SKIMMER or OVERFLOW POOL?
There are are two basic types of pool designs: skimmer and overflow pools.

SKIMMER POOL

Skimmer Pools have apertures in the upper part of the pool walls. Water from the pool flows into the filtration system through these holes to remove impurities. The inlet nozzles, positioned about 35 cm from the water surface, return the filtered water back into the pool. This system does not require a balancing tank since it's a closed hydraulic circuit that pumps filtered water directly from the skimmers to the filtration system. The skimmer pool is popular in the private sector, offering a good price-to-quality ratio for construction and maintenance.

Advantages
• Lower price
• Shorter construction time

Disadvantages
• Lower water level (10 - 15 cm) compared to the edge of the pool
• Reduced water circulation in the pool
• Robots cannot clean the top 10 - 15 cm of the walls


OVERFLOW POOL
An overflow pool features an overflow channel with a cover grid (or decorative pebbles) surrounding the entire perimeter, where water spills over while the pump is running. The channel directs the water towards the balancing tank, situated between the pool and the filter system. Overflow pools provide optimal distribution and purification of filtered water. Dirt that collects on the water's surface flows evenly to the balance tank via the overflow mechanism. Floor or wall jets return the filtered water back into the pool. The overflow system ensures full immersion of the pool's inner wall, creating an aesthetically pleasing effect. It also provides the best situation for the use of pool cleaning robots that climb and scrub the walls.

Advantages
• Perfect aesthetic appeal
• Water level reaches the upper edge of the pool
• No waterline forms on the pool wall
• Efficient cleaning and better water circulation
• Collects floating debris more efficiently
• Automatic water top-up.

Disadvantages
• Higher construction cost
• Longer construction time

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