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Skypool Commercial Pools is the range of pre-fabricated pools from AstralPool for public swimming pools. Skypool Commercial Pools feature a hot galvanised steel panel structure which allows both above ground and in-ground, fixed or suspended pools to be rapidly installed, whatever their shape or size, in only 3 weeks.

The wide selection of models and variable features in the Skypool Commercial Pools range allows them to be totally adaptable to any existing infrastructure, such as stadiums, sports centres or other venues for all manner of pool events. Our pools also allow fixed infrastructures to be created in any premises such as, for example, spas, hotels, acuaparks etc. Skypool Commercial Pools can be adapted to all the necessities required of a public pool with custom designed solutions for all needs.

All the materials and components we use have been designed and selected in accordance with 3 basic principles: Durability, reliability and sustainability.

The end result is a highly competitive product, both technically and economically speaking.

Skypool pool assembly is based on a panel system which forms the structure of the pool, allowing perfect shaping and counteracting the mechanical forces of the pool water. All panels are covered in a fully waterproof liner which ensures the perfect watertightness of the pool shell.

This construction method allows your pool to be ready for use in record time, with the maximum reliability and guarantees the market can offer.



Quick assembly The use of totally pre-fabricated components, along with the ease of assembly, considerably reduces the time it takes to construct one of our pools.

Lasting durability The latest designs and manufacturing methods have been incorporated in order to obtain the highest possible levels of quality, usability and durability in all the pool’s components. The metallic structure carries a 20 year guarantee.

Optimum reliability The use of the best possible components, along with the totally safe assembly system is the best guarantee of the optimum reliability that is required for pools of this sort.

Environmental sustainability All the components used are 100% recyclable, non-contaminating and manufactured in such a way as to cause minimum environmental impact.

The best possible investment No complex infrastructure is necessary in order to have a pool of the highest possible characteristics at the lowest possible cost.


“Àccura Sport & Wellness Center”, Gavà (Barcelona), Spain (2006)


The individual elements

Each set comprises mainly of the panel system which makes up the body of the pool, an overflow channel and corner strengtheners.

The panels, the wall of the pool
These panels are comprised of 2 mm thick hot galvanised steel sheets, doubled-over for extra strength and reinforced with corner and rib strengtheners. The rigidity of the structure allows it to handle pool pressure of up to 16,4 ft deep.

The overflow channel
This is situated near the top of each panel, and is riveted to the stainless steel structure. The channel is also constructed using 2 mm thick hot galvanised steel sheets and is totally modular, thanks to the lateral tensors. These tensors also allow for all the small variations in the level of the pool water, ensuring perfect overflow around the edge of the pool.

Reinforced strengtheners
The reinforced strengtheners are also adjustable, allowing perfect pool assembly down to the last millimetre.

  • The lower strengthener allows the length and width of the pool to be adjusted, whilst the side strengtheners adjust the tilt of the pool walls.
  • The adjustment process can also be carried out when the pool is full of water.
  • The inbuilt safety system prevents any unwanted adjustment of the pool tensor system. The strengtheners can only be altered by using a special tool. Similarly, there are special nuts on each strengthener.

The choice of steel and the high level of protection against rusting are just two examples of the quality inherent in our panels. For this reason, the company dedicates all the necessary resources in order to always obtain steel of the very highest quality.

Hot galvanization
The method used by AstralPool in order to protect the materials used from rust is hot galvanisation. This is an innovative process which is being applied for the first time to 2 mm thick steel sheets, and consists of immersing the steel in molten zinc baths at approximately 842º F. Thanks to the working practices used, the type of steel selected and the professionalism employed in the galvanisation process, the deformation of the material as a result of stress or temperature changes can be completely prevented.




The best guarantee for perfect pool watertightness. Manufactured
from 150/100 reinforced PVC-P (plasticized poly-vinyl chloride), this is the most commonly used material for covering liner pools due to its flexibility, resistance to wear and tear, easy application, resistance to fading as a result of UV rays and the wide range of colours available. The material is 100% recyclable.

Fitting the liner
The liner is fitted by thermally sealing the various pieces that make up the pool surface until a perfectly watertight shell is formed. When fitting the liner, it is important to start from the outside of the overflow in order to avoid any water contact whatsoever with the panel surface. In this way we can prevent possible leakage as a result of structural movement or imperfect joints. All accessories which are to be fitted in the pool have a system of seals to ensure watertightness and prevent any possible leakage.

In all Skypool Commercial Pools, whatever their shape or size, the return of filtered water can be fitted to either the side or the floor of the pool.

We recommend that you install the system in the pool floor. Thanks to this system, it is possible to ensure a perfect uniformity of the physical and chemical water conditions, as the return nozzles are evenly spaced around the pool. In order to use the automatic water chemical regulation and control system, it will also be necessary to install a suction nozzle in pre-fabricated pools.


“Asphalt Green” New York, USA (2006)


Skypool Commercial Pools are designed to feature independent panels which enable any shape or size of pool design to be assembled. The mechanical force that the pool has to withstand is equally distributed in each individual pool model. Assembly consists of joining modules together until the required pool shape is obtained.
As well as straight panels, we also offer curved models (EGO panels) which allow free form pools of all sizes to be easily constructed.

Panel assembly set

Choose from various pool depths:

Choose from various pool widths:
The width of panels can be custom designed, depending on the needs of the pool design, up to 39,37" wide.

Possible combinations:

  • Synchronised swimming pools 9,84 ft deep composed of a 70,87" panel + a 15,75" inverted swimmer’s step and a 31,50" panel.
  • Diving pools 196,85" deep composed of a 78,74" panel + a 70,87" panel + a 15,75" inverted swimmer’s step and a 31,50" panel.


EGO Panels


Fixed Skypool Commercial Pools:
a multi-use pool fixed to the ground

Standard Skypool Commercial Pools anchored to the previously installed concrete slab via chemical plugs, can be adapted to the needs of any installation.

According to your needs, you may choose between an above ground or an in-ground pool. The selection of one option or the other does not need modifications to either the assembly method or the design of the panels or anchoring system. All procedures and materials are fully compatible for both alternatives.

Suspended Skypool Commercial Pools:
an adaptable and temporary pool

Skypool Commercial Pools allow existing infrastructures to be used. Panels are mounted onto structures which are joined via a longitudinal beam. In order to be able to withstand water pressure, opposing blocks are connected via steel cables which run length- and breadth-wise across the pool floor. In order to fully conceal the cables, a raised floor or compacted sand is installed. The final result is a perfectly level and consistent slab onto which the liner can be fitted. As the water fills the shell of the pool, the steel cables become tighter, counteracting the pressure exerted by the water mass on the pool structure.


Anchored structure

Suspended structure



Yeroskipou sport complex, Paphos, Cyprus (2004)




World Championships 2006, Shanghai, China


Constructing the concrete slab

In order to install a Skypool Commercial Pool you will need to design a concrete slab the size of the pool and bear in mind the following information in order to ensure perfect pool operability:

Concrete slab resistance

  • This should be in accordance with the size and shape of the pool, type of soil and local regulations.
  • The pressure it will need to withstand will depend on the type and volume of the pool. Skypool Commercial Pools are supported by tensors, whose length and anchoring system varies according to the pool type.

Installation of the plumbing

  • If the pool is an anchored type and water recycling is via the pool floor, the plumbing should be considered before the concrete slab is constructed.
  • However, in the case of suspended pools or those with side mounted return nozzles, plumbing will not be necessary.

Levelling off the concrete slab and removing bumps

  • For all pool types, anchored or suspended, unevenness of the pool floor must not exceed 3,14", the maximum difference permitted in order to be able to handle the regulation and subsequent adjustments to the pool panels and overflow system.
  • In the case of anchored pools, the finishing off of the concrete slab needs to be as near to absolutely level as possible in order to ensure a perfectly uniform base for the liner.
  • In the case of suspended pools, the only requirement is that the surface of the concrete slab is flat enough in order to ensure structural stability. In this type of pool, the liner rests upon a bed of compacted sand.


Preparing and marking out the slab. Create the concrete slab with as few imperfections as possible and with a maximum unevenness of 8 cm. In order to mark out the slab, you can use various kinds of measuring equipment, depending on the level of accuracy you require (optical spirit level, laser, etc).

Assemble all other panels, adjusting their height and alignment. We recommend that you do not tighten all the screws until the whole pool is assembled and you have ensured that all measurements are correct.


Assemble the corners of the pool with their corresponding panels and accessories. Once this has been finished, re-check all measurements.


Once all the panels have been joined together, check which is highest. This will set the level for the overflow channel.



Assemble the overflow system. It is very important that the joints between these pieces be as perfect as possible. We recommend that you regularly check that it is level.


Fit the liner. Starting at the overflow, follow the walls down vertically, finishing on the floor of the concrete slab, it order to ensure perfect watertightness.


Once the overflow system has been assembled, check that it is level and all other pool measurements, and finally tighten all screws. Install the safety tensors and tighten the nuts.


Assemble the hydraulic circuit. In the case of conventional filtration systems, connect all pipes, filters and pumps.

   Fill the pool using buckets, water hydrants etc. until the level of the overflow is reached and run a complete filtration cycle. Install the pool surround.


FINA World Swimming Championships 2003, Barcelona, Spain


Swimmer’s step
This allows the swimmer to be effortlessly supported above the level of the water. This is a very useful feature in multiuse pools and can be optionally installed in pools with depths less than 2 m. For pools of greater depth it is included in the panel. Constructed from 2 mm thick galvanised steel, it is fixed directly to the pool panel with stainless steel rivets. It is recommendable that you fit non slip liner to the upper part of the step.

Movable floor
The moveable floor turns a single use pool into a multiuse installation by allowing different depths to be set depending on the desired pool activity. A submerged base acts as a pool floor which is attached to hydraulic pistons which raise the platform to the desired height.
Podium platforms
This is a platform upon which starter’s podiums can be mounted.It can also be used as a turn panel or as the fixing point for lane ropes.
Movable wall
This structure is immersed vertically in the water, allowing it to cross the pool, forming a solid barrier. Thanks to this system, pool space can be optimised and divided into separate areas for a number of different uses. The movable wall structure is built from galvanised steel and PVC slats. It is attached to two rails which are fitted to the pool surround. The walls move manually along the rails, whilst in the case of very large walls, they move with the assistance of a reduction system with manual controls.
Ceramic overflow
The overflow system featured in Skypool Commercial Pools is Finnish. Using just two ceramic pieces, a perfect finish is ensured with both the overflow drain and the join to the wall panel.

Filter Package Systems
The Nefrona Monobloc is a new concept in pool filtration, designed and developed by AstralPool as the most innovative system available on the market. The Nefrona is a compact, transportable and modular filtration system.

Compact because all the elements are pre-assembled and ready to use. In order to start up the system, you only need to connect the water inlet and outlet and connect the system to a power supply.

Transportable because its reduced size means that it fits in all standard containers. An assembled, economic filtration system is now available anywhere in the world, with minimal installation times and a fully inclusive factory guarantee.

Modular because it can be easily and quickly dismounted in order to install it in areas where access is restricted. Once all the modules are in place, they can be quickly re-assembled. The monobloc filtration and control system is mounted on a hot galvanised steel plate which protects against corrosion. Compensation tanks, control boxes and regulation probes may also be optionally added, as may automatic dosage systems and many other options which make Nefrona the perfect solution for filtration and chemical water treatment.



Pool quality and safety control certified by IDOM Engineers. All steel panels fully comply with the UNI EN 10142 standard Hot galvanisation process certified as complying with all industry standards EN ISO 1461:1999 - ISO R.1461 - NF ISO 1461 - DIN 50.075/6 - BS729 - ASTM-153.

Liner manufactured in compliance with the UNE 104303 EX standard.

 

 

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