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Swimming Pool Information DatabaseUK and French Swimming pool typesThe first decision that you will probably make about your new swimming pool in the UK or France is whether to have an indoor or outdoor swimming pool and this decision is normally based on choice rather than economics. Although indoor swimming pools are a lot more costly the decision on whether to have one or not is a lifestyle thing and if you have the resources to build one and you want one the very high cost will probably not stand in your way. Indoor swimming pools are always seen as an intrinsic part of the house in which they are built and outdoor pools are seen as part of the garden. Curiously enough, an indoor swimming pool always enhances the value of an upmarket property whereas an outdoor swimming pool may not in the UK. It nearly always increases property value in France - normally by the amount that has been spent on the pool - provided that it is a concrete rectangular pool. I am afraid that kits and round pools just do not cut the mustard in this respect! On the other hand a decision between an above ground or inground swimming pool will almost invariably be made on the basis of comparison in cost between the two. And there is no doubt about it - above ground pools can be spectacularly ugly! - even if they are very cheap. Review of swimming pool typesIf you look at our review of swimming pool types you will see that we have covered inground pools of the following types:-
Our review looks at the pros and cons of all these types of swimming pool and the problems that can be associated with each type. Swimming Pool Water Chemistry.This website section tells you everything that you basically need to know on how important the Water Chemistry is in a modern swimming pool. It is a very complicated technical subject that is not too difficult to understand when the language is not overly technical and full of jargon! If you read and understand this section of the website carefully you will know more about how to look after a swimming pool than every pool salesman you will meet - and probably more than 90% of the pool installers as well! Swimming Pool Water TechnologyThis website section tells you everything that you basically need to know on how modern swimming pools keep the water safe and healthy to swim in. You will then know the best questions to ask when the next swimming pool "snake oil salesman" tries to spin you another load of B.....S.....! Swimming Pool EquipmentWhen you see the words "Swimming pool equipment" the words swimming pool pump and swimming pool filter will probably be the ones that come immediately to mind, followed closely by swimming pool maintenance, swimming pool chemicals and swimming pool supplies etc. But to the swimming pool contractor and swimming pool equipment manufacturer the words have different meanings.. The pumps and filters are very important of course but the parts that greatly enhance the general usability of the pool and unfortunately also increase the cost a lot include the following:-
We provide a a comprehensive introduction to these topics on the swimming pool equipment webpage. Swimming pool InstallationHow are you going to get your swimming pool installed? This part of the website provides details of the case studies on swimming pools that Bluepools has installed as well as information on:-
Swimming pool designSwimming pool design is a crucial part of the whole installation process and this section of the website provides lots of information on:-
Swimming pool safetySwimming pool safety is often neglected and this can result in a massive tragedy when a child is drowned. There are now laws governing the provision of safety devices on all swimming pool installations in France and anyone installing a pool in the UK ought to consider this aspect of swimming pool ownership with great care. The safety devices covered in this section include:-
Pool renovation and repairGetting an old pool renovated is even more complicated than getting a new pool installed and this section of the website gives some guidance on how to go about this. it includes:-
Fosse Septiques (septic tanks)if you are not on mains drainage and you have a septic tank (or fosse septique as they are known in France), this section of the website will give you all the information that you need to know including:-
Diversion of drainage pipesIn both the UK and France drains may have to be diverted to allow swimming pool installation. This is not such a big deal as most people imagine - if it is properly engineered and managed. |
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