Key Dome Features

Now with the, you can enjoy your pool in nearly any climate throughout the entire year. A very large percentage of our domes are sent to the northeast and the upper Midwest states. For some, the swimming season is limited to only 3 or 4 months per year. Our domes are designed for usage in these types of areas so you may either swim all year round, or greatly extend your normal swimming season.

People purchase our domes for various reasons:

By using the , you can truly get the most from your pool.

Safety is an issue which confronts any pool owner. Where there is water, the potential for accidents increases. One of the many well thought out features on all of our swimming pool enclosures is the ability to place a lock on the entry to keep out any "curious" small children and pets. The entry can also be locked when you are away for the day, or out of town for an extended period of time. This extra measure of security gives you and your loved ones extra "peace of mind."

Let' face it, swimming pool maintenance and pool operation can amount to a considerable amount of money and time. With the placement of an on your pool, the costs of chemicals, heating, and water replenishment will noticeably decrease.

Since the swimming pool dome covers the entire pool, there will be a minimal loss of the chemicals, and water through the process of evaporation. Keeping your chemical balance at the correct levels will also be an easier task as not only will less chemicals be required, the chemicals remaining in the pool will not expend themselves so quickly due to the absence of the normal "contaminants" associated with an open air pool. You not only save money, but we'll guess that your time might be worth something too!

Heating your pool in the early fall and late winter seasons will be less expensive also. The dome is actually a barrier between the outside air and your pool water. As the heat rises off of the surface of the water, it is trapped within the pool enclosure. Heat from the sun will help to heat the water and the air within the dome as you will see when you read the section on the "greenhouse" effect.

The "lifespan" of our domes varies somewhat
due to the following situations and conditions:

1. Generally speaking, the hotter the climate the shorter the life of the unit. In warmer areas such as Phoenix Arizona, we'll get about 7 to 9 years of service from a dome. In the colder regions, a life span of 9 to 12 years in not uncommon. Recently our facility manufactured a new unit to replace a 12 year old one in the Northeast. (Interestingly enough, the original blower was still working fine!)

2. Proper cleaning and storage of the unit will prolong the life of the product and make the following seasons installation much more pleasant. It is not a difficult procedure and the long term benefits are worth it. The unit should be stored in the original carton located in a dry area.

3. If a swimming pool enclosure is left up in very hot weather for extended periods of time, there may be a problem. In this situation, the unit can heat up excessively from the combination of the sun and the accumulation of the retained heat within itself. This heat can cause the pool dome to stretch out of shape and it will not return to it's original design. If you live in Phoenix, take it down before those really hot months arrive!

4. Proper water chemical balance will help to prolong the life of your unit. This is also true of your pool liner if it is vinyl. Keeping this item in order will help you maximize the full potential of the life of your swimming pool dome.

NOTE: Dome Warranty is activated upon receipt of photos by Ameri-Brand showing proper installation. Ameri-Brand will provide written acknowledgment that the dome is in fact installed properly after inspection of the photos. SEE WARRANTY BELOW

A copy of the actual warranty of the dome is posted below:

A unique benefit of owning our product is that in most climates it can double as a "Greenhouse". Those plants that you would have normally brought into the house in the winter, can stay in the humid environment of the swimming pool dome. Many people report that their plants actually "thrive" in the winter as the heat coming off of the pool water is trapped within the dome and the combination of that and the sun's warmth create a comfortable area for you and your plants. A good example of how the sun can warm the inside of a dome is to compare it to a car. If your car is left with the windows "up", the temperature will be much warmer on the inside of the vehicle than the air temperature outside. This occurs even on overcast days as the ultra-violet rays from the sun will actually penetrate through the clouds.

When entering the swimming pool enclosure you will feel a slight "rush" of air escaping from the unit. Once inside, one of the first things you will notice is the actual interior size of the unit. A dome viewed from the inside looks much larger than it does from outside! As the walls are ceiling and walls are partially curved, sounds within the swimming pool enclosure are magnified but slightly "muffled". The moisture content in the inside air of the unit is noticeable but not unpleasant. On colder days the moisture content in the air will rise and can form water droplets on the ceiling. Steam coming off of the pool water is possible on very cold days.

The movement of the air within the dome is very slight and normally it is not felt by the users. The sound of the blower (when it's running) is quiet and smooth even if you're standing right by it.

Overall, it's like being in "a world of your own." Isolated from the rest of the world, but only a step away from your home.