| A1 |
Is
financing available for a Wonder Pool?
Yes. Banks and other lending institutions consider
swimming pools as home improvements and give them
the same consideration they would any other home
improvement. We accept Master Card, Visa, Discover
Card, American Express or cash.
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| A2 |
How
much do Wonder Pools cost to install?
Prices vary according to the size of pool and
optional equipment being installed. A Wonder Pool
Kit fully equipped for an 18’x36’ pool,
which is the average size home pool, can usually
be installed by the homeowner for around $3,000.00.
This includes hiring a backhoe operator for digging
and a concrete crew to pour a 3’ sidewalk
around the pool. Prices may vary on concrete and
excavation labor in your area.
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| A3 |
What
does a fully equipped Wonder Pool Kit include?
It includes all materials and equipment necessary
to build, equip and operate your pool except for
concrete and chemicals. A typical Wonder Pool kit
includes: a deep-treated wood wall structure
(Lifetime Warranty) which includes; wall panels,
braces, stakes, corner fittings, and galvanized
assembly
nails; solid aluminum coping; our beautiful “snap-in” vinyl
liner with print bottom and tile wall pattern (with
several patterns to choose from), 20 mill with
a 15 year warranty; one roll of wall foam to cushion
the liner against the wall; high rate sand filtration
system with filter tank and high quality pump,
automatic in-line chlorinator; schedule 40 PVC
pipe and fittings, primer and glue; automatic wall
skimmer; inlet fitting; three step stainless steel
ladder with escutcheons and deck anchors;
complete safety rope assembly including: rope,
floats, hooks, and anchors; a
complete maintenance kit which includes: vacuum
head, hose, 16’ telescopic pool pole, dip
net, floor brush, thermometer, and water test set.
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| A4 |
What
is the first step in building a Wonder Pool?
First, you need to decide where your pool will
be located and what size it will be. [NOTE: The
average size home pool is the 18’x36]
allow,at mimimum, an extra 3’ all around
for a sidewalk. You may want one of our larger
size
pools.
In the
event,
measure and stake it out on the ground. When deciding
location, be sure to consider underground septic
lines, sewer lines, gas or electric. Don’t
worry about utility and telephone lines as the
utility companies will usually re-route these free
of charge; however, it may be easier to relocate
the
pool
than to move the sewer or septic lines. Do not
locate your pool under an overhanging power line.
If you have an overhanging power line, you may
be able to have it re-routed to the other end of
your house or have it moved to another pole.
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| A5 |
What
are the other steps in building a Wonder
Pool?
The general steps in construction of your Wonder
Pool will be:
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1. |
Lay out the pool |
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2. |
Excavation |
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3. |
Set up and brace wall structure |
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4. |
Trim and shape the bottom |
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5. |
Spread grout mixture over the pool bottom
and smooth it out |
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6. |
Pour 6” concrete footing around the
bottom of pool walls |
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7. |
Lay PVC pipe to and from the filter and
backfill pool walls |
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8. |
Apply wall foam with spray adhesive and
attach coping |
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9. |
Snap in pool liner |
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10. |
Fill pool with water (usually with garden
hose) |
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11. |
Install pump and filter |
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12. |
Form and pour sidewalk |
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13. |
Remove concrete forms and clean up the
area |
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14. |
Level any remaining dirt around pool |
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15. |
SWIM - last one in is a rotten egg! |
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| A6 |
What
tools and other equipment will I need to build
my Wonder Pool?
You probably have everything
you need except for a transit level, which
may be rented or borrowed.
(Your excavator will probably loan you his or know
where you may rent one for a few days). You will
need shovels, carpenter hammers, sledge hammer,
mattock (looks something like a pick with a hoe-type
edge on one side), carpenter level, one roll of
nylon cord, hack saw, pipe wrench, 50’ tape
measure, a caulking gun, wet or dry vac, phillips
and regular screwdriver, carpenter square, handsaw
and concrete finishers trowel. |
| A7 |
Do
I dig the hole with hand shovels?
No. We recommend you hire a backhoe operator.
There are independent operators in most areas
that charge by the hour to work
for you. These operators may be listed in the yellow
pages of your telephone book under “Excavators”.
They may also be listed under the “services” section
of your newspaper advertisements. |
| A8 |
How
long will excavation of my pool take?
It depends on the site, pool size and your operator.
The average pool can usually be dug in eight to
ten hours. If you have a sloping yard, you may
be able to keep all of the excavated dirt on the
site and avoid any extra cost for hauling it away.
You will need your excavator to return to level
your site after the water is up in your pool.
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| A9 |
How
long will it take to completely build my
pool?
With one helper (teenage
son or neighbor’s
kid), usually a week to ten days of actual work
will finish the job, or perhaps a month of weekends
and evenings.
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| A10 |
What
about concrete work around the top of the
pool? I can't finish concrete.
Most
people can’t.
We suggest
you do your
own forming,
to save money,
and hire a
local concrete
man to pour
and finish
the concrete
around the
top of the
pool. Unless
you are skilled
at it, don’t
attempt to
finish your
concrete yourself.
Call your local
concrete plant
and ask for
the names of
several contractors
who would be
willing to
pour and finish
a few yards
of concrete
for a homeowner.
The overall
price is usually
cheaper if
you pay for
the concrete
yourself and
let your contractor
just pour and
finish.
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| A11 |
How
much concrete will I need around my pool?
We recommend a minimum of 3’ with a little
extra around the steps and diving board.
However,
you may want extra concrete on one side or one
end of your pool for sunbathing, lawn chairs and
umbrella table. If you are working on a tight budget,
you may pour your sidewalk and add extra deck at
a later time.
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| A12 |
What
about electric hookup for my pump?
A 220W or 110W
electric line
with an on-off
switch will
have to be
run for the
pump and a
grounging ring around the pool. You may know
an electrician who would do
this in his
off hours,
or check your yellow pages for electrical
contractors
who specialize
in small jobs
and repair
work.
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| A13 |
What
about building permits?
Building permits
are not required
in most smaller
communities
and rural areas.
However, call
your local
building inspector
to be sure.
If a building
permit is required,
it usually
will not cost
much at all.
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| A14 |
What
about a fence?
Fences will
vary with taste.
You may purchase
and install
your own quite
cheaply.
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| A15 |
What
about shipping? How do I order my pool kit
and get it here?
You may order your pool by letter or by phone.
We ship pool kits to anywhere in the continental
U.S. You may, if you prefer, save the shipping
cost and pick up your pool kit yourself. A pool
kit can be hauled in a pickup truck and flatbed
trailer. You would need five to seven days from
the time we receive your order to have it ready
for pick up.
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| A16 |
How
do we pay for our Wonder Pool and when?
You may pay with cash or cashier’s check,
Master Card, Visa, Discover or American Express
upon placement of your order.
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| A17 |
What
is Wolmanized Wood?
Wolmanizing is a pressure chemical treatment process
by which wood is preserved. It prevents wood from
decaying or being eaten by termites. It is the
only process recommended for ocean piers. Wolmanized
wood swimming pools have been sold and built for
more than 40 years. The wood we use is certified
for swimming pool use and carries a Lifetime Warranty.
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| A18 |
What
warranties will I have on my Wonder Pool?
The wall structure has
a Lifetime Warranty. The pool liner has a
manufacturer’s warranty
of 15 years and the miscellaneous parts are warranted
by their various manufacturers. |
| A19 |
What
about FREE chemicals and equipment?
We have found that our best advertisement is by
word of mouth from our satisfied customers. Each
referral by you which results in the sale of a
Wonder Pool kit will entitle you to $100.00 worth
of pool chemicals or equipment.
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| A20 |
What
about water tests and consultation? Will I
need that?
Probably not. But, if you do, we can help you.
A test set comes with each pool kit, but sometimes
special problems arise that you may want help with.
You may call us at any time for consultation on
any problem that may arise during pool construction
or for as long as the pool exists.
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| A21 |
Can
an average guy like me really build a pool? Is
there anyone available to help me on the job if
I need it?
Yes. We believe that anyone of average intelligence can install a Wonder Pool
kit. They are really just that simple. Yes. We have independent contractors available
who will go anywhere to install pools or work on them. If you think you may want
some help like this, call and we can give you further details. Some homeowners
hire an unemployed friend to build their pool for them. Small businessmen and
farmers have bought our pool and had them installed by their employees during
a slack season. |
| A22 |
What
if I want to build some pools in my area?
Great! We will be happy to work with you and give guidance in pricing, contracts,
working out details and any other way we can help you get started. Call us if
you have special interest in this area.
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