Comfortable Swimming Pools

category Swimming-pools, posted September 13, 2011

Only a few people know how many problems they will face when building swimming pools. Besides, these problems vary depending on types of swimming pools, because they have to meet different standards. For example, when building an indoor pool we must not ignore such factors as required temperature and humidity inside, composition of air and air velocity. These factors create indoor climate. If necessary requirements are not fulfilled, the people swimming in such pool will discomfort.

First of all, swimming pools have to be comfortable. It means indoor climate and design of the pool have to suitable and not to be harmful for the people’s health. We do not mean only swimmers. Clothed people should feel comfortable themselves inside the building. That is why the temperature of the air inside has to be 18-20 degrees, while relative air humidity has to be 40-60%. In turn, the temperature of the walling has to be 14-19 degrees. As for the floor temperature, it has to be 20 degrees. Too low temperature of the floor can result in cold-related diseases.

Without doubt, the temperature of water is the key factor influencing the swimmer’s comfort. For example, if the pool is in sauna, it should have cold water. In large swimming pools, it is more pleasant to swim in warm water, especially in winter. But it is necessary to remember if the temperature of water is as high as that one of air, water will get cool faster.

That is why in large and standard swimming pools water has to be 22 degrees, while in smaller pools it should be 23-26 degrees. As for the private swimming pools of medium size and pools for children, water temperature should be 24-28 degrees and 28-30 degrees respectively. Finally, difference of water and air temperature should be 2-3 degrees at least to provide comfort.

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