Question 1

How do infinity pools work?

Accepted Answer

An infinity pool gets its name for the seamless blend between the edge of the pool and its surroundings – usually another body of water, such as a sea or lake. With a regular pool, the water is contained by higher pool walls, but an infinity pool works like a waterfall, with lower pool walls to match the water level. This creates the illusion that the water is, as the name suggests, infinite.

Question 2

What are the benefits of Infinity Pools?

Accepted Answer

The aesthetic of an infinity pool is one of the primary reasons why they're chosen – they have an eye-catching design that creates continuity with the surrounding landscape. If you want a space to relax where you'll feel secluded and nestled in nature, an infinity pool is a great option that sits seamlessly among the greenery.

Question 3

Are infinity pools safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, infinity pools are safe since you'll be swimming up against a wall when you reach the edge of the pool. While the pool appears to disappear into nothing, there is a secure edge that keeps you and other users of the pool completely safe.

Question 4

Are infinity pools challenging to install?

Accepted Answer

Installing an infinity swimming pool is more technically complex than fitting a standard pool for two key reasons. Engineering logistics: installing a pool on a hillside or slope not only poses more logistical issues, but it also complicates the engineering work required. For example, overflow edges will need to have a wall structure built, rather than rely on the surrounding ground to support them. Careful calculations: the pool's edges will need to be carefully calculated and constructed to the same tolerances of a deck level pool (approximately 1-2mm along their length). To do this though, the design team will need to determine how to construct a complex system of balance tanks and pumps, ensuring the overflow remains constant regardless of how many people are in the water.

Question 5

How much does an infinity pool cost to install?

Accepted Answer

Naturally, beautiful things are never cheap and unfortunately the same principle applies to infinity pools. Due to the complex design involved, installation needs to be completed by a qualified builder – you definitely do not want a self-builder or first-time contractor to complete the work. Infinity pools cost approximately £30,000 more than similar-sized conventional free board or skimmer pools. However, this calculation very much depends on the site conditions and available access.

Question 6

How much does an infinity edge pool cost to run?

Accepted Answer

Infinity pools naturally cost more to run than conventional freeboard pools. This is mainly due to the cooling effect on water that flows over the pool edge – an effect which is greatest when the outside ambient temperature is low. This cooling effect can be eliminated through Compass Pools' variable water level system (VWLS), which reduces water usage when the pool is not in use. Without this system, additional running costs will be need to both heat the water and run the overflow system.

Question 7

What is an infinity pool?

Accepted Answer

An infinity pool, often referred to as a vanishing edge or negative edge pool, is a symbol of opulence and design ingenuity.