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Comfortable rest in the country is associated with nature and swimming in the river. In the absence of a natural reservoir, the owners are thinking about installing a pool. It is good to swim in the summer, but in the fall there will be big troubles associated with disassembling the bowl for winter storage. Frost-resistant pools installed in summer cottages help to avoid unnecessary worries.
Features of the choice of a collapsible bowl
Despite the strength of the stationary structure, collapsible pools are very popular. Bowls made of high-quality frost-resistant materials can withstand the whole winter, but if necessary, they can be moved to another place.
When choosing a collapsible model, the instructions look at what temperature range the material is designed for. Most of the bowls are made of PVC sheets. High quality material is elastic. Color choices are usually limited to whites and blues. Pools with drawings are made to order. The shapes of the bowls vary, ranging from the traditional rectangle to curved ovals.
The choice of the size and depth of the bowl depends on who is going to bathe. A small font is enough for children. The water warms up faster in the sun, plus safety when swimming. Adults need a deep artificial reservoir, always equipped with a ladder.
In the video, the rules for choosing a pool:
Frame type models
Very popular among summer residents is a frame frost-resistant pool, easily assembled by two family members without the invitation of specialists. The cost of the product is higher compared to inflatable models. However, if we are talking specifically about a frost-resistant pool, a frame structure will cost many times cheaper than a stationary concrete bowl.
The assembly of the frame font is carried out according to the attached instructions. At the dacha, a sunny area with a flat relief is chosen for the bowl. The hot tub made of PVC sheets is firmly fixed in the steel frame. If there is no confidence in the native support structure, stiffeners are additionally made from pipes or a profile.
Frame frost-resistant pools have the following advantages:
- durable PVC bowl resistant to mechanical stress;
- frost-resistant material withstands harsh winters, saving the owner of the dacha from the annual dismantling of the font;
- in winter, an excellent skating rink for children can be organized inside the frame pool;
- conscientious manufacturers guarantee the integrity of the bowl for 10 years, subject to the rules of use;
- if necessary, the frost-resistant pool is disassembled for transfer to another place, or simply used as a mobile hot tub;
- frame bowls are produced in different colors and shapes, but if you wish, you can order an exclusive version.
When buying a frost-resistant pool for a summer residence, one must take into account that it will stand all year round. The size of the hot tub and the plot must match and harmonize with each other.
The video shows the installation of a frame frost-resistant pool in the country:
Plastic fonts
Freeze-resistant plastic pools for summer cottages can withstand severe frosts. The installed structure, due to the equipped concrete base, turns out to be stronger from the frame font.However, after installation, the plastic container cannot be disassembled and moved to another place, and for the winter it must be covered with an awning to protect it from snow and water.
Bowls are usually made to order. The shape, color, depth and other parameters depend on the wishes of the customer. In the store, you can buy a ready-made polypropylene font, but such products do not differ in strength.
Installation of a plastic frost-resistant pool is complex and requires large investments. For the font, they dig a foundation pit in the country. The bottom is covered with a pillow of sand with crushed stone, a reinforcing mesh is laid and everything is poured with concrete. The site needs to be perfectly flat. After installing the bowl, the side parts are to be poured with concrete with additional reinforcement.
Advantage of plastic frost-resistant pools:
- the bowl is cleaned without the use of chemicals;
- in the plastic pool, the reproduction of algae is not observed, and the formation of fast green water;
- the strength of the font is not inferior to a concrete pool, since the same concrete acts as a supporting frame;
- plastic is resistant to temperature extremes and can withstand severe frosts.
The disadvantage is the complexity and laboriousness of installation. In general terms, the owner of the dacha will have to make a concrete pool, the inner part of which is a plastic shell.
Concrete hot tubs
The most reliable and frost-resistant option for a summer residence is a stationary concrete pool. The owner individually calculates the dimensions, shape, depth of the bowl. The disadvantage is the laboriousness of the construction, but the concrete structure, subject to the installation technology, will last for many years.
Of the advantages of concrete structures, the following points are distinguished:
- strength;
- no restrictions on exposure to minimum and maximum temperatures;
- individual choice of shape, dimensions, depth;
- of all existing models, the concrete hot tub is characterized by the maximum service life;
- concrete walls can be restored.
In addition to the complexity of installation, the disadvantage is the need to use cleaning equipment.
Making a concrete structure consists of the following steps:
- work begins with drawing up a project;
- after planning the site, a pit is dug, in the size of which the thickness of the concrete walls of the bowl is taken into account;
- the bottom is covered with a 35 cm thick crushed stone and sand pillow;
- after tamping the pillows, a layer of concrete 10 cm thick is poured;
- the hardened reinforced concrete slab is treated with bitumen, a reinforcing frame is laid, and a finishing layer of high-quality concrete is poured on top, which serves as the bottom of the pool;
- for concreting the walls, a wooden formwork is collected, a reinforced frame is installed around the perimeter;
- pouring the solution is carried out at a time to obtain a monolithic structure.
The concrete bowl dries up for at least a month. After removing the formwork, proceed to the finishing and installation of equipment.
Acrylic bowls
A new type of frost-resistant pools - acrylic bowls. Manufacturing technology is similar to baths. The difference is the large size. Proof of frost resistance is the fact that acrylic is used in shipbuilding. Installing a hot tub is no different from installing a plastic container. A pit is dug for the bowl, the bottom and side walls are concreted.
Most often, acrylic fonts are installed in public places, but nothing prevents you from acquiring a modern product in the country. The following characteristics are distinguished from the advantages:
- reinforced fiber increases the strength of the product, as well as contributes to shape retention;
- non-slip surface is safe for bathers;
- acrylic does not absorb dirt that promotes the growth of bacteria;
- resistance to low and high temperatures;
- low weight makes it easy to install the bowl.
The disadvantage is the special preparation of the pool for wintering.The hot tub is filled with 2/3 of its volume with water with the addition of reagents for conservation. If the preparation technology is violated, the frozen water will split the acrylic container.
Features of preservation for the winter frame pool
At the end of the summer season, do not delay the preparation of the frame pool for wintering. Frost can come unexpectedly and damage the bowl of equipment left with water. Preparation for wintering includes the following steps:
- First, the water is purified with disinfectants. Mostly chlorine-based preparations are used.
- The next step is to clean the filter.
- All equipment is dismantled, washed and disassembled left to dry.
- Pressure condensers are attached to the bottom and walls of the bowl.
- The remaining water is drained from all the hoses that connected the equipment. The holes are closed with plugs to protect against debris and small rodents.
- The hot tub is covered with an awning. The pool is in this state until the beginning of the next swimming season at the dacha.
Preparing the frame pool for wintering will not create any particular difficulties. Small containers are usually placed in the country. Dimensional models are in demand on elite sites. The difficulty in preparing such fonts for wintering is the issue of draining a large amount of water.
All frost-resistant pools are easy to use. The main difference is the complexity of the installation. It is important to pay constant attention to the care. Observing the rules of operation, the hot tub will serve for many years, providing the residents of the dacha with a wonderful corner of rest.
