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Do It Yourself Swimming Pool

DIY swimming pool kits are available, making it possible to install a swimming pool yourself. Once the preserve of the rich and famous, owning a swimming pool has become more readily available. The only problem is having enough warm weather to be able to enjoy an outdoor pool. One way round this is to erect an enclosure which can be insulated and heated to provide a warm environment for swimming all year round. It is worth considering hiring professionals for pools requiring deep excavations and heating equipment should be installed by a qualified person, but DIY swimming pools can save a fortune on the cost of having a pool installed. Depending on where you purchase your DIY swimming pool kit, you may have technical advice and pool accessories included in the package.

Usually local authorities will not insist on planning permission for an outdoor pool, but you should consult them for building regulations control, and if you are planning to build an indoor pool then you probably will need planning permission. It is best to check to make sure as policies differ from authority to authority. This should be done before you start work.

The next step is to decide on the location of your pool. It should not be positioned near trees, as they will drop leaves into the pool. Many people prefer to site the pool near the house to benefit from heating, water and electricity supplies. Other factors include shade, protection from wind, and privacy. Ideally the site should be level, but it is possible to partially bury a swimming pool in a sloping bank and fill in the lower area with soil taken out of the bank.

Pool kits for swimming pools that are above ground are available. These are cheap and easy to put up. They tend to be circular or oval with a metal frame around a vinyl pool liner. This type of pool is least likely to be affected by debris and falling leaves, and they can be taken apart and put together again quite easily which means you can take them with you when you move house. It is possible to partially lower this type of pool by digging a pit and banking the soil around the sides of the pool.

Swimming pool accessories you may need are: a pump-operated skimmer to pump debris into a filter and return clean water to the pool; a pool vacuum cleaner to remove larger debris; a long-handled leaf net to scoop up leaves floating on the surface; a pool cover to keep the pool clear of debris during the winter; test equipment to check chlorine levels; equipment such as thermal blankets to help heat the water.

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