Category: Pools & Spas


Swimming Pool Cleaning and Pool Filters

Filed Under: Pools & Spas
Jan.05, 2010

Swimming pools must be kept clean and hygienic by using a pool vacuum which has the capacity to clean large tiled areas. They should be covered while they are not being used. With a pool cover in use extra dirt and leaves don’t fall in, and the pool stays cleaner for longer.

The next requirement is that swimming pools need to have proper circulation and filtration system in place to replace the stale water with fresh water. The pool pump helps in the circulation of the water.

Swimming pool vacuums are also needed to clean out dirt that enters the pool. These are available in manual and automatic models. Manual vacuums are much cheaper than automatic ones.

Your pool vacuum should be used to clean the bottom and sides of the pool. Some pool cleaners do an excellent job in general in cleaning your pool, however many of these devices will not pick up fine dust or sand that sinks to the bottom. However, a pool vacuum has to be used no matter what the location may be.

The pool filter pump (or more than one for large pools) will need to be serviced regularly.

Here is a tip for you. A pool suction hose can be turned into a backwash hose by using a hose clamp. A pool vacuum system consists of a number of parts that fit together to make the system fully functional. The vacuum head is that part of the pool vacuum system that is similar to a vacuum cleaner.

Some pool packages come complete with a maintenance kit that includes a pool vacuum, others do not. If you are buying you will need to carefully establish exactly what is included in the price, before you pay out your money.

As we have said already, filters can’t remove silt from the bottom. However, once the swimmers move the water they raise the silt, and it can then be be filtered out and the problem will slowly get better.

Good quality filters will have a pressure gauge to tell you when they’ve absorbed too much particulate. For instance, the new Hayward 4800 DE filter, has a system that is affected when the pressure rises to 10 PSI more than the pressure when the filter powder was changed. When that happens the water flow is being unduly restricted and it’s time to change your powder again.

When pool filling, add a water purifying chemical to the water to get rid of the remaining cloudiness in the pool. Follow the manufacturers recommendations.

Chlorine kills any bacteria that may be in your pool water and that is why it is so important. Shock your pool once a week in the summer. Chlorine is typically prepared in liquid, powder or tablet form (though some professionals use gaseous chlorine), and it can be added to the water anywhere in the cycle. Pool experts generally recommend adding it just after the filtering process, using a chemical feeder.

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Pool Slide – Find the Right One

Filed Under: Pools & Spas
Oct.09, 2009

There are literally hundreds of accessories for any swimming pool, from basketball hoops and floating chairs, to beach balls and snorkels. But without question the single most popular accessory for any pool is the slide. And why shouldn’t they be? Since you yourself were a child, going down the slide has always been a source of fun for children everywhere. Making the fun ride down the slide at a swimming pool seems like a natural choice. However, what kind of slide should you look for, and how should it be used? These are important questions to consider when looking for the perfect slide for your pool.

The first thing you should know is that there are many different kinds of slides. Some are designed for in-ground pools, others for above-ground. Be sure you’re buying the right kind of slide.

In-ground pools come in two general makes: mobile and stationary. Mobile slides are those that you assemble and can set-up in about fifteen to twenty minutes. You can set them anywhere around the pool, and they are easily movable. When you’re done with the pool, you can just as easily disassemble the slide and put it away in your shed until the next time you want to use it. A stationary slide, on the other hand, is a slide that is permanently fixed to the ground, most likely bolted down. Each type has their advantages and disadvantages. For instance, while mobile slides can easily be moved around the pool area, they are more flimsy than bolted slides. On an especially windy day, your mobile slide may blow over while the stationary is almost guaranteed to stay standing. Stationary slides on the other hand cannot move, and can get in the way when you’re doing yard cleaning.

Above-ground pools, on the other hand, are almost exclusively mobile due to the nature of an above-ground pool, and how they are often times taken down at the end of the summer.

There are also many different styles of slides to choose from. While a straight, downward slope is all good and fun, a few twists and turns can add an extra bit of excitement to the slide down. Some slides can have you doing up to three rotations before splashdown, and almost all pool slides are water slides.

Safety on these slides should be first and foremost in both the construction of your slide, and the use of your slide. Many slides nowadays include enclosed tubes and deep, curved bed ways to ensure that there are no accidents. Tell your kids not to goof around while either climbing the latter or going down the slide, and unless the slide is at the absolute deepest end of the pool don’t allow your child to slide down head first. Sliding head first into the pool is always a risk, as the child could hit his head either off the pool floor or a wall, or could sustain other neck injuries from hitting the water awkwardly. Making sure everyone follows the safety guidelines is always a wise decision.

Pool slides are a great buy for anyone looking to add some extra excitement to the pool time fun. Sturdy and safe, they can be used by the whole family. However, you should be sure to look for the perfect deal, and know what you’re buying before you make any kind of investment.

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Pool Maintenance for Chlorine Pools

Filed Under: Pools & Spas
Oct.08, 2009

Swimming pools, like any other man-made object, will fall apart without regular maintenance. Simple maintenance of your pool will help to prolong its life and delay any need for repair. There are many little things you can do to keep your swimming area well maintained, and in the process keep both yourself and others safe.

There are many things you can do every day to ensure your pool is well maintained. Listed below are just a few of the daily things you can do:

Add Chlorine – Be sure to add chlorine to the pool daily to make sure all those pesky bacteria that can cause sickness are sanitized. While many pools use chlorine as a sanitizer, bromine is an acceptable substitute.

Adjust pH levels – If you have an automatic balancer in your pool this step is already done for you. If not, be sure to adjust both your pH and Alkaline levels. This helps make sure your water does not turn an undesirable cloudy, or irritate your skin when you go for a swim.

Clean your skimmer – Your skimmer should be cleaned daily to make sure your pool water stays fresh, and can circulate around the pool.

In addition to these things that you can do on a daily basis, there is more you can do. You don’t have to do these every day, but rather only every one to two weeks, and this can go a long way to adding years of functionality to your pool’s life.

Shocking Your Pool

Shocking your swimming pool is where you add a concentrated amount of chlorine into the pool water for a short time. The chlorine levels become so high that any organic organisms (mold, algae, and bacteria) are completely destroyed. You should shock your pool at least once a week, but may have to do so more than one time per week depending on how often the swimming area is used. You may also need to add algaecide to kill any remaining algae that the chlorine did not already destroy.

Adding Metal Out and Clarifier

You will have to add other chemicals into your pool on a weekly basis, with clarifying and anti-metal agents being chief amongst them. Metal Out agents are used to eliminate the tiny particles of metal that escape your pool filtration system. Clarifier, on the other hand, is used to prevent your water from turning cloudy. It also helps to remove those particles of matter that are too small for the pool’s filter to catch. The Clarifier makes it so that these particles cling to each other, making them large enough for a vacuum or your filter to catch.

There is still more you can do to keep your pool well maintained. Vacuuming your pool from time to time will help keep your water clean, as will skimming the surface of your pool water for leaves. Every winter (or every six months if you live in a warmer part of the country) you will want to drain your pool and scrub your pool walls and floor. This may also be a good time to check your railings and bolts on accessories, like diving boards or step rails to see if they need to be tightened or replaced.

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