Swimming pool heating

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Mounting an Exit Pool Dome on a Built-In Pool

30 May 2025Posted 29 October 2026

I install an Exit Toys pool cover on a built-in pool using a custom 3D printed mounting block.

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Pouring Styrocrete Around the Subtropical Swimming Pool

November 2023Posted 29 October 2026

I made and poured Styrocrete, an insulating mixture of cement, sand, and homemade EPS beads, around my in-ground swimming pool to hold its shape and retai…

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Formwork, Insulation, and Liner Installation

22 October 2023Posted 29 October 2026

I installed the underground pipes, PIR insulation panels, and the pool liner, and dealt with a torn liner at the end.

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Building the Foundation and Steel Frame for an Inground Pool

12 October 2023Posted 29 October 2026

I pour the concrete foundation plate and install the steel frame and bottom rails for the inground Bestway Hydrium 300cm pool.

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Measuring and Digging the Subtropical Swimming Pool

26 September 2023Posted 29 October 2026

I measured and excavated the hole for my DIY subtropical swimming pool garden, renting machinery and installing retaining sheets over two days.

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Making Free Styrofoam Insulation Balls for Styrocrete

17 September 2023Posted 29 October 2026

I make free insulation material for Styrocrete by shredding leftover styrofoam pieces using a homemade laser-cut wooden box and a drill.

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Preparing and Shoring for a Subtropical Swimming Pool

6 September 2023Posted 29 October 2026

I started a major garden renovation project to build a subtropical swimming paradise with an in-ground insulated pool. In this first step, I drilled six d…

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Building a DIY Solar Pool Heater

13 August 2023Posted 29 October 2026

I build a solar pool heater using a wooden frame, black paint, 100 meters of flexible PVC hose, copper pipe fittings, and a transparent plastic cover.

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Rocket Stove Pool Heater Build and Testing

5 August 2023Posted 29 October 2026

I build and test a rocket stove pool heater using a stainless steel frame and external spiral pipes filled with sand. The setup successfully warms the poo…

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DIY Rocket Stove Pool Heater Part 1

3 July 2023Posted 29 October 2026

I build a highly efficient DIY rocket stove out of square metal tubing to use as the core of a cheap swimming pool heater. I insulate the stove using perl…