Founded in 1976, Bakewell Pools is a family run business that specialises in the supply of top quality one-piece fibreglass swimming pools throughout the UK, France and beyond. Bakewell Pools can advise on and supply any other equipment that may be required for a swimming pools project, such as heating, pool covers, air handling and dehumidification equipment for indoor pools etc. The company is run by Bob Bakewell who has had a long history in the swimming pool business. Bob started out as a pool installer for concrete, liner and fibreglass pools so has had hands on experience in dealing with all kinds of pool installations, and has twice won the coveted SPATA Gold Award for the best swimming pool installation in the UK.
Swimming pool covers have come into increasing use over the past 5 years in an effort to save heating energy costs, water evaporation, swimming pool maintenance and most recently the safety of children. There are a number of options available to you when choosing a cover for your pool. Depending on whether you have an indoor or outdoor pool and what budget you have will help determine your choice. Solar pool covers harness the energy of the sun to raise the temperature of your pool water. In some circumstances the temperature gain can be more than 10 degrees which in some cases can extend your swimming season by up to six weeks.
You will need to consider how you plan to heat your pool as there are a number of options available. A consideration should be given to the ongoing running costs as well as the initial purchase price. For example an electric heater has a cheap purchase cost, however the running costs are high. Becoming more popular nowadays for environmental reasons as well as efficiency are heat pumps; both seasonal and all year round models are available. If your pool is situated close enough to your house and your house boiler has adequate capacity you may consider using this as your heat source.
One of the main benefits of a one-piece fibreglass pool is the ease and speed of installation. You may be looking to install the pool yourself or to employ a builder to help. A keen DIYer or a general builder with no previous knowledge of pool installations will be perfectly qualified to install a fibreglass pool. When ordering a pool from us, we provide you with a detailed dig profile drawing and full installation instructions. Set out the pool shape on your land with line marker paint, string and pegs.
Every indoor swimming pool will require some form of dehumidification and ventilation to control the condensation and evaporation from the warm pool water, without which the fabrication of the building will deteriorate. Dehumidifying units can be supplied with LPHW heater batteries which will provide pool room air heating, thus eliminating the need for separate fan heaters or radiators. Where there is a plant room adjacent to the pool room, through the wall models (TTW option) are available. This is a useful option for confined spaces or aesthetic demands.
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