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SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION MADE UNDERSTANDABLE!

SPA POOL DESIGN & OPERATION

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DO IT YOURSELF
SWIMMING POOL
SERVICE

DO IT YOUSELF
SWIMMING POOL
CONSTRUCTION

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COMMERCIAL SWIMMING POOL DESIGN

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FOUNTAIN & WATER FEATURE DESIGN

 

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Pool construction sequences explained step by step in catergories from 1 - 7

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3.6 ACCESSORIES

4. CLEANING THE AREA

5. CONSTRUCTION

6. SUBCONTRACTING

7. SURROUNDS

Consider a different type of pool Family Fun Pools
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Use our on-line Conversion Chart for volume calculations in both US Gallons and Metric.

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Pool construction and tiling sequences explained step by step photographically!

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PRELIMINARIES

1.1 Pool Usage - Why we are building a pool
1.2 Life Changes in owning a pool or spa
1.3 Regulations
1.4 Position / Location
1.5 Type of Pool

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DESIGNING THE POOL AND SURROUNDS

2.1 Pool design
2.2 Pool finishes. Internal
2.3 Surround edge design
2.4 General surround considerations
2.5 General surround considerations

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PIPEWORK AND HYDRAULICS

3.1 Calculating size of pool
3.2 Inpool equipment
3.3 Selecting pump
3.4 Selecting filter
3.5 Pipework design

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ACCESSORIES

3.6 Lights/Auto Chemical/Auto Cleaning/Time Clocks
3.7 Pool Heating: Gas/Electric/Solar/Combination
3.8 Allowing for electrical connection
3.9 Allowing for waste and makeup water

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CLEANING THE AREA

4.1 Selecting the area
4.2 Picking the level area point
4.3 Checking for utilities
4.4 Allowing for drainage
4.5 Access for removal of spoil
4.6 Reuse of spoil

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CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

5.1 Layout - position
5.2 Excavation
5.3 Fitting incorporated items
5.4 Formwork and steel - base
5.5 Concrete spray
5.6 Coping finish
5.7 Internal finish
5.8 Equipment installation
5.9 Electrical connections
5.10 Surround work

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SUBCONTRACTING
OR OUTSOURCING SECTIONS

6.1 Layout - position
6.2 Excavation
6.3 Fitting incorporated items
6.4 Formwork and steel - base
6.5 Concrete spray
6.6 Secondary pipework
6.7 Internal finish
6.8 Pool coping
6.9 Electrical connections
6.10 Equipment installation
6.11 Surround work
6.12 Pool commissioning

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SURROUND DEVELOPMENT

7.1 How much area
7.2 Adjoing gardens/house/driveway/fence
7.3 Types of materials
7.4 Covered or uncovered
7.5 Drainage


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Your on-line guide to
Pool service and maintenance.
Do it yourself - or know what's being done!


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Check out this new, essential safety product which I believe should be fitted to new and existing swimming pools and spas!


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