General information on Pool Domes

How are the Pool Domes fixed to the ground ?

The Pool Dome is available with two anchor systems, water tube and cable model.

What is the water tube anchor system ?

This consists of six inner tubes encased in a tough reinforced outer case. The tubes, when filled with water, act as the anchor to keep the Pool Dome on the ground. The water filled tubes also act as the air seal. The maximum width of a water tube Pool Dome is 28ft.

What is the cable anchor system ?

This consists of a plastic coated steel cable that is welded into a heavy-duty reinforced skirt. The Pool Dome is secured to the ground by means of eyebolts that are screwed into nylon plugs drilled into the paving. The cable is attached to the anchor bolts using marine grade stainless steel shackles.

What models are available ?

The deluxe model has vertical side and end walls. This allows full walking height within the dome. The low profile-as the name indicates has reduced overall height. This restricts the headroom at each side. Some customers who wish the dome to be less obtrusive prefer the low profile Pool Dome.

What is the height of the Pool Dome ?

As a rough guide the height of a deluxe Pool Dome will be about half the width. That is a 20ft wide Pool Dome would be about 10ft in height. The height will vary a little with material, temperature and width of the dome. We can supply Pool Domes at a reduced height if required.

When should I deflate the Pool Dome ?

It is perfectly correct to deflate your Pool Dome whenever you are not using it. It is necessary for you to ensure that the Pool Dome is deflated should severe weather be forecast. The average sized Pool Dome takes Between 15 and 20 minutes to deflate. If you want to let the air out quickly, simply hold open the zips. The Pool Dome will take 10 to 15 minutes to reinflate.

What colours are available ?

The Pool Dome can be manufactured using any of the following materials
clear, bronze, sky blue, clear net-reinforced and new for this year, blue tint net-reinforced. All Pool Domes more than 28ft wide will be made using the reinforced material to prevent stretching.

How do I enter the Pool Dome ?

The majority of domestic sized Pool Domes have two access zips. The zips can be positioned where you wish, as long as they are not nearer than 4ft from a corner. The zips are held in place by means of 40 reusable plastic nuts and bolts. For larger domes of the cable design we can supply either air lock doors or revolving doors. These allow larger numbers to enter or leave the dome more quickly and are suitable for schools, hotels or holiday parks .

How is the Pool Dome Inflated ?

The Pool Dome is inflated using a fan mounted in a weatherproof housing unit. No holes need be cut in the fabric of the dome to take the fan unit, so it can be positioned anywhere around the dome. Our fan units are deigned not to over inflate the pool dome. And the running cost of our fan unit is a little more than a 100-watt light bulb.

Can the Pool Dome be repaired ?

You are able to repair small holes or tears using a pool liner repair kit. For larger tears the Pool Dome can be repaired on site using our portable welding machine. This can reduce the inconvenience of having to remove the dome from site and can usually be repaired in a day, subject to weather conditions and extent of damage.

What about building control and planning approval ?

Air supported structures are specifically excluded from Building Control Regulations. Planning Approval may sometimes be required.