Light, affordable, high-quality and beautiful - this is how you can imagine an inflatable pool. To install it you need a couple of hours of free time and having a flat area. This type of swimming pool refers to the summer outdoor version and is most often mounted in the country or a private plot. It can swim both children and adults, it all depends on the size of the pool itself.
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In the suburban area or near the country house there is not always an opportunity, and even expediency, the arrangement of a real stationary pool. In this case, it is an excellent alternative and a good alternative to an inflatable pool. The affordable price range and ease of installation will allow you to quickly enjoy all the benefits of recreation and swimming in your own pool on hot summer days.
Inflatable pool design features
The inflatable pool must meet two main requirements: to be reliable, practical and safe for human health. Manufacturers offer inflatable pools made of durable PVC - PVC film, which provides stability, resistance to impact loads, abrasion and stretching.
To increase the practical characteristics, two or three layers of film are used. The bottom of this pool can be both inflatable and flat, and the walls are completely filled with air, or it is pumped into the upper ring. Pools in which the bottom does not inflate require thorough preparation of the site, otherwise any unevenness will cause the bathers a feeling of discomfort.
In inflatable pools of large volume, the reservoir (liner) is further reinforced with a polyester mesh, which significantly increases the strength of the structure. In this case, only the upper ring, which is located along the entire perimeter of the structure, is inflated. Modern inflatable pools in many parameters and capabilities are not inferior to other types of pools. Additional equipment depends on the size of the pool. Small children's pools in the complete set can contain only a repair kit (a patch and a tube with glue). Large inflatable structures are supplied with a pump, a filter, a tent for covering, a skimmer and a bedding under the bottom.
Advantages of inflatable pools and some inconveniences
Any of the pools for cottages has its own distinctive features and characteristics. Inflatable pools have a number of advantages that make them popular and in demand:
- Acceptable price and wide range. Each buyer can choose the appropriate model of an inflatable pool, of any size and shape.
- Fast installation and mobility. Instructions for use and simplicity of design allows you to install an inflatable pool for a maximum of two hours (depending on the volume). A pool without water weighs very little, it can easily be moved to any convenient place and also quickly dismantled if necessary.
- Resistance to ultraviolet action. The reinforced structure does not deform under the scorching sun rays, and the water in it quickly warms up.
- Easy storage. In assembled form, inflatable pools for cottages should be stored in a dry room. At the onset of cold weather, water is drained and air descends. The entire structure is straightened, dried and neatly folded.
- Easy care. PVC film is easy to clean, so cleaning the pool is not particularly difficult.
- Operational safety. This is one of the main positive characteristics. In this case, not only the design itself should be safe for bathers, but also the material of manufacture. Therefore, when buying, you must choose a reliable manufacturer and thoroughly familiarize yourself with all the characteristics and norms.
Despite the positive advantages, inflatable pools were not without obvious drawback: this design is short-lived. Even the most high-quality and durable PVC film, from which the basins are made, will last about three years on average. Even if you can avoid sudden punctures or breaks due to negligence, microcracks and scrapes begin to appear in it anyway.
Other disadvantages can be added:
- Cheap analogs are unstable to the powerful effects of ultraviolet rays.
- Requires constant air pumping.
- When installing a large volume pool, the question arises: "Where to drain the water when replacing it?" After all, this can be significant volumes (up to 15 tons).
The warranty period for any inflatable mattress should be at least one year. In the event that the period is less or nonexistent, this indicates that the seller is trying to sell a product of dubious quality to an unknown producer or a counterfeit.
Varieties of inflatable pools
With a huge choice of products, it is difficult to stop at some particular model. Here, the only advice can be given - it all depends on the purpose of the product. We offer you to get acquainted with the most common types of inflatable structures.
In the shape of the bowl the pools are divided into:
- oval
- round
- square
- non-standard form
The most convenient and practical are the round basins, because they create a uniform pressure of water on the walls and the base.
By the method of filling with water:
- Inflatable structures in which all cavities are filled with air
- Inflatable mixed structures, in which only the upper cavity ring is filled with air. A floating, inflated board supports the entire pool bowl.
Inflatable swimming pools can be divided into children's and adults by height:
- A small board, whose height does not exceed 170 mm, is designed for bathing toddlers up to 1.5 years old. All children's inflatable pools are very bright, colorful and can be equipped with additional equipment: awnings from the sun and colorful toys.
- Pools with sides up to 0.5 m high are called "frogs". They can dabble babies from one and a half to three years.
- For children of preschool age it is necessary to purchase a children's inflatable pool with a height of 700 mm. Such a height will make it comfortable for children under seven.
- Children of primary school age feel comfortable in swimming pools, where the height of the side is about a meter.
- For teenagers and adults, large large-sized structures are designed, with a height of more than a meter.
- A separate category of products are children's inflatable slides and trampolines in conjunction with the pool.
As additions to the standard equipment of the pool can include gaming and comfort-enhancing elements: bathing seats, slides, inflatable balls, small fountains, a grid for playing ball and other accessories.
The best manufacturers of inflatable pools
The market presents both expensive models of inflatable pools, and very simple and cheap. The most democratic prices belong to the line of Chinese manufacturers. Intex and Bestway firms offer high-quality and reliable models in comparison with other analogues of Chinese production. All pools for giving inflatable bestway and intex are presented by usual inflatable and skeleton models for children and adults.
The most high-quality, but expensive models are represented by the French brands Zodiac and Jean Desjoyaux, Spanish Gre and Swim'n Play, German Future Pool and Wehncke. For example, the pool of the Sevylor brand (USA) is characterized by impeccable quality and excellent performance characteristics, but it costs three times more expensive than inflatable pools for intex, with the same parameters.
Features of the choice of inflatable pool
Choosing a good inflatable pool, you should definitely ask the seller about the quality of the material from which the product is made and the number of layers of film in the walls and bottom of the pool. In this case, it is necessary to clarify the thickness of each of the layers and whether reinforcement (strengthening) of the walls is used.
In addition to clarifying the technical characteristics, you need to pay attention to the additional items that are provided with the kit. It may be necessary to buy some products to create maximum convenience in operation.
main refinements in choosing
- Type of bottom in the pool. When choosing a children's pool should be preferred to those models that have an inflatable bottom. It protects the child from shocks during a fall in the water, as well as small pebbles and unevennesses.
- Secure the side. The safest side is wide. Especially it should be taken into account if you choose a children's pool. There are wonderful large inflatable pools for summer cottage with a board in the form of a lounger, and it is convenient to rest and sunbathe.
- Presence of filter and pump. Depending on the size of the pool, you will have to decide how the water will be poured. If the volume of the tank is large, then you can spend the whole day on downloading. That is why it is highly desirable that a pump be included in the water pump kit. The second important parameter is the purity of water in the pool, for this it is necessary to purchase a pump with a built-in filter. Usually in large pools there is a valve for draining the water to which the hose is connected. But still, when buying should clarify this nuance - a significant amount of water is extremely inconvenient to choose manually.
- Ladder for high pools. When the sides of the structure exceed 1 meter, a staircase becomes a good helper. So it will be much more convenient to get into the pool and get out of it.
- Additional devices and accessories. Do not forget about a variety of useful additions and accessories. For example, a tent to cover the tank during idle time is an important detail - it will protect water from pollution, rainwater and insects. A net can be needed in order to catch fallen objects from the water. Litter under the bottom protects the pool material from damage and reduces work on leveling the area under the pool to a minimum.
How to install and maintain a swimming pool
Site for any, even the smallest children's pool, you must choose carefully and with care. After all, a sharp pebble or branch can damage the construction when used. To install a large inflatable pool, you first need to evaluate the site, it is desirable that there are no trees nearby (the leaves quickly pollute the water), and there should also be a place for draining the water.
The playground itself should be as level as possible, and the ground dense. It is also necessary that the pool is well illuminated by the sun, for natural water heating.
Attention! Children's inflatable pool or slide should be installed in a place that is clearly visible from all parts of the cottage area. Young children in the pool should only bathe under the supervision of adults.
On the leveled and freed from debris and stones, the pad needs to be spread out the lining. If it is not included, then any dense material can be used: canvas, PVC film (3-4 layers). Installation of the pool is carried out with caution. It should be noted that you can not drag or pull the structure on the ground. The area of the site corresponds to the area of the reservoir itself, which is prescribed in the instructions.
Water for pumping into the pool should be ordinary drinking (tap water). You can not use river or rain, because children usually take water in their mouths. If there is nowhere to collect clean water, for disinfection it is necessary to use special additives intended for artificial reservoirs. It should be noted that large inflatable pools for cottages can not be operated without antiseptic treatment of water and its monthly replacement by a clean one.
It is not difficult to take care of the pool. In addition to cleaning and changing water, you need to periodically check the air pressure in the chambers and pipes and pump them. In the event that a leak is detected, you will have to drain all the water and air, carefully dry the problem area and glue it with a repair kit. If it was not included in the package, then you can buy it at any store where inflatable products are sold.
In conclusion, we note that a high-quality inflatable pool will last at least 2-4 seasons. Frame inflatable structures have a longer service life than conventional inflatable pools.
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