Who can service a shipping container pool?

Local pool service and supply companies can service shipping container pools. In the event of structure issues, the manufacturer or local welding company should be contacted.

Can shipping container pools be financed?

Many shipping container pool manufacturers offer financing options on approved credit (O.A.C.)

What chemicals can be used in a shipping container pool?

Most shipping container pool manufacturers suggest using standard pool chemicals and testing kits.

Do you need a permit for a shipping container pool?

Like any standard pool, you will need to adhere to local permitting related to installing a pool. It's essential to gather depth, height, weight, and any other design specifications that may be required for local permitting. In many areas, pool permits are not costly and can be issued within a few days.

Do shipping container pools leak?

Traditional shipping containers are manufactured to be watertight from the outside, not the inside. To ensure shipping container pools are watertight from the inside, manufacturers often weld another layer of steel inside the corrugated steel walls. A pool lining can also be installed in a shipping container pool to further protect against leaks.

Are shipping container pools expensive to operate?

Shipping container pools are similar in operating costs to hot tubs. Geographic location, level of insulation, ambient temperature, and using a pool cover when not using are factors that help to control operating costs.

How much do shipping container pools cost?

Unlike traditional pools, shipping container pools don't have a lot of parts. While they still require pumps, filters, and intake pipes, they do not require digging, molding, or curing. They can also double at hot tubs. Prices range from about $16,500 to $39,900, depending on the size.

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Shipping container pools are pools crafted from existing or newly manufactured shipping containers. In most cases, shipping container pools have fewer parts and are usually easier to install than standard pools. The use of existing shipping containers is a clever and eco-friendly form of upcycling.

Shipping container pools still require electrical as you'll need to power components such as the pump. Like any pool, landscaping preparation is still required. Suppose your design includes plans to backfill against your shipping container pool. In that case, it's often advised to install a vapor barrier between the pool and the backfill.

What you should consider

Where will the pool be located?
Do the pool dimensions fit within the area?
Does the area provide sun or shade?
Is the area private?
Is the desired area close utility access?
Will the shipping container pool be freestanding or attached to a deck?
Do you have enough access to place a shipping container pool?
Is a crane required to place the shipping container pool in the yard?
Are you planning to use an existing or new shipping container?

Most manufacturers offer consultation to ensure that the pool is built to specifications and correctly installed. Manufacturers often provide upgrade options to include more powerful or fancy jets, colorful LED lighting, and windows. These features can either be sold in packages are single additions.

A shipping container pool is a clever and effective way of upcycling if you use an existing shipping container.

The origin of the shipping container pool is a widely debated topic with no clear answer. Upcycling a metal container into a pool grew in popularity via Macro-Sea President and real estate developer David Belt, in 2019. David hosted a private, invite-only event in Brooklyn featuring a pool fashioned from three dumpsters, a boccie court, lounge chairs, BBQ grills and cabanas. The event was an urban renewal experiment using underused space and repurposing materials.

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