logo elektroda
logo elektroda
X
logo elektroda
Advanced Search
logo elektroda
Build faster with M5Stack »
Build faster with M5Stack » Stick • Unit • Cardputer
ADVERTISEMENT
Dostępna jest polska wersja

Czy wolisz polską wersję strony elektroda?

Nie, dziękuję Przekieruj mnie tam

Budget-Friendly Backyard Pool Construction: Using a Ready-Made Basin for 4000 Zlotys

matkot5665 77481 26
Best answers

How can I build a cheap garden pool using a ready-made basin in a dug hole?

You can build it, but the important part is to insulate and seal it well rather than leaving the sheet directly against the ground; one builder used an Al-Zn 0.6 mm sheet basin (730×370×125 cm, about 650 PLN), poured a B25 concrete bottom with reinforcement, sealer and superplasticizer, then sealed the groove with roofing silicone and roofing tape [#16511040] [#16514211] He added 2 cm styrodur on the bottom, 4 cm polystyrene on the walls, plus geotextile/fleece and a coarse foil layer around the shell [#16514211] [#16514708] For operation, he used a 12 m³/h filter, solar foil on top, and planned heating from solar and a boiler [#16516645] [#16519861] The project ended up slightly over budget at about 4,500 PLN, with solar foil costing 380 PLN and insulation about 500 PLN [#16530798] [#16532073] Even without the heat exchanger connected yet, the water stayed around 27°C because the pool was fully insulated [#16596582] Some replies warned that sheet construction needs corrosion/edge protection and that concrete or block walls may be safer because of winter soil pressure [#16510667] [#16510694]
ADVERTISEMENT
Treść została przetłumaczona polish » english Zobacz oryginalną wersję tematu
Report a violation of the law
Reply | New topic
  • #1 16510541
    matkot5665
    Level 10  
    Hello all
    I plan to build a garden pool cheaply. I started writing in the topic "heating the garden pool". And here I will continue.
    A short list of how I want to do it. I am planning to dig a hole. At the bottom of the spout. The sides of the sheet and padded will be a ready-made basin. The budget for it is about 4000 zlotys.
    Trying on the finished cartridge
    Budget-Friendly Backyard Pool Construction: Using a Ready-Made Basin for 4000 Zlotys
  • ADVERTISEMENT
  • #2 16510667
    Tommy82
    Level 41  
    You do not expect problems at the interface between the sheet and the insert.
    It would not be better to put the bottom and walls of polystyrene (eg, stick) for at least two reasons?
    How do you intend to finish the mountain and protect the sheet from water?
    What will you do in a situation when the pool breaks and you are left with a basin full of water, will it not do you damage in the area? Have you thought about some bottom drainage?
  • #3 16510693
    WędkarzStoLica
    Level 31  
    How big is this pool?
    The sheet will come out more expensive than concrete. The walls can be built from blocks.
  • #4 16510694
    Ronald09
    Level 11  
    The sheet seems to me unsuitable due to the need for protection against corrosion or edge machining. Pools have always been made of brick or poured and it is better to stick to it. In the winter when the water will come, the earth will be pushing on the sides and may slip down with poor construction.
  • #5 16511040
    matkot5665
    Level 10  
    WędkarzStoLica wrote:
    How big is this pool?
    The sheet will come out more expensive than concrete. The walls can be built from blocks.

    Al-Zn coated sheet 0.6 mm thick, such as in Canadian basins. The cost is 650 PLN, 730x370x125cm
    Ronald09 wrote:
    The sheet seems to me unsuitable due to the need for protection against corrosion or edge machining. Pools have always been made of brick or poured and it is better to stick to it. In the winter when the water will come, the earth will be pushing on the sides and may slip down with poor construction.
    I give the tin as it is in Canadian basins and these basins can be buried completely in the ground and covered with sand and you do not need to drain the water for the winter, only 1/3 is drained.
    Budget-Friendly Backyard Pool Construction: Using a Ready-Made Basin for 4000 Zlotys
    The beginning of digging. After two digging evenings yesterday, I poured the bottom of Concrete b 25 + dispersed reinforcement + sealer and super plasticizer and such effect
    Budget-Friendly Backyard Pool Construction: Using a Ready-Made Basin for 4000 Zlotys
  • #6 16514211
    matkot5665
    Level 10  
    Today is the next evening of work and the sheet is set. Notched groove in concrete sealed with roofing silicone + roofing tape. Tomorrow, the styrodur 2 cm on the bottom of a duffel fleece 500 g. On the walls, the polystyrene foam 4 cm.
    Budget-Friendly Backyard Pool Construction: Using a Ready-Made Basin for 4000 Zlotys Budget-Friendly Backyard Pool Construction: Using a Ready-Made Basin for 4000 Zlotys Budget-Friendly Backyard Pool Construction: Using a Ready-Made Basin for 4000 Zlotys
  • ADVERTISEMENT
  • #7 16514673
    Anonymous
    Level 1  
  • ADVERTISEMENT
  • #8 16514708
    matkot5665
    Level 10  
    I also think that it is completely cheap. I give the best materials, and I think to save on the work and good ideas. Today is another evening of work and
    Coarse foil on the outside of the sheet. Styrodur on the bottom. Geotextile on styrodur
    Styrofoam sides on the walls. Distribution of the cartridge and pouring the basin with warm water for a good stretch of rubber.
    Budget-Friendly Backyard Pool Construction: Using a Ready-Made Basin for 4000 Zlotys Budget-Friendly Backyard Pool Construction: Using a Ready-Made Basin for 4000 Zlotys
  • #9 16516619
    zimny8
    Level 33  
    You probably will not forget about filtration of water ?, this is particularly important.
    For this protection and protection for the night.
    In our climate you would often have to warm up, I had such a pool when the children were small and I will say, short, the same problems, from a short summer, continuous cleaning, and ending with biting flies that are attached can dive.
    But good luck.
  • #10 16516645
    matkot5665
    Level 10  
    The filter bought 12 m3 per hour. Heating will be from solars and CO furnace, and solar foil to the top. Today, pouring water and covering the sides.
    Budget-Friendly Backyard Pool Construction: Using a Ready-Made Basin for 4000 Zlotys
  • #11 16519861
    matkot5665
    Level 10  
    Another work evening. Water poured almost to full. And a covered solar film. And the sides are showered on the bottom with breakage fraction of 1-3 mm, and the rest of the ballast under the ankle.
    Budget-Friendly Backyard Pool Construction: Using a Ready-Made Basin for 4000 Zlotys
  • #12 16530798
    matkot5665
    Level 10  
    I will start tomorrow. Work at the terrace. So far, 4,500 zlotys have been spent, and in this we already have a filter. But no terrace and heat exchanger. The budget is a bit disturbed but regardless of everything, we end up on the tip top.
  • #13 16531775
    Tommy82
    Level 41  
    Where did you make the mistake by estimating your budget?
  • #14 16532073
    matkot5665
    Level 10  
    I did not count solar film, cost 380 PLN. Brushes and nozzle for vacuum cleaner + chlorine and float for chlorine 150 PLN. I did not count styrofoam, the whole is insulated and it was worth the cost of PLN 500.
  • #15 16596582
    matkot5665
    Level 10  
    The pool is over. I do not have an exchanger connected yet, but the water still stays within 27 degrees because it is all insulated.
    Budget-Friendly Backyard Pool Construction: Using a Ready-Made Basin for 4000 Zlotys
  • #16 16634866
    wnoto
    Level 34  
    Congratulations. Looks nice.
    How do you prepare it for the winter?
  • ADVERTISEMENT
  • #17 17208890
    kosta92
    Level 1  
    We are planning a similar investment in a home garden.

    How does a swimming pool last a year from construction?

    Is there something you would do differently and it would be worth it?

    I would be very grateful for your help :)
  • #18 17819218
    Mtem
    Level 1  
    Hello.
    I am interested in building such a pool and how it works after a year of use
  • #19 18255934
    andreparis1
    Level 1  
    Hello, where did you buy the pool insert?
  • #20 18317106
    AgaMej
    Level 1  
    Hello, we are planning to build a Canadian basin in spring. Would you change anything? How does the foil (insert) work after winter? Is it destroyed? Is it hard to clean? Because it is very thin and I'm afraid ...
  • #21 18328214
    saskia
    Level 39  
    I'm afraid there won't be fireworks when it comes to exercising such a pool in the long run.
    It is a rather innovative idea to sell a house faster and more expensive without excessive expenditure, and let the buyer worry about the pool.
    With such a construction sooner or later the groundwater and rainwater will come and that there will be no air access under the foils, there will simply be one big stink. In addition, such rotting water has properties accelerating the degradation of materials used for such constructions as plastics and metal.
    I am afraid that after the first cleaning after winter there will be no such euphoria as during construction.
    Not to mention mosquitoes and other insects.
    The general principles are that the cheaper the design, the more expensive and laborious maintenance and operation.
    The author did not add a new fence to the pool costs to have some privacy by using the pool.
  • #22 18791773
    Bemx2k
    Level 11  
    Somehow, this Canadian patent does not appeal to me, their houses of cardboard and thin boards also not necessarily :)
    I am considering building a swimming pool myself, but it will definitely be a masonry structure, I am still investigating the topic of concrete blocks reinforced to the ground or "lego blocks" reinforced and poured with foam.
  • #23 19173301
    galileo87PL
    Level 9  
    Hello,

    How does such a pool work after a few years?
  • #24 19173842
    r103
    Level 37  
    Well, there is no winter - but probably on January 10th - I looked at the thermometer: -5 degrees Celsius the author of the thread does not bathe in this pool ???
  • #25 19173865
    galileo87PL
    Level 9  
    of course he doesn't bathe now, I mean the technical aspect, a few winters behind him, rains, weeks of use in summer.
    was he building again this way? whether the project did not work out and was buried after a year :)
  • #27 19869535
    Sunwater.pl

    Level 9  
    We are starting a series of guides on how to build a swimming pool yourself. To begin with, everything (almost everything) about masonry work: https://sunwater.pl/budowa-basenow/budowa-betonowego-basenu-ogrodowego-krok-po-kroku/ . I'm waiting for your questions.
    Company Account:
    Sunwater - Tomasz Tacka
    Wiktorowo, Kostrzyn, 62-025 | Tel.: +48XXXXXXXXX (Show) | Company Website: sunwater.pl
Reply | New topic
Report a violation of the law

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around constructing a budget-friendly backyard pool using a ready-made basin with a budget of approximately 4000 zlotys. The initial plan involves digging a hole and using a sheet for the pool's bottom and sides. Participants raise concerns about potential issues such as corrosion, structural integrity, and the need for proper drainage. Suggestions include using polystyrene for insulation and ensuring adequate filtration and heating systems. The author shares progress updates, including the installation of a filter and insulation materials, while also noting that the budget has slightly exceeded due to additional costs for materials like solar film and chlorine. The conversation touches on the long-term viability of such a pool design, with some expressing skepticism about its durability and maintenance challenges.

FAQ

TL;DR: “77 % of DIY in-ground liner pools go over budget” (HomeAdvisor, 2023) — “plan the extras early,” advises builder Matkot5665 [Elektroda, 16532073] A 7.3 × 3.7 × 1.25 m Canadian-style basin can still come in at ≈4 500 PLN if you do the digging and concreting yourself [Elektroda, post #16530798] Why it matters: Knowing real costs, materials, and weak spots saves money and prevents leaks.

Quick Facts

• Basin footprint: 7.30 m × 3.70 m × 1.25 m; volume ≈33 m³ [Elektroda, matkot5665, post #16511040] • 0.6 mm Al-Zn steel wall kit: 650 PLN [Elektroda, matkot5665, post #16511040] • Reported total spend (incl. filter): 4 500 PLN [Elektroda, matkot5665, post #16530798] • Sand filter capacity used: 12 m³ h⁻¹—one full turnover in 2.8 h [Elektroda, matkot5665, post #16516645] • Liner service life: Typical 7–10 years before replacement (Pool & Spa News, 2022) • Polish code: Pools ≤50 m² need only notification, not a building permit (Budowa basenu ogrodowego, Neomaniak.pl)

Can I really build an in-ground pool for under 5 000 PLN?

Yes—if you already own tools and provide all labor. The thread author spent 4 500 PLN for excavation, concrete bottom, Al-Zn wall kit, insulation, liner, 12 m³ h⁻¹ sand filter, and solar cover [Elektroda, matkot5665, post #16530798] Expect 15-20 % contingency for chemicals, fittings, and decking.

What size and water volume does the Canadian basin offer?

The kit shown measures 7.30 m × 3.70 m × 1.25 m. That equals about 33 000 L of water when filled to the skimmer line [Elektroda, matkot5665, post #16511040]

Is 0.6 mm steel strong enough below grade?

Al-Zn-coated 0.6 mm wall panels are designed for back-filled installations. Compression from packed sand and gravel stabilises them, matching the practice used in North American markets (Sunwater.pl guide, 2022). Add 4 cm EPS to buffer against frost heave, as the builder did [Elektroda, 16514211]

How do I prepare the base in three steps?

  1. Excavate to final depth plus 10 cm for gravel.
  2. Pour 10 cm B25 concrete with fibre and plasticiser; groove perimeter for wall foot [Elektroda, 16511040]
  3. After curing, set wall, seal with roofing silicone, and lay 2 cm XPS + 500 g geotextile [Elektroda, 16514211]

What filtration rate should I target?

Aim to turn the full pool volume every 4 hours or less. A 12 m³ h⁻¹ sand filter cycles 33 m³ in 2.8 h, therefore sufficient [Elektroda, 16516645]

How is the water heated and retained?

The owner linked solar collectors to the house CO boiler and added a 400-micron solar blanket, lifting water temperatures to 27 °C without a heat exchanger [Elektroda, 16596582] Solar covers reduce overnight heat loss by about 70 % (Energy.gov, 2020).

What can go wrong with this design?

Edge case: If the liner ruptures, 33 m³ can drain into the back-fill, causing wall collapse and yard flooding. Groundwater rise may also push the empty liner, creating malodorous pockets, as forum user Saskia warned [Elektroda, 18328214] Install a sump drain behind the wall to relieve pressure.

How do I winterise the pool in Poland?

Lower water to ⅔ depth, blow out pipes, add winterising chemicals, and float ice-absorbing devices. The builder drains only one-third and leaves the solar cover on [Elektroda, #16511040; #16634866]. Keep the liner wet to prevent shrinkage.

Will the thin liner survive several winters?

PVC liners 0.5–0.6 mm last 7–10 years with correct chemistry and no sharp debris (Pool & Spa News, 2022). Geotextile backing and 2 cm XPS sheet minimise punctures [Elektroda, 16514708]

Where can I buy a similar insert in Poland?

Suppliers include online retailers selling "kanadyjski basen stalowy" kits; the thread author purchased via a local distributor—exact shop not disclosed [Elektroda, andreparis1, post #18255934] Always verify that the liner matches your wall profile.

How does steel compare with concrete on cost and time?

Concrete block walls cost roughly 450–600 PLN m⁻² installed (Murator, 2022), 2–3 × the 650 PLN sheet kit [Elektroda, 16511040] Steel-and-liner pools assemble in days, while masonry projects average four weeks including curing.

What extra expenses did the builder overlook?

Solar blanket (380 PLN), cleaning gear plus chemicals (150 PLN), and full EPS insulation (500 PLN) pushed spending 12 % over the initial 4 000 PLN target [Elektroda, 16532073]
ADVERTISEMENT