Swimming Pool Equipment Guide

Our swimming pool equipment sizing guide has been designed in order to help you choose which equipment is most suitable for the size of pool you have. This chart relates to new pool builds or those just replacing swimming pool equipment within your current set up.

We have selected a few standard pool sizes which are all based on an average depth of 4ft 6″ (1.35m). If your pool is shallower or deeper then please adjust the volume of water in column 2 using the formula Length x Width x Average Depth x 6.25 for UK Gallons and Length x Width x Average Depth x 1.0 for Cubic Meters (m3).

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Your swimming pool is a big investment, so you want it to run as smoothly and efficient for many years. Choosing the correct size swimming pool pump and pool filter system is imperative as these items are central to the running of the pool. By selecting the  most appropriate pump, it will ensure that your water is well-filtered and that the pipes and filter system won’t be damaged by excessive water pressure. It will also ensure that your pool is as energy-efficient as possible.

We do offer a very simple swimming pool sizing equipment guide that details which pump, filter, heater etc are suitable for certain size pools.

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If you have a leak in your swimming pool and it has caused damage to your pool surround you may be able to claim on your insurance as did one of our customers in Oxfordshire.

Recently Aspects Pools & Leisure were approached by a company called Tangible Building Solutions who are a company that deal with insurance claims on behalf of individuals.  There was a suspected leak  somewhere in the pool which needed identifying and as we specialise in this area we were seen by Tangible as the ideal partnering company.

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Have you ever wondered how much is costs to run your swimming pool lights? Perhaps you are looking at various lighting systems for a new swimming pool project and are keen to get the most cost effective solution. Or are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint and wish to transfer over from your current swimming pool lights?

Well with the help from Certikin who are the market leader in the UK swimming pool lighting market we have developed an easy to use table which will highlight the cost of the various systems both for commercial and domestic use over a 1, 5 and 10 year period.

How much do light cost to run?

(assuming electricity at 12p per kWh)

If you would like some advice on what is the most efficient type of swimming pool lighting or any other environmentally friendly products, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01895-672515.

On 1st September 2009 the EU started the mandatory phase out of 100W and frosted incandescent non-directional light bulbs. This new legislation to cut wasted energy and high electricity bills was agreed by EU Member States last December with support of the UK.

Due to this new legislation the Certikin Halogen 100W 11.5V Bulbs are affected and as they are ‘non directional’ and by law are due to be phased out by 2012, Certikin have now ceased the manufacturing of these. Therefore once existing stocks run out the Certikin Halogen Underwater Light will be unavailable.

We at Aspects are keen to cut down on the use of energy-inefficient products which cost people more money to run and are bad for the environment as they have higher carbon emissions. We will therefore try and switch our current customers away from less energy efficient lamps as soon as possible in order to comply with the regulations. This will also assist the UK in meeting carbon emissions targets, will reduce your swimming pool running costs and its carbon footprint.

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Telescopic Swimming Pool Enclosures are built in sections spanning the pool. Such structures can either be fixed or mobile, allowing sections to roll back enabling bathers to enjoy the sunshine. Some models can be used in either mode making them an adaptable and cost-effective method of enclosure. Aluminium frame section glazed with high performance polycarbonate panels are mounted on rails allowing them to be rolled back creating an instant outdoor pool or a part or fully enclosed one. Doors in the end or on the side walls make these even more flexible in use.

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Bubble Swimming Pool Covers are Generally produced using two ply’s of polyethylene material with additives to colour, help strengthen and protect against, UV (Ultra Violet) light, the suns heat and pool chemicals. The bottom layer is generally formed into air cells that help insulate, support / float on the surface of the pool water. The flat top surface is normally co-extruded or laminated to the bottom layer to form a flat surface.

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UV Stabilised

Ultra Violet (UV) rays are emitted by the sun and are partly absorbed by the Ozone layer. UV light is destructive not only to the human skin but also to many man made materials including polyethylene and plastic products. Unless such materials are specially treated, they become faded and brittle if exposed to UV light. Plastipack’s scientifically balanced polyethylene materials which form the solar bubble pool covers are stabilised to protect them from harmful UV rays so that they retain their flexibility and colour and last longer.

All bubble covers are designed to float directly on the water surface. A solar bubble pool cover is made from a translucent material to maximise energy gain from sunlight i.e. the Sol+ Guard 500 Micron Solar Cover. A heat retention or heat absorbing bubble covers like the Gold 500 Micron Solar Cover are generally made from dark opaque coloured material, designed to minimise energy loss and absorb the suns heat. Heat reflective bubble covers are designed for very hot climates to reflect the suns heat away from the pool surface, and are generally made from light opaque coloured material designed to reflect the suns heat.

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Solar Bubble Swimming Pool Covers are Generally produced using two ply’s of polyethylene material with additives to colour, help strengthen and protect against, UV (Ultra Violet) light, the suns heat and pool chemicals. The bottom layer is generally formed into air cells that help insulate, support / float on the surface of the pool water. The flat top surface is normally co-extruded or laminated to the bottom layer to form a flat surface.

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