I'm currently in the process of putting together a committee to start planning for a new aquatic facility in our area. I'm asking all of you to help me make a list of the things that should go into a facility if you had unlimited resources and space. I want to start my project with the biggest dream possible and then have it brought back to earth by money limitations, etc.
What I'm looking for are comments about our own facilities features that work well, that you would never do again, that you would change, that you would do differently, and what you wish you could have. I want to hear from experience.... What makes your facility work so well or why you pool is the arm pit of pools. Here is an example:
I've learned from one pool that they should have built a permanent wall between their lap pool and their zero depth entry rec. pool. The building is so noisy they can barely run a meet if people are in the recreation pool. Don't leave anything untouched (pool size, deck space, configuration, locker rooms, office space, outdoor facilities, observation seating, etc.)
Our initial plan is to build a 50 meter indoor, with adjacent recreation pool, and an outdoor splash area for the hot summers. We are one mile above sea level and our winters go from October to May. I'm hoping all you can help with the things you have all learned from the many years we have been swimming.
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Being an “Aquaphile”, I’ve always been interested in the design of luxury bathrooms, swimming facilities, and the issues associated with water quality.
On the subject of what features should be incorporated into a new pool, I know of a simple device that can make a really great contribution to keeping recreational water clean.
The “Bidet” is a “personal hygienic appliance” that mounts in place of a toilet seat and it works like a miniature shower that focuses an aerated stream of mild soap and warm water at your bottom area:
www.washlet.com/default.asp
I installed one in my bathroom and I use it prior to getting in my hot tub. Because of the very thorough washing action of the bidet, I can use much less chemicals in the tub and still keep the water in sparkling clean condition.
A bidet can be economically incorporated into the restroom facilities of both new and existing pools.
Happy Swimming :p
Dolphin 2
Being an “Aquaphile”, I’ve always been interested in the design of luxury bathrooms, swimming facilities, and the issues associated with water quality.
On the subject of what features should be incorporated into a new pool, I know of a simple device that can make a really great contribution to keeping recreational water clean.
The “Bidet” is a “personal hygienic appliance” that mounts in place of a toilet seat and it works like a miniature shower that focuses an aerated stream of mild soap and warm water at your bottom area:
www.washlet.com/default.asp
I installed one in my bathroom and I use it prior to getting in my hot tub. Because of the very thorough washing action of the bidet, I can use much less chemicals in the tub and still keep the water in sparkling clean condition.
A bidet can be economically incorporated into the restroom facilities of both new and existing pools.
Happy Swimming :p
Dolphin 2
