Infinity V's Overflow

McSteviet



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1089

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 19:31

We have just been asked by our developer, what type of pool would we like, Infinity or Overflow.



I think I know the difference to look at them, but are there any issues that I would need to consider? Is one more efficient than another?



I also think he's saying the Infinity bit can be only on one end, i.e. not the Roman end. Does that make sense to anyone?



MC

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 19:48

hi mc , it does'nt make any sense to me , but then again i did'nt have much to start with , all i can say is we have an overflow pool , and ithere tends to be more less water wastage or so i've been told

regards simbas

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 19:52

Most of the people we know that have overflow pools seem to have a lot of problems with the pump, and also birds (of the feathered kind!) skimming the pool, drinking from the overflow and dropping mess.

Karen

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 20:13

Hi steve,

We make do with an old tin bath in the scullery and the wife still donkey stones the front step.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 20:25

hi dodgy , do you still use a geiser to fill the bath up {i think the spelling might be wrong but you know what i mean }

have a good evening simbas

paul90


Joined: 07/11/2007
Posts: 350

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 20:31

Try this link:

http://trncvillaowners.phpbb3now.com/viewforum.php?f=18



and in particular the thread entitled "pool cleaning instructions".



Some very useful information.

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 20:36

Hi simbas,yeh the geesers me the wife calls me a diamond geeser.

simma



Joined: 03/02/2008
Posts: 346

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 21:16

Hi Mc, my villa is almost complete and I'm having an infinity. Difference is infinity water flows over the edge of one side (usually the side facing the sea) down the pool wall and into a gully which leads to the machine room where it's then pumped back to the pool. The other three sides are usually built up about 150mm above water level. hope this helps. We paid an extra £2000 for this but I definately think it's worth it.

glencoe


Joined: 01/02/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 21:54

Hi Guys

Normally an infinity pool is what we term in the trade an overflow pool and the theory is that the water flows out into the gullies all round the pool evenly, but alas a lot dont, overflow pools clean and circulate the water faster but A good skimmer will also do this just make sure your pool man cleans out the skimmer nets every visit, as a lot dont

simma



Joined: 03/02/2008
Posts: 346

Message Posted:
07/02/2008 22:02

Hi glecoe, I think you are mistaken about infinity pools. They are nothing like overflow. try the link http://www.kiwicollection.com/photos/PAGE=2/ITEM=10/

glencoe


Joined: 01/02/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
08/02/2008 06:55

Hi Simma,

There are many designs of 'infinity' pools the water overflows over as many sides as you want, the idea is only to give the 'illusion' of swimming in a larger area of water than you own but the principle is exactly the same

lol

McSteviet



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1089

Message Posted:
08/02/2008 08:20

Paul,



There is some good info in the weblink you provided, although a little technical, until I get the pool myself, difficult to immagine what valve does what in what sequence.



But I'll look it up again once we have it, thanks



MC

McSteviet



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1089

Message Posted:
08/02/2008 08:23

Do I also take it, that if an infinity pool is to give the illusion of a larger expanse of water, then that only happens if the infinity side is "merging" with the sea or even sky?



Otherwise there is no point? is that right?



MC

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
08/02/2008 08:32

hi steve , it would seem so , the only 2 infinity pools i have had experience with is 1 / you had to be in the pool to have the effect

2 / you had to be sitting down to get the illusion

perhaps they were wrongly positioned i dont know .

good luck pat

p4aul


Joined: 12/10/2007
Posts: 71

Message Posted:
08/02/2008 09:44

just dont put 2 many chairs out!!!!!



http://www.funmansion.com/videos/another_pool_stunt_gone_bad.html

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
08/02/2008 12:59

Overflow pools are nice, you dont tend to get a water mark around the side of the pool,BUT, there are numerous overflow pools that i've seen here where the edges of the pool aren't the same height all round, so water only flows to one end.

li n lee


Joined: 09/10/2007
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
09/02/2008 01:02

hi, we live on the catalkoy mountainside and our pool is an overflow type however when inside the pool and looking at the horizon from within the pool the sea converges together and makes it look one big scene. confused, feel free to come up and look

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
11/02/2008 00:16

We are getting a 8 x 4 pool of the overflow type. May be thinking of a 10 x 5 nearer the time of completion. To educate the stupid....what is a skimmer pool ?



Boy am I looking forward to wearing my leotard and posing around the pool !!

glencoe


Joined: 01/02/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
11/02/2008 07:56

Hi Tiggy a skimmer pool is one that has its filters built into the sides of the pool usually about 6/8 inches below the top so the pool is never full to overflowing, the water is circulated and the bugs, flies and debris are collected in little filters, and emptied manually on a regular basis to ensure that the water remains clean.

Enjoy your pool

Tiggy 2


Joined: 18/01/2008
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
11/02/2008 16:18

Thanks Glencoe,



Educated now and and I think it will be the overflow for me.



Many thanks,



Tiggo