Do you want a sustainable pool in your garden? Follow these 5 tips!
Are you looking for a sustainable swimming pool?
But do you have no idea what really makes a swimming pool sustainable? Or do you want to make your current pool more sustainable and thus save energy costs? Use the tips and find out!
Is it possible to have a sustainable pool in your garden?
You won't immediately think about sustainability when it comes to a swimming pool. Especially one counter-current swimming pool does not sound sustainable. However, this type can also be relatively durable.
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to build a sustainable swimming pool these days. The technology goes far into this.
Important sustainability points are:
- Isolation
- Power savings
- Heating
- Water circulation
- Water content
By addressing the above points, you will save a lot of energy. As a result, the pool in your garden can really be sustainable. This is better for the environment and for your wallet, a win-win situation!
Below, we discuss the previously mentioned sustainability points in detail.
In the last cup, you see a swimming pool that is completely sustainable and saves on all the above points. Read on and find out which pool this is!
How do you ensure a sustainable swimming pool? [The tips]
Making your pool more energy efficient is done in many different ways. Below are 5 tips for a sustainable swimming pool.
Tip 1. Insulate your pool
A well-insulated swimming pool saves a lot of energy. So keep this in mind when making your current pool more sustainable or when purchasing a new one.
You can insulate a swimming pool in various ways:
- Insulation around the pool
- Insulation at the water level
- Insulation over the pool
By providing your pool with good pool cover ensure that less heat is lost. A swimming pool cools down at least 2 degrees per night! A shame, of course.
By placing a slatted cover on the pool, you ensure that only 1 degree per night is lost. Simple and effective solution, isn't it?!
You also have the option to use a Winter Cover. This is a 9 cm thick polyurethane cover that has a high Rc value has. This cover completely covers the pool. As a result, air circulation no longer takes place over the water surface. Especially in the winter, you can save a lot of energy with a Winter Cover.
Combine the slatted cover with the Winter Cover and save extra energy! How to get your pool completely ready for the winter.
Are you willing to go the extra mile? Then cover your pool with polyurethane foam. This costs you a bit extra, but makes for an even more sustainable swimming pool.
You save most of the energy at the top of the pool, but ground insulation also certainly contributes to the sustainability of your pool.
Tip 2. Opt for a sustainable circulation pump
You now know how important good insulation is. In addition to good insulation, a sustainable circulation pump is also very important.
Depending on the filter system, such a circulation pump is on 8 to 16 hours a day! So it's important to pay attention to this.
Fortunately, there is a solution that saves a lot of energy. Namely, a frequency-controlled circulation pump.
Via a frequency-controlled circulation pump you save up to 65% flow compared to a standard pump.
This pump is also very quiet and the water is pumped more slowly over the filter. This improves filtration and thus the overall water quality. Technical language, but energy savings speak for themselves.
When the water is properly filtered, the filter is rinsed back less frequently. This saves you on water consumption and heating. This is because all the water that is washed away must be replenished and heated.
All in all, it is therefore very important to have a good circulation pump in your pool.
Tip 3. Make sure you have a good heat pump
You will wonder what a good energy-saving heat pump is. Below is your answer:
A frequency-controlled heat pump saves you an enormous amount of energy. This type of pump is the solution when it comes to sustainability.
This frequency-controlled heat pump heats your pool. The frequency control ensures that the power is used as smartly as possible and that the electric motor does not run faster than necessary.
A good way to power your heat pump is to use solar collectors.
This type of heat pump saves you up to 60% of your electricity costs compared to a standard heat pump.
Heated pool water is not an unnecessary luxury, but you can choose to keep the water relatively cold. This is good for your wallet. In addition, swimming in cold water good for your health!
Tip 4. Keep your pool clean
Make sure you don't have to change your pool water as much as possible. If you have a good filter system, you don't have to do this often anyway.
But how to keep your pool clean? You do this by taking a good shower and keeping your feet clean when you go into the pool.
In addition, it is best not to place a swimming pool under a tree. Logically, all kinds of leaves will fall into your bath.
Tip 5. Go for a small sustainably swimming pool!
The next tip you get is to go for a small pool. This is the biggest energy savings you can make. Such a swimming pool is also sometimes called a plunge pool.
Of course, a small pool has less water content than a (standard) large pool or a swimming channel for example.
Even if you forget the first 3 tips, buying a small (er) pool will save you a lot of money.
You don't have to heat and filter all the water you save with a small pool. This saves you a lot of energy!
In addition, you don't have to dig out as much sand when building a small swimming pool. So even more reason to go for a small swimming pool.
The sustainable swimming pool for health swimmers
Hopefully, you now know exactly what a sustainable swimming pool meets and how to save your energy costs.
A swimming pool that meets all the sustainability points discussed is our bath: the Intelligent Pool.
This pool is perfect for the health swimmer. Do you fall under this group and want to work on your condition?
Then this pool is just the thing for you!
Energy costs
Curious about how much this pool you have costs per year compared to a standard swimming pool?
