Low budget Garage Pool

[@edinburghtumuran916]

That is perfect for triathletes especially during Quarantine! Perfect!

[@whitealligator8915]

That’s real dedication to reach a goal! Love it

[@paulmartin3598]

This looks great. I’m hoping to do something similar but I’ve a couple of questions. What did you find you running costs to be roughly, I.e average electricity use per month? And do you find there is much splashing of water over the sides? So do you need to think about water run off/drainage? Thanks!

[@Masmasini21]

Thank you so much. I got into medium distance triathlons and the swim training is difficult. Venue, family, work... I have been thinking of how I could set one up. You have bolstered my desires. Thanks buddy

[@seheadhunter50]

I've been thinking about this idea and finally decided to see if anyone had a video of this

[@mayj257]

Thanks, only video I found that would mention how to dehumidify..if people don't they will be growing a mold farm in their garage

[@CarrollCanada]

Wow man nice setup

[@leonbox8870]

Complete Part list 1. Endless pool fast lane unit 5 H.P. 2. 2 x remote controls 3. Endless pools digital pace clock 4. Classic Analog pace clock 5. Wooden frame to mount the fast lane unit 6. Bestway vinyl pool 4.19m x 1.85m 7. Bestway Steps 8. Custom vinyl pool cover (rollback) 9. Intex Krystal Clear Filter Pump (1,500gal per hour ) 10. UV filter system for Coy carp pond (this mean less chlorine required) 11. Bestway 3Kw pool heater 12. Igenix IG9805 Portable Dehumidifier 740 W - 50 L 13. Chemicals - chlorine / PH reduce and increase / clarifier etc. 14. Water test kit 15. 2 x large waterproof LED strip lights 16. 2 x waterproof colour LED lighting systems 17. 3KW Fan heater 18. 2 x waterproof wall plugs 19. 1 x waterproof double light switch 20. C-type breaker for endless pools motor 21. Heavy duty shielded cable from fuse box to motor 22. Waterproof masonry paint 23. Waterproof wood paint 24. Floating temperature gauge (with remote display ) 25. Bestway pool maintenance kit ( pole / net / skimmer / pool hoover ) 26. Pool drain assembly ( basically just old pumps and hosing ) 27. Portable toilet 28. Heavy-duty vinyl for window and door insulation and blackout 29. 2 x Remote control plug socket sets ( control electrical equipment without touching the switches ) 30. Astroturf

[@Jamesking195]

why did you go for a normal pool, as opposed to like a pond/brick version?? Thanks

[@serinadelmar6012]

Love this! Thank you.

[@kclombard7956]

@@Jamesking195 because it's a LOT CHEAPER!!!! LESS EXPENSIVE !!!

[@CodeMeep]

I cant find this pool anywhere, its a perfect size for the setup im trying to build, do they still make this? Any chance you know where I can find one?

[@nemonemo3129]

Great pool buddy. Thanks for sharing all the info, very good of you.

[@sarahh4458]

Love this, although I would use a swim tether as cheaper. Also a hint from someone who lives with a fellow geek; if u want to attract a girlfriend/boyfriend, get rid of the portaloo (I am not saying pee in the pool, but it does not take too much effort to get out and go to the bathroom!).

[@leonbox8870]

Lol - good point, should have left that detail out.

[@catinabox3048]

When you get out of a pool, you're bound to drip everywhere. The reason people don't like going inside in the middle of swimming is because they don't want to be dripping all over the place and ruining their floors or carpet.

[@cheritadurham1662]

Great Job! Really helped out!

[@petunia5835]

That's pretty cool. I am just looking to put a small pool in my garage to float in and wanted to see if anyone has put a pool in their garage. Don't want to take up yard space nor ruin my grass.

[@garydamiter7065]

Do you find this pool to be long enough? Also, do you stay fairly well put in the current or do you experience drifting side to side and back and forth?

[@atetansmusic6878]

wow. that's awesome pool.

[@nevajism]

hi well done- some questions- did you by the fastlane with the hydraulic power unit with it- how much did you pay, also any idea how much that lot is new?

[@stevewilson1544]

How much did you pay for the endless unit itself? Thanks

[@emmablock622]

Did you find any drawings to help with building the structure the Fastlane is affixed to? Have been looking for something and can't find. We have a soft sided pool so I am guessing we need something in the pool for the unit to rest against. I can't tell from the video if you have it resting against the frame because there was not enough room between the garage wall to have the support frame completely outside the pool or if it needs the support directly behind it. Any tips?

[@kayhoughton3856]

You no wot I r8 admire ya so wot we’re not all rich but u r in ya health gud luck for future xx

[@benedictcorrales8383]

Hi my name is Ben I enjoy your video and I thinking to build one for my self I have a back problem and I want to make one for my self where did you buy the motor can you tell me pls. Thanks

[@leonbox8870]

I got mine off ebay - they come up occasionally. You can always go to endless pool California and get a new one imported.

[@sassyshelby2723]

I love this.

[@gaborkekko3157]

Now, 3 years later. Are you still happy with all of your different components of your swimming pool? Have you, or would you change any of them for an alternative? I would like to use Endless pool fastlane for swimming breast stroke. Your pool is too narrow for that, but do you know anyone who does use that stroke with this system? Thanks in advance.

[@rustynuts4426]

Amazing what us brits can do in a small uk garage

[@natb8135]

Hi, I'm hoping to build a budget endless pool and your video has been a great help, thanks. I can hopefully get the same pool but before I do can I re ask Emma's question re the structure of the fastlane support. Do you have more detail and how do you prevent it from rubbing/damaging the pool ? Lastly would you use the same one again or would you buy/construct a more robust pool ? Thanks

[@leonbox8870]

To avoid any rubbing / damage I just made the wooden frame sits on some rubber squares. No problem to report with that. The main thing I would change if doing it again is to have a solid structure and have benches for return water flow. I suggest setting up a tether system first to see if you really use it before go all out on the endless pools counter current unit. Cheers

[@natb8135]

@@leonbox8870 Thank you - I have a 10' circular " deep paddling pool" which I use for tethered swimming (not ideal with long arms, but needs must ! ) and was hoping to upgrade in increments. Tethered swimming in deeper/longer heated pool in garage first, with option to purchase a fast lane which is transferable to a better pool eventually. How significant is Not having benches ? I have only tried endless pools with benches

[@mastercommanderdragonsir679]

Do you swim in this or use to practice holding your breath? Very cool either way

[@stormtrooper9404]

May I ask you,what is your personal expirience and toughts between hydraulic pump vs ordinary tether? Is the investment worth? Thank you,and very nice setup.

[@michaelmichael3126]

I'd love something like that in my place

[@maxlife7580]

Nice setup. Lionel Sanders the professional Ironman has a mirror on the bottom on his so he can improve his stroke.

[@judybil5562]

Way to go!

[@oiuslags]

Hi nice idea. Only one slight problem is the mains and Distribution Board are way to close

[@leonbox8870]

Yeah maybe, boxed it off and had no problems so far.

[@hovhannesbabayan810]

What are the dimensions of this pool?

[@Foundation111]

how deep is the pool?

[@leonbox8870]

Water depth can really vary to suite your own need - I liked about 1.2 meters

[@Kyrious]

I'd take this over a treadmill. I love water.

[@jeremystrong2502]

Hi Leon. Would it be possible to connect with you for 5-10 mins to ask a few questions about this? (I want to do the same but probably have a few too many questions to rattle on a page). Charge a consultancy fee if required ha

[@bentleyrikki3315]

When u said 8 grand I laughed.

[@DigzGuy]

A large part of that cost is the endless pool pump! You can use a tether sure but pump is preferable!

[@Cc-nj2zm]

What’ size is this ?

[@dennislloyd6747]

Hey I'm doing the same thing what kind of heater did you use

[@leonbox8870]

Just an electric 3Kw bestway heater - did the trick just fine for me. www.amazon.co.uk/Bestway-Pool-Heater/dp/B00JQN461G

[@darrenhughes3686]

Bloody hell mate you should’ve just use the bungee cord not cheap

[@alphareport3796]

Cool video I just did a coaching video on how you can modify it with a tether should check it out man like the channel

[@grahamnumber7123]

Great job! have you had any breast stroke swimmers in there. That timer seem way too fast since in my fitter years I would overtake freestyle swimmers. Standard length 25-30 seconds isn't slow but that's just inside the max (pushing it!). I think it should be possible to calibrate the unit based on real world heart rate and inside since the water flow dynamics in a simulated setup like this are completely different to real world swimming. All that aside, respect for what you have done here, great job! It's still a good way to train..

[@leonbox8870]

I have had a few breaststroke swimmers in there - also like to do a bit myself. I am no expert on the stroke but I found the current helped me exaggerate the upward lift of my head before the pull, which seemed to translate into my stroke in a real pool. On the flow rate per 100m I think it is reasonably well-matched to real-world - but the important thing is to just compare the rate against itself and use it as a measure to see how your current session is going verses your previous sessions.

[@stoner27th]

this is step one on training to become a salmon.. lol

[@grahamt5924]

An endless pool for 1/3 the price

[@joequillun7790]

Clever idea. Well done. How's it holding up? Here we are, 2020, and the Corona virus scam is running rampant. Now my local school system has closed down our lap pool swimming. :( Something like this would be a good fill in. Thanks for sharing.

[@Just-Ross]

lol @ scam.

[@leonbox8870]

I imagine in this crazy time the price of second had endless pool units is going up. To be honest you can do something really similar using a swim tether for a fraction of the cost. Anyway fingers crossed the pools will be open soon.

[@benstevens2164]

​@@Just-Ross it really was a scam

[@Voltsisrising]

You paid 8k for that😂

[@DigzGuy]

A large part of that cost is the endless pool pump! You can use a tether sure but pump is preferable!

[@lary73]

@@DigzGuy so does leon box know your in love with him?

[@lary73]

8000 pounds is low budget???? thats 10680 usd!!!! lol what an absolute waste. you know you can get resistance from a bungie cord too... seen a young woman, who was an olympian, make one of these using pallets, tarp, plastic, solar heater, and some bungies. costs equaled less than 250 usd when it was all done. that is 1/40th of the cost of this monstrosity. I think it actually worked better too, no electronics to zap your butt or pay for. just too funny. lol title sould be... throw away that budget on your extravagant garage pool!!!! getting a big huge thumbs down here