ᐅ Energy Generation and Ideas for a Planned Small Exercise Pool
Created on: 26 Jul 2020 19:00
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Another one of my “crazy” ideas...
Due to my unfortunate illness, I am supposed to regularly do exercises in warm water (ideally 28-30°C (82-86°F)).
Since this is nearly impossible in our rural village, especially during Corona times, I am planning to build a small exercise pool myself. My new tiny plot of land would probably just barely allow for this.
About 2.5 x 3m (8 x 10 feet) with a depth of around 160cm (63 inches) would be ideal so two people could do exercises there (I am also thinking of other affected people who could use it).
Planning: Have the concrete contractor create the appropriate hole directly, install perimeter insulation underneath, and pour the base slab. Then buy an affordable prefabricated pool shell made of plastic / fiberglass, etc., and insulate thoroughly around it, including underneath. At the edge, add a small strip of WPC or a similar material.
I will build the pool cover (hood) myself using aluminum profiles with 16mm (0.63 inch) double-walled polycarbonate panels to prevent heat loss. I plan to generate energy for this with a photovoltaic off-grid system plus a heat pump and/or a solar absorber pool heater. Does anyone have a rough idea of how much energy would be needed to keep the pool with an estimated 12,000 liters (3,170 gallons) close to 30°C (86°F) all year round?
Only about 8kWp will fit on the main house roof, and that should, of course, primarily power the house heat pump and the new BEV.
Hot water from the house to the pool? Probably too much energy loss due to long piping?
Then a small sand filter system, etc. — done. Is the idea basically feasible?
Due to my unfortunate illness, I am supposed to regularly do exercises in warm water (ideally 28-30°C (82-86°F)).
Since this is nearly impossible in our rural village, especially during Corona times, I am planning to build a small exercise pool myself. My new tiny plot of land would probably just barely allow for this.
About 2.5 x 3m (8 x 10 feet) with a depth of around 160cm (63 inches) would be ideal so two people could do exercises there (I am also thinking of other affected people who could use it).
Planning: Have the concrete contractor create the appropriate hole directly, install perimeter insulation underneath, and pour the base slab. Then buy an affordable prefabricated pool shell made of plastic / fiberglass, etc., and insulate thoroughly around it, including underneath. At the edge, add a small strip of WPC or a similar material.
I will build the pool cover (hood) myself using aluminum profiles with 16mm (0.63 inch) double-walled polycarbonate panels to prevent heat loss. I plan to generate energy for this with a photovoltaic off-grid system plus a heat pump and/or a solar absorber pool heater. Does anyone have a rough idea of how much energy would be needed to keep the pool with an estimated 12,000 liters (3,170 gallons) close to 30°C (86°F) all year round?
Only about 8kWp will fit on the main house roof, and that should, of course, primarily power the house heat pump and the new BEV.
Hot water from the house to the pool? Probably too much energy loss due to long piping?
Then a small sand filter system, etc. — done. Is the idea basically feasible?
You should compare apples to apples. How large is the neighbor’s pool, is it used as often, what type of filtration system and circulation does it have, and so on?
That’s why I mentioned it’s about heating. The costs for chemicals are comparable if the volume and usage are similar. Your swim spa could also be converted to saltwater, bromine, oxygen, etc.
Whether a cubic meter of water is in a pool with or without jets doesn’t matter. I’ve listed the variables.
That’s why I mentioned it’s about heating. The costs for chemicals are comparable if the volume and usage are similar. Your swim spa could also be converted to saltwater, bromine, oxygen, etc.
Whether a cubic meter of water is in a pool with or without jets doesn’t matter. I’ve listed the variables.