Perfectly integrated into the living space, the in-ground pool is an important investment that offers moments of convivial relaxation and a touch of luxury to your home. To make the most of it, you can use a host of comfort, decoration and safety accessories.

What is an in-ground pool?

An in-ground pool is one in which all or part of the structure is buried in the ground. It can be built in concrete, steel or stainless steel. fiberglass. Its installation is permanent and requires landscaping work. An in-ground pool is often more spacious than an above-ground pool.

How does an in-ground pool work?

Filtration system

An inground pool's filtration system is designed to remove impurities from the water. The inground pool pump is responsible for pumping the water through the circulation pipes to the filters. The filters trap debris and fine particles through one or more layers of filter media, such as sand, diatomaceous earth or filter cartridges.

Return nozzles

Once the water has been filtered, it is returned to the pool via the return nozzles. The return nozzles are equipped with directional valves that enable the flow direction and pressure to be adjusted. This ensures even water circulation, uniform temperature and chemical balance throughout the pool.

Surface skimmers

These are elements that collect floating debris from the water surface, such as leaves and insects.

Drains

They drain the water from the pool to empty it or send it to a heating block.

Heating system

Filtered water can be heated by various devices:

• Boiler;
• Heat exchanger;
• Electric heater;
• Heat pump;
• Pool heater with solar collector;
• Etc.

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Covers

Covers are useful for protecting the pool from impurities, preserving water heat and reducing evaporation. There are several models of in-ground pool cover:

• Solar blankets;
• Winter covers for in-ground pools;
• Leaf nets;
• Protective cover;
• Etc.

Safety equipment

In Quebec, in-ground pool safety regulations require pool owners to install certain safety equipment to prevent accidents and uncontrolled access by children:

• Safety fence: a safety fence must be installed around the pool, at least 1.2 m high, to prevent the passage of an object 10 cm in diameter.
• Safety cover: a safety cover must be installed over the pool. The cover must be strong, solid and securely fastened.

Lighting accessories

• Underwater spotlights: these spotlights can be installed at the bottom of the pool and provide powerful, even illumination.
• Pool spotlights: pool spotlights are often used to illuminate decorative pool features such as waterfalls or water jets.
• LED light strips: these can be fixed to the edges of the pool to create a personalized lighting ambience, with the option of changing the color of the light in your in-ground pool.
• Floating lamps: these lamps can be placed directly in the water and provide warm lighting.

Swimming accessories

There are many pool accessories that can be used to make the swimming experience more fun and comfortable:

• Pool noodles: can be used by children and adults alike to learn to swim.
• Pool buoys: generally used for children's safety;
• Pool mattresses: used to relax and float on the water, enjoying the sun's rays.

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Spa and Jacuzzi

Installing a spa or a Jacuzzi connected to your in-ground pool is an ideal option for combining the pleasure of swimming with the hydrotherapy benefits of a spa.

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Decorative accessories

Fountains, waterfalls and water jets give the pool a pleasant appearance, adding a touch of nature. They allow you to enjoy deep relaxation thanks to the sound of flowing water.

Accessories for pool coping

The pool coping can be embellished in a number of ways:

• Stones: Permacon-type stones are suggested, but there are many other options, such as granite, that can add a natural look to the poolside.
• Decorative tiles: decorative tiles can create elegant, contemporary patterns on the pool coping;
• Other accessories: poolside accessories such as sun loungers, parasols, a barbecue and garden furniture can add comfort to the pool environment.

Cleaning products

For a clearer, cleaner pool, you can use water-cleaning products such as..:

• Chlorine: the most widely used disinfectant;
• Salt electrolyzer for in-ground pools: converts salt into chlorine using a chemical process;
• Bromine: disinfectant, oxidant, anti-algae and remanent. Available in two versions: one to treat the bottom of the pool, the other to treat green water.
• Anti-algae: for curative or preventive treatment against algae growth;
• Flocculants: their role is to agglomerate fine particles into larger ones so that they are retained by the filters.
• Aqua Naturally's Stain out product removes metals that can yellow your fiberglass pool.

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Aqua Fibre Innovation is the ideal partner for your in-ground pool project. Thanks to our expertise, we can offer you several models of quality pools built with resistant, long-lasting materials.

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