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Above-ground pools range from simple 4.8m circular "splashers"
with 60 cm walls, to fully equipped 4.8m x 9.6m models complete with decking,
filtration, lights and chlorination systems.
Often available as a kitset, many are installed by the home owners themselves,
although you can compare quotes of contractor's who will do the job. These
pools typically comprise 1.2m tall metallic walls (typically Aluminum, or
corrugated .75mm rolled steel), often designed to form a circular shape,
oval or rounded-end rectangles are common. A .50mm flexible PVC Vinyl liner,
powder-coated aluminum copings and some form of filtration complete the
package. The exterior of the walls are typically painted to resemble timber
or masonry designs, or may have a swimming-related illustration (dolphins,
fish etc.) screen-printed on them. These pools are non-structural, the design
working due to large radius or circular shapes, which equally distribute
the stresses generated by the water contained within. The strongest design
of these pools being the circular or round pools, which require no additional
external bracing to maintain their shape. The rectangular or oblong designs
generally require substantial bracing or butresses at intervals along the
straight sides, and a connecting strap or beam under the pool floor (the
floor usually comprising trowelled sand, or an 10:1 sand/cement mix) to
tie the braces together and prevent the pool shape deforming.
Although sometimes desired, it is not advisable to install these pool types
"in the ground", as the design does not allow for external forces - such
as backfill - to be placed against the wall exterior due to possible premature
corrosion of the walls, and internal collapse of the walls if the pool water
is removed. These walls are not usually strong enough to withstand the weight
of the back-fill and would collapse inwards. If an "in-ground" look is desired
using these pools, the best method would be to provide a larger excavation
that would allow the pool to be constructed within with adequate clearance
from the surrounding soil then the resulting large excavation decked over
to the pool edge to simulate ground level.
Due to the height of the walls relative to surrounding ground level, these
pools are usually supplied with a PVC Injection molded step ladder which
straddles the pool wall, allowing access and egress. These are removable,
and should be taken away from the pool when not in use, as a safety measure
to eliminate access by unsupervised young children.
These pools usually have a basic filtration system comprising a small hi-rate
sand or cartridge type filter and "flooded suction" water pump and basic
chlorination system (often a floating or tablet tri-chlor feeder device).

Ground structure

Sides erected

Placing the pool liner

Fitting the liner

Installing the filter pump

Finished above ground pool
