +2

      Oi, we just said "no watersports talk".

    • Muzeeb on 06/08/2022 - 23:21
      +2

      drink piss

      friends are peeing

      I see the correlation here.

  • Kramo on 06/08/2022 - 23:43
    +2

    Now this is the kind of "awkwardly Photoshopped family to hide the real size" content I come to ozbargain for.

    • tharlow on 07/08/2022 - 00:55

      It’s $15. Personally I’m going to return this thing if I can’t swim laps

  • [Deactivated] on 07/08/2022 - 00:44
    +2

    Forget the fence… just put in your garage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQgh450XIgw

    • crunchyhead on 07/08/2022 - 01:07

      I thing that these are the type of juveniles that a pool fence is most required for!

  • crunchyhead on 07/08/2022 - 01:15
    +1

    Not wanting to start another round of arguments (much) but… Can you get away with only inflating ONE of the two rings?
    This would make it theoretically impossible to exceed the 30cm fill limit.
    This would both lead to compliance as well as keep the pool safer for the young (and the stupid).

    • jv on 07/08/2022 - 01:50
      +1

      I don't think so, as it is 'capable' of exceeding 300mm…

      Just by not inflating one of the rings, does not change is potential capacity….

    • tharlow on 07/08/2022 - 02:11
      +2

      Nothing can protect the stupid

    • tharlow on 07/08/2022 - 02:24
      -1

      Since this pool “requires no assembly other than inflation” it is clearly exempt. But if you want to go ahead and slash one of the (assumed independent) rings, then it is no longer capable of being filled as high without a significant repair job

      • INFIDEL on 07/08/2022 - 02:54
        -2

        No it's not except, as it is covered under another categories in the regulation!

        This is clearly marketed as a POOL over 300 mm deep, the first category - requiring pool fencing!

        Again tharlow, Stop trying to deceive people!!

        You know that's not what the Vic regulation states…

        And not what an inspector would consider - the depth & lack of fencing!

        Your exempt category only applies to very small pools, not this one! "multiple components" can include the multiple rings of this larger pool.

        (Other States & Territories have similar regulations!)

        As there are large penalties for people caught & danger for children by not complying with these safety regulations, check for yourself or seek advice!

        Regulation in Vic:
        Barrier requirements
        All swimming pools and spas capable of containing water to a depth greater than 300 mm (30 cm) must have a compliant safety barrier to restrict access to the pool area by young children (under the age of five)…

        Barriers aren't required for:
        * inflatable swimming pools (typically toddler or wading pools) that cannot contain a water depth greater than 300 mm (30 cm).
        * small inflatable pools that do not consist of multiple components and do not require any assembly. An example of such a product is a small inflatable pool that requires no assembly other than inflation.

    • INFIDEL on 07/08/2022 - 03:15
      -1

      Damage to the pool may not change the condition - capable of containing water to a depth greater than 300 mm of water, under the regulation. Repairs & inflation would make it capable.
      You could still be fined.

      And likely the top ring provides the structural integrity to the pool! The pool may fail!

      • serpserpserp on 07/08/2022 - 08:19

        And likely the top ring provides the structural integrity to the pool! The pool may fail!

        The worse think that happens there is the water comes out. A safety feature!

        • INFIDEL on 07/08/2022 - 08:21

          The worse think

          Maybe have a better think😉

          Buying a pool to sabotage it to comply with regs (which may not fool an inspector), possibly wrecking it for use - does sound like a worse think!

  • serpserpserp on 07/08/2022 - 08:17
    +2

    Here is my review of the pool after having owned and used one recently for 3ish years:

    Pros: once set up correctly, good fun for 3 or 4 little kids. Under very close supervision. Price is good. Possible to hang and dry if you have a decent clothes line.

    Cons: painful to blow up manually. Requires tons of water. Don't drag it when even a quarter full of water, it will get holes in it. No storage bag. Not compliant with a lot of councils for a temp pool. But technically a large bucket with 3 inches of water in it isn't either.

    • INFIDEL on 07/08/2022 - 08:28

      Target reviews frequently mentioned - get an air pump. Luckily I have one for my purchase.

      And place on padding to decrease likelihood of punctures, extend life of product & comfort of users. One review showed the pool in use on a sandpit.

      Lots of complaints in reviews of punctures - on first use or soon after. Its only 3.9kg of vinyl.

      So don't wait until warmer weather to test & possibly return it! (Keep your receipt)

      As one reviewer said…
      The bottom ring had a hole in it out of the box so in the morning half the pool water would be gone. This happened from the first night we filled it up.

      All State & Territory regulations now require pool fencing while filled. Also stated on Target site - under Extra Info.

  • shaybisc on 07/08/2022 - 08:20
    -1

    How are they allowed to sell these? The only way it could be made safe is if you built a thousands of dollars fence around it or drain it after every swim.

    • INFIDEL on 07/08/2022 - 08:37

      Friends have a similar one used beside a pool (inside existing pool fencing), as a safer play space for the kiddies…
      The water is much warmer (heated by the sun), than in the pool - popular with adults too.

      I have a courtyard with high walls & locked security gates - where this will go occasionally.

      In both cases it didn't need your thousands of dollars fence around it - there was no additional cost for safe, secure fencing!

      Target warn of the regulatory requirement for fencing on the product page.
      Extra Info
      'Pool fencing laws apply to this pool. Consult your local government authority for fencing requirements.'

      Fencing is still required when filled - you can't get away with just draining it!

      • rooster7777 on 07/08/2022 - 15:24

        Hadn't thought about that…. apart from sunblock, should you have a thermometer to check when the wee pink lobsters are done?
        After the simmering, a bit of that lovely artifical green lawn should give them a nice crispy coating on a sunny day.

  • jonathan111 on 07/08/2022 - 08:50

    Lithgow seems the closest store to Sydney with stock

  • INFIDEL on 07/08/2022 - 10:03

    Ready to pick up👍
    So warm sitting in the sunshine🌞
    Might try it today🏊

  • User123321 on 07/08/2022 - 11:02

    People who support ridiculous laws like the above are exactly whats wrong with this country use some commonsense

    • tunzafun001 on 07/08/2022 - 11:03

      Just sense now bud, nothing common about it.

      Correct use is now "raresense".

  • tunzafun001 on 07/08/2022 - 11:02

    Drowning deaths vs COVID deaths?

    If we don't need to do anything for the later, then , well…

    I'll see myself out with my stupid "logic".

  • shoppe on 07/08/2022 - 11:47

    Any fencing deals?🤺🤺🤺

  • trapper on 07/08/2022 - 11:48

    These above ground pools are much safer for small kids than the normal in ground type.

    A small child can't just fall in by accident, they need to actually scale the side to get in. And if they can do that, well then it's the exact same height to get out again.

    Not saying you should ever leave kids unsupervised, just an observation.

    • shoppe on 07/08/2022 - 12:16
      +1

      Username checks-out.

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