Gyn_Paul Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I'm finally getting round to installing our oval above-ground pool. I say 'above ground' but in fact it will be completely surrounded by decking, practically to the height of the coping rail.My wife has a chronic spinal condition which responds to gentle exercise in warm water, and - while I'll never be able to afford a proper hydrotherapy pool - I'm sure she's likely to use this one more frequently - and benefit from it - if the water is warm (say 33C?). Heating it per se is not an issue with a bloody great wood boiler the other side of the barn wall, and since it's a new installation, I can site it on and clad it with high density insulation panels to keep the losses down, and obviously, the better the cover the less heat/evaporation losses. My questions concern the effect of a higher temp on the life of the liner, and does it use up the chlorine faster at a higher temperature, or is it simply the UV ?There's probably some other insurmountable opportunity I'm missing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 A difficult question to answer as the quality and thickness of the liner would have to be taken into consideration. I have been advised that above 28C may considerably reduce the life of the average liner. If you are looking for temperatures in the 30s then a hot tub may be a better and less costly solution.Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 An easy question to answer [:)] thin above ground liners will be even more susceptible to over heating 28+ C so will loose the plasticiser quicker and become brittle sooner. Higher temperatures also speed up chlorine reactions and cause greater evaporation, so a bit more of everything.As you have specific needs you could if budget allows consider a different above ground pool that can take hotter water, easily up to another 20 deg C (50 deg C in total) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 So we have had over 100 viewers to this thread, Ok the Mods will be checking I am not selling anything but who are the rest of you? A bit more support on the topic would be welcome as it's obviously of interest..........[blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyn_Paul Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 [quote user="Théière"]An easy question to answer [:)] thin above ground liners will be even more susceptible to over heating 28+ C so will loose the plasticiser quicker and become brittle sooner. Higher temperatures also speed up chlorine reactions and cause greater evaporation, so a bit more of everything.As you have specific needs you could if budget allows consider a different above ground pool that can take hotter water, easily up to another 20 deg C (50 deg C in total)[/quote]Yes, if I were starting from ground zero I probably would go for a different pool (or at least investigate one with a thicker liner) but the kit is sitting in the barn - and has been now for some 4 years, during which time this back problem has sort of crept up on her - so we're stuck with it!This brittleness and loss of flexibility: are we talking a couple of years? Or a couple of months? In other words would we be likely to get a couple of seasons out of it while I research something more suitable?A hot tub isn't a good alternative, as you can't really exercise in something that shallow: far more conducive to just sitting and wallowing !p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 [quote user="Théière"]So we have had over 100 viewers to this thread, Ok the Mods will be checking I am not selling anything but who are the rest of you? A bit more support on the topic would be welcome as it's obviously of interest..........[blink][/quote]Some of us use the " Active " tag to see any new posts on the forum and then quickly view the thread to see what it's about. In my case I don't post unless I have some knowledge of the subject so that's why I haven't added anything to this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thanks Rabbie but that still leaves over 150 people now, it went up after you posted, is it your fan club [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Well I'm also a user of the Active tag, and I originally just clicked because it was an intriguing title.I know 0 about swimming pools, and am never likely to need to.I sometimes click on threads about homeless dogs, or the French health system, but it doesn't mean I am going to adopt/use them. It just gives life a bit of variety.Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommier Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I also clicked on the topic because of the title; with the weather so miserable I was intrigued - at the moment round here it's how cold, rainy or windy can it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Thanks folks, nice to know [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezstevens Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I look at swimming pool posts mainly cos we are changing our 7 yr old aboveground pool, at the front of the property, for an above (or in) ground pool on sloping ground at the rear.We are considering a modern dense polystyrene block pool or a Zodiac Aztec 12 x 6 pool. Both, if not "professionally" installed, are similarly priced.We are looking at efficient pumps, filters etc rather than the standard Zyke fare :)All set to start the work from September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I looked in simply because of the title but have nothing of worth to add to the discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Same reason as Rabbie and Loiseau. p.s. we have nice weather in U.K. at present[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Anyway this thread still hasn't had as many views as the obviously far more fascinating "Form 2042SK - Box 8TK".;-))Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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