How much does swimming pool equipment cost? Kits. Installation and wiring of main and additional pool equipment. Scheme and types

For any pool, regardless of its size and purpose, there are regulated standards for the selection and configuration of equipment intended for water treatment. The correct selection of technological equipment will ensure high-quality water purification, comfortable temperature and trouble-free operation of your pool.

We draw your attention to the fact that the selection of equipment and the development of a water treatment concept are carried out in accordance with the current norms and regulations of the SanPiN of the Russian Federation and SNiP of the Russian Federation.

Water treatment system diagram

1. Sand filter with six-position tap
2. Bottom ladder
3. Water supply nozzles
4. Vacuum cleaner connection point
5. Floating protective cover

Brief description of swimming pool equipment

Pumps - self-priming, plastic or bronze. They have a low noise level thanks to the anti-vibration rubber gasket. Large capacity pre-filter mesh. The performance of the filtration circuit is selected based on ensuring complete water exchange in 5 - 6 hours (according to SNiP clause 4.12 - no more than 6 hours). In public swimming pools, for a continuous filtration mode, according to SNiP, a backup pump is provided to allow the main one to be stopped and prevented.

Embedded elements
Our company offers a wide selection of embedded elements, pipes and fittings made of plastic and metal. Our suppliers are the largest manufacturers in Spain, Sweden and Russia. Here you will find everything you need to equip a pool filtration circuit: skimmers and water level regulators, bottom drains and overflow trays, wall, bottom and hydromassage nozzles, couplings, taps, check valves and a full list of fittings, as well as PVC pipes of the required diameter .

Filters and monoblocks
To ensure mechanical purification of water in private and public swimming pools, it is recommended to use high-quality sand filters made of glass fiber reinforced polyester. The filter for a private pool comes with a six-position valve with top or side connection and a pressure gauge. To install the filtration circuit of a public pool, sand and gravel filters equipped with a five-valve valve group are most often used.

Overflow system
The top overflow of the pool can be carried out using skimmers or an overflow tray. Depending on the features of the pool being designed, as well as the wishes of the Customer, we offer a wide range of skimmers (plastic and metal, mounted and built-in, large and small capacity) and overflow tray designs (top, side and combined).

Water heating
The world's best manufacturers of pool water heating equipment are our suppliers. For any type of pool, we can select inexpensive electric water heaters or water-to-water heat exchangers in various configurations, made of stainless steel, as well as equipment for salt and sea water pools, made of titanium alloys.

Stairs and handrails
On the modern equipment market, there is a huge selection of elegant and inexpensive devices for the process of entering and exiting the pool. In our company you can find many models of handrails and stairs for swimming pools, including automatic devices that help facilitate the use of the pool for disabled people. All components are made of AISI-304 or AISI-316 stainless steel and environmentally friendly plastic.

Disinfection
To ensure the purity of pool water, we offer a wide selection of equipment and chemicals. At the client's choice, it is possible to install manual, automatic and semi-automatic pool water disinfection equipment.

Hydromassage attractions
Water attractions will help provide additional comfort and positive emotions to the pool user. Here you will find various hydromassage systems.

Geyser- air massage. A metal nozzle of any size, has several dozen holes, 5-7 mm in diameter, mounted in the bottom of the bowl, connected to an air generator (compressor). A powerful air flow has a massaging effect on the human body and, in combination with underwater lighting, creates a beautiful visual effect.

Hydromassage fountains and cascades(“waterfall”, “mushroom”, “umbrella”, “water cannon”). In addition to decorative purposes, they serve as aqua massage for the muscles of the back, neck and shoulders. Included in the set: metal water intake, spout (the shape can be changed at the request of the Customer), insert element, pump from 34 m3/h, control unit.

Hydromassage jets are mounted into the walls of the pool and provide the user with a body massage with a mixture of air and water flow. The wall-mounted massage station with any number of nozzles is equipped with a pneumatic start.

Countercurrents
Artificial flow - counterflow (single-jet and double-jet, built-in and mounted). The water jet creates additional resistance for the user, allowing for additional stress when swimming. Included: a metal niche, a metal front panel with a handrail, a nozzle and with buttons for pneumatic start and regulation of the amount of air, pumps from 2 to 5 kW (capacity from 24 to 78 m3/h) and an electronic control unit. Produced in Germany, Sweden and Spain.

Underwater lighting
The most popular are halogen lamps of various powers (50, 100, 150 and 300 W). Such lamps can be made of white plastic or stainless steel. It is possible to install a decorative metal overlay on a plastic lamp. In addition, you can choose a set of light filters for the lamps to diversify the color range of pool lighting. It must be remembered that for underwater lamps it is necessary to use step-down transformers.

The popularity of country living is growing every year. More and more cottage villages with modern, comfortable houses are appearing. And private swimming pools are no longer becoming a rarity. They can be outdoors or located indoors. But even a medium-sized pool requires proper equipment to make it a joy to use. The article will discuss the various equipment that will need to be installed when arranging a swimming pool.

Pool equipment

Before you make a pool with your own hands, you need to competently draw up its design, which will mark its size, shape, location on the site or in the room. As well as connection diagrams for all equipment.

Stages of work on equipping the pool:

• installation of embedded elements;
• supplying pipes of the required diameter;
• arrangement of equipment, its fastening;
• electrical installation work and equipment connection;
• setting up the system.

To ensure the uninterrupted operation of all pool systems and its long-term operation, it is necessary to take care of communications even before the start of construction. They are subject to certain requirements:

• water pipes. A cold water pipe must be installed in the room intended for the location of all equipment. It will supply water to the bowl. It is not recommended to do this directly from the well due to the risk of severe contamination in case of siltation. It must undergo initial rough cleaning. A ball valve is installed at the end of the pipe;

• sewerage. Chlorinated water should be discharged into a public sewer. To do this, a pipe with a diameter of 10 cm is connected to the pool, which will withstand pressure drainage;
• electrician. A permanent three or five-core cable is run from the central electrical panel in the house to the pool. To ensure the operation of power tools during construction, power supply must be provided in the technical room;
• heating. If it is provided for in the project, then pipes from the heating system of the house should be installed in advance. Each pipe (direct and return) must have a ball valve at its end.

Pool filters

What to look for when choosing a pool filter:

• To ensure that the water in the pool is always clean, the entire volume of water per day must pass through the filter. And, therefore, the power of the pool pump directly depends on the volume of the bowl. This indicator is indicated by the number of liters per minute. The optimal choice would be a model that will circulate the water within 10 hours of operation;
• The filter size calculation is based on the speed of the pump and the volume of the pool bowl. He must have time to purify the water. To do this, the manufacturer indicates in the filter characteristics the permissible minimum and maximum water flow rate;

Advice: if the pool is not intended only for private use, then health requirements require that the water make 3 - 4 revolutions per day.

• When using a sand filter, it is important to ensure that the pump does not pump water through it too quickly. Otherwise, sand may fall into the water and settle at the bottom of the bowl;

Tip: It’s easy to calculate the required filter size. To do this, the volume of the bowl in liters is divided by the required number of revolutions in hours. The resulting number will indicate the desired speed at which the water flow should flow per hour. Dividing this number by 60 gives the flow rate per minute. It must match the characteristics of the pump. In this case, correct filtration will be performed. But it is important that the filter capabilities are 20% more powerful than the obtained value.

Types of pool filters

• Sand filters. They consist of a plastic or steel body, a pump, a container with sand or quartz gravel and a valve. The latter performs the function of regulating the operating mode. If it is not possible to install it yourself, then the cost of installation by professionals will directly depend on the power of the equipment. Their main disadvantage is the need to periodically clean the sand using large amounts of water. Therefore, if water is available in limited quantities, it is better to refuse it. The advantage is its low cost.

• Diatom filter. They function due to a special powder coating of the cartridges. This is an effective method of purifying water in a private pool. But it is inconvenient to maintain, since it requires regular cleaning and replacement of the grilles, which cannot simply be thrown into the trash, as they can be harmful to health.
• Cartridge filter. Made from polyester. It is based on several cylindrical cartridges that effectively purify water even from small particles. Maintenance consists only of washing the cartridges with water and detergent when they become dirty.

Types of pool pumps

Below are tips on how to choose a pool pump.

• The pump must be designed specifically for the pool. Models for fountains or ponds are not suitable due to their specificity. Some of them produce an excessively strong stream of water, which over time can negatively affect the pool bowl.
• When purchasing a pump, you will need to purchase additional components for arranging the system and consumables. Such as pipes, fittings and chemicals. Some models are only compatible with a limited range of products from their brand. Therefore, it is better to choose universal models that have average sizes and characteristics, which makes it easy to select related products for them.

• If we are talking about an inflatable pool, then it is enough to install one pump. Since the water is in it for a short period of time. Concrete pools that are used year-round require more pumps. After all, in just 6 - 10 hours, water must pass through a filter, chlorinator, heater, etc. Often, each pump is responsible for its own function, this could be an ultraviolet purification system or geysers and waterfalls.
• The pump housing is most often made of special plastic. It is not damaged by exposure to water and chemicals. But if the pool is filled with sea salt water, then only a bronze pump is suitable. Salt will settle in the plastic one, which will lead to its breakage.

There are pumps self-priming, filtering, circulating and with water heating function.

• Self-priming the pump has high power. It is installed as the main one. Mounted outside the bowl at a low height. It must be matched to the filter’s throughput so as not to overload it. Its power also depends on the water temperature maintained in the pool. Since warmer water is more susceptible to colonization by microorganisms, there should be more daily runs. For temperatures up to 26 degrees, 2 turns of water per day are sufficient, and for temperatures of 30 and above, at least three.

Advice: when purchasing a pump, it is important to pay attention to such characteristics as overheating protection, noise level, emergency drainage, installation methods and the ability to operate in different temperature conditions.

• Circulation pump. They serve as additional ones and are mounted for individual zones. Using a paddle wheel, they ensure the functioning of Jacuzzis, waterfalls, etc.

• Pumps with water heating function. Due to the mild summer, in Russia they are often bought for outdoor frame pools to extend the swimming season. They have a special block that is immersed directly in water. The costs of their purchase quickly pay off, since they are several times more profitable than gas heating, and their service life is 20 - 30 years.
• Pumps for collapsible frames. These are low-power models, the system of which already contains a water filtration stage. Their power should be enough to drive the water away before the dirt begins to settle at the bottom.

Pool heaters

There are only 4 types of them: electric heaters, heat exchangers, solar heaters, heat pumps. You should choose one model or another based on data such as the volume of the pool, its location (warm room or street), as well as the condition of the water supply communications.

Heat exchanger

• It operates by heating the house using the battery principle.
• Externally, it is a stainless steel container, inside of which there is a coil. By circulating inside it, hot water heats the water in the pool. But in order for water from the home heating system to flow to the heat exchanger, an additional pump is needed. The more powerful it is, the better it will heat the water in the pool. The temperature can be set on the thermostat. They are available for sale in a wide range. The main difference is the power, which can be from 15 kW to 120 kW. The power is calculated using the formula: 1 m2 of water in the pool is equal to 1 kW of heat exchanger power. With this calculation, the water will heat up by 1 degree in 1.5 hours.

• In the pool equipment system, the heat exchanger is mounted before the chlorinating equipment and after the filter. When there is a high concentration of chlorine in water, heat exchangers are selected from special plastic and titanium plates.
• The advantage of using a heat exchanger to heat pool water is its low cost compared to using additional electric heaters. And due to the high power, even large volumes of water are heated in a short time. Having set the temperature, it will be constantly maintained. But its operation is only possible if the house has central heating.

Electric pool heater

• It works on the principle of a kettle, when the heating element is in direct contact with water. Such devices are easy to use and easy to install. But we must take into account that they can only heat running water. If the water movement is not intense enough, the automated protection will stop the operation of the device.
• They are made in plastic and metal cases. It is better to choose the first one, since the risk of mechanical damage is practically absent for the heater in the pool equipment system, but it is absolutely not susceptible to corrosion. In addition, a heater in a plastic case is significantly cheaper than a stainless steel device of similar power.
• Electric heaters are characterized by low power. If the pool is located outside, then its volume should not exceed 40 m3 of water; for a warm room this figure is slightly higher and amounts to 55 m3 of water. Therefore, for an outdoor pool, the power of the device is calculated as follows: the volume of the pool in cubic liters is multiplied by 0.4. The result is a number indicating the required number of kW of the heater so that it warms up the water by 1 degree in 4 hours of operation.

Solar Heaters

• This type of heating device allows you to almost completely reduce energy costs, since it is powered by solar rays. They have a special fabric that catches the sun's rays and heats the water passing through it. This is enough to maintain the optimal temperature even on days with low clouds. But the heater itself will not work; it must be equipped with a pump that will circulate and circulate water.
• But, despite the obvious advantages, a number of disadvantages prevent them from displacing traditional heaters from the market. First of all, this is the ineffectiveness of the system in cloudy weather, as well as in winter and in the off-season. And high cost.

Heat pumps

• Their work is based on temperature differences. When the incoming heat from warmer carriers to colder ones is collected using a multi-stage system and concentrated in a certain place.
• It takes heat from groundwater, which is located at depth and is several degrees warmer than surface water. This system is so effective that it can heat not only a large swimming pool, but also a house.

Equipment for disinfecting pool water

Properly equipping a pool involves not only a filtration system and a pump, but also water disinfection. Several methods are used to disinfect pool water, which will be discussed in detail below.

• Chlorination. As the name implies, disinfection is carried out using chlorine. Although this method is not considered very safe for human health, it is still widely used and considered the main one. If the bowl is large, then special equipment is installed - chlorinators. For small private pools, this work can be done manually.
• Ozonation. This eco-friendly method is suitable for swimming pools where children swim. It is based on the penetration of ozone into water and the destruction of bacteria by it.
• Ultraviolet disinfection. This only applies to small country pools located in the open air. But for this method to be sufficient, only a small number of people should bathe in it rarely.
• Ionization. Another way to effectively purify pool water, even with a high degree of contamination. It is based on the effect of non-ferrous metal ions.
• Active oxygen perfectly cleans water from harmful bacteria. To do this, special granular or powdered products are poured into a bowl of water, which enter into a chemical reaction with oxygen and begin to act actively.

Additional equipment for swimming pools

• Pool jets. They are necessary in every bowl that is equipped with equipment. With their help, water is supplied, and the already purified water is mixed. They are made of stainless metal or plastic. For overflow pools, bottom nozzles are chosen, and for regular skimmer pools, wall nozzles are used. When choosing nozzles, you need to be based on their classification: by the material of the nozzles themselves, by the material of the bowl lining, by purpose.

• Skimmer. These devices are designed for rough purification of water from the top layer. Therefore, they are more relevant for outdoor pools, which often get caught by leaves, insects or dust during windy conditions. At first glance, this is a simple device, but it serves an important role. By cleaning the water surface, the skimmer prevents the formation of areas with a high concentration of chemicals used for cleaning. Externally, they may differ, but the design always involves a container with a filter. Getting into it, the water is purified and comes out back. Despite its apparent simplicity, making it yourself is very difficult. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase a ready-made one and carry out the installation yourself.

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Based on the installation method, skimmers are divided into bottom-mounted and built-in.

• Mounted pool skimmers. They are attached directly to the edge of the pool without being integrated into the overall filtration and heating system. Optimal for use in frame or inflatable pools. To make the skimmer work most efficiently, it is attached to the side of the bowl on the windward side. In this case, all the debris that floats on the surface will be directed by the wind directly into its filter. And in indoor pools they are placed on all sides. In addition, the number of skimmer filters depends on the size of the pool, so for every 25 m2 of water surface there is one device.

• Bottom skimmers. They are made of polypropylene waterproof alloys. They are attached only when the pool has a depth of more than 2 meters.
• Built-in skimmers. As you can see from the names, their number and location are provided for at the pool design stage. They are mounted directly into the walls of the pool during the construction stage. They guarantee better and more efficient water purification from large debris.

Pool ladder

Parameters for choosing a ladder for a pool.

• Safety. It is based on this requirement that a staircase is chosen in the first place. Even the most beautiful staircase will not bring pleasure from use if it is dangerous to climb and descend. It is important not only to choose the right size, but also to take into account what material it is made of, as well as what installation method is proposed. Based on this, it turns out that a pool ladder must have non-slip steps, be securely fastened, and withstand heavy weight. For a children's pool, models with more frequent steps are chosen, and for an adult - with rarer, but wider steps.
• Quality. Neither a trust-inspiring store nor the high cost of a ladder will guarantee its quality. You can verify this only by checking the quality certificates and the warranty period. It is worth visually inspecting and checking the quality of the materials from which it is made. Make sure that the mount that comes with it will be secure.
• Material. The most inexpensive and most popular stairs are made of plastic. It is not afraid of moisture, is durable, and can withstand a large number of freezing/defrosting cycles. But if appearance is also important, then the choice of materials is huge: concrete steps with tile trim, stainless metal, specially treated wood, etc.

• Fasteners. Most ladders are supplied with fasteners. It is worth making sure that they do not damage the pool bowl. Various rubber pads, mats, inserts, etc. should be available.
• Dimensions. Several parameters are taken into account here: the depth of the pool, the height and width of the sides, the water level in the bowl. The width of the steps should be comfortable for an adult. Special attention is paid to the height of the railings.

Pool lighting

Proper pool lighting is primarily about safety. A well-lit pond will be a wonderful place to relax in the evening. You need to take care of lighting the area around the water. And you can bring more originality with the help of high-strength underwater spotlights.

Advice: you can make lighting for a pool only at the stage of its construction, having included all the necessary elements of wiring and its waterproofing in the project. The most important thing is to correctly lay the cable in a durable corrugation and connect a special light control unit in a special moisture-resistant housing.

Types of backlight lamps:

• halogen. This is a traditional inexpensive lighting with a fairly bright light. Their spectrum is close to that of the sun, so they always have white light. But their use involves the installation of special equipment that will lower the voltage;
• LED Leaders in the choice of lighting for ponds, as they are highly energy efficient. At the same time, they have a very long service life and low price. If desired, you can make multi-color lighting and control it using the remote control.

Types of underwater lamps:

• built-in. They are installed in a concrete bowl during the construction stage. They are located flush with the internal lining;
• mounted. The second name is invoices. They are designed for frame pools;
• like a mosaic. They are attached to the mosaic or tile cladding at the very end of the work.

Pool cover

• This multifunctional invention helps reduce the rate of water evaporation from the pool, protects it from debris and reduces heat loss. They are often used not only for outdoor outdoor pools, but also for stationary ones indoors.

• If such a bedspread was not included in the package, then it would not be difficult to buy it separately. They are produced in standard sizes that correspond to the dimensions of frame or inflatable pools of round or oval shape.

Vacuum cleaners for swimming pools

Despite the water filtration and disinfection system, the walls and bottom of the pool periodically become dirty. Special vacuum cleaners are ideal for cleaning them.

They can be found on sale in stores specializing in swimming pools and accessories for them. There are manual or automatic models:

• hand vacuum cleaner connect to the existing cleaning system before starting work;
• robot vacuum cleaner works autonomously, as it is already equipped with a pump and filter. It is enough to set the required cleaning program and lower it to the bottom without draining the water.

Climate in the indoor pool

In the room where the pool is located, there will certainly be constantly high humidity, which over time can negatively affect the finish. Or lead to mold formation. To avoid this, you need to take care to control temperature and humidity conditions.

• This is achieved either through the correct functioning of forced supply and exhaust ventilation. The air comes directly from the street and is heated by a recuperator. Or by installing an air drying system.

Aqua entertainment

For entertainment in the pool that will be equally interesting for children and adults, there is special equipment. This includes aquatherapy, a water park or aqua fitness.

• The most popular equipment is that allows you to turn it on in the bowl counterflow. This creates a current. This way you can swim as long as you want, while remaining in one place. This is especially true for small pools. This is not only fun, but also serves as an excellent exercise for all muscle groups.
• You can create movement and noise of water using underwater geysers or waterfalls. Entire kits are sold for them, which are equipped with everything necessary for operation.
• If the depth of the pool allows, then you can attach it to its side diving board, and for small bodies of water smooth ones are perfect slides or fountains. This will become a real paradise for children's games.

The pool is a hydraulic structure. Water constantly circulates, filters and disinfects in it. Many people want to install a swimming pool with their own hands in a private home.

The pool must be durable, since it can hold more than one ton of water. Also, when building a pool, it is necessary to follow all manufacturing technologies, correctly calculate the load, size and depth.

Swimming pools and their classification

It is needed not only for swimming, but also as a place of rest, for watering the garden, for fire-fighting purposes, as a decoration in landscape design, for emergency supplies.

Classification:

Depending on the location and planning design:

• open. You can swim in them under the sun without a canopy or heating for a short time (3 - 4 months), more often they require cleansing, since due to their vulnerability they are susceptible to pollution;
• closed ones are used all seasons. Requires considerable costs for room ventilation equipment.

Scheme of the design of the overflow pool bowl: 1. Waterproof grout for tiles with the addition of latex. 2. The tiles are laid with waterproof glue. 3. Fiberglass mesh for reinforcement, can be replaced with ordinary reinforced mesh. 4. Polymer-cement coating for waterproofing, can be replaced with cement laitance. 5. Cement-sand mortar made of hydroconcrete based on C500 cement. 6. Tape for sealing the seam between the walls and the bottom (width 12 cm). 7. Cord for concreting “cold” joints. 8. Plasticizers and waterproofing additives.

By dive level:

• completely submerged;
• partially submerged;
• superficial.

By purpose:

• public (sports, therapeutic, spa treatments);
• individual.

By circulation method:

• skimmers, in which surface water flows into the filtration system through skimmers (water intake windows);
• overflow - surface water flows into overflow trays located around the perimeter, then through a compensation tank it enters the filter unit.

By design:

• prefabricated - an economical and compact type of pools with a length and height of up to 10 and 1.5 meters, respectively. Does not require additional tools and materials (tarpaulin film and necessary tools are included in the kit);
• stationary - varied in shape and depth. Additionally, you can attach a tower, geysers, waterfalls;
• the composite type of the pool is a durable and elastic bowl that can change shape without any damage and makes it possible to install attractions.

Before you go to the dacha yourself, you need to clarify the planned size, location, shape and purpose of the future pool. It is important to know that a large pool is less durable and difficult to fill, drain, and clean. When assuming the location of a reservoir, you need to take into account not only the type of soil, the slope of the site, the direction of the prevailing winds, but also the location of the water supply for ease of use. If you choose an original shape of a reservoir with all sorts of bends, the task will become several times more complicated. It is also important to decide on the purpose of the future pool and who it is being built for (children, adults, all categories). It would not be amiss to draw diagrams of the dimensions and locations of hydraulic communication devices.

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Installation of a reinforced concrete pool

The water is replaced and the reservoir is cleaned once a week. The smaller it is, the more often it requires cleaning.

If, in order to prevent water from blooming, special means are used to disinfect it, then the water can be replaced once every 2-3 weeks.

Required materials:

• sand;
• crushed stone;
• waterproofing (roofing felt on bitumen mastic);
• cement;
• water;
• reinforcement (steel mesh);
• primer;
• Oil paint;
• ceramic tile;
• sealant.

Required tools:

• building level;
• roulette;
• cord;
• shovel;
• paint brush;
• concrete mixer;
• spatula, trowel;
• nails, hammer.

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Making a frame pool

The walls of the frame pool are steel components. The upper part is equipped with a heavy-duty film, plastic sides, and filter systems. To drain the water, you need to connect a hose to the drain valve located at the bottom of the pool. Such a pond will perfectly decorate any landscape design. In winter, rushing water will not destroy the structure.

Frame ponds come in two types:

1. Rod-type with a metal upper rim.
2. Sheet ones are more durable.

The pool bowls are made of polyvinyl chloride.

Prefabricated pools are divided into:

• seasonal pools that can be assembled in the spring and disassembled in the fall. Equipped with a filtration system, two nozzles, hoses;
• frost-resistant pools with reinforced edging. Equipped with a sand filtration system, skimmer, hoses, and water return nozzles.

The best option for a dacha would be a small frame pond in the yard or indoors. After determining the type, size, and location of the reservoir, you can begin building the pool. If you plan to have a non-buried pool, it is necessary to remove the top soil and prepare a sand cushion with a layer of 10 cm.

To make a pool with your own hands:

1. It is necessary to take polyvinyl chloride material of the required size, for example, an awning. It is durable, does not stretch and does not allow water to pass through. The density of the material is taken on average 650 g/m². The canvas is laid overlapping at a distance of 20 - 30 mm.
2. To ensure tightness, the seams are welded with hot air using a construction hair dryer. Care must be taken to ensure that the film does not burn. The slightly melted awning is pressed by a rolling roller.
3. Next, the film is folded along the upper perimeter of 5 - 7 cm and tightening metal rings, consisting of two parts, are inserted.
4. The eyelets are installed using flaring every half meter.
5. A frame is erected, preferably from dry, peeled pine timber 50 x 100 mm, treated with antiseptics.
6. Two one and a half meter wells are dug along the elongated sides and one along the shortened sides. Corners are excluded.
7. Pillars are erected in prepared wells along one line, the lower ends of which are covered with bitumen waterproofing. The wells are filled with crushed stone and compacted.
8. The fixed posts are tied with a half-edged board at a distance of a meter from the ground surface. We secure the lower part of the pillars with shalevka at a height of 20 - 40 cm.
9. Spacers are constructed in the form of a triangle with a beam cross-section of 50 x 50 mm to ensure resistance to water pressure.
10. A staircase is being erected.
11. The tarpaulin is being installed. You should tighten it as much as possible and press it tightly with self-tapping screws.

A frame pool can be built within a day.

• polyvinyl chloride material (tarpaulin, awning);
• metal rings (eyelets);
• pine timber 100x50 mm, 50x50 mm;
• antiseptics;
• bitumen waterproofing;
• crushed stone;
• semi-edged board;
• self-tapping screws

List of tools used:

• construction hair dryer;
• rolling roller;
• flaring;
• construction brush;
• saw.

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Installation of fiberglass pools

This type of pool is a fiberglass container impregnated with polyester resin. Fiberglass ponds have properties such as low thermal conductivity, wear resistance, and immunity to the influence of adverse weather conditions, rotting, and corrosion. The advantages are also durability, lightness, ease of construction and use. The advantages include resistance to the influence of the sun's rays, lack of porosity, environmental friendliness, tightness, absence of seams, irregularities, and a variety of colors. The fiberglass pool is completely ready for installation without additional application of primer, putty, or paint.

To build a pool with your own hands from fiberglass, you need:

• dig a pit the size and shape of a bowl;
• compact the soil;
• pour a layer of crushed stone and sand;
• place a fiberglass bowl;
• install pipes, aeration and other equipment, such as a waterfall, lighting, hydromassage.

Installing a composite pool will only take a week. In addition, there is no need to drain the water from a fiberglass pool. In winter, the water will freeze without causing harm to the pool bowl.

List of required materials:

• sand;
• crushed stone;
• fiberglass bowl.

A fiberglass pool does not require additional tools.

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Polypropylene pools

Ponds made of polypropylene have the same advantages as fiberglass ones. To make it, you need:

1. Mark the boundaries of the reservoir, adding 35 - 50 cm on each side.
2. Dig a pit half a meter more than the planned depth.
3. Compact the soil, cover the crushed stone cushion with a layer of 30 cm, compact it.
4. Make a grid from reinforcement and fill the bottom of the pit with concrete in a layer of 30 cm.
5. After the concrete screed has hardened, lay geotextiles and extruded polystyrene foam, connecting the sheets with tape.
6. Install the pool bowl and install communications.
7. Place foam between the stiffeners.
8. Drill holes in the walls for inserting reinforcement, the distance between which is 50 - 70 cm. This will ensure adhesion of the bowl to the screed.
9. It is necessary to make formwork, reinforce it and fill it with concrete 30 - 50 cm thick to a height of 30 cm. After a day, we raise the formwork and fill it with concrete to a depth of 30 cm.
10. Pour the soil back into the remaining space.

List of required materials:

• sand;
• crushed stone;
• cement;
• fittings;
• geotextiles;
• extruded polystyrene foam;
• tape or glue;
• polypropylene bowl;
• Styrofoam.

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A modern swimming pool is a complex hydraulic ensemble, including a wide range of equipment for water supply, heating, sewerage, electricity, ventilation, etc. Each element of the system must provide the required level of sanitary standards and user safety. Let's look at the principles by which the selection and installation of equipment and main components of a modern swimming pool is carried out.

Filtration unit

Designed for mechanical purification of water by taking it through a pool skimmer and pumping it through a filter. Today we install swimming pool equipment with several types of filters:

• Diatomaceous. This is the most efficient silica filter available, removing particles as small as 1 micron in diameter.
• Multimedia. The filter's operation is based on a unique combination of specially selected elements of different densities and textures. Mineral elements of various sizes are used, which allows cleaning from mechanical impurities and suspended substances with a diameter of 10 microns.
• Quartz sand. The most common filtration option is based on sand of fractions 0.6-0.8 mm; these filters are quite reliable and unpretentious in operation. Retains dirt particles with a diameter of up to 150 microns.

Water heaters

There are several main criteria for choosing such devices, built on the basis of an electric heater, heat exchanger or heat pump. They are listed below:

• Efficiency A heat exchanger is usually more economical because gas is cheaper than electricity.
• Possibilities of the energy source. The most effective option is to install pool equipment that heats using a heat exchanger and a gas or electric boiler. If the boiler power is not enough to heat the water, an electric heater will quickly and efficiently handle this task.
• The power of the system is selected taking into account the volume of the pool.

Auxiliary elements and systems

• Air dryers. These devices are used to maintain a comfortable microclimate in the room where the pool is located. Equipment is selected based on parameters such as air flow and moisture removal, to calculate which it is necessary to know the volume of the room and the area of ​​​​the water surface.
• Backlight. As an independent element of the interior, the pool is equipped with its own lighting system. With the right choice of equipment, its use will be as comfortable as possible and can be carried out at any time of the day.
• Attractions. With the help of modern attractions, you can turn even a small swimming pool into a real water park. Today there are a wide variety of models of such equipment on the market:
• slides - there are both classic straight ones and wavy, spiral and other complex shapes;
• countercurrents - create a counter laminar flow that imitates a river flow, which allows you to swim long distances even in a tiny pool;
• artificial geysers - an analogue of a natural geyser, which is a source of unique aesthetic and physical pleasure for adults and children;
• waterfalls are another way to visually decorate a pool;
• hydromassages are not only a pleasant, but also a useful type of equipment for water procedures, which allows you to have a healing effect on the human body.
• Protective coatings for swimming pools. To prevent the process of water evaporation, special heat-insulating materials are used. In addition, they protect outdoor pools from external pollution (fluff, leaves, insects, etc.) and are used during the seasonal conservation of an artificial reservoir. Structurally, protective coatings are manual mechanical or automated roll-type systems. They consist of a support, a winding roller, the canvas itself and guides, as well as an optional motor, control system and decorative box.
• Pool cleaning equipment. All such devices are divided into manual and automated. Manual ones include nets for collecting leaves and large debris from the surface of the water, as well as brushes and vacuum cleaners with a telescopic rod for cleaning walls and the bottom of the bowl. In turn, automated systems are robotic vacuum cleaners that allow you to clean the pool both with constant human participation and completely autonomously, with task adjustments via a remote control.

Pouring water into the pool bowl

According to SanPiN at the bay of the pool through an overflow tank - the only possible way for public pools.
Pros:
- the pool will fill automatically.
Minuses:
- circulation equipment (pumps, automation) must be checked, started and adjusted;
- pouring water through the system auto top-up slow, because The EMC of auto-topping creates a lot of resistance to the flow, and in private pools the auto-topping pipe is also designed for the top-up mode, and not for completely filling the pool;
- the process of filling the pool through an overflow tank requires monitoring the pumps and level controller water compensation tank.

Equipment startup