How to build a natural organic swimming pool

[@MarkFaldborg]

Ah yes, thank you youtube, I was looking for a way to build a pool. On my 1st floor apartment in the city. Thanks. Great explanation Karsten looks like it took a lot of effort.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@lapizazuli4796]

I love natural pools and most of them come in natural settings like they have always been there, with big rocks and falls. However, I am also a fan of clean lines, aesthetics, etc. I love that there IS an option for a natural swimming pool to look sleek and modern too. Thank you!

[@repstarlol]

I work on a chemical plant and it doesn't take as long as you'd think for pipes to freeze up, especially if they aren't lagged., I would definitely recommend some insulation for around the pipes if you don't have any. Last thing you want is for all your pipes to burst. This is in the UK by the way so similar winters to yourself, with colder temperatures not quite reaching the -20s that you were talking about.

[@jesslo7414]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video & share your project! It was so hard finding information on a good DIY. Also the breakdown of each step was great & showed the harder steps that could use help with.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks 🙂

[@jvincent2870]

This is the best natural pool example I’ve seen yet! Thank you for such a thorough report!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thank you :-)

[@RavingDavith]

Beautifully done! I bet the wildlife like birds, frogs and other life love it

[@DocLindgaard]

Yes, though I try to keep the birds away from the water (really not a problem for us).

[@nestorsy9629]

this is the most comprehensive video i watched reg diy natural swimming pool kudos to you sir Karstend

[@catherineellenbogen]

1:03 So we’ll done! A candid, detailed, highly informative video. Obviously a labor of love 🥰Thank you for providing this ! We have a small farm with a beautiful pond filled with lotus and lilies and woodland in MICHIGAN. THE problem seems to be begging for your solution…. Again, Thank! you

[@DocLindgaard]

Thank you 🙂

[@alexanderalexander2797]

The result is MEGA ! Congratulations! Exeptional explanation , superb done!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks 🙂

[@katyasilitch4539]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing the entire process. Love the end results, most of all the photo with your dog enjoying it!!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks 😃

[@tinalynn3394]

Great job! Paying y'all have meant years to enjoy. Watching the 3- year transformation video next. Those plays are gonna look spectacular! Blessings and hugs from Michigan, USA

[@cousin_JACK]

Just amazing, so much valuable information and documentation - I didn’t even know about the versatility with the Phillips hue and the fresh water mussels - thanks

[@DocLindgaard]

Your welcome 🙂

[@shermoore1693]

Great video, well explained, simply put, good English and exhaustive. Thank you and well done for both the project and the video.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@natesw2652]

Brilliant concept, build, and result! I am envious of your natural pool! Thanks for the video!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@BrandonAEnglish]

I'm thinking about building my own pool after purchasing an old akiya here in Japan. If I were back in Louisiana, then I wouldn't need to build or buy anything -- I could just fill up a pothole.

[@dpchait7793]

Omoshiroi from Louisiana to Japan すごいね！

[@baloutheboo6407]

how are u living my dream ❤️‍🔥

[@tangowood]

Very impressive. Well spoken video aswell. It looks good on your plot. It seems like building it, was half the fun.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks. And yes we had fun building it :-)

[@mepipeline]

YOU HAVE THE FULL UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE MOTHER NATURE ECOSYSTEM WORKS, I SALUTE YOU, SIR, YOU MUST BE A BIOLOGIST. YOU INSPIRED ME TO EXPERIMENT WITH SUCH A PROJECT-ENDEAVOUR ON MY NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PROPERTY.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thank you very much and the best of luck 😊👍

[@madajuarez7073]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾. This is one of the most comprehensive video I have seen. Really, really, appreciate it.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@somhrsh]

It looks so beautiful, i wish i get a chance to swim in a natural pool like this someday

[@imianco8079]

this is so beautiful elegant thank you for the realistic inspiration.. i love the idea of natural pool & yours is just stunning while looking fairly simple..

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks 🙂

[@_spartan11796]

Absolutely stunning backyard! Great job!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@thjakits]

Excellent! Down to Earth DIY project with perfect advise!! Thanks!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@elicormeel4195]

Your video was just recommended in my KZbin account. So then I just start watching it right away. And Wow. This is in Denmark. That’s why I felt little bit of Scandinavian/Nordic vibe in your video. I can hear your Danish accent . I didn’t know your Danish until seeing your name on your youtube profile.. Roskilde and Copenhagen used to be my home for 6 years. You’ve built an impressive natural pool. I like it. Thanks for sharing.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thank you 😊

[@mmerriman4995]

Thanks for taking the time to share this great project! I've sent it to two friends. Congratulations!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@rowdymoore007]

Very impressive excellent job certainly couldn’t tell it wasn’t done by a professional

[@jaysonlee1039]

Amazing project. Especially it’s natural pool without any chemicals.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@casaMariaPT]

Absolutely stunning! Thanks so much for sharing. I would love to take you up on your offer to get the list of items used for the build. I wish you many more years of enjoyment in your pool

[@xtremenick89]

This is an amazing project and has inspired me to build a similar set up thank you!

[@finding_mojo]

What a great job and an excellent alternative to chemical pools.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@alejandroparodiherz]

Great video. Congratulations. Amazing DYI project results

[@DocLindgaard]

Thank you 😊

[@FlorentHenry]

Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@wynkindeworde6504]

My experience with outdoor and in-pool lights is that they attract lots of insects.

[@JT-kq3vo]

Probably already mentioned but it maybe worth looking in to a Bubble pump, you'd need to increase the size of you feed pipes to 100mm (4") but it would be far more efficient at around only 70watts so could easily be run 24/7 on a small solar all year round :) great Job by the way as the other design I saw else where used a lot more plastic and a lot more complex for no reason. thanks for the effort.

[@cros13]

Bubble pump would not be able to maintain the required flow rate for this system. Likely need a larger filtration area to use that.

[@johnlee7085]

There’s another video of a family in Australia (?) that built a similar pool using bubblers. They had 4 running off grid solar.

[@fluw]

@@johnlee7085 like to see that, have a link?

[@Jordi86]

Wonderful video, loved the calm explanation. Enjoy!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@lekago]

it looks great! and yes, we do want the materials breakdown video!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks 🙂. But sorry I no longer have detailed list of material used.

[@hfpv2003]

Excellent video!, really helpful and informative. Thanks for sharing

[@alvinkong6528]

Great video and thank you for sharing...btw your DIY is way better than a lot of the professional jobs I’ve seen

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@richardl6649]

Sir! This is amazing. Really appreciate you sharing your expertise in such detail. Looking to do the same in the next year or so. Your project really turned out well!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@Ian-pn2vo]

Really interesting video, well done and thank you

[@ShaunaMarieSings]

It turned out amazingly...so beautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing...💗💗💗

[@lunanother]

thanks for sharing, very informative and IMPRESSIVE DIY

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@r3sistxwampa685]

Very nice. I have already build 4 Pools Like this. The way you keep your Pipes save from freezing is really nice i think i am going top Steel that Idea xD Great Job btw.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@Thomas-y3w]

Spitze. You have a really lovely setting. The market garden at the bottom looks great too

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@mouaddebbagh9827]

Can you do an update video with some things you learned over the years running this pool and what to avoid

[@DocLindgaard]

Hi. Did you watch my other video with a follow up 3 years aften building?

[@scroogemcduck1462]

What an awesome project and beautifully executed!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@Kelsdoggy]

Amazing video and amazing work. You’re so clever!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks ☺

[@willymakeit1857]

Thank you for sharing! Amazing design and great ideas!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks

[@maxm3515]

I would love to see some videos on your kitchen garden and wildflower area!

[@jamesnorys4874]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful pool. Well done!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks! :-)

[@juanzingarello4005]

Basically you are swimming in naturally filtered spring water?

[@DocLindgaard]

Correct 🙂

[@Joedirt5]

Yes and you will feel fucking amazing and relaxed

[@chrisjohnston7762]

N. Ilĺp ppl plo k ĺ Koloa​@@DocLindgaardmmm 😅😅trymm.

[@nosila8578]

I hate your videos

[@mycameraview]

Tusind tak, Karsten! As you mentioned, the tricky part is the pumping system. Will you do another video to talk about its specifications?

[@PeggyStinson]

Thanks for taking the time to post this! It is very interesting.

[@robinsonjohn4975]

Excellent presentation and explanation! Thank you.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thank you 🙂

[@claudioduartesilva]

please do an update video, how is the pool doing, is there anything you regret or would like to change?

[@DocLindgaard]

In the making :-)

[@debn6347]

Dreamy. Beautiful……one day hopefully,🤞I will have one too😊

[@ivanhoe6145]

Wow...very impressive project and the results were fantastic, it seems. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks 😊

[@Gannas_]

thanks for sharing such rich informations

[@DocLindgaard]

You´re welcome :-)

[@joshuapersaud1659]

Great job brother, I love it, Looks amazing

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@Sinanimre]

Awesome story and video !! Thanks for sharing, I am definitely coming back to it soon...

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@lowryshank94]

I am building Bed & Bisquit & Labrador Breeding in Pattaya, Thailand. This almost exact plan I will incorporate next to the kennels basically for the dogs. Mine will be a swim spa with a Hayward Eco pump that can vary from very slow current for the regeneration zone to I think 3hp that I can redirect to the 6 jets at one end pushing the water at about 2km/hr with a vanishing edge falling into a 3m x3m shallow puppy pool . Great job but I still wonder why the well is necessary. Just the return thru the concrete on the bottom and connect to the network of corrugated pipes below the larger gravel? The idea is to wear the dogs out playing and swimming all day so as to have chill evenings.

[@Chippycito]

You have quite an amazing result here. I'm impressed with how large of a water:filtration material ratio you have. I would have thought closer to a 2:1 ratio. Again, very nice work!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thank you 🙂

[@sunconuresolar2658]

Cool hack for the controls. Very nicely done. I'm working on a similar system for prawns and aquaponics. Big project.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks 🙂

[@stonefarm]

Har lige set de første fem minutter af din video, og det ser meget lovende ud. Mange tak for at du har taget din tid til at lave denne video. Efter at have researcher i en uges tid ligner dette det mest hjælpsomme, jeg er stødt på. 👍

[@DocLindgaard]

Tak :-)

[@lysamerekvart9471]

Hey, that's a great video ! Regarding the tall plants that didn't thrive due to (fortunate) low phosphate levels, I could only recommend you to keep puttin a few of them every year, so that you'll know if your phosphate levels rise, because they'll start to do really well and warn you that way :)

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks! That is a great idea. The iris plant is quite cheap, so it would not cost much to put a few in each year.

[@TDREXrx9]

yeah I was thinking a deficiency to but with it being a new built Iris like some silt it he used mostly gravel there may not be the proper for the roots you could try to add silt to the filter area or just give it time to naturally built up. As for adding Phosphate try adding a bird feeder near by all the poop will really boost those levels.

[@torbenp47875]

Amazing pool and very informative video. Did you ever consider using simpler airlift based pumps for this pool? I wonder if that would work.

[@DocLindgaard]

Hi Torben. Yes we did give it a thought, but with the system we build, we pushed the limit for filtration vs. swimming area ration, so I wanted to be sure that I could turn up the flow if it was needed. But if you build more like a natural pond with af 50% filtration area vs. 50% swimming area I think you might do fine with the airlift system.

[@ranger2316]

Excellent! This is really a beautiful pool. I'm not sure it's going to replace my chlorine pool, but it sure seems to work in your application. You can be justifiably proud of your pool and the excellent results. Enjoy!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@paulusher3278]

looks fantastic, I'm looking to start a pool project in a few months so this has been helpful thanks.

[@DocLindgaard]

Your welcome :-)

[@tranphuong6837]

Amazing DIY project. Thanks for sharing!

[@felixspiess]

Great instructions, and awesome result! Congratulations. I wonder how well such a natural pool would work in the higher temperatures of a tropical climate (Southern Brazil here).

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks. It should be possible. The systems are build all over the world.

[@moccu2463]

Cooles Projekt. Sauber gemacht. Ich würde dir empfehlen das Wasser zirkulieren zu lassen, dann setzt sich weniger Dreck in den Ecken ab. Außerdem kannst du den Teich aufsalzen. Mögen die Algen nicht, überleben aber die Pflanzen. Das machen die Koiteichbesitzer auch. Auch mit Bepflanzung. Wenn es immer noch viel Algen hat, dann zusätzlichen Teichfilter und UVC.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks😊.

[@patrick_now_or_never]

Hey Karsten - really enjoyed this video, really calming and I loved your ‘stress-free’ attitude! Been stalling for years on starting our own project, and this really helped inspire me to just knuckle down and GET DIGGING. Well done for seeing your dream to completion!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@motlatsimolefe1077]

Best presentation ever 👌🏾 you eod expect video presentation to be more detailed than photo slide but this will make me build a similar pool 🤞🏾

[@crabkilla]

Very nice work Karsten and a great video. Would love to see a list of your parts!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks. Sorry I do not have a complete list :-)

[@soaresdacunha9719]

Thank u for sharing this wonderfull work!

[@arne2985]

great work, i rly appreciate it that you took the time to document and share it with us

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@serenahowden579]

Fantastic...thank you for taking the time to show us and so beautifully explained 👍🙂

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@miguelsalgado825]

Very impressive. Congratulations on completing your vision successfully! I think a follow up video now that you've had a second season with the natural pool would be of great interest. Is everything still working as expected? How is the water clarity this swim season? Any hiccups with your equipment decisions so far?

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks. So far everything works fine. Water has been clear for the whole season. I might do a follow up video at one point.

[@FlorentHenry]

@@DocLindgaard please do :)

[@octaviusvanzandt3695]

This is great, thank you for posting this. I've been looking for a pool design that would let me recycle some of the pool water into my garden, and I think this would work well for that since it has no chlorine or other chemicals.

[@rare.and.important.content]

Very informative! Thank you, this will save a lot of headache in the future :)

[@matthewlemon]

That was a really great insight into how you approached the build. Would you mind giving a rough estimate of the time scale from start to finish as well as approximate costs? Thanks!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks. I`ve updated the video description as this question has come up a few times :-)

[@Ranchohieloyfuego]

This is very impressive. I’m building up my back yard in the desert into a oasis and decided to go organic pool design. I appreciate your info and awesome video and would like the specs. Of materials. Uv filter etc. Thank u in advance sir.

[@sharlalittle-garcia7808]

I’d love to have a list of materials. Really smart and beautiful build.

[@DocLindgaard]

Do not have complete list. A few additional info to be found in the video description.

[@maurosilva1392]

Nice work. Congratulations

[@andreasarnold5774]

Realy great project. Thank´s for sharing!!

[@DocLindgaard]

Your welcome :-)

[@timgreen6952]

Such an inspiration! Superb work!!

[@billschillerstrom583]

Great job. It's beautiful.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks 🙂

[@maxdrawing9436]

I like your swimming pool design.

[@peterfrance7489]

Great video. Great project. Excellent planning all round! What's the next project?

[@sonselvapermaculture]

thanks a lot, i've been looking for a tutorial like this one for a while! it's very well explained!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@Fundee.isaan.retreat]

Thank you for informative video. I am designing now my new organic pool after successfully having one for 8 years here in Thailand. Like you I used concrete as base in total (300 m2) …. Just wondering why you used liner? I didn’t and had no leak…..the bottom of swimming part (beach entry) was sandwashed and rest left natural. Bit slippery due to some “stuff” stick to bottom but weekly brushing kept it ok…….for next one design is better to use vacuum robot. So just, back to question why you used liner…..just out of precaution, color, or did you really had concerns the concrete leaking?

[@DocLindgaard]

Used liner to get smoother surface for easier cleaning.

[@CamboHODL]

Thank you for the very informative presentation. Wishing you all the best 👍🏼

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@jpfalk11]

Great job! I really appreciate the detailed description and wish I had seen your video before I started my own build. I’m using a gravel and planted regeneration zone with airlift pumps which is separate from the swim area. This spills into a traditional style pool with an infinity edge, then flows into four ibc 275 gallon containers with filter media providing more surface area for beneficial bacteria. Then pumped back to then ‘pond’ area. Essentially two filter systems/ one on air pumps and the other mechanical. Fairly simple without uv for now. 95% done and regeneration zone is full of water and plants…hoping it all works with all the amount of time and money spent🤞🏼Here in Santa Barbara, California- born and raised here but visit Denmark often to visit cousins (parents moved here from Copenhagen). Wonderful country and people and will be there this summer 🇩🇰 thanks again! One question- I have frogs moving in. Would you remove eggs and tadpoles? Like the idea of a balanced eco system moving in and finding balance but concerned about nutrients…

[@DocLindgaard]

Hi Jens. Thanks for your comments. Yes, we do get a few frogs and salamanders in the regen area. But I see them as a natural part of an organic pool and do not remove them 🙂 Best of luck with your project in California.

[@CajunGreenMan]

I would love the list of materials, please. Great video!

[@CajunGreenMan]

I looked for a way to send you my email privately, but can't find any.

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks. Sorry but I don´t have material list in detail. [e-mail]

[@lXlElevatorlXl]

i would say ur iris in the back were planted to high and did get to enough water like the plants near the pool also they already suck nutrients out before reaching the plants in the back

[@mattiashultberg7133]

Wow! Great job!

[@alemassa6632]

Amazing project, really a good job!!

[@DocLindgaard]

Thanks :-)

[@stephdechatillon6591]

Very nice and interesting project, thank you very much for sharing it I also have a biological pool and know how challenging (and rewarding) it can be. I am quite interested by your "Philips" system, could you please give some more information about it ? Exact name, where to buy it, etc ? Regarding your pump, I think it will be quite expensive in terms of power consumption to use a pool pump all year through. Pool pumps are not designed to be operated 24/24 all year so I would recommend to buy a pool pump such as Oase or Aquaforte. If you choose the right one you will divide by 10 your electricity consumption. But check carefully the pump spec (water column). I also think you may reconsider your flow, 1 time the pool volume per 24h is usually not sufficient, I think 1 time per 4 hours is the minimum, and all of it on UV during the hot season. But maybe via a separate circuit if you want to maintain your filter flow. Regarding green water and alguae, I think the power of UV is not sufficient. It is recommended to have about 2W per m3 so if your pool is 100m3 that is 200W instead of your 75W. This could be put on a separate water circuit. Regarding the pool robot, I was also somewhat disappointed by my previous Tiger Shark. I have had better results with my new Maytronic T35. I also recommend the oase Pondovac 5 as a great vacuum cleaner. Just my 2 cents, congratulations again.

[@DocLindgaard]

Hi Steph. Thanks alot for your reply. Great info sharing. The Philips Hue System is widely available, and it was the Philips Hue Plug that I used. It is just a wifi switch, but the app interface is quite good.

[@cjcantera]

Great video. Congratulations. I would like know more or less, how much has this proyect cost (materials and proffesionals). Thanks.

[@DocLindgaard]

Hi Carlos. My guess for the total price with everything included would be approx. 40k USD.

[@ExxotikFrenchies]

Can u send all the materials🙏🏾 been Looking the best way to do this n he’s done it🙌🏾

[@DocLindgaard]

Sorry. Do not have a complete list.

[@AydaWalsh]

Awesome Video!! You have inspired me! Thank you for a Great Video!!