a canadian company is making a splash with backyard swimming pools made from modified shipping containers. measuring 8 x 20 feet, or 2.4 x 6 meters, the patent-pending design utilizes the structural rigidity of a container unit to create a pool with a built in spa that can be set up in minutes. engineered to be enjoyed throughout the year, an integrated heater can increase water temperature at 30°C/hour (86ºF) in -10°c (14ºF) weather.
all images courtesy of modpools
modpools, the company behind the project, has designed the entire structure so that it can be relocated, while a divider can be added to quickly convert the modular pool into a hot-tub. all settings, including temperature, jets, and lighting, can be easily control via smartphone. pricing for the pool starts at $26,900 USD, with more information about the technical specifications available here.
the patent-pending design utilizes the structural rigidity of a container unit
the pool has a built in spa that can be set up in minutes
the entire structure so that it can be relocated
a divider can be added to convert the modular pool into a hot-tub
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We’re very interested. When do you anticipate patent approval? We live in WV and am wondering about cost of shipping? We would have to do some site prep here, we’re in the hills and would dropping it down in our deck or possiable underground? Also wondering about how you lift it to a spot? Crane? The most innovative and creative pool I have ever seen. If you could recycle used ones, it would be even better! Congratulations!
Please do not attempt to send any money to them. I have been scammed- Sending them 20K for a deposit for a 40′ pool, they’ve misquote shipping, made me wait a year, and then (with no remorse or excuses or the slightly hint of caring for customer service) actually being treated like they did an ‘exception’ (after I threatend to sue them) they return part of my money – so I ended uo with no pool, treated awful, and with 1000 usd dollars loss. They even had the nerve to ‘block me’ on Instagram because thay are afraid that I will make the case public! So – news to you #modpools, there are other mendiums apart from instagram- For those interested- I can share proof of emails- Correespondence- Don’t buy #modpools