WHIRLPOOL PARTIAL IMMERSION
FROM PROBLEM...
With almost every purchase of a hot tub, partial immersion becomes an issue because of its beautiful appearance. The whirlpool not only fits better into the overall appearance of the garden, but also allows a much easier entry and exit. Nevertheless, it is often said against a sinking, because the enormous costs as well as the high constructional expenditure are not portable for many buyers. But what actually causes the high costs and elaborate construction measures? The answer is as simple as it is complex: through the inspection shaft. The technology of every hot tub is located behind the side panels around the pool. For maintenance work or in the event of damage, it is therefore imperative to keep each side accessible.
With partial sinking, the first step is to excavate the hole in the ground. This is followed by the placement of a formwork, which in turn has to be filled with in-situ concrete. To prevent landslides into the inspection shaft, however, this step is unavoidable. Alternatively, but with no less effort, a wall or retaining wall could be erected at a 90 degree angle. It is not uncommon, however, that even minimally unevenly laid floor coverings result in unsightly slopes. Regardless of whether it is a formwork or retaining wall, a dimensioned structure made of wood or steel must then be manufactured, which then supports the flooring made of wood, WPC or paving stones. Finally, the whole structure has the requirement that it must be easy to dismantle and reassemble due to the maintenance work and cases of damage already mentioned.
...ABOUT THE IDEA...
A simple and inexpensive possibility of partial immersion makes the subject of whirlpools much more attractive for many interested parties and already also owners. So the two SpaFrame founders throw their years of experience in horticulture together with their expertise in the whirlpool industry into the balance and tinker with an idea. The solution is to start at the point where it becomes complicated and expensive with conventional methods. Because one thing is certain: every partially sunken whirlpool is unique. A holistic, practical standard solution must be created.
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So the goal is to develop a frame structure that allows access to the independent technology in the four side walls, is easy to erect, aligns itself at a 90-degree angle, does not lose stability through repeated assembly and disassembly, and supports any flooring panels.
...TO THE SOLUTION!
The solution is called "SpaFrame"!
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SpaFrame consists of several pluggable plastic parts. In the set there are frame parts for the outer and inner frame, cross and connecting pieces. The floor covering panels can be chosen individually and are the only visible element after completion. All other SpaFrame components are located underground.
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SpaFrame is built around the spa. The inner frame, in addition to holding the flooring panels, provides stability to the structure and is built almost flush against the four side walls of the spa. The outer frame is inserted through the cross connectors according to the specified distances. Due to these predefined shaped parts with fixed dimensions, the SpaFrame aligns itself as if by itself. Due to the design, it is therefore not even possible to set the corners at an angle other than 90 degrees.
After setting up the complete SpaFrame, the soil can now be filled. This is simply poured against the outer frame and compacted. For the visual finish, the flooring panels are inserted between the inner and outer frames.
In case of technical maintenance work on the spa, the technician can remove the frame and perform his work within a few minutes. In this case, only the flooring panels and the inner frame on the affected side need to be removed. The outer frame remains untouched, as well as all sides where the technician does not need access.
After the maintenance work is completed, the previously dismantled parts of the SpaFrame are simply put back together.