Do I need an architect to install a swimming pool? Where do you start with a swimming pool installation? Detailed drawings and structural analysis is not usually the remit of swimming pool installation companies. Without detailed designs for your project, getting an accurate cost from swimming pool installers and builders will be very difficult. And, …
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Do I need planning permission for my swimming pool? https://youtu.be/0QjPjGaChOI Before you start digging holes. Do you need planning permission to build you swimming pool? Planning permission is one of those really confusing things. If you’re anything like me you don’t know what does and what doesn’t warrant a planning permission application. It doesn’t have …
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Concrete, liner or one-piece pool. Which one is best for me? You might not have known there was more than one way to build a pool. This might be the first you are hearing about it. But when you start to ask companies for quotes, one of the first things they will ask is what …
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Should I get an overflow of skimmer swimming pool? https://youtu.be/fjP_jI_UvhA One of the decisions you need to make quite early on in your pool planning is whether you want an overflow (deck level) or skimmer (freeboard) swimming pool. The decision between an overflow and skimmer pool is fundamentally a filtration decision. However, it will make …
Why we’ve stopped building sprayed concrete pools If I asked you to picture a swimming pool, the chances are your mind would conjure up images of a tiled pool. They are probably still one of the most popular pool constructions. They are strong. Luxurious. And can be made in any design. You’ve probably seen them in …
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What is a sprayed concrete swimming pool? https://youtu.be/wGYT978rTeY If I asked you to imagine a swimming pool, chances are most of you would picture a pool finished with tiles. And more often than not, underneath those tiles is a pool shell built from concrete. Sprayed concrete pools are often referred to as gunite or shotcrete. …
https://youtu.be/LsbOocI67i0 How to replace a hot tub filter Your hot tub filter is responsible for keeping the hot tub water clean and safe by catching dirt, debris, and contaminants in the water. Therefore, it naturally gets dirty and needs to be cleaned and replaced regularly. We usually recommend cleaning your hot tub filter weekly, with …
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Is your hot tub cover damaged? About 60% of hot tub heat is lost through the surface of the water. So a hot tub cover is essential for insulation and keeping running costs low. Usually you will get a insulated cover with the hot tub as standard. If the hot tub cover gets damaged, it …
https://youtu.be/R56pirIf7mE Has your hot tub has been lying unused for a while? Closed it down over Winter? Or, just bought a second hand tub? Whether you have stagnant water in the tub or not, it’s likely that the tub and the pipework are full of bacteria and biofilm. So there are some extra precautions that …
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My hot tub isn’t working Whether you’ve already got one, or you are thinking about buying a hot tub, the last thing you want is for something to go wrong. And things can go wrong. Buying a well built hot tub, from a supplier who offers great after sales support is the best way to …
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My Artesian Spas hot tub isn’t working If you have an Artesian Spas hot tub, you might sometimes get messages or error codes on the hot tub topside screen. Some of these can indicate that you have a fault. Others will display operational messages to ensure optimal usage of the hot tub. There are six …
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This week’s episode of the BBC Apprentice saw the two teams battle it out at the Birmingham Bodybuilding Expo to avoid the dreaded boardroom. One of the products on show was the far infrared sauna. While we aren’t sure about the team’s suggestion to sell it as an office. Home saunas, both traditional and Infrared …
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