You like to swim in your own pool, but its size does not allow you to fully enjoy the bathing? This problem can be very easily corrected by installing in your pond an artificial flow device, or as it is also called, a counterflow for swimming pools. The device for creating artificial flow in the basin is attached to the board of the reservoir or mounted directly into the bowl itself. Believe me, this device will undoubtedly please you and your family, and you will never consider that money was wasted.
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Counterflow for home pool
Most pool owners do not even think that their pond can serve as an excellent place not only for swimming, it can be engaged in developing active games with children, and even conduct fitness classes.
Today there are a lot of manufacturers of various equipment for artificial reservoirs, including systems for direct flow and counterflow of water. These devices have significant differences between themselves. So, straight flow is the most common system by means of which the pool bowl is filled with water from a water pipe, a well or any other source.
Counterflow for swimming pools is a pump that connects to a household electrical grid and creates a very powerful artificial flow in the pond. It is installed a little below the surface, the depth of the pool can be varied from 1.2 m, and the opposite wall from the counterflow must be at least 4 meters, the installation creates a movement of water exactly at the level where the swimmer is. The principle of the pump is similar to a turbine - it draws in water and pushes it out with great force, which causes a strong current, as in a fast river.
Advantages of the counterflow in the pool:
- Children quickly overcome the fear of water and will be happy to play and swim in the pool with the flow.
- Due to the strong water flow, it is possible to conduct full-fledged swimming exercises.
- Countercurrent also acts as a device for whirlpool, which is very useful for health.
- Overcoming the strong current, the swimmer maintains a good shape, working different muscle groups - a kind of "hydrofitness".
What are the countercurrents
These devices can be of different designs, on which the way they are mounted depends:
The stationary or built-in counterflow is mounted in the basin bowl still under construction. It is usually mounted in a plastic or concrete container. These devices are quite powerful, they are made of metal: steel, bronze, brass, etc. During construction, a drainage system is installed on which steel valves are installed. In the case of countercurrent use, the latches open, the pump starts and the system comes into operation. If no countercurrent is needed, the pump switches off, the valves close.
The mounted countercurrent is attached to the walls of the pool already ready for use. They can be used both for seasonal ponds and for swimming pools that work all year round. The material for their manufacture is durable plastic and metal.
Countercurrents can have different power:
Single-jet devices are designed primarily for the fun and pleasure of the bathing, they create suitable conditions for various kinds of games, relaxation of muscles, light hydromassage.
Two-jet countercurrents create a very powerful movement of water, which gives a strong load on the muscles of the swimmer. The design of these devices provides the ability to adjust the settings for the movement of water flows.
countercurrent settings
Expensive and quality countercurrents always have a system that allows you to adjust its operation, and, if necessary, change the following parameters:
- Water flow rate.
- Direction of water flows.
- Illumination of the water flow.
- Saturation of water with air bubbles.
The counterflow is controlled by the remote control, or from the panel, which is usually installed next to the device on the edge of the reservoir.
additional accessories for countercurrents
Very often when installing stationary devices in a set with it set special handrails. Their surface is covered with a rough plastic, so that your hands do not slip. Holding on to the handrails, you can do a variety of physical exercises, or just lie in the water and enjoy a powerful current. To obtain the effect of hydromassage, some types of devices are equipped with additional nozzles.
devices for athletes
There is a whole line of countercurrents, designed specifically for athletes. They allow you to properly load all muscle groups. Such countercurrents are established only in basins having a suitable volume and depth. Thanks to the powerful resistance of water, a person gets the opportunity to work out well the swimming movements, and constantly maintain the muscles in the proper form.
For fans just to swim and enjoy it, play in the pool with children and relax, there are other, more simple and cheap models. The simplest and inexpensive device for counterflow will fully satisfy the ordinary buyer. For a relatively small amount of money, you will get a fairly strong current to swim, while constantly remaining in place.
The installation of countercurrents is best entrusted to professionals. Buy the device, bring home, turn it on and enjoy the result simply so it does not work. Only the professionals who know all the subtleties and nuances of its installation and configuration should install the countercurrent. On how well the countercurrent was installed, its work and durability largely depends.
Countercurrent manufacturers
countercurrents badu
It is quite popular with the domestic buyer. This manufacturer in the Russian market has practically no serious competitors. The product range is represented by several models with different characteristics. They differ in such indicators as power, the number of nozzles, the presence or absence of lighting.
Among the advantages of the products of this manufacturer can be noted, above all:
- High quality plastic, from which countercurrents are made.
- The presence of a special coating that protects the device from scratches, sunlight, and chemicals, so that the counterflow retains its original presentation for quite some time.
- Models of the company Badu are suitable for any type of pool.
- Badu countercurrents are almost always sold complete with handrails.
- The devices are equipped with hand pumps for easy maintenance.
- The nozzles can be turned 60 degrees, which is very convenient for hydromassage and flow adjustment.
- It is possible to mix air into the water stream to create bubbles.
- Countercurrent company offers to purchase a large number of additional accessories at a very democratic price.
hinged countercurrent speck badu jet stella
The most powerful counter-current from the entire range of Badu Jet, and, incidentally, one of the most expensive. If you need power, strength, reliability, and you do not mind paying for this device almost 3000 euros, it is worth to choose on this model.
Counterflow specifications:
- The performance of the device is 75 cubic meters per hour.
- Power consumption is from 3 to 3.8 kW.
- The water flow rate is 1.4 meters per second.
- The noise level does not exceed 79 dB.
The main purpose of the speck badu jet stella is to create a strong water flow, which makes it possible to swim without turning, in one place. The counterflow is equipped with two adjustable nozzles, it has LED water lighting. The direction and power of the flow, as well as the level of illumination can be adjusted without leaving the pool. The device has a protective coating, protecting it from UV rays, scratches and exposure to chemicals that are used to care for the pool. As additional accessories, the manufacturer offers a removable pulsator, a hose for hydromassage, and a special telescopic support for surface-mounted pools.
countercurrents pahlen
These are devices designed for training in swimming, fitness, as well as for recreation and entertainment. With counterflows from Pahlen you can swim in one place, train endurance, strength and technique of swimming. Children will be delighted with the air bubbles produced countercurrent. Pahlen devices are represented by two models:
Jet Swim 1200
Jet Swim 2000
They can be installed on any type of pool. The body is made of bronze, the control panel is made. solid stainless steel.
Finally I would like to note that although countercurrents do not belong to the category of cheap goods, but having bought this miracle of engineering thought, you will never regret the choice made. We hope that the above material will help you to get an answer to the question - how to choose a countercurrent, and what are the criteria for doing so.
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