Summer is upon us and there is no better time than it for a home pool. Inflatable pools are one of the hits of the hot summer days, especially for children. On the balcony, in the garden and even on the beach, the use of these pools keeps the children busy for hours and helps them to refresh themselves.
There are quite a few home pools on the market in different styles, shapes and sizes and the decision of which pool to choose is mainly related to the size of the house and of course the amount of money you are willing to spend. There are pools with a pump and simple pools made of rubber, there are those that inflate and at the end of use are returned to storage and those that are open throughout the bathing season. So before you throw a pool party for the little ones in the garden, we decided to put some order in the mess.
The first thing you should check with yourself before buying, as mentioned, is the size of the pool you can install at home. If you only have a small balcony, it’s probably better to settle for a small rubber pool. If you have a yard and there is no space limit, the story starts to get more interesting.
In addition to this, note that it is necessary to take into account that the size of the pools that is advertised is roughly the size of the net surface area of the water in the pool. This means that it is the size of the pool without the supporting legs and supporting accessories, which sometimes add significant volume to the total area.
The price range for inflatable pools is wide and can range from NIS 40-500, depending mainly on the size of the pool and the activity it provides. The prominent brands on the market are Intex and Staway and the price range ranges from a few hundred shekels to a few thousand.
“Today there is a wide variety of inflatable pools” says Micha Averbuch, training and safety consultant at “Shilv”. “There are pools of different sizes and heights, family pools or with a seat that are also suitable for adults, and pools for two children. But one of the hits this year are activity pools with different themes: unicorn, candy, prehistoric and more, which include a built-in slide and water games. These are pools that introduce children to a world of Magic and experience”.
Any inflatable children’s pool can be placed on the balcony or in the garden, but it is important that the location of the pool is on a non-hard surface. Also, it is important to check that the pool has the approval of the Israeli Standards Institute. “Safety at the pool is above all else,” adds Micah, “therefore, it is important to remember that in any pool it is forbidden to jump headlong into the pool and the children must not be left without adult supervision, and it is mandatory to keep eye contact with them.”
It is important to remember that dealing with these pools should be according to the manufacturer’s instructions. It is also important to cover the pool, change the water frequently and empty it when it is not in use.
According to Daniel Assolin, CEO of the “Adel Swimming Pools” company, it is very important to choose the pool for the home according to the size and shape of the surface. of stone spikes, etc.”
According to him, you should avoid putting such a pool in a high-rise building: “People don’t understand the weight of this thing, even the smallest pool weighs a lot and therefore they are mainly suitable for the floors of land houses, if you still want to put such a pool on your balcony in a high-rise building, You will be forced to get permission from a constructor and this should not be taken lightly.”
Assoulin says the recommended pools are combined ladder and motor pools, with preference for a sand pump for optimal water circulation. “In addition, after the purchase, you must put materials such as chlorine and an agent to prevent greening and bacteria, put sticks, take care of the water quality and clean the bottom. The sand pump usually does not clean the bottom, it only takes care of the circulation of the water.” In addition to this, it is necessary to take care For a vacuum cleaner or robot to clean the pool.
In terms of children’s safety, it is important that the pool be covered in a safe manner and make sure to move the ladder while the pool is not in use to prevent children from entering without supervision. Also, it is important to make sure to turn off the pump while using the pool.
If you take good care of the pool and fold it in an optimal way at the end of the season, it can serve you for many years and save a lot of money on the country subscription.
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