Solid pool lockers – why invest in quality?

Although the locker room may seem to us a much less important room than the swimming pool itself, its impact on the quality of the entire facility should not be underestimated. People who visit it expect – quite understandably – an environment:

• hygiene,
• aesthetic,
• practically decorated.

The pool locker room should meet all these requirements, so that the center encourages guests to visit again, and use of the pool is not associated with a dirty, ugly and uncomfortable place. How to accomplish this? The first step to properly furnish the locker room is to equip it with sturdy pool lockers. It is they that make the room functional. However, they must not be the first better lockers. A humid environment, limited space and the need to ensure the safety of stored items are all challenges faced by pool locker designers at ALSANIT.

Durable pool lockers should also be invested in because it is an expense that has far-reaching effects. Once installed, the lockers should serve swimming enthusiasts for many years. Otherwise, they will have to be replaced, resulting in stagnant use of the swimming pool, and, unfortunately, the need for another investment. If, on the other hand, we leave the pool lockers damaged, the whole facility will lose quality, guests will not be fully satisfied with the service, and eventually they will easily find a facility with a nicer, more comfortable and more hygienic locker room.

Solid pool lockers, or what kind of cubicles?

The material used to create furniture that meets all the above requirements of pool locker rooms is HPL board. Lockers made of high-pressure laminate HPL owe their properties to the method of creation – they are formed in the process of pressing many layers of resin-impregnated paper. Everything is done under conditions of high pressure and temperature. Then the whole thing is still impregnated with melamine resin and covered with a protective layer.

What does this mean in practice? The fact that solid HPL pool lockers are:

• resistant to mechanical damage – acts of vandalism occur in places such as sports and school swimming pools. So the furniture is exposed to knocks, scratches and other damage. The durability of the HPL board eliminates this problem and ensures that pool lockers will remain in constant condition for a long time, and therefore will not disfigure the locker room;
• moisture-resistant – HPL board is used not only for closet cabinets, but also for shower stalls or sink countertops. So we can easily imagine how resistant to water and moisture this material is. Pool cabinets are exposed to moisture all the time by the immediate vicinity of swimming pools and bathrooms, so it is necessary to choose a material that is fully resistant to its influence.
• resistant to microorganisms – a hugely important issue in the subject of swimming pools is hygiene. And it’s not just the pool itself, but also the locker room and pool lockers. Fortunately, HPL is a leader in this aspect as well, as it is made with SANITISED technology, which inhibits the proliferation of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.

Durable pool lockers should have all of the above characteristics. It is not worth making compromises – locker room equipment affects the quality of the entire swimming pool, and thus the reputation of the facility. So this is the obvious answer to the question of why you should invest in sturdy pool lockers.

Solid clothes lockers for the pool – which lock?

The construction of the body is responsible for the solidity of the pool lockers, but it is not enough to ensure an adequate level of security for the stored items. For this you need a good lock. It’s not worth betting on the most obvious but less secure options, i.e. a key, because we are talking about public facilities, through which a lot of people pass. A modern and robust alternative are pool lockers with electronic locks. They are perfect for lockers that dynamically change their owners, because they can be set to public mode (the so-called Multi User). This means that each user independently sets an easy-to-remember (for him) code and does not have to swim with a wristband and a key on his wrist. Electronic locks provide the highest level of security and look very elegant, giving the locker room a modern character.

Electronic locking pool lockers can also be integrated into any facility’s comprehensive customer service system. This is made possible by RFID technology, which uses radio frequency identification. In the case of swimming pools , special wristbands are usually used to open such locks, which do not need to be removed from the wrist to work. They can be used with a different reader each time, so they are perfect for public facilities. RFID locks can be used in hotels, aquaparks, holiday resorts and many other places, where the wristbands open not only lockers, but also other access zones, room doors or even turn on the light. It all depends on the settings of the Electronic Customer Service System of the place.

Equipment and layout of pool lockers

Pool lockers can be designed in various ways. First, there are several options for the layout of lockers: double pool lockers (that is, a column divided in half into two equal rectangles), popular l-shaped cabinets, in which it is easy to hang longer clothes, and tall columns, which provide the most space for users.

The size of pool lockers is also important. We are limited by the size of the locker room, but we cannot sacrifice the convenience of locker users for the sake of increasing the number of lockers. The only compromise then is to make customized furniture, which in the case of locker manufacturer ALSANIT can be ordered at no extra charge. Then we can be sure that the lockers will be of optimal size, and the available space will be used to the maximum.

Solid pool lockers should have vents to allow air circulation. This is very important in environments prone to moisture. The openings drain water and neutralize unpleasant odors. Shelves, dividers, hooks, rods, etc. are also mandatory equipment. And don’t forget about numbering, so that everyone can easily find their locker. So that this can be done quickly, in large centers it is worthwhile to provide signs indicating where the numbered lockers are located in a given numerical range.

FAQ:

1. Is it worth investing in solid lockers for a pool locker room?

Yes – pool lockers are an investment for years, so it is not worth paying for low quality. Moreover, their appearance and functionality are reflected in the reputation of the entire facility.

2. What should solid pool lockers be made of?

The best solution is HPL board – the lockers are then resistant to mechanical damage, moisture and water and microorganisms.

3. What lock should the lockers in the pool locker room have?

A modern solution is lockers with electronic locking.