Is your dacha located far from the river or do you want to have your own pond? You can arrange it on your site. It will be less expensive and not very labor-intensive to provide a recreation area with a plastic pool.
Their main advantages:
- Easy installation. Some ground models can be installed in just half an hour.
- Large assortment, you can choose any size, shape. Having chosen a product that suits the parameters, it can be installed in almost any area.
- Durability. The materials are durable and resistant to environmental influences. If cracks appear, they can be welded with similar material.
- Low thermal conductivity.
- Affordable prices (cheaper than building a capital one).
- Environmentally friendly.
- No decorative finishing is needed.
Flaws:
- Impossibility of installation indoors if this was not provided for at the stage of its construction.
- Scratches that may appear during use are almost impossible to remove.
Kinds
Monolithic
It is a one-piece plastic bowl. Made from:
- fiberglass . The material consists of polyester resins and fiberglass. 17 times stronger than concrete. The manufacturer guarantees up to 50 years of pool service.
- polypropylene _ Durable material, resistant to sunlight, retains heat quite well (insulated, it holds the water temperature even longer). You may also be interested in information about plastic garden ponds.
Polypropylene and fiberglass pools are similar in their characteristics. Polypropylene is more popular due to its affordable price. They come in all shapes, sizes and volumes.
Frame prefabricated
The pool holds its shape thanks to its rigid frame. Construction: plastic panels are attached to a stainless steel frame. They can be 5–10 cm thick. Depending on the material and shape of the product, the parts are fastened together in different ways: with bolts, locking connections, and sometimes thermal welding is used. But it is always very tight, airtight. There are sectional tanks that also have a PVC cover placed over the panels.
A sectional pool can have different depths, for example, there can be a swimming area (1.2 m deep) and a diving area (2.4 m deep). The service life is long, the same as that of a permanent concrete pool.
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Frame with PVC bowl
The set includes stands, a pool bowl made of PVC film (its thickness is 0.5 mm), a pump with a filter. Assembling the structure is not difficult; you need to attach a polyethylene tank to the frame. Main assembly steps:
- the PVC case has special pockets into which vertical posts are inserted;
- attach horizontal strips to the vertical posts;
- straighten the bowl. It has a special hole into which the pipeline is screwed.
- can be filled with water!
You will find all the information about polypropylene pool bowls here.
The cup bag will last from 2 to 5 years. The pool doesn't last long. But its purchase is justified by its simple installation, portability and low cost. An excellent garden specimen.
Frame pools can be different in shape: round, oval, rectangular. Their dimensions can also be different: small, for children, and very large, for adults.
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Reasons for popularity
Many summer residents opt for plastic structures, guided primarily by the properties and characteristics of the material used in the manufacture of the pool container. Among them, the main advantages of such structures include:
- Immunity to ultraviolet radiation. Even with prolonged exposure to open sun, plastic bowls demonstrate resistance to fading.
- Solidity. Since the bowl design has no seams, this has a positive effect on the strength and reliability characteristics, guaranteeing a complete absence of leaks.
- High durability and immunity to many chemical influences. This allows plastic structures to faithfully serve the owner for decades, without requiring repairs or routine maintenance.
- Fast and easy installation. Even a person who does not have special skills and complex technical devices can install the bowl.
- Resistance to temperature fluctuations.
- More affordable price compared to classic options. This factor largely becomes decisive for most buyers, because even owners with the lowest budget can afford to purchase it for their summer cottage.
The range of plastic materials has increased significantly in recent years, but most often manufacturers use propylene for the manufacture of such products, explaining their choice by its following properties:
- Environmental friendliness. Even during long-term use, this material does not emit substances hazardous to health.
- Polypropylene does not react with chemicals, including household chemicals.
- Special processing of the material using simple and high-tech methods allows it to be used to produce bowls of different configurations, depths and dimensions.
- Wide selection of colors. The owner has the opportunity to purchase a structure of the desired color, and after installation, repaint the bowl in any desired shade.
- The material has low thermal conductivity. This means that the water temperature will remain unchanged for a long time without the need to heat it.
The listed advantages once again prove that choosing a plastic pool will not bring disappointment to the owner.
For children
Products for children are small in size, in particular the height of the sides. Children's frame tanks are popular: durable PVC fabric is attached to a metal frame. Intex offers such products for small consumers. The pools are colorful and attract kids with their bright colors. Their diameters range from 1.2 to 1.8 m . Volume from 180 to 1800 l. The height of the sides can be 25, 36, 48 cm. The kit sometimes includes a water filter and a canopy.
Monolithic bowls of small sizes are also produced: their sides are half a meter high and their diameter is 2 m. Also, a plastic pool can be made to order according to individual sizes.
You will probably also be interested in deep frame pools for your summer cottage.
List of alternatives
If purchasing pipes or metal profiles is expensive, there are other materials for making a pool that do not require special investments. You can use scrap materials that are lying around the house. By making a pool out of them, you can free your house or cottage from excess trash.
Such materials include:
- wooden slats, boards, bars, unnecessary pallets;
- metal and plastic pipes left over from water and gas pipelines;
- reinforcement of different thicknesses;
- rubble stone;
- plastic bottles.
If you give free rein to your imagination, you can use ready-made items for swimming pools that are not used for their intended purpose. Suitable for a pool:
- old containers and containers made of metal;
- old concrete rings left after renovation;
- large diameter tires from cars or tractors;
- old bath.
You will find a lot of useful information on making pool frames in this section.
For fish
The popularity and demand for plastic fish pools is growing. This is due to the fact that a new business is developing: fish breeding (trout, sturgeon, etc.) in artificial reservoirs. But not only fish farms use plastic pools. Amateur fishermen also install them in private households. The main thing is that there is space on the site. Then you don’t have to go far to go fishing, and fresh fish will always be on the table. The pool can be ordered in the desired size and shape.
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How to decorate?
Decorating a decorative pool is the prerogative of the owner. As a rule, they imitate natural reservoirs in different climatic zones.
The most successful design is one that is as close as possible to the conditions of the region - this way the garden pond looks appropriate at any time of the year and does not take on an awkward appearance (for example, artificial palm trees among snowdrifts).
Photos of decorative pools can be seen below:
We install it ourselves
Often sellers of plastic pools offer their installation services. Or you can install the pool yourself, saving money.
Main stages:
- Choose a location. The surface must be flat. It is better to place the pool in the sun, away from trees: growing roots will not damage the tank and leaves, and branches will not fall into the water. Beware of drafts. And, of course, it should be convenient to connect communications to the pool.
- Before digging a pit, you need to find out the groundwater level. The distance from the bottom of the bowl to the groundwater table should be at least 20 cm.
- Dig a pit. In diameter it should be one meter larger than the bowl on all sides (to allow construction work). The depth is calculated based on the height of the sides + the height of the cement “cushion”.
- Level the bottom of the pit.
- Pour the sand and gravel mixture 20 cm thick. Then put the reinforcing mesh and fill it with a mixture of cement, sand and water. The “pillow” should be 50 cm high. The foundation should be at least 20 cm larger than the bottom of the pool on all sides.
- When the concrete substrate is completely dry, it needs to be covered with roofing material or a thick film for waterproofing. Then you can install the bowl right away. You can also add additional thermal insulation with a layer of expanded polystyrene. Having installed the bowl, it can also be insulated on all sides with polystyrene foam. You will learn how to waterproof pools under tiles in this article.
- Then the tank needs to be concreted around the perimeter. To do this, they put up formwork and put reinforcement in it.
- Water is poured into the bowl (30-40 cm), and concrete is poured into the formwork to the same height. Leave for a day or two for the concrete to harden.
- Then they add another 30-40 cm of water, and again add concrete to the formwork. Again you need to give it time to harden. And so they continue until the pool is concreted to its entire height.
- When the concrete hardens, the formwork is removed and the gaps between the walls are filled with sand, compacting it.
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Manufacturing of the structure
We will tell you below how to make such a frame with your own hands.
Tools and materials
To make a pond frame you will need the following tools:
- stationery knife;
- soldering iron for working with plastic pipes;
- special scissors.
When working with plastic pipes, the following materials are needed;
- fittings 20 pieces;
- plastic pipes 15 pieces, 2 meters each;
- scotch;
- 2 rolls of stretch film;
- technical film 10×3m.
Build process
Making a cheap container will not take much time and will not require a lot of money. The simplest frame made of plastic pipes is mounted in the following order:
- Lay pipes around the perimeter to determine the size of the pool.
- Cut the pipes to a length equal to the height of the frame.
- Connect the resulting pieces with tees using a soldering iron.
- Wrap the sheathing with cling film with a slight stretch to strengthen the frame.
- Cover the pool with technical film.
- Secure the remaining film along the walls with tape.
Such a pool will not be beautiful, but it will help children frolic in hot weather.
How to make a frame for a swimming pool from plastic pipes, video instructions in 3 parts:
Accessories
For the convenience of vacationers, the pools are equipped with stairs. Often they come included, but you can purchase them additionally. Stairs can be single-sided or double-sided (selected depending on the type of tank), completely metal, plastic with metal handrails and plastic steps.
A necessary accessory for a pool is a thermometer . The range of them on sale is huge. For games on the water, you can purchase a floating basketball basket, a volleyball set, and a slide. You can also install a children's inflatable pool with a slide for your dacha.
We finish with digging a hole for the pool
Dig a hole deep and make the edges
Removing the remaining soil
Please note that at this step we are laying a mound of earth, which will later serve as a structure for a waterfall, which we will install along with a pool on our summer cottage.
Manufacturers and prices
Plastic pools are produced in Russia and abroad.
The Russian company produces composite products (solid and modular pool bowls). They make models of established samples and to order.
For the little ones, children's inflatable pools for babies are installed.
The price depends primarily on the size of the pool. For example, a solid oval-shaped bowl (dimensions 5/3/1.5 m) costs 230,000 rubles. The prices for analogues from other Russian manufacturers are within the same limits.
Frame pools from a foreign manufacturer, Intex, are popular. Their cost is more affordable than monolithic bowls. For example, a pool with dimensions of 220/150/60 cm costs 4,730 rubles. A larger tank (450/220/85 cm) will cost 10,200 rubles.
Buy a polypropylene pool at a price of 37,000 rubles + discount
You can buy a polypropylene pool at a price of 37,000 rubles. The final order amount depends on the following characteristics:
- forms;
- length;
- width;
- diameter;
- volume;
- other additional services.
We offer imported equipment and delivery by trusted transport companies. You can also get a personal discount - the manager will give you information about this. Request a call or fill out the feedback form. We will answer your questions.
Installation location
In order for the pool to last a long time, and to use it as conveniently as possible, you need not only to choose the right design model, but also to correctly determine its location. Naturally, the pool should not be located directly next to the house, and there should be space around it for a convenient approach and placement of a recreational area. At the same time, there should be connection points to the water supply, sewerage and electrical networks near the pool.
The shorter the length of sewer and water pipes, the more reliable the entire system will work. Electricity is needed to provide lighting, for the operation of pool maintenance equipment and for the full functioning of the recreation area.
It is better not to install a pool under the crowns of large trees, since falling leaves are an additional source of pollution to the reservoir. In addition, the shadow falling from the tree will prevent the sun's rays from warming the water in the pool.
Option for the location of a frame pool Source pinterest.cl
Equipment
The complete set of the pool includes:
- frame;
- PVC cover;
- filters;
- cleaning devices;
- pump;
- canopy;
- substrate;
- stairs.
Inexpensive pool models are usually sold with reduced equipment. Everything that is missing from them then has to be purchased separately. As a result, the total cost may be even higher than the price of a fully equipped pool.
Components for a frame pool Source intexmarket.ru
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Pool water purification:
Preparing for winter
This is the most important element of pool care. Before the winter cold, seasonal structures are disassembled, thoroughly washed, dried and folded according to the instructions. After this, the pool is stored in a room with a positive temperature.
All-season models can also be disassembled and stored until the summer, or “mothballed” in their place. The preservation process begins even before the air temperature drops below +13 degrees. It starts with draining some of the water. Leave a little water at the bottom of the bowl, otherwise the soil may damage the film. After this, the walls of the pool and all equipment in it are washed. Chemical compounds are added to the water. Next, plastic bottles or canisters are distributed along the bottom of the structure. The pool prepared for wintering is covered with a frost-resistant awning.
