11m x 4m outdoor swimming pool in 3 weeks (with paving)
Discussion
dmsims said:
NDA said:
I have a salt system - the water doesn't taste of salt (of course), but the chlorine is produced by passing salt water over an electrolyte. Fantastic system and largely maintenance free - I never need to check levels, it does it all automatically.
Nice and not stupidly expensive, any disadvantages? (apart from pouring a load of salt in at the start!)I have my local pool company open the pool (£400 from memory) and they put the salt in. It's about big 5 bags. That seems to last the whole season - this is my second summer with the new system.
With the chlorine system, my last two pools would go green at least twice a year (I live in a very wooded location). This could take a week to sort with shocking, vacuuming etc. The new system has been algae free and I don't even bother to check the levels - it's always perfect. Water tastes like tap water and is very slightly 'silky' to swim in. Lovely.
I've been watching this with interest, always great to see another pool built 
Looks like Ashers have looked after you well and done a great job - we've dealt with them a lot in the past.
I'm sure they'll be sorting you with a maintenance kit etc, but if you need anything, or any advice, drop me a line.
Looks like Ashers have looked after you well and done a great job - we've dealt with them a lot in the past.
I'm sure they'll be sorting you with a maintenance kit etc, but if you need anything, or any advice, drop me a line.
PixelpeepS3 said:
are we there yet?
OP - thought about some sound to light controllers for the Under water lighting? pool parties at night would be an epic sight watching the water change colour with the beat.... ?
I might be cheap but God I couldn't think of anything worse!OP - thought about some sound to light controllers for the Under water lighting? pool parties at night would be an epic sight watching the water change colour with the beat.... ?
Not even an inflatable pink Flamingo.
Dr Interceptor said:
I've been watching this with interest, always great to see another pool built
Looks like Ashers have looked after you well and done a great job - we've dealt with them a lot in the past.
I'm sure they'll be sorting you with a maintenance kit etc, but if you need anything, or any advice, drop me a line.
Hi Jon, I've just been speaking with your Dad, he'll fill you in.Looks like Ashers have looked after you well and done a great job - we've dealt with them a lot in the past.
I'm sure they'll be sorting you with a maintenance kit etc, but if you need anything, or any advice, drop me a line.
Cheers
PixelpeepS3 said:
are we there yet?
OP - thought about some sound to light controllers for the Under water lighting? pool parties at night would be an epic sight watching the water change colour with the beat.... ?
I'm looking into lighting that would give it a constant aqua green colour as that always looks great at night. Failing that then a nice blue shade.OP - thought about some sound to light controllers for the Under water lighting? pool parties at night would be an epic sight watching the water change colour with the beat.... ?
NDA said:
dmsims said:
NDA said:
I have a salt system - the water doesn't taste of salt (of course), but the chlorine is produced by passing salt water over an electrolyte. Fantastic system and largely maintenance free - I never need to check levels, it does it all automatically.
Nice and not stupidly expensive, any disadvantages? (apart from pouring a load of salt in at the start!)I have my local pool company open the pool (£400 from memory) and they put the salt in. It's about big 5 bags. That seems to last the whole season - this is my second summer with the new system.
With the chlorine system, my last two pools would go green at least twice a year (I live in a very wooded location). This could take a week to sort with shocking, vacuuming etc. The new system has been algae free and I don't even bother to check the levels - it's always perfect. Water tastes like tap water and is very slightly 'silky' to swim in. Lovely.
Julian, what have you gone for?
Gingerbread Man said:
The chap who showed me around his system said the same. No down points. Just cut the new salt water equipment into the system and the electronic dosing monitor. Never looked back.
Julian, what have you gone for?
A standard filtration system coupled with a UV system to minimise chlorine levels. I assume if I wanted to I could change this for a salt water system at some point?Julian, what have you gone for?
Cheers
Lots done today.
The electricians Have completed the power run and installed the consumer boards in the plant room (still currently the world's worse shed!):
All excess excavation soil/clay/sand has been removed from site adn the pool is now fully concreted in:
And the concrete base is going in where we are building a raised plinth that will hide the concrete and first level of bricks and hold the 5 up-lighters:
The electricians Have completed the power run and installed the consumer boards in the plant room (still currently the world's worse shed!):
All excess excavation soil/clay/sand has been removed from site adn the pool is now fully concreted in:
And the concrete base is going in where we are building a raised plinth that will hide the concrete and first level of bricks and hold the 5 up-lighters:
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