mirage Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I am thinking of building a 6x3x1 meter swimming pool. I will work with our local builder as we have worked together for years and he is really good, just lack finishing touches, that’s where I come in. So I know nothing about building a pool. Have any of you made your own pool with bricks, cement and tiles. Another thing is I have unlimited amount of pumped Mekong water available. I know it would have to be filtered in some way. It would be a shame not to make use of it in some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 MOVED to Swimming pool forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Here is a search I did in YouTube "Home build Swimming pool" watch a few of them and get some ideas from other who have done so. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=home+build+swimingpool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirage Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 Another thought, has anyone got an above ground pool similar to this https://www.lazada.co.th/products/intex-2678828316-prism-frame-13-20-i220210249-s335593815.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlistcategory.list.29.17d76ef2v9LATK&search=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenkins9039 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 You need to reinforce the cement with rebar, brick-work should really only be the last couple of feet, rest cement and rebar, tiling over rendered concrete, and make-sure you use a external pump room with sump setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanaplaza666 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Why not buy a big jacuzzi , i feel 6×3×1 is not much bigger then a big jacuzzi + those jacuzzi's have water jets and built in light etc . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SiSePuede419 Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) Just dig a hole and throw lots of money in it. Poof. You know have the equivalent of a swimming pool. Edited May 9, 2020 by SiSePuede419 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grobec Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 555 in mètres that would be a pretty big jacuzzi. actually I am on the lookout for a large jacuzzi just to use as a sit in on hot days. I don’t care about jets. Only need a filter system. if anyone has one for sale near Udon please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SAFETY FIRST Posted May 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2020 This is all you need. Afternoon shade, an esky full of beer and a lady friend (or two) to join you. VID_20200423_111154.mp4.dfe5d3d697d615794007756c616c5c4e.mp4 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69xl Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 15 hours ago, Nanaplaza666 said: Why not buy a big jacuzzi , i feel 6×3×1 is not much bigger then a big jacuzzi + those jacuzzi's have water jets and built in light etc . Yeah, 6x3x1 meter is a pond,not a pool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 You dont want to do this; had it and was a disaster. When moving I built a pool whereby using a fiberglass basin, took 4 (four) days to install; with chlorinator, filters, piping and wiring THB 500K for an 8x4x1.3 metre pool. Happy like a fish in water. Pool supplier (Australian) in Rayong, delivered and installed on site in Nong Khai; can share details if you're interested ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
448glb Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 5 hours ago, Sydebolle said: You dont want to do this; had it and was a disaster. When moving I built a pool whereby using a fiberglass basin, took 4 (four) days to install; with chlorinator, filters, piping and wiring THB 500K for an 8x4x1.3 metre pool. Happy like a fish in water. Pool supplier (Australian) in Rayong, delivered and installed on site in Nong Khai; can share details if you're interested ???? My friend in Pattaya Built a 8 m (l) x 4 m (w) x 1.75 (d) out of cement with all the trimmings for under 500k. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwain Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 22 hours ago, Sydebolle said: You dont want to do this; had it and was a disaster. When moving I built a pool whereby using a fiberglass basin, took 4 (four) days to install; with chlorinator, filters, piping and wiring THB 500K for an 8x4x1.3 metre pool. Happy like a fish in water. Pool supplier (Australian) in Rayong, delivered and installed on site in Nong Khai; can share details if you're interested ???? I am a dealer agent for them. Large jacuzzi's and small pools are available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirage Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Hi, what is the cost of the 6x3x1.3 Resort tub ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwarium Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 On 5/14/2020 at 1:38 PM, mirage said: Hi, what is the cost of the 6x3x1.3 Resort tub ?. That looks like a great size for cooling off in the hot season. So how much would it cost, installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwain Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Kwarium said: That looks like a great size for cooling off in the hot season. So how much would it cost, installed? Ball Park 450 - 600 K depending on options, where & ground conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgdawg Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 ...generally, people who do not swim gravitate to pool ownership for some strange reason. Pools are great to look at, until the maintenance bills come due. I've made a good living tearing out hot tubs for people wanting to rid themselves of their nightmare. You want to swim? Suss out local pools. You want to soak? Get a bathtub. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 On 5/9/2020 at 10:18 AM, mirage said: Another thought, has anyone got an above ground pool similar to this https://www.lazada.co.th/products/intex-2678828316-prism-frame-13-20-i220210249-s335593815.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlistcategory.list.29.17d76ef2v9LATK&search=1 Where are you located? If in Phuket we could build a cheap concrete & tile pool for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirage Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Ok I went for the Intex above ground pool. Really impressed much better than I expected. Had it a couple of months now and use it daily. It's just great for cooling down. Maintenance is minimal, I had to change the supplied cartridge filter pump to a sand pump. Very happy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heppinger Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 5/10/2020 at 1:13 PM, Sydebolle said: You dont want to do this; had it and was a disaster. When moving I built a pool whereby using a fiberglass basin, took 4 (four) days to install; with chlorinator, filters, piping and wiring THB 500K for an 8x4x1.3 metre pool. Happy like a fish in water. Pool supplier (Australian) in Rayong, delivered and installed on site in Nong Khai; can share details if you're interested ???? 500,000 baht? Did Australian citizens fly over to install it also? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 10 minutes ago, mirage said: Ok I went for the Intex above ground pool. Really impressed much better than I expected. How much? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirage Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 The pool kit was 16,000 baht, the bigger sand pump was 10,000 baht. From Lazada,]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwain Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 16 hours ago, Heppinger said: 500,000 baht? Did Australian citizens fly over to install it also? You obviously know stuff all about swimming pools by this reaction!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heppinger Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Just now, Bagwain said: You obviously know stuff all about swimming pools by this reaction!! Not in Thailand no, in Australia yes, it's just that this price gets you a decent in-ground swimming pool in Aus, thats all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/29/2020 at 5:09 PM, Heppinger said: 500,000 baht? Did Australian citizens fly over to install it also? No, but the company in Rayong is owned and run by an Australian who takes his job very passionate. I am certainly a happy customer ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwain Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 5 hours ago, Sydebolle said: No, but the company in Rayong is owned and run by an Australian who takes his job very passionate. I am certainly a happy customer ???? Yep I am a dealer for him! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparticus666 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 On 7/31/2020 at 10:18 AM, Sydebolle said: No, but the company in Rayong is owned and run by an Australian who takes his job very passionate. I am certainly a happy customer ???? so how much is it in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saanim Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 5 hours ago, sparticus666 said: so how much is it in Thailand? I built my 12x3m 1.4m deep, 16 years ago as DIY with village brick layers (their first pool job) for some 150,000. Describing some details in another thread. In short: It was built by the usual cinder blocks 40x20x7cm, only the first 2 layers made doubled, a steel wire 3mm inserted horizontally under the block together with mortar (simple cement). Usual tiles 8"x10" (kitchen tiles as some call it here) bought on sale, glued-in by simple cement mortar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saanim Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 As shown on the last picture, one side is with overflow channel. And as the last backfilling to the pool walls was not very well compacted, the side walkways were after years cracking somehow, therefore the OF channel was leaking despite numerous repairs. And as I did not have bottom outlets, I decided to add 10 cm to the bottom with embedded outlet pipes, dig out the walkways and make better foundation underneath, and increase the wall thickness by one more block with new tiles 12"x12". All was added to the original tiles by cement mortar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saanim Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 The re-construction was made 6 years after the construction. This is to show that there is no need for a strong reinforcement structure as I see often. The pressure of 1.4m water column is same as in any other water tank 1.4 m deep. I have such tanks for water pre-treatment as I have been using a ground water with very strong iron content, in years developed a system of sedimenting and filtering. Otherwise I would not be able to treat water even with a low level of chlorination. (picture showing the contrast of the fresh ground water and the water in pool). So, with these new re-tiling (kitchen tiles 12"x12") the pool has been in operation another 10 years without any problems, even surviving twice quite a strong earthquake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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