Hello everyone,
We are currently in the middle of planning and, like most people, we are reaching the limits of our budget but still don’t want to completely give up on our dream of having a small pool in the garden. That’s why we need your help!
If we build a pool, it will be an affordable solution. We are thinking of a pool about 4x6 meters (13x20 feet) without any extras.
To keep things more organized, I will number my questions so you can respond to them individually. Thanks in advance!
1) What do you think about the dimensions 4 meters by 6 meters (13x20 feet)? The intended use would be cooling off/swimming, children paddling, and possibly swimming against a current system or using a bungee cord (cheap option :P).
2) Is it correct that filling the pool with water costs about 150 Euros for 4x6x1.5m (13x20x5 feet)? That’s what online calculators say. How often is the water usually replaced – twice a year? That would mean around 300 Euros in water costs.
3) As mentioned, the plan is for an inexpensive option: dig a hole and install a prefabricated pool. Is 3,000 Euros too low an estimate? We might be able to get the excavation done for free.
4) There will be a terrace in front of and behind the pool, or a gentle grassy slope with a height difference of 1-2 meters (3-6 feet). Are there any special distance requirements, or is, for example, 1 meter (3 feet) between terrace and pool or pool and slope enough?
5) Which affordable and low-maintenance heating options would you recommend? Some acquaintances mentioned solar “posts” that are easy to install. We don’t plan to swim in spring and autumn, but it would be nice to not rely entirely on the sun for heating to extend the pool’s usable season.
6) Would you recommend a cleaning robot? Does it replace full cleaning? Or are chlorine tablets or similar still essential? On the other hand, cost savings could be possible here, and a 4x6-meter (13x20-foot) pool should be manageable to clean manually. How often is such a pool usually cleaned?
7) What ongoing costs should we roughly expect? Heating, water, cleaning/maintenance?
8) Tips for affordable pool covers?
9) If the pool setup—including ladder, transport, water pump/filter (without current system)—does not exceed 5,000 to 6,000 Euros, and the annual running costs are around 500 Euros, that would be great and make the project absolutely feasible. Am I being naive?
10) Material? We often read about fiberglass (GFK) for budget options. Is that okay or should it be avoided? What about steel wall pools or polyester pools?
11) I assume a water pump and filter are also necessary. Costs/effort?
12) What other considerations are we currently overlooking and should keep in mind? For example, regarding site planning in advance (e.g., utility lines).
Many thanks in advance to everyone who provides helpful answers and tips.
Best regards
We are currently in the middle of planning and, like most people, we are reaching the limits of our budget but still don’t want to completely give up on our dream of having a small pool in the garden. That’s why we need your help!
If we build a pool, it will be an affordable solution. We are thinking of a pool about 4x6 meters (13x20 feet) without any extras.
To keep things more organized, I will number my questions so you can respond to them individually. Thanks in advance!
1) What do you think about the dimensions 4 meters by 6 meters (13x20 feet)? The intended use would be cooling off/swimming, children paddling, and possibly swimming against a current system or using a bungee cord (cheap option :P).
2) Is it correct that filling the pool with water costs about 150 Euros for 4x6x1.5m (13x20x5 feet)? That’s what online calculators say. How often is the water usually replaced – twice a year? That would mean around 300 Euros in water costs.
3) As mentioned, the plan is for an inexpensive option: dig a hole and install a prefabricated pool. Is 3,000 Euros too low an estimate? We might be able to get the excavation done for free.
4) There will be a terrace in front of and behind the pool, or a gentle grassy slope with a height difference of 1-2 meters (3-6 feet). Are there any special distance requirements, or is, for example, 1 meter (3 feet) between terrace and pool or pool and slope enough?
5) Which affordable and low-maintenance heating options would you recommend? Some acquaintances mentioned solar “posts” that are easy to install. We don’t plan to swim in spring and autumn, but it would be nice to not rely entirely on the sun for heating to extend the pool’s usable season.
6) Would you recommend a cleaning robot? Does it replace full cleaning? Or are chlorine tablets or similar still essential? On the other hand, cost savings could be possible here, and a 4x6-meter (13x20-foot) pool should be manageable to clean manually. How often is such a pool usually cleaned?
7) What ongoing costs should we roughly expect? Heating, water, cleaning/maintenance?
8) Tips for affordable pool covers?
9) If the pool setup—including ladder, transport, water pump/filter (without current system)—does not exceed 5,000 to 6,000 Euros, and the annual running costs are around 500 Euros, that would be great and make the project absolutely feasible. Am I being naive?
10) Material? We often read about fiberglass (GFK) for budget options. Is that okay or should it be avoided? What about steel wall pools or polyester pools?
11) I assume a water pump and filter are also necessary. Costs/effort?
12) What other considerations are we currently overlooking and should keep in mind? For example, regarding site planning in advance (e.g., utility lines).
Many thanks in advance to everyone who provides helpful answers and tips.
Best regards
Curly schrieb:
Which pool pump filters over 30 cubic meters in 1 hour? A pool pump should always run 8-10 hours a day; otherwise, you quickly get dirty water (algae).
Best regards,
SabineWell, at least one with 15 cubic meters per hour should do, running 3-4 hours then. I think 8 to 10 hours is excessive, depending on pool usage and location. But everyone can decide for themselves—I’ve had the best experience running it 2 hours. Whether algae grow in the water mainly depends on the algaecide, doesn’t it?
Six meters (20 feet) pool length. Average man 1.80 meters (5 feet 11 inches), leaving 2.40 meters (7 feet 10 inches). Don’t want to hit my head at the end of the lane, 3.70 meters (12 feet). Ridiculous. This will just be a paddling pool.
Counter calculation public swimming pool: the experience already starts when getting into the car. No worries about hillside terrain. Downside: ice cream at the kiosk more expensive than from the freezer at home.
I think it adds up quickly.
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Counter calculation public swimming pool: the experience already starts when getting into the car. No worries about hillside terrain. Downside: ice cream at the kiosk more expensive than from the freezer at home.
I think it adds up quickly.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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nordanney15 Jun 2018 20:04Tip: Don’t ask here in the forum, but rather in the Poolpowershop forum.
Tip 2: Choose a steel wall round pool instead of a 4x6m (13x20 ft) rectangular or oval pool – it’s much more affordable and much easier to install.
Tip 3: Buy from Poolsana – great prices and very good quality. For around €3,000, you can get a large round pool including a stainless steel ladder and a high-quality sand (glass) filter pump. For example, a 6m (20 ft) diameter pool with a depth of 1.50m (5 ft) is available as a complete set from about €1,700. With the remaining budget, you can either opt for better equipment/accessories or build a terrace around the pool. P.S. Don’t forget to include the cost of a concrete foundation and concrete backfill in your calculations.
I installed a 4m (13 ft) round pool and was very happy with it two years ago.
Tip 2: Choose a steel wall round pool instead of a 4x6m (13x20 ft) rectangular or oval pool – it’s much more affordable and much easier to install.
Tip 3: Buy from Poolsana – great prices and very good quality. For around €3,000, you can get a large round pool including a stainless steel ladder and a high-quality sand (glass) filter pump. For example, a 6m (20 ft) diameter pool with a depth of 1.50m (5 ft) is available as a complete set from about €1,700. With the remaining budget, you can either opt for better equipment/accessories or build a terrace around the pool. P.S. Don’t forget to include the cost of a concrete foundation and concrete backfill in your calculations.
I installed a 4m (13 ft) round pool and was very happy with it two years ago.