Pool technology, where to plan for it in later pool construction

Yes, then you need a separate heat pump for the pool. To heat 1 m3 by 1°C, you need about 1 kW. That means for your pool, which has about 44.8 m3, even without losses, you need 224 kW for a 5°C temperature increase. In reality, it is more because you have losses through walls and the floor, as well as mostly through the surface. Therefore, a good cover is important. This should especially be closed at night and during wind. Otherwise, you can quickly lose 2-3° overnight. For this, you need substantial heating power since you don't want to take two weeks to heat up and you also have to compensate for losses. I would build the technical room right away and lay the connections. Financially, this should still be manageable. Then it will be simple for you if you build the pool a few years later.

Thank you, Rick! Then we will start reading up on the pools. Are there good websites where complete beginners can get information?

Covers are mandatory anyway, since there are children in the house. Are the covers that lie on the water sufficient as fall protection? I really don’t like those hall-like structures to slide over.

There are also forums for pool construction. For example, at Poolpowershop. The halls are thermally somewhat better but I don’t like them either. Good floating covers are walkable so that nothing happens if a person or animal happens to wander onto them. Nevertheless, you should consider whether you need additional safety measures if the children are very small and cannot swim yet. The pool might be open occasionally (e.g. during cleaning with a robot), and the children run out into the garden... There are large quality and price differences among the covers. Polycarbonate is the most expensive but also the most durable. The winding can be outside the pool or inside the pool. It’s a question of aesthetics and price. Drive manual or electric... Prefabricated pools sold as a package with technology mostly have undersized filters. With pumps, quality products pay off due to their lifespan and electricity consumption (e.g. Speck Badu). I think a pool with liner makes the most sense for you. Tiles are not the best for our weather. Stainless steel is ruled out due to price. For a liner pool, I would use a saltwater system. Great for the skin, the eyes don’t burn either, and simple in control. There just has to be a certain salt content in the water. Chlorine is then generated from this. Proper planning of inlets and outlets is important. If you have a few more questions, I might be able to help you. I am currently quite deep into the topic. There might also be a pool builder in your area. You already have an idea of the size. I would visit them and play with open cards. Please request a non-binding offer or what is sensible to prepare. The realization period is still uncertain. With a reputable company, this should not be a problem. The advantage of a local provider is also that if you need help, you have a contact person with short distances.

Great, Rick, thanks again for the many tips!

I will gladly get in touch with you if I have any further questions. Do you already have a pool builder on hand? You would probably have to be located west or somewhat northwest of us, if I’m not mistaken? Here by the lake (for whatever reason) there are a few, I’ll do some research.