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Understanding how your pool system works will enable you to troubleshoot potential problems more easily and build a foundation for learning about each piece of equipment, such as the pump, filter, or heater. This guide will explain the entire swimming pool plumbing and filtration system, complete with diagrams.

How Do Swimming Pool Systems Work?

Pool water moves in a continuous cycle driven by the pump. Equipped with an electric motor, the pump has an impeller that drives water through the skimmers (at the top of the pool) and the sumps (at the bottom), directing it to the filter. The clean, filtered water is then piped through the return nozzles (a series of small valves placed around the pool).

Above Ground Pool Cost

Above ground pools offer an affordable entry point into pool ownership. Their installation costs are generally lower than inground pools, which affects the supplementary expenses associated with them. These pools are often constructed using materials like steel, resin, or aluminium, each with pros and cons. Alternatively, you can choose a vinyl liner, which costs around $10,000.

Inground Pool Cost

Inground pools, on the other hand, come at a higher price point, ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 or more for the installation. The cost of an inground pool largely depends on your choice of materials:

Vinyl Liner Pool Cost

A vinyl liner pool comprises a vinyl sheet separating the water from the pool structure. Vinyl liner pools have lower initial costs compared to fibreglass or concrete pools. The price of complete installation can range from $20,000 to $70,000, with the average cost typically around $35,000. However, this type of pool is less cost-effective because the vinyl liner needs to be replaced every 5 to 10 years, which costs $3,000 to $6,000.

Fibreglass Pool Cost

A fibreglass pool is a type of swimming pool that is made from a single piece of fibreglass shell. The shell is manufactured using a mould in a factory. The cost of a fibreglass pool can vary depending on several factors, including your design preferences and additional features. These components can play a significant role in determining the overall cost of the pool. Factors that can affect the price of a fibreglass pool include the size and shape of the pool, accessibility of the location where the pool will be installed, soil excavation issues, and how well you want the pool to blend in with your backyard. Therefore, the cost can vary from $25,000 to $45,000.

Concrete Pool Cost

Concrete pools are durable, long-lasting, and can be customised according to your needs. However, known for their unlimited customisation options, concrete inground pools are the most expensive and take longer to build. You can expect the installation to average around $50,000, with costs ranging from $30,000 to $100,000, depending on your design choices and the extent of customisation.

Typically, the cost of a concrete pool is determined by its dimensions, which include size, shape, and depth. Naturally, larger pools are more costly than smaller ones because they take up more space. Additional factors such as accessibility and excavation difficulties can also impact the overall expense.

Additional Costs

Apart from the primary pool costs, you should also consider the following expenses:

Pool Architect

After adding MagnaPool® minerals to the water, it passes through the Hydroxinator cell (clear canister), where the Anode and Cathode create a reaction that produces active chlorine. A byproduct of this reaction causes scale to form on the plates, to combat this, the polarity of the plates is reversed regularly.

The benefits of this process?

1. MagnaPool® generates 40% less chloramine than salt electrolysis + traditional filtration systems. 2. Chloramines develop 4 times slower with a MagnaPool® System than with manually-treated water or with salt electrolysis. 3. MagnaPool® treatment does not generate any very basic soda unlike salt electrolysis so there are no harmful effects on water balance.

Hydroxinator Specifications (per size model):