With the increasing demand for leisure and entertainment, and commercial operations, swimming pools have become an important supporting facility for family courtyards, homestays, resorts, and outdoor campsites. However, traditional pool construction suffers from pain points such as high cost, long construction period, large land area, immobility, and cumbersome approval processes, making it difficult to adapt to small spaces and flexible usage needs. Small shipping container pools, also known as mini container pools, are an important type of pool made from shipping containers. Using shipping containers as the basic carrier and combining optimized and upgraded mechanical manufacturing processes, they possess core advantages such as flexibility, portability, quick installation, environmental friendliness, durability, and high cost-effectiveness, perfectly solving many of the problems of traditional pools. The core technology utilizes standardized small shipping containers (mostly 10ft or 20ft sizes), which are cut, reinforced, waterproofed, and corrosion-resistant, and equipped with water circulation and filtration systems to create a mobile, modular pool that can be quickly put into use without complex construction. Widely used in various small settings, they can also be combined with portable container homes to create integrated leisure spaces, becoming the mainstream choice for small pool construction and a highly competitive product that YG Heavy Industry is focusing on developing and promoting. Contact YG now for more product information.
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YG Small Shipping Container Pool Technical Parameter
| Item | Material | Dimension |
| Frame | top frame | galvanized cold-rolled sheet, cross-section height 150mm, thickness 3.0mm |
| bottom frame | galvanized cold-rolled sheet, cross-section height 150mm, thickness 3.0mm | |
| steel column | galvanized cold-rolled sheet, cross-section height 150mm, thickness 3.0mm | |
| surface treatment | powder coating/fluorocarbon coating | |
| corner | cast steel, 178mmx162mmx118mm | |
| Roof | purline | C90,galvanized |
| roof panel | rock plate, 50mm | |
| ceiling panel | nephrosis-colored steel plate, 0.5mm | |
| Floor | cement board | thickness, 15mm |
| floor glue | thickness, 2.0mm | |
| purline | C120, galvanized | |
| Wall | glass-cotton colored steel sandwich panel | glass-cotton colored steel sandwich panel, external colored steel panel, 0.6mm, internal colored steel panel, 0.5mm |
| Window | PVC-steel window | with screen and guardrail, 1110mm *1100mm,1500*1100 |
| Door | steel door | 880mm*2020mm |
| Electrical system | switch box | |
| plague and socket | voltage, 220V, 50Hz, 3 pole, 32A | |
| single tube LED light | 15W | |
| socket for A/C | 16A, 3 pole | |
| wall socket | 10A, 5 pole | |
| light switch | ||
| Draining channel | stoving varnished and galvanized pipe | 2695mm/5630mm |
| Edge decoration | roof | white and grey edge |
| column | white and grey edge | |
| floor | baseboard |
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Working Principle of a Small Shipping Container Pool
- Main Body Load-Bearing Principle: The reinforced and corrosion-resistant small containers are fixed to a flat surface via bottom supports. Utilizing the high strength of steel, they withstand the pressure of the pool water (5-8 tons per square meter), ensuring no deformation or leakage. The modular design facilitates transportation and installation.
- Water Circulation and Filtration Principle: The silent water pump of the water circulation system draws water from the bottom of the pool and sends it to a quartz sand filter. The quartz sand inside the filter adsorbs and filters impurities and suspended solids. The filtered water is then piped back to the pool, forming a closed-loop circulation system. This circulation occurs 1-2 times per hour, ensuring consistently clear water. If equipped with a disinfection and heating system, the disinfection system kills bacteria in the water, and the heating system heats the pool water to a suitable temperature to meet different usage needs.
- Waterproofing and protection principle: The waterproof membrane and sealant on the pool walls and bottom form a seamless waterproof layer to prevent water leakage; the non-slip pool bottom uses non-slip material to increase friction and prevent people from slipping; the safety railing can prevent unauthorized personnel from entering and also prevent children from accidentally falling into the water, ensuring safety in all aspects.
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8 Application Areas of YG Small Shipping Container Pools
- Family Harbors: Suitable for urban villas and rural self-built houses, creating private leisure pools for family members to swim and cool off daily. They require minimal space, are easy to install, and do not disrupt the original layout of the yard.
- B&Bs/Agritourism: As a distinctive amenity for B&Bs and agritourism establishments, they create a differentiated competitive advantage, attracting tourists and increasing customer traffic and average order value. Especially suitable for seaside and rural B&Bs, they can be used in conjunction with outdoor leisure areas.
- Outdoor Campsites: Suitable for self-driving campsites and campgrounds, providing swimming and leisure services for campers, enhancing the campsite experience, and attracting more tourists. They are also flexible and can be moved to adapt to changes in campsite layout.
- Children’s Playgrounds: Creating small children’s pools with safety features, suitable for kindergartens, children’s playgrounds, and parent-child experience centers, providing children with a safe and fun water play experience. The materials are environmentally friendly and non-slip, ensuring children’s safety.
- Mini Resorts/Hot Spring Hotels: As a complementary leisure facility, mini leisure pools supplement the shortcomings of traditional large swimming pools, providing a relaxing space for guests and enhancing the overall competitiveness of the hotel. This is especially suitable for small resorts.
- Corporate Recreation Areas: Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprise factory areas and office building rooftop recreation areas, providing employees with a space for relaxation and stress relief, improving employee well-being, and demonstrating corporate humanistic care.
- Temporary Event Venues: Used for temporary events such as exhibitions, celebrations, and festivals, temporary pools can be set up to attract visitors. They can be quickly dismantled and relocated after the event, minimizing resource waste.
- Private Estates/Farms: Suitable for private estates and farms, creating leisure pools, combined with outdoor barbecue areas and comfortable seating, to create an integrated leisure space and enrich the leisure experience of the estate or farm.
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FAQ About Small Container Swimming Pools
A: No. The small shipping container pool uses a modular design, eliminating the need for complex foundation excavation. Simply level and compact the site, ensuring there is no standing water or tilting, and it can be directly placed and installed. Installation can be completed in 1-3 days, significantly saving construction time and costs. Some in-ground models only require a simple shallow pit.
A: Under normal use, the lifespan can reach 15-20 years. The main body is made of Q235B high-strength anti-corrosion steel, with double anti-corrosion treatment and double waterproofing technology, effectively resisting water corrosion, sun exposure, and rain. Core components have a 5-year warranty, and the manufacturer provides lifetime maintenance services, extending their lifespan.
A: It is mainly affected by specifications, configuration upgrades, customization needs, and accessory combinations. For an accurate quote, please call our hotline or visit our official website. Tell us your needs (specifications, configuration, customization requirements), and our professional sales staff will provide a personalized quote.
A: Yes. The small shipping container pool features a modular design, is lightweight, and detachable. After installation, it can be disassembled, moved to other locations, and reinstalled for reuse, avoiding the drawbacks of traditional swimming pools that are “one-time construction and cannot be moved.” It can also be moved together with a portable container home, adapting to various usage scenarios.
A: Not complicated, and the maintenance cost is extremely low. Only periodic (1-2 times per month) cleaning of the water circulation filter and checking of the waterproof seal are required. Frequent water changes and long-term maintenance by dedicated personnel are not necessary. Compared to traditional swimming pools, maintenance costs are reduced by more than 70%.
A: Yes. YG supports customization services, allowing users to tailor the size, depth, and exterior color of small shipping container pools according to their site size and usage needs. These can also be upgraded to in-round shipping container pools, equipped with heating and sterilization systems to meet diverse usage requirements.
