How can a counter-current swim be installed on a shell pool?
You are about to acquire a counter-current system for your fiberglass pool, but before you take the plunge, a few practical questions remain. Notably, the installation methods for such a system. Let’s unveil the necessary steps for installing a counter-current swimming turbine in an in-ground pool.
Follow the guide!
Are you planning to build a fiberglass pool?
You have been dreaming for a long time about building a pool in your garden. You envision this project as a centerpiece of your outdoor space, like a decorative element.
You also think about this project to provide your family with moments of fun and relaxation. There’s nothing more enjoyable than taking a few laps to unwind on the weekend or after a day of work; refreshing yourself when the sun gets too hot; playing water games with your children…
But this project is also, and above all, an opportunity to create a sports pool to take care of yourself and train in swimming, which you love so much. And to do this, what could be better than a counter-current system?!
So, pump or turbine? We prefer the latter option.
A recessed model, stylish and discreet
With a counter-current swimming turbine, you’re looking for training and self-improvement. To ensure these moments are not interrupted, but flow smoothly and pleasantly, the turbine is the best option.
It indeed allows you to create an uninterrupted flow around you, enabling you to swim limitlessly as if you were in the sea. Its principle? A motor that sucks in water using a boat propeller and sends it back out to create a current.
If you are convinced by the choice of a turbine, the next step is to choose the model that best meets your performance and aesthetic desires. Undoubtedly, to enjoy the benefits of counter-current swimming in an in-ground pool, without compromising its elegance, the most suitable model is the recessed one. It seamlessly blends into your pool with absolute discretion.
Also read: What types of swimming in a pool with a current?
An easy and quick installation
At SWIMEO, we work with fiberglass pool manufacturers who integrate the turbine directly into the pool and conceal it behind a grille, like the recessed SWIMEO X model developed for traditional pools.
The turbine comes in two power ranges: the X 250 model, ideal for amateur swimmers, and the X 400 model, designed for more experienced swimmers. There’s no need to overthink it; both models are installed the same way!
At this stage, it is essential to choose a fiberglass pool builder that offers a niche allowing the turbine’s insertion. You then just need to insert it, using the provided integration kit, and connect the electrical cable to your power supply. Then place the stainless steel finishing grille, and your turbine is discreetly concealed!
You already own a fiberglass pool
If your garden already has a fiberglass pool, no worries; you can also enjoy the many benefits of a counter-current system. It will allow you to add one of the most enjoyable functions to the many advantages your pool already offers: sports swimming! No specific constraints need to be taken into account.
A compact and aesthetic model
Your pool is already in place, and you do not plan to drill its wall or carry out major renovations. That’s great because at SWIMEO we’ve thought of everything! With our SWIMEO S model, it is possible to add a counter-current swimming turbine without the need for a niche.
This is an external solution, just as efficient as the recessed one, and its lines have been designed to harmonize with the aesthetics of a fiberglass pool. Stylish and compact, the SWIMEO S model remains discreet in pools of all sizes.
The best part? Just like the recessed model, the S model is available in an S 250 version for amateur swimmers and an S 400 version for competitive swimmers.
A practical installation, no renovations required
For this counter-current swimming turbine model, you should plan for three hours of installation. You can follow the technical manual step by step and trust your handyman skills with your eyes closed!
Once you have attached the turbine under the coping of your pool using the mounting bracket, you will only need to connect the electrical cable to the power supply.
If this installation can be done at any time, you can also choose to combine it with any renovation work. Are you planning to change your deck or add one? Is the coating of your pool deteriorating and osmosis starting to appear? These situations are perfect for adding an external counter-current swimming turbine.
Where should you plan the location of your counter-current system?
For optimal operation of your embedded or external NCC (counter-current swimming), it’s wise to think about the most suitable location to accommodate it. Whether your fiberglass pool already exists or you plan to build one, one of its key components is its skimmer.
This filtration system indeed collects the impurities that regularly settle in your pool. Therefore, consider placing your turbine on the opposite side to where your skimmer is located to avoid hindering its proper functioning!
Finally, it’s always recommended to position your turbine across the width of your pool, not along its length.
This will ensure you the utmost swimming comfort!
Are you interested in counter-current swimming?
Feel free to contact our experts to discuss your needs!