IMMERSE YOURSELFIN PURE NATURE

swimming innatural water – completelyfree of chemicals

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Peter PetrichCEOBIOTOP

Picture a mountain lake. The water is clean and crystal clear. You might dip your toes in or cool off your face after a hard climb up from the valley. The reason the water is so clear is because it is low in nutrients. Algae have no basic sustenance as the earth in the mountains is very arid and there are almost no impurities. Unfortunately, the water is too cold for swimming.

The Living Pool basically works like a mountain lake. The Living Pool is a swimming pool with natural water that offers the same clean and crystal clear conditions as in the mountains. This is achieved with a special filter that removes nutrients from the water, so that the algae are deprived of their sustenance – just like in a mountain lake.

We have developed a converter system for owners of conventional swimming pools. This enables an economically viable conversion to a pool free of chemicals. In 2007 BIOTOP developed the first trial pool and it was not long before it was ready for launch on the market. Since then, we have built hundreds of Living Pools in clients’ gardens in a host of different countries. Perhaps the next Living Pool will belong to you.

I hope you enjoy exploring the world of Living Pools on the following pages.

Peter Petrich

the pool for a clear conscience.

CONTENTS03 introduction

04 Philosophy

10 lifestyle

16 the living Pool

20 the Converter System

22 technology

26 accessories

30 Consultation and Planning

32 the BiotoP natUral Pool

34 frequently asked Questions

BRING NATURE INTO YOUR POOL!

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the development of the living Pool marks the end of the swimming pool with chemically treated water. Because we know we have a responsibility for future generations.

Visually just like a classic swimming pool but totally organic. The new phosphorus filter PhosTec Ultra makes it possible. It is integrated into the water cycle and with its new filter material binds the phosphorus in the water. The Living Pool requires absolutely no chlorine or other toxic chemicals and offers the ultimate in swimming enjoyment in crystal clear water.

The innovation is the intelligent combination of tried and tested components from the BIOTOP natural pool system. The curved sieve skimmer and the submerged pump house constitute a water cycle, which runs approximately four hours per day during the season. The short operating time of this pump minimizes power consumption. In a second cycle, the water flows from the pool through a biological filter, then through the PhosTec Ultra filter, and finally back to the pool. During the season, this pump runs constantly on very low power and is also housed in the submerged pump house. The pool robot runs separately and its operating time can be regulated as required.

GERMANY Straight from the lounge

into the pool.

OURPHILOSOPHY

for the sake of future generations

GERMANY Grey slate and smooth

bangkirai decking emphasise the minimalist design. 5

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AUSTRIA living Pool in a clear yet distinctive design against the stunning backdrop of a tyrolean mountain forest.

in and around the pool nothing but

pure nature

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AUSTRIA Unadulterated purism in southern Burgenland, austria’s sunniest region.

a harmonious mix of contemporary architecture

and sustainable swimming enjoyment

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the living Pool: Winner of the energy Globe award.

In 1987 BIOTOP was awarded the Austrian Environmental Conservation Prize for the invention of the natural pool. A further important environmental award followed in October 2011 when the Living Pool became the first organic swimming pool to receive the prestigious Energy Globe. As our CEO Peter Petrich says, “This is a milestone in our company’s history. It confirms that we are on the right track with our development of sustainable and environmentally-friendly swimming pools.”

YOUR INDIVIDUAL LIFESTYLE

moments of pure pleasure in harmony

with nature

GERMANY elegant pool design with plants and waterfall.

the burbling of the water invites

you to linger

GERMANY a fantastic water garden over the roofs of Ulm.

a pool with a view

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THE LIVING POOL

an environmentally-friendly bathing

experience in crystal clear water

an organic Swimming Pool with no Chlorine or other toxic Chemicals

Visually just like a classical swimming pool and organic nevertheless – the Living Pool requires absolutely no chlorine or other toxic chemicals and still offers the ultimate in swimming enjoyment in crystal clear water. Instead of the regeneration zone required in natural pools with its flora and fauna, an underground biological filter and a specially developed phosphorus filter provide biological and physiological purification of the water, continuously keeping it clear and alive.

The Advantages of the Living Pool:– the water is processed biologically without the use of chlorine– and is crystal clear and “alive” at all times– only a small amount of space is required as all the technical

equipment is concealed under the sun deck– it can be combined with other elements of the natural pool

system

ITALY This unusual Infinity Living Pool won 2nd place in the frog King Design Competition 2015.

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Unlike conventional swimming pools, no one Living Pool is like another. During the planning process we focus on your needs and wishes to ensure that you get exactly the pool you want. We will only ever rein in your fantasy if our planners consider that they will run up against insurmountable difficulties. The pool can be close to the house and also serve as a patio or the Living Pool can be placed in a quiet corner of your garden where you can relax and get away from the stress of your daily routine. Pools can also be built on rooftops with a fantastic view into the distance as well as providing privacy.

The technology used can also be tailored to your preferences. You could choose a pool with a minimalist design, one with an open bio-filter covered with plants or alternatively you could landscape around your pool, to emphasise its natural character. A specially designed waterlily pool is an eye-catcher in any garden.

Design options

– Pool with no plants– Pool with an open bio-filter covered in plants– Pool with a bio-filter covered in plants and an extra pool for water plants– Pool with separate zone for water plants

virtually unlimited design possibilities for your very

own dream pool

GERMANY The plant filter is an especially

decorative element.

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Conversion of a Conventional Pool to a living Pool

The Living Pool converter system enables the simple conversion of an existing swimming pool into a biologically operated one. The existing water cycle, comprising a skimmer, a pump and a sand filter can still be operated, only the chlorination will no longer be used. Additionally a biological circulation system will be incorporated. This comprises a biological filter, a small pump and the PhosTec Ultra filter. All components are integrated into a single shaft. The shaft, measuring 1.8 x 1 x 1 meters, is installed in the ground next to the existing pool and connected to both an inflow and an outflow pipe of the existing pool. The pump for the bio circulation requires only a very small amount of electricity. The costs of operating the pool can be significantly reduced by this conversion.

example of a Conversion

Before: The pool owner is dissatisfied with the water quality and wants to ban chemicals from his garden. First step: After the pool is completely drained of water and a hole is dug at the head of the pool, the pre-fabricated shaft is delivered and professionally installed. Second step: The shaft is connected to the pool, while at the same time the chemical system is made inoperable. After: The shaft is furnished with an accessible cover and the existing water cycle is connected to the converter system and put into operation. The garden then becomes a chemical free zone.

LIVING POOLCONVERTER SYSTEM

quick, simple & utterly natural

Before

First step

Second step

After

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Bio-Compact filter

The biological filter is concealed under the deck. The water flows through the filter vertically from top to bottom, whereby it is biologically cleaned. This means that impurities and organic compounds are broken down by bacteria, resulting in crystal clear water. The water then flows through PhosTec Ultra Filter and the phosphorous is bound in the filter material. The water is then pumped back into the pool by a small pump. Optionally the bio-filter can implemented as an open filter covered in plants.

the Phosphorous filter Phostec Ultra

Without the use of chemicals the phosphorous filter PhosTec Ultra very effectively binds the phosphorous that is dissolved in the water and which is responsible for the growth of algae essentially “starving the algae out”. BIOTOP holds the European Patent for the combination of the Bio-Filter and PhosTec Filter.

THE ADVANTAGES OF THE BIO-COMPACT FILTER:

– biological cleansing without chemicals

– works without requiring energy

– the bio-filter is concealed out of sight under the wooden decking

THE ADVANTAGES OF THE PHOSTEC ULTRA:

– phosphorous is reliably removed from the water

– small size

– easy to operate

– the filter material can be changed easily

– good durability

1 submersible pump shaft

2 curved sieve skimmers

3 pool robots

4 biological compact filter

5 PhosTec Ultra phosphorous filter

6 sun deck

two User-friendly Water Cycles

Having two separate water cycles allows an economically-efficient and energy-saving use of the pumps. During the first cycle, the surface of the water is skimmed and floating particles are removed from the water. The pump is only in operation during the day. During the second cycle, organic impurities are degraded and phosphorous is eliminated from the water. This pump runs continuously during the bathing season. Water features such as a mill stone or waterfall can be integrated in both water cycles. BIOTOP has always attached a great deal of importance to designing technical components that are simple and easy for the user to understand.

THE TEcHnology

customised so that everything goes

swimmingly

Submerged Pump house

BIOTOP offers a pump house with a completely new concept for circulating the water in the Living Pool. A submersible pump is installed in a flooded pump house. The pump does not “draw in” the water but flows into the pump house without pressure. A submersible pump on the floor of the pump house transports the water into the natural pool through pressure lines.

THE ADVANTAGES OF THE SUBMERGED PUMP HOUSE:

– submerged pumps make very little noise

– the pump is so quiet it can be installed underneath the wooden deck

– the pump does not have to be put away in winter

– pipes do not have to be emptied in winter

– all suction and pressure lines can be regulated independently.

Curved Sieve Skimmer

The curved sieve skimmer is a milestone in skimmer development. The water flows over a curved sieve with a mesh size of only 0.3mm, so that even slight impurities get caught in the sieve. The impurities are removed from the system before the nutrients they contain get back into the water. The sieve is self-cleaning, as the impurities are rinsed to the bottom. Due to a cleverly-devised mechanism, the water flow is regulated via a moveable skimmer that always allows exactly the right amount of water to flow over the sieve. BIOTOP holds the European Patent for this innovation.

1 skimmer inflow

2 skimmer flap

3 stainless steel basket

4 float gauge

5 line to pump house

6 emergency exit point for amphibians

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a pool robot keeps the pool walls clean

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plunge into crystal clear water; with

absolutely no chlorine

GERMANY first sweat in the sauna, then take a dip in your living Pool before lazing on the pool terrace – pure relaxation.

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INDIVIDUAL ACCESSORIES

for every lifestyle, to suit every house and garden.

Selected materials enhance the look of your pool

Whether you choose stainless steel handrails, high-quality stone edges, stainless steel waterfalls, exclusive pool covers, stylish steps and solar heating systems or heat pumps: We will only ever use top-quality materials for your living pool. Our product range also includes underwater lighting, solar showers and much, much more … Let your ideas flow free and choose the accessories that will meet your requirements and enhance your enjoyment.

UNDERWATER LIGHTING STAINLESS STEEL LADDER WATERFALL STAINLESS STEEL STEPS

POOL COVER SOLAR SYSTEM

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LIGHT GREY LINER DARK GREY LINERSHOWER WATERFALL AND STEPPING STONES

OVERFLOW GUTTERSTONE STEPS COUNTER-CURRENT SYSTEM

individual planning and high-quality implementation are our strengths

Consulting and Planning Phase

You invite one of our Living Pool planners to a no obligation discussion and show her/him the place where you want to build your pool. Express all your ideas at this initial talk and our planner will explore with you how to turn your ideas into reality. We take a lot of time for this meeting to ensure that we have all the necessary data for a first draft and cost estimate.

After a short planning phase we will give you a first draft drawn up by one of our garden planners, together with a cost estimate. Now you can take time to study the plans and make the changes you desire with our Living Pool planner, as well as to discuss the cost estimate in detail. We will make every effort to provide you with individual planning and an attractive price.

Construction Phase

The excavation work and construction of the pool will be conducted by our highly skilled staff according to an exact time schedule. This includes all of the steps needed to install the technical equipment. Immediately after completing construction the pool is filled and the equipment put into operation. To allow you to enjoy your Living Pool as soon as possible the area around the pool is put back into its original condition or newly designed.

Swimming Phase

This is what the Living Pool looks like on completion. Following the initial phase of just a few weeks in which the biological filter takes up its work, the pool is at your disposal with no limitations. After your planner gives you complete instructions you will receive a manual describing how to operate your pool. Your Living Pool specialists will always be there for any questions you might have.

YOUR LIVING POOL FROM A-Z

step by step to bathing pleasure

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THE NATURAL POOL

in harmony with nature and the environment

the classic among natural pools. thirty years of bathing in natural water.

A natural pool extends the garden like a window into a new reality and will have a strong architectural impact throughout the year, and is especially effective at enhancing the winter garden. Plants and wildlife bring a new and vibrant dimension into the garden and the pool complements and enhances existing architecture. Carefully chosen sculptures and classical garden furniture add an extra touch of luxury to turn your garden into a haven of relaxation and enjoyment.

The natural pool developed by BIOTOP is the perfect solution if you want more than just natural water in your garden.

Order the BIOTOP catalogue with its extensive selection of outstanding natural pool reference projects.

GERMANY in Coesfeld in münsterland, Germany, a stove mason combines fire and water in a completely new and unusual way.

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Is the BIOTOP Bio-Pool hygienically safe?The water in a BIOTOP Living Pool complies with all statutory hygiene regulations for private swimming pools. Although public pools are subject to stringent requirements as regards water hygiene, this is not the case with private swimming pools. Nevertheless, you can rest assured that your domestic pool will have the same high water quality as those used by the public. Furthermore, internal BIOTOP scientific studies have confirmed the high quality of the water in our pools.

Why is a Bio-Pool better for the environment?A Living Pool from BIOTOP uses no chemicals that can harm the environment. The pool also uses considerably less power and water, as a natural pool is only filled once, unlike a conventional pool that needs to be filled every spring and then emptied again in autumn, releasing thousands of litres of chlorinated water into the environment.

What are the prerequisites for a Living Pool? Ideally you need a flat surface (or one that can be flattened) measuring at least 40–50 m².

From sunny to shaded locations, everything is possible. Each pool is planned individually and adapted to suit conditions on the specific site.

How much maintenance work is involved and what will it entail?As the water is not disinfected, a natural biofilm develops on the walls of a Living Pool. This is regularly removed by a pool robot. The robot must run every day. Spots that the pool robot is unable to reach should occasionally be cleaned using a brush. Very little effort is required to prepare the pool for winter. Some work needs to be carried out in spring before the swimming season starts again, but this should not take more than half an hour. It can also be carried out by the service team of one of our BIOTOP partner companies.

Can a Living Pool be heated?A Living Pool can be heated to a pleasant temperature for swimming using a solar heating system, mounted, for example, on the roof of a garage or a summer house. Alternatively, a heat pump or heat exchanger can also be used. Covering the pool also helps reduce heat loss.

How often do the components have to be serviced?The system is extremely simple. The pool and the pipes do not have to be emptied for winter and nor do pumps have to be removed. Just the filter material of the PhosTec Ultra has to be changed every few years and the bio-filter needs to be cleaned each year. This job can also be done by the pool owner.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

space-saving thanks to intelligent technology plus an individual design

for your personal swimming pleasure

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