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 31st July 2010
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Swimming Pools and Pool Security SystemsPiscine-Plus, for all your swimming pool requirements in the Lot and Quercy Piscine-Plus have been supplying and installing swimming pools throughout France for the last 15 years and are the sole distributor of Christal swimming pools in France. Christal Pools specialise in the manufacture of galvanised steel frame in-ground pools, and are the oldest swimming pool manufacturer in Europe. The main product-line is a range of figure of eight shaped pools which are called Double Bubble, although they also supply circular pools. The Double Bubble is a unique and very durable design and there are now many such pools in existence which are over 30 years old.  The Double Bubble pools come in standard sizes ranging from the 3:3/60 model (5.7 metres long and 3.7 metres wide at its maximum point), to the 7:6/60 1702 which is 11.9 metres long and 7.4 metres wide at its maximum. Between these dimensions, there are many other sizes, and even larger models are available to special order. Request More Information about Swimming Pools What are the main reasons for choosing a Double Bubble pool compared to a traditional reinforced concrete pool? Low price The Double Bubble design is far cheaper than the traditional concrete pool and being of similar size and equivalent durability makes them outstanding value for money. Ease and speed of installation The amount of excavation required for a Double Bubble pool is much less than for a concrete pool and the installation is much quicker – typically 2 weeks. The secret is that the steel structure of the pool is held in tension by the water pressure and it does not need a reinforced concrete surround. DIY kits are available. Liner quality The design of the Double Bubble pool allows the liner to be fitted without being cut. This increases liner life and prevents the risk of leaks around external fittings. The liners themselves are guaranteed for 20 years and there are a large selection of patterns to choose from. Shape A matter of personal preference, but customers seem to find the curved and elegant lines of the Double Bubble design more pleasing to the eye as well as giving benefits in improved water circulation and filter performance. Filter systems The patented filter assembly is incorporated into the stainless steel step unit and water flows in and out of the pool via the handrails. This reduces long pipe runs and minimises the risk of leaks. The filters have a replaceable cartridge and filtering efficiency is greater than a traditional sand filter. The pump and filters are installed in a discrete housing unit, close to the pool. In the winter, it is recommended that both pump and filter are removed (a two minute job) eliminating the chance of damage by frost.  Above is an example of our 4:4/60 swimming pool with a terrace and aqualarm. This pool was installed in 10 days and is available to be viewed in the Gourdon area. Price: €13,300 inc VAT installed or €8,212 inc VAT in kit form.  A Typical 5:4/60 swimming pool. Price: €14150 including VAT, €8,729 inc VAT in kit form. Make an Enquiry about Swimming Pools What Does the Price Include? The fitted prices shown above include applying for permission with your local mayor’s office, the entire structure of the pool (including your choice of liner), felt, filtration system (including pump), electrical box (including cabling to your domestic supply—up to 30 metres), 1 set of ladders, the edging stones for the pool, a manual pool vacuum and initial commissioning of the pool. Installation is normally 2 weeks. The supplied prices detailed above are for the structure of the pool, filtration system (including pump) and 1 set of ladders. All pools are guaranteed for a period of 10 years, all liners are guaranteed for 20 years. You should also consider pool security as it is now a legal requirement that all in-ground pools are protected by a conforming security product. Make an Enquiry about Swimming Pools Pool Security – Fences, Covers, Alarms and Abris  1. Security barriers
There are dozens of types of pool security fencing now available in France. There are flexible mesh barriers, metal barriers, UPVC barriers, Perspex and transparent PVC panelled barriers and wooden fences. Although not everyone's ideal choice, a barrier is one of the best options for pool security. No natural boundaries can be considered as a security barrier eg: hedges, banks, ditches etc. For collective usage pools (pools used by more than one family) particularly gites, campsites and so on, there must be a self-closing, self-latching gate which opens outwards away from the pool. Most systems available have this type of gate as standard. For private pools a barrier system can be fitted with a manually operated gate, but should sill have a childproof latching system.  The main advantage of a barrier is that it needs very little maintenance, so once it's installed you can pretty much forget about it. As long as any gate fitted is tested occasionally.Another option for a barrier is of course, a wall. There are important parts of the standard that must be adhered to, the most important of these is the barrier must be a minimum of 1m from the edge of a pool, and be over 1.10m high: there must be no foot holds, so natural stone walls are a no-no, but a smooth rendered wall is quite acceptable. Mesh fencing starts at €50 a metre with gates from €420. Metal fencing is more expensive at €85 a metre and upwards, with gates from €420. Glass fencing panels range between €150 and €300 per metre, with gates from €600. Make an Enquiry about Swimming Pool Security 2. Pool alarms Alarms come in two main types, immersion detector or perimeter alarm. The immersion detector senses a fall into the pool and then must activate within 12 seconds. The perimeter alarm works by infra red beams, when broken the alarm sounds. These systems, although approved, are not the best option for pool security and are best used in conjunction with another approved device. There are many downsides to using an alarm system: some alarms require wristbands or keys to be worn by swimmers, others need a code to be entered which disarms the alarm while people swim. They don't work under a cover so need to be removed if you want to winterise your pool. There are also some grey areas. Alarms must be tested monthly, they are susceptible to false alarms and the AFNOR standards state that a responsible adult must be able to respond to an alarm in less than three minutes. So if you’re out shopping or on holiday you can’t respond. The only benefit is cost. But the cheapest option is very rarely the best one. They start at around €590 or €2,000 to €2,700 for a laser alarm. The principal drawback of the immersion alarm is that it's only activated when a child falls into the water. As it takes only two minutes for a child to drown, the pool has to be near the house for the alarm to be effective. Make an Enquiry about Swimming Pool Security  3. Pool covers
As with the other options, there are lots of different security covers available, so the main thing to remember is that whichever sort of cover you choose, it must be put back on whenever your pool is left unattended, so a cover which is easy to put on and take off is important, especially if you expect anyone else using the pool to put the cover on when they aren't using it. Any cover used to winterise your pool must also be AFNOR approved (unless you have an alternative form of security), so if your cover is more than three years old the chances are that it won't be approved and will need changing. The cover must have supporting bars along the sides, strong enough to hold the weight of a child. A security cover which takes the place of a winter and summer cover for a 10 x 5m pool costs from €3,000. A security winter cover is €1,200. Make an Enquiry about Swimming Pool Security 4. Pool abris An abri looks a bit like a greenhouse and they are available in many shapes and sizes, fixed or telescopic. Apart from the price, (this is about the most expensive option) there are many advantages. As well as it being an approved security device, it will help heat the water in your pool, keep out debris, reduce chemical usage and evaporation, and if you heat your pool, it effectively turns it into an indoor pool you can use all year round. The main disadvantage to fitting an abris is the cost. A low fixed abri, although cheaper, doesn't give a lot of room underneath and some people find them claustrophobic: high abris, normally up to 3m tall give plenty of space but also need a great deal of room to install them. Prices start at around €9,000, and can go up to as much as €20,000. Make an Enquiry about Swimming Pool Security Lot and Quercy Business Directory Home Page Looking for a property in France? Use FrenchEntrée's Property Finders to help you find your property and to help you through the buying process 
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