Frequently asked questions in pool planning

Where can I look at the pools? In recent years, RivieraPool, together with specialist retailers and technology suppliers, has set up nine pool exhibitions in Germany alone. The largest...

Who will install my pool? RivieraPool works together with swimming pool specialists who take over the installation and service on site. We have built up an extensive network of certified...

How is the pool delivered? Your pool is delivered to the construction site in one piece on our special low-loaders.  The basin is placed in the excavation pit by a truck crane; a...

How can I prevent suction? Today there are very complex safety regulations for private and public swimming pools, for instance in DIN 13451, 16582 and 16713. These regulations require,...

How do I get into the pool safely? Lateral stainless steel handrails ensure that you enter the pool safely. The steps of the access stairs are equipped with a profiled surface as a standard...

Why are RivieraPools only 1.50 meters deep? The 1.50 meter depth relates to the body of the pool. In the case of a skimmer pool, this means that the water level is approximately 1.45 metres high. This...

What are the benefits of a roller shutter cover? A roller shutter cover is a useful investment for your pool in many ways: Since 80 percent of the thermal energy is lost through the water surface, a roller...

When will overflow gutters be used? An overflow channel is usually embedded into the ground around the entire pool and collects overflowing water for the purpose of cleaning. The water flows back...

What does the ideal pool lighting look like? It makes sense to include an underwater lighting in the pool as well as an orientation lighting outside the pool. Subtle ambient lighting in the pool creates a...

When are overflow gutters used? Overflow channels are installed at the edge of the water level and are primarily used for water treatment - overflowing water is captured for cleaning and...

Is it possible to get a RivieraPool with a tiled surface? Yes, generally a RivieraPool swimming pool can be covered with glass mosaic. For an optimal mosaic design, it is important to have straight surfaces and angled...

Why does a swimming pool have to be backfilled? Why do I need a base plate? A swimming pool installed in the ground must be able to withstand the pressure of the ground from the outside. On the other hand, the pool must not be deformed...

What options do I have for pool renovation? If your pool has already been around for decades and perhaps no longer meets your visual expectations or has damaged parts, there are several ways to modernize...

Can RivieraPools bleach out? RivieraPools are long-lasting swimming pools. Responsible for this are the first two of seven layers that make up each RivieraPool. The first, synthetic and...

Is groundwater a danger to the RivieraPool swimming pool? No. Our recommendation is to keep the pool filled during the winter. Then frozen soil cannot compress the pool walls and groundwater cannot float the pool....

Do I have to renew the water regularly? You don't even have to change the water in an outdoor pool, because it is completely renewed every 1.5 years through rainwater alone: A 4x8 metre basin holds...

Which technologies support energy saving these days? Modern pools nowadays rely on sustainable technologies to protect the environment and your wallet. With solar covers, for example, the power of the sun can be...

Which equipment is the right one for which bathing period? In general, we distinguish between three different periods of use:The 6-month period from the beginning of May to the end of October For use in this 6-month...

What are the benefits of a countercurrent system? Can I regulate it? A counter-current system can be used for swimming training since it enables permanent swimming on the spot. There are countercurrent systems with one or two...

Where can I find tips and suggestions for my personal fitness program in a pool? Find out more about the 8-phase fitness model here: Short video clips and explanations of the individual fitness stations and exercises provide clear and...

Which fitness stations can I integrate into my pool? With Aqua-Fitness you train your stamina, heart and circulation and strengthen your entire musculoskeletal system holistically - five times more effectively...

What is the maximum length of a RivieraPool? RivieraPool's longest series pools can be up to 13.75 metres long. They are then cast and transported in one piece. It is also possible to produce any pool with...

Pool or swimming pond? What makes the difference? There are several aspects to consider when deciding whether to buy a pool or a swimming pond, as both differ in terms of maintenance and equipment. In the...

Prefabricated swimming pools, stainless steel or concrete: What are the advantages and disadvantages of the materials? Swimming pools made of glass fibre reinforced plastic, stainless steel or concrete differ not only in appearance but also in construction. Swimming pools made...

Which devices help with pool maintenance? Nets and brushes are quick helpers for removing coarse dirt from the bathing water and pool walls: if floating leaves or the kid's chocolate bar have fallen...

Which technology keeps the water clean? An important contribution to maintaining the water quality is made by the filter system and the associated optimally adjusted water hydraulics. A well-adjusted...

How often does the water have to be changed? You don't actually have to change the water in an outdoor pool because it is completely renewed every 1.5 years by rainwater alone: a 4x8 metre pool holds...