jitagon Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I want to install a small (only 4x6m) pool. The prices charged by local companies seem a bit steep. Would it be worth building it myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chownah Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Sure! If you've got the skills and the time, go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehaigh Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I want to install a small (only 4x6m) pool. The prices charged by local companies seem a bit steep. Would it be worth building it myself? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i just rented a back hoe (excavator). for 2500 bhat/hr it can easily dig a hole big enough for a 4x6m pool. I would estimate about 10,000 for concrete, blocks and steel and maybe another 10,000 for tile. however, i've never done a pool so i can't give you any specific advice but i'm probably going to try something myself in a few months. one thing to remember us the running costs of a pool can be quite high, chemicals, electrice, water etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roiet Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 You can build this size of a pool yourself. 1. Look for solid ground 2. 25 cm floors and walls will do, use lots of steel. 3. Casting, filling up CPAC cement in one step advisable to avoid cracks. 4. sprinkle water for 14 days avoids cracks 5. Granite tiles are not so expensive and cleaning very easy. 6. 1 sand filter australian made with backwash and rinse. 7. 1,5 HP pump needed to apply enough pressure for backwash. 8. UV filter reduces chlorine consumption by 50 % and provides a pleasant smell. 9. Run filter 12 hours per day in steps of 4 hours reduces electricity bill. Total running costs per month about THB 1000 10. for chemical information you can look www.poolandspa.com www.spadepot.com www.lenntech.com You can also buy 4x8 m fiberglass pools in Pattaya for THB 200,000 Easy to install and repair and move to new place move your pool along. Do not hesitate to ask, I have some hardlearned experience about pool and water preparation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRay Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I´m going to get mine from www.intexcorp.com Here´s the adress of the distributor in Thailand Siskong Co. Ltd. 21 Soi Pipat, Silom Rd. Bangkok - 10500, Thailand Tel: 662 - 223 1640 Fax: 662 - 226 1211 Available in 10', 12', 15', & 18' diameters.The 18 diameter pool will do it for me in the sticks.I prefer relaxing in a pool to swimming anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jitagon Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 Thankyou for you for your very comprehensive advice Roiet. Very much appreciated. Will pass your information on to my builder ... and stand over him. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikkel Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Hello rioet, Did you use concrete sealant of any kind and if so what did you use for waterproofing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 You can build this size of a pool yourself.1. Look for solid ground 2. 25 cm floors and walls will do, use lots of steel. 3. Casting, filling up CPAC cement in one step advisable to avoid cracks. 4. sprinkle water for 14 days avoids cracks 5. Granite tiles are not so expensive and cleaning very easy. 6. 1 sand filter australian made with backwash and rinse. 7. 1,5 HP pump needed to apply enough pressure for backwash. 8. UV filter reduces chlorine consumption by 50 % and provides a pleasant smell. 9. Run filter 12 hours per day in steps of 4 hours reduces electricity bill. Total running costs per month about THB 1000 10. for chemical information you can look www.poolandspa.com www.spadepot.com www.lenntech.com You can also buy 4x8 m fiberglass pools in Pattaya for THB 200,000 Easy to install and repair and move to new place move your pool along. Do not hesitate to ask, I have some hardlearned experience about pool and water preparation. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Great Advice Roiet, thank you; Perchance, do you have any schematics for laying the plumbing and electrics as these appear to be 2 important things to get correct before laying concrete. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBBER Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 You can build this size of a pool yourself.1. Look for solid ground 2. 25 cm floors and walls will do, use lots of steel. 3. Casting, filling up CPAC cement in one step advisable to avoid cracks. 4. sprinkle water for 14 days avoids cracks 5. Granite tiles are not so expensive and cleaning very easy. 6. 1 sand filter australian made with backwash and rinse. 7. 1,5 HP pump needed to apply enough pressure for backwash. 8. UV filter reduces chlorine consumption by 50 % and provides a pleasant smell. 9. Run filter 12 hours per day in steps of 4 hours reduces electricity bill. Total running costs per month about THB 1000 10. for chemical information you can look www.poolandspa.com www.spadepot.com www.lenntech.com You can also buy 4x8 m fiberglass pools in Pattaya for THB 200,000 Easy to install and repair and move to new place move your pool along. Do not hesitate to ask, I have some hardlearned experience about pool and water preparation. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Great Advice Roiet, thank you; Perchance, do you have any schematics for laying the plumbing and electrics as these appear to be 2 important things to get correct before laying concrete. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Regards <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Tango, this site is for a very large ellaborate pool, but it might give you some help with plumbing and electrics. www.howibuiltmyownpool.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roiet Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Hello rioet,Did you use concrete sealant of any kind and if so what did you use for waterproofing? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They call the sealant white cement. Shops like Homemart, Homeworks etc do supply this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikkel Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Ok, You didn't use something like boundall or laticrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jitagon Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 Hello Roiet - I was told by an engineer friend of mine that white cement is used to line many pools in Australia - is this the same 'white cement'? Or is it only a sealer unsuitable as a final finish? I wanted a white swimming pool, but not tiles. My builder has suggested what is locally known as 'hin cut', cement with differing sized aggregates and colours, but worried about the possibility of algae. Do you have any experience with this product? Also, do you know anything about those 'Floatron' water purifying discs? Are they just expensive frisbees? All any information gratefully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roiet Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Hello Roiet - I was told by an engineer friend of mine that white cement is used to line many pools in Australia - is this the same 'white cement'? Or is it only a sealer unsuitable as a final finish? I wanted a white swimming pool, but not tiles. My builder has suggested what is locally known as 'hin cut', cement with differing sized aggregates and colours, but worried about the possibility of algae. Do you have any experience with this product? Also, do you know anything about those 'Floatron' water purifying discs? Are they just expensive frisbees? All any information gratefully received. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This white cement is only a sealer. I would highly recommend to use large sized tiles for a pool in this climate. It prevents rapid grow of green and black algae. Floatron is just an expensive frisbee. Keep chlorine at a level of 1 ppm and PH around 7.5 and use a UV filter. Happy swimming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehaigh Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 my 5x9m pool cost about 700k including salt water chloriator and all the trimmings. i designed it and managed the builders myself. see it at http://2112design.com/stevepool5.jpg steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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