Kafko DIY Swimming Pools Kit Specification
ALL PATTERN LINER
The Liner is the most important part of the pool structure as it acts as a waterproof membrane to retain water and is the cosmetic finish to your pool. 30 gram Pattern Liners are manufactured from pure virgin vinyl and are Algae and UV sunlight resistant. All liners are printed with a blue mosaic pattern to enhance the natural beauty of the swimming pool. Liners have a full 2 year manufacturers warranty with a life expectancy of 7-10 years.(Colour of Kafko Liner sample depicted is subject to the setup of your monitor.)
THE COMPLETE PACKAGE
Everything that you will need to build your dream pool will be supplied in one delivery direct to your door. Every Kafko DIY Swimming pool kit contains the following:- 4 Foot High Xtreme panel set
- Aluminium coping set
- 30 gram Pattern Liner
- Surface Skimmer(s)
- Inlets
- Budjet filter package 500mm 0.75HP
- 30mm Plumbing Kit
- Filtration Media
- 3 Tread Ladder
- Maintenance and Vac Kit
TOOLS YOU WILL REQUIRE
This checklist has been compiled assuming that the normal handyman's tools are available, i.e. an electric drill and an extension lead to reach the pool site, obviously ten men hand digging a pool will require more shovels and wheelbarrows. (* may be hired)
- Wood float and Steel Float
- Cowley or water level*
- Club hammer
- Adjustable spanners
- Phillips screwdriver
- Angle Grinder*
- Shovels/Forks
- Spades/Rake
- Pick
- Soft Broom
- Wheelbarrow
- Industrial vacuum cleaner*
- Ball of string and stakes
- Stanley knife
- Garden Hose Chain
- wrench or Stilsons
- Hacksaw
- Tape measure - 50' +
- 2" masking or packing tape
- Electric drill
- 'G' Clamps
SIZES
20 x 12
24 x 12
28 x 12
30 x 14
ALL pools have 2’ Radius Corners
REMEMBER! to allow for a 24” Overdig on each side of pool structure.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Under Water Light 100w light simply screws into position. A hole will be pre-cut for you.Square Step Unit easy to install as the step unit takes the place of two polymer panels.
Solar Cover & Roller essential for retaining heat in the swimming pool.
Heating either by Gas or Electric will ensure that you will benefit from the full use of your pool as the pool water will always be at the desired temperature.
PLANT EQUIPMENT TO HIRE
- Excavator
- Concrete Mixer
- Dumper Truck
- Tipper Lorries (if soil being removed from site)
MATERIALS YOU WILL REQUIRE
Amount required for 4' depth pool
Pool Size |
Soft Sand Cubic Metres |
Ballast Cubic Metres |
Cement 25kg Bags |
40mm Shingle Cubic Metres |
20 x 12 |
2 |
4 |
40 |
11 |
24 x 12 |
2 |
4 |
40 |
13 |
28 x 12 |
3 |
5 |
55 |
14 |
30 x 14 |
3 |
5 |
55 |
15 |
Amount required for optional 5' depth pool
Pool Size |
Soft sand cubic metres |
Ballast cubic metres |
Cement 25kg bags |
40mm shingle cubic metres |
20 x 12 |
2.5 |
4 |
45 |
11 |
24 x 12 |
2.5 |
4 |
45 |
13 |
28 x 12 |
3.5 |
5 |
60 |
14 |
30 x 14 |
3.5 |
5 |
60 |
15 |
