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and bridges.
A swimming pool is a water
retaining structure used for purposes such as Competition pool
leisure and exercise. Pools can be sunk into the
ground or built above it, as a freestanding
construction or as part of a building or
other structure such as a ship.
Private pool
The pools are 25 or 50m long, at least
1.35m deep, and at least 8-lanes wide. These
pools are generally indoors to conform
to heating and lighting requirements, and may
have starting blocks, electronic timing, results
screens, warm up and warm down areas and so
on.
Infinity pool
Public pool
https://www.pentairpool.com/en/support/tools
/calculators/_pages/salinity%20calculator METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
SATURATION INDEX CALCULATOR The main difference between pool types is the
- Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) method of construction for the ‘basin’.
Calculator is for Balancing Your Pool
Water.
BUILDING CONCRETE POOL USING SHOTCRETE
https://www.pentairpool.com/en/support/tools OR GUNITE:
/calculators/_pages/saturation%20index
%20calculator STEP 1:
Once exterior
SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION PROCESS -
forms, steel
ALL-CONCRETE
reinforcement,
STEP 1: Excavation and plumbing are
in place, the
Excavate the pool interior forms are set. Interior forms are
area to the desired suspended using the Swim-crete parapet
shape, making bracket.
sure to leave a
level lip for the Note: Minimal or no interior bracing required to
setting of exterior forms. suspend interior concrete forms.
Next placement
continues in the deep
Vinyl-lined pools
end of the pool,
stacking concrete until A hole is excavated, and a metal, plastic
both wall and floor or timber frame wall assembled around the
come together. perimeter. Sand filler laid at the bottom of the
hole, and a vinyl-lining secured to the perimeter
STEP 9: Finishing
wall. These tend to be cheaper than other in-
Concrete
ground designs but are less durable, as the liner
Finishing of requires replacement typically every ten years.
concrete floors
begins while the
placement of Gunite pools
walls continues.
Once a hole has been excavated and the
STEP 10: plumbing is in place, a framework grid
Finishing of rebar is laid. This is sprayed with a heavy
Concrete coating a gunite, a mixture of cement and sand.
This is trowelled smooth and left to cure. The
Once concrete is
pool may be finished
cured to minimal
with plaster, concrete paint, tile,
strength, remove
exposed aggregate (placing concrete before
the forms, break the tie ends, leaving the pool
removing the outer ‘skin’ of cement paste to
ready to be plastered, tiled, epoxy painted or
reveal decorative coarse aggregate),
utilizing other finishing methods.
or fibreglass.
Above-ground pools
Fibreglass-reinforced plastic can be moulded Other items that may be included in swimming
into a basin shape to the required specifications. pool construction include:
A hole is excavated, the necessary plumbing
Recessed rest ledges.
laid, and the pool is lowered into the hole, with
sand filler used to fit the exact shape. The area Overflow channels.
around the pool is backfilled and usually
Starting platform upstands.
Ladders: Types include recessed into printed tiles can be used for lane or depth
pool tank, built-in and tiled, face- markers.
fixed stainless steel.
Stainless steel
Tiles
Stainless steel provides a wide ranging and vital
Where tiles are installed in swimming pools service to industry, the leisure market and other
onto renders and screeds the levelling mortars s sectors, stemming from its very specific
hould be cured and then allowed to air dry. Tiles properties. The characteristics most commonly
should have a low water absorption of 3% or relied upon are its resistance to corrosion and
less, and adequate slip resistance for the use its appearance. However, it also exhibits other
location. benefits such as low susceptibility to
bacteriological retention and improved fire
It is important that the adhesive
resistance and ductility compared to
and grout used for the bedding and grouting of
carbon steels.
tiles can resist the effects of the pool water and
chemicals, or long-term durability may be Notwithstanding these attributes, care is
compromised. The type of adhesive required when selecting the specific grade
and grout to be used is dependent on several of stainless steel as, in swimming pool
factors, such as: environments, stress corrosion can result. This is
clearly of vital importance if the use is for
The type of tiling.
structural purposes or if failure might cause
The mains water quality. harm or damage. This latter category might
encompass items not ordinarily thought of as
The chemicals used for pool water ‘structural’, e.g. advertising sign support
treatment and maintenance. brackets.
The pool design and location of tiling. Swimming pool building environments can
There are two main types of sealant used in create very aggressive situations stemming from
pools as a means of sealing leaks: high temperatures, the number of users and the
chemical disinfectants used. Stress corrosion
Epoxy-based sealants. cracking may occur under a specific
Unplasticised polysulphide sealants. combination of the three following conditions:
SOLID
A. Roll / Membrane Type
1. Ecogum / Evotec
2. Dermabit Garden
3. Adesobit Self Adhesive
4. Sarnafil PVC
5. Polyurethane
6. Paraseal Bentonite Membrane
B. Powder Type
1. Tamseal Crystalline
2. Dam-it Waterstop
3. Quicseal 104
COST OF MAINTENANCE
HAYWARD POOL
MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT
HAYWARD IN-GROUND POOL PUMPS
TriStar® VS
MxFlo VS™
TriStar® VS variable-speed pool pumps are the
MaxFlo VS™ brings variable-speed technology to
most energy efficient on the market, according
the popular MaxFlo pump family. They are a
to EPA ENERGY STAR 3rd party testing data.
drop-in variable-speed pool pump upgrade that
Saving pool owners up to 90% on energy costs,
delivers up to 80% energy cost savings over
they are specifically designed to replace most
single speed models.
single speed pool pumps.
Super Pump®
MaxFlo XL™
HAYWARD IN-GROUND POOL
For entry-level applications, MaxFlo XL™ pumps
CLEANERS
provide advanced hydraulics while maintaining
the economy and performance of the proven
MaxFlo family.
TriVac™ Series
PoolVac V-Flex
Pool Vac XL™ features exclusive AquaPilot® The simplest and most affordable suction pool
intelligent programmed steering and extra-large cleaner, DV 5000 devours debris using your
debris pickup capability for complete pool filtration system to quietly and efficiently propel
coverage. Over 30 years unmatched proven and itself through the water cleaning up dirt, twigs
reliable suction pool cleaner performance. and more.
Hayward Blu™
Hayward recently announced the addition of The ColorLogic Light Controller puts the power
ColorLogic 320 & 160 LED lights to the LED of low-voltage ColorLogic LED lights at your
lighting family. The new accent lighting provides fingertips. As the only wall controller that can
total color coordination of all water retrofit into an existing light switch, you can
environments, and is the easiest 1.5" light to enjoy simple installation and convenient
install. control.
Create dynamic accent lighting to water and For New Construction ColorLogic® 4.0 lighting
landscape features with Colorlogic 80 & 40 .5- incorporates innovation and technology as the
inch diameter LED’s. These discreet lights are leading underwater light. It provides brighter,
designed to brighten hard-to-illuminate areas more vivid colors and light shows that are
allowing backyard creativity to shine. energy efficient, with feature rich options for
pools and spas.
UCL Niches
StarClear™ Plus
ProSeries™
ProSeries™ Plus
S200 Series
Backwash Valves
Saline C 6.0
AquaRite Pro
Saline C 6.0's single clear vessel and power
AquaRite Pro takes salt chlorination and supply lower installation costs by eliminating
chemistry management to new levels. This the need for multiple salt cells. It is NSF-certified
integrated solution automatically senses to produce up to 6 lbs of chlorine a day -
chlorine and pH levels and dispenses a self- enough chlorine for residential pools up to
renewing supply of pure chlorine while 125,000 gallons.
controlling pH. For pools up to 40,000 gallons.
TurboCells
Salt & Swim 3C
Genuine Hayward TurboCells are the world's #1
Salt & Swim 3C is Hayward's entry level, DIY- selling salt cell, reliably delivering chlorine to
friendly salt chlorinator. It's easy to install and pools for nearly two decades. Known for their
operate with the Comfort, Convenience and high quality, long life and NSF certification,
Cost Savings that pool owners expect from Hayward's TurboCells are superior in every way.
Hayward's Salt Chlorination systems. For pools
up to 30,000 gallons.
Take the work out of pool sanitization with Hayward electric spa heaters contain all of the
Hayward's Acid and Liquid Chlorine Feed sophisticated features and capabilities of
Systems - the most durable, easy-to-use systems heaters twice their size.
on the market.
Summit XL