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Once the pool is in the correct position
fill with water to let it settle down to its
true height.
now is the time to drill the hole for the
power cable in the technical end of the
pool and fit with a waterproof gland.
next, fix 50-60mm waterproof insulation
boards to the outside of the pool’s
fiberglass hull with a product like Gripfill or
equivalent. then backfill the gap between
the pool and the ground with small gravel
to aid the drainage of excess water away
from the pool sides.
top off the gravel with top soil, paving
slabs, decking or tiles as required.
Covers
Covers are essential for keeping your pool both clean
and the water hot. You can sink your pool up to the
lip like the pool installation in the photo below but you
can limit your cover options.
On a pool installation like this only hard covers will
operate correctly, with the plastic side straps fitted to
the surface around your pool. Care will then need to
be taken not to stand on the plastic catches as they
may break.
if you require a roll up cover or hard covers with a
cover lift system fitted then it is best to have the pool
semi sunk into the ground to allow for the strap fixings
to be fastened onto the sides of the pool. allow about
300mm height above the ground for this option.
