Movable Floors in Swimming Pools: Enhancing Versatility and Functionality
Did you see the video residential movable floor of 8.80 x 5.65m (28.87 x 18.54ft) of an indoor pool in the United Kingdom on Pool Magazines Tik Tok that received over 13 million views? Wow, can you believe a video like this blew up with an exorbitant amount of views in such a short time?
The Netherlands-based manufacturer Tieleman Pool Technology equipped a client’s swimming pool with a custom-made movable floor, including movable stairs. The inground swimming pool can be operated by a touch screen, enabling the pool to be used for various activities.
What are Movable Floors in Swimming Pools?
Movable floors, also known as adjustable pool bottoms or variable depth floors, are hydraulic or mechanical platforms installed at the base of a swimming pool. These platforms can be raised or lowered, allowing the pool’s water depth to be adjusted to desired levels. The technology behind movable floors enables precise control over the pool’s water depth, transforming it from a conventional swimming pool into a versatile space suitable for various activities.
The Moving Floor History
You may be surprised that the movable floor for pools has been around for quite some time. Since 1970 movable floors have been used for hydrotherapy in medical institutions such as hospitals, healthcare facilities, and rehabilitation clinics. Depth variation is a key factor in achieving optimal results with hydrotherapy.
Over the years, pool moving floors have evolved into state-of-the-art pool solutions in the public and residential markets. As technology improves, additional wonderful options such as movable stairs, sun decks, and swim-out benches have become available.
The Moving Floor Benefits
This innovative technology, while ensuring the ultimate safety, offers enhanced versatility and functionality, transforming pools into multi-purpose areas. For example, are you having a big backyard celebration? Adjusting the pool depth during the day for the little ones to frolic in, then later for the adults to have an exciting basketball game and finally lower the depth once again and turn up the pool lighting to swim freely under the stars.
Modifying the pool’s depth makes it accessible to users of all ages and skill levels, such as children learning to swim, aquatic therapy sessions, water aerobics, or even competitive swimming training.
We mentioned safety. The risk of accidents, especially for inexperienced swimmers or children, can be significantly reduced when the pool’s depth can be adjusted. Moreover, raising the floor to a shallow level provides an additional layer of security during non-supervised periods, preventing unauthorized access and minimizing potential drowning incidents.
Swimming Pool Moving Floor, Frequently Asked Questions
Where Does The Water Go When The Floor is Lowered?
The movable floor safe and robust floating platform is controlled using a push button, touch screen or a mobile device. When action is taken to lower the floor, the hydraulic water cylinder pulls the movable floor underwater. When moving the floor, the water gently flows through a small gap between the floor and the pool wall. As your inground pool is transformed into a full-size one, the water will always remain in it.
What Happens When You Raise The Floor?
When raising the floor to a higher position, the cylinder pressure releases in a controlled way and the floor will rise automatically. This is due to the upward pressure caused by the integrated buoyancy.
Is This Mainstream For the Average Pool Owner?
When considering the high-quality materials and engineering required to manufacture and install a moving floor, it should be of no surprise that a moving floor in a swimming pool belongs in the category of ultimate luxury reserved for the elite.
We hope we have answered a few of the frequently asked questions people are asking since this video blew up in views. But please know that Tieleman Pool Technology is a manufacturer of moving floors for swimming pools and is not a pool builder.
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