Birth Pool Rental  

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

 

 

FAQ

I want to rent a pool - what should I do?
How do I return the pool?
How do I put up and dismantle the pool (incl basic safety warnings)?
Care of the pool whilst in use incl cleaning
How do I empty the Pool?
What chemicals are used? Are these safe?
How is the Pool cleaned and cared for?
How can I pay?

To rent the pool

Email or call us contact@aquabubs.co.uk 0870 0428955

We will confirm availability. You can then download the booking form by the link on the left. Please do not send in forms without first enquiring about availability

Return a signed booking form to us with a non-refundable deposit of £50 made payable to Amalaika Ltd to secure the dates. Please read our terms and conditions prior to signing. Please return booking form within 5 days of making a booking or inform us of any delay if a longer time is needed. Receipt of the booking form by us and a deposit confirms your booking (as long as we have agreed beforehand that a pool is available for you - if you havent confirmed availability then we will contact you)

3 weeks prior to the start of rental period send the balance of payment made payable to Amalaika Ltd and a damage retainer of £100 by separate cheque (which will be destroyed  once the pool has been inspected on return or used to cover any damage or spares used after first contacting you)

Your pool will be sent to you or can be collected - see here for details. Please contact us a few days before the rental period is due to start to arrange delivery/collection

Return of pools: Please call or email to arrange collection/delivery to us for the day the rental period expired.

The pool will be inspected upon return and your retainer cheque discarded if no damage found (we can return this if you prefer)
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To return the Pool.
Please contact us to arrange delivery/collection by us or courier pick up for the day following the last day of rental
Our address for return is Aquabubs Sandpiper, Fibbards Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RD
Please note that if you are not in when the courier calls then delivery will need to be rebooked and this will incur an extra charge (usually £35) at your expense. Collections are usually made between 9am and 6pm but a time can not be guaranteed
We arrange collection from the address specified on the booking form. If you have moved or want it collected from an alternate address please submit another booking form with corrected details and/or inform us of the address when you call to arrange collection
It is absolutely vital that you obtain the paperwork from the courier detailing the tracking numbers (manifest)
Should a claim need to be made then we will need this forwarded to us immediately. 
See terms and conditions re packaging pools for return
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Assembly of Pool

*Please read and follow these instructions carefully and in full before assembling the pool. This is for your own safety*

Please note that due to the way it works our heated pool does not come with a disposible liner. The pool heater/filtration would not work if it a liner was used. Our unheated pool comes with a new sterile disposible liner for each new booking.
If you are worried then please remember that hospital pools also do not come with disposible liners and are merely cleaned between use.
We take cleaning of our pools very seriously. Please see the link below for more details


Basic safety warnings


Unfold the pool and cover completely before inflating. Do not over-inflate

Unplug the power pack after inflating the pool and while filling with water

After filling ensure you bleed air from the filter before plugging in the power pack

Make sure you remove the 3 white caps from inlets inside the pool before filling with water and before plugging in the power pack

Always exercise caution when entering and exiting the pool

Always check the temperature before entering the pool. We recommend 33-36C for labour and 36-37C for birth. Please follow the advice of your midwife

Do not put any electrical appliances such as TV, radio, light within 5ft of the pool. Never let cats or other pets with sharp claws near the pool

Never use an extension cord to connect the power pack

Never operate the pool without sufficient water in it

Always take care to protect the floors under and by the pool. We accept no responsibility for damaged flooring due to failure to protect your floor/carpet from moisture. It is your responsibility to seek advice from a qualified architect or engineer to determine if the floor will hold the weight of the pool.

Never open the power pack

Ensure the correct chemicals (provided) are used following the instructions

Never lift the Power pack via the air loop

Please unpack the pool immediately upon receipt. We clean and sterilise all pools, hoses and the pump unit the day before sending and set the pool up to ensure it is working perfectly upon despatch. All pools are dried as well as is possible but in order to ensure they remain as sterile and clean as possible we advise not leaving them in the boxes. We advise setting up the pool immediately so you can ensure everything is working for you and that a last minute rush is avoided in case you don't understand how any part works.


Assembly

Included is
A Power Pack
B Pool Liner with outer cover
C Top cover
D Inflatable cover
E Inflator hose
F Air loop



1. Unfold liner (B) to a flat position

2. Use inflator hose.

Before using the power pack add the three feet to its base. Then remove the plastic bags from the inlet pipes (retain and put safely for packing away). Check the rubber washers are in place in the two smaller pipes.


NB - the Power pack sounds very noisy when inflating and when first switched on. In normal use it is quiet and not noticeable when in labour!
 

 Connect inflator hose to power pack on the air blower side and inflate three valves plus interior floor. (Ensure circuit breaker used  - press 1/0 button for air)

Check fit of nylon skin of pool - if off centre let some air out of 3 valves to loosen skin and adjust as necessary. Fill all tubes until just firm
Hold down inflator adapter with one hand to prevent injury. Do not over inflate lower tube.

Inflate lid
 

Remove air inlet hose and unplug from mains.


3. Connect all three power pack fittings to pool. (see Power Pack assembly below) -be careful not to overtighten.
 
Attach air blower loop to the power pack. Make sure the 2 sets of screws are tightened to prevent accidental removal (hand tighten only)


4. Inflate the inflatable cover and push down sides to fit. Place blue top cover over this and line up 8 cover locks. These can be locked by key for further safety


Power pack attachment


1. Attach 3 plastic feet to underside of the power pack if not already there. Line up Power Pack connections to the spa connections
2. Attach the lower fitting one first being careful not to cross threads. Make sure the 0-ring is seated and in place. Hand tighten the nut to the lower fitting on the Power Pack.
3. Attach middle hose fitting next. Check to ensure hose washer is in place. Hand tighten until snug. Repeat for upper connection.
4. Press air loop over 2 openings in top of the Power Pack until snug. Tighten screws by hand
5. Wrap 5' wide vinyl strap around all 3 pack connections
6. The filter is fitted - if you need to change it for any reason we provide a spare filter at an additional cost of £20.
 

7. When not in use fit the inflatable cover and then the blue cover which can be locked for safety


Filling the pool


Ensure Power pack is not plugged in

With the filling hose fill to approx 1' above the second air chamber ring. Do not overfill.

Bleed the air from the filter tank before plugging in the Power pack. Turn small black knob on the top of the filter tank anti-clockwise for 1 minute or until water drips out.

Plug in power pack. The pump will turn on and begin flowing water. if no water is flowing repeat the previous step. This is vital since if no water is flowing the filter and heat will not work.

It is vital that the Power Pack is NOT used with an extension cable
Filling takes from 30 minutes to several hours depending on the water pressure in your house. This is why it is worth filling the pool well before labour starts so you get to enjoy the pool for the full length of your labour! We found the pool takes 45 minutes to fill in our house
Filling with warm water will enable you to use the pool far quicker but cold water can be used if time is not of the essence as the power pack will heat the water


Temperature control

This is located at the top of the Power Pack. Push the arrow up or down to adjust the temperature. We recommend starting at 35C as this should maintain the temperature at around 36-37C once the lid is on. The pool is designed to retain the temperature at the rate selected.

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Cleaning and Emptying the pool


Use the submersible pump to empty the water. The small amount of water left inside can be drained by pulling the pool on its side slightly and emptying with a bucket
Wipe the pool out thoroughly using the cleaning fluids provided. Please ensure that 100% of all body fluids are removed and all stains removed. Rinse and dry the pool before packing. Do not use abrasive cleaning aids such as steel wool, abrasive cleaners etc. The exterior can be wiped with a mild soap and water solution then rinsed with clean water
Throw the filter away if the pool has been used for birth/and or labour.

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Care of the pool whilst in use

Change the water once a week and clean the filter if the pool has been used (unplug power pack, place caps on the 3 fittings inside the pool, unscrew retainer ring from filter housing, lift filter out and clean with high pressure hose, place filter back and hand tighten retainer ring, remove caps from inside pool, open air bleed on top of the filter housing for 1 minute, plug power pack into wall outlet, reset temperature)
Wipe round pool with the milton provided as this will sterilise the surface. 
 

Adding Chemicals

Once the pool is full add one cap (20ml) of Bayroplus SPA liquid. When the water has been heated add one tablet to the pool. Add one tablet each time the pool is used and at least once a week.


 

The outside of the pool must be cleaned with water/Vanish spray immediately if marked to prevent stains developing

When giving birth (second stage) turn off Power Pack and fit plastic caps inside pool

Cleaning the Filter


When pool is empty open the top of the filter tank and lift off lid.

Remove filter and clean with water/rinse carefully.

Replace filter into the tank and replace lid making sure the large 0-ring is correctly fitted around the top of the tank.

Refill pool

A spare filter is included if needed - this will be charged at an extra £20 which can be deducted from your retainer or paid for separately

 

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Emptying the Pool

Turn off the Power Pack and unplug from circuit breaker

Plug in submersible pump to circuit breaker

Attach the emptying hose to the pump ensuring it is correctly fitted

Place the end of the hose somewhere suitable for emptying the water (bath/outside etc)

Switch on and empty the pool

When the water reaches the bottom of the pump place the pump on the power pack side of the pool and tilt the pool towards the power pack.

Once the water is below the level of the valve on the base turn off the pump and remove from the pool. Tilt the pool and remove remaining water with a bucket or similar.

The pool can be wiped round with diluted sterilising fluid

If deflating the pool remove caps and apply pressure until air is removed. Please clean and dry the pool before doing this

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Are the chemicals safe?

We use a 2 part Active oxygen system. This is far gentler than usual pool chemicals and no incidences of harm to the baby and mother have been found

We use Bayroklar Spa and Bayroplus Spa which is a 2 part Active Oxygen system designed for use in home spas. This is far gentler than usual spa care products and is less irritating to the skin. The tablets provide protection against bacteria and the liquid guards against algae and acts as a system activator.  

 

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How is the Pool cleaned and cared for?
Heated pool: At the end of each rental and just before they are sent out to customers we clean and sterilize the pool thoroughly. A new filter is provided for each rental. We supply an active oxygen system to keep the pool free from bacteria whilst in use. We take cleaning the pool very seriously which is why we supply separate hoses for filling and emptying and also take great care with cleaning and sterilizing between each rental. We flush out the pump unit with sterilising fluid too and all hoses. 
The pool will arrive ready to put up and use but if you wish feel free to clean again with the milton provided.

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How can I pay?
We accept payment by cheque to Amalaika Ltd. Shipping charges can be paid by debit card if you wish.The retainer fee is to be paid for by cheque and will be destroyed if not needed
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