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Dec 03

Swimming Pool Safety Supplies

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A swimming pool is a wonderful thing to have in your yard, although you must remember that drowning is one of the most frequent deaths with children. If drowning takes place in a swimming pool, in the majority of cases the cause is the lack of supervision. If you own a pool, you simply must have safety equipment around all the time.

Today, there are many safety supplies and equipment that you can buy for your swimming pool. If you have an in ground pool, you can buy a fence or a barricade. A barricade will protect your pool from kids, and prevent them from getting access to your pool without you around. Fences are the most common way to keep your pool safe, as you can keep the gate locked.

Other supplies that are excellent for safety are safety nets, pool covers, and even shepherds hooks. You should always have a pool cover, and use it on your pool when you arent swimming. A strong and sturdy pool cover will keep debris out of your pool, and keep a child from drowning should he/she fall onto the cover.

You should always think about safety supplies and keep them pool side. The easiest way to do this is to build a small building or pool house near your pool, so you can store all of your equipment and supplies when you shut your pool down. You should also have a phone at your pool as well, in case of an emergency.

As far as equipment is concerned, you should always have floatation devices, a shepherds hook, safety vests, goggles, waist belts, a telephone, and anything else that comes to mind at your pool at all times. When you use your pool you should also leave a few flotation devices in the pool at all times, just in case.

If you get plenty of safety supplies for your pool, you wont have much to worry about. Pool safety is one of the biggest growing concerns these days, as so many children are drowning throughout North America.

If you own a swimming pool, you should always do your part and help protect those you love. Teaching kids about safety can never come too early, as it will go a long way to protect them each and every day of their lives.

Nov 28

Solar Heated Swimming Pools

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Spring is in the air, and now would be a great time to think about ways to contribute to the environment. One way to do so, if you have an outdoor swimming pool, is to consider a solar pool heating system. Not only will it save you money, it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The system is fairly simple to create. The pool provides the thermal storage, so there is no need to purchase anything for this particular aspect. And, the pump that is currently used to filter the water in the pool will also circulate the water through the solar collectors.

Pool Cover

A pool cover will drastically save on heating costs and cost, on average, around $120. Not only that, but this will also reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that are harmful to our environment. David Boehmer states, “…all other pool heating methods…should only be used in conjunction with a pool cover. Not to do so would be like running your house air conditioner during August with the doors and windows open. The system will still work, but the operating cost will be as much as three times higher.” Visit the United States Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy website to peruse estimates of how much it costs to heat a pool with and without a pool cover.

One of the reasons swimming pool covers are so effective is due to the loss of water incurred through evaporation. A pool cover alone can provide up to 50%-70% savings. There are various types of pool covers that you can consider in your purchasing decision. Bubble (or solar) covers are probably the least costly. Vinyl covers, however, are made of a thicker material and tend to have a longer life expectancy than bubble covers.

As stated, pool covers provide savings in your energy costs. However, they also have the following benefits:

* They conserve water by reducing the amount of make-up water needed by 30%-50%

* They reduce the pool’s chemical consumption by 35%-60%

* They reduce cleaning time by keeping dirt and other debris out of the pool

Solar Swimming Pool Heaters

A solar pool heater can significantly reduce the costs you acquire through heating your pool. Not only are they similar in price with other heating options, but they also have extremely low annual operating costs. When compared in many climates, they actually come out on top as being the most cost effective. These types of swimming pool heaters generally last longer than their gas and heat pump counterparts. With proper maintenance, they can last anywhere from ten to twenty years. Here is what is usually included in solar swimming pool heaters:

* A solar collector – the device through which pool water is circulated to be heated by the sun

* A filter – removes debris before water is pumped through the collector

* A pump – circulates water through the filter and collector and back to the pool

* A flow control valve – automatic or manual device that diverts pool water through the solar collector

The material that solar pool collectors are made of varies, and the specific type you will need is dependent on what climate you live in.

Nov 25

New Concepts in Pool Floats

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Anyone who has a swimming pool has to have pool floats. There is just something about pool floats that strikers an inner cord with humanity in general. Perhaps there is some gene that people have contained in them, dating from their primeval ancestry when humanoids first stood upright and were afraid to enter any body of water.

No Car Inner Tubes Allowed

So when you set out to buy pool floats for your pool you will want to make the best decisions based on the best information that is currently available on pool floats. Rule number one is to never bring a car inner tube in to your pool. All inner tubes have a big brass air nozzle on them and someone will eventually get a huge gash from it during rough pool play.

Light Soft Balls Only

Pool ball games are great but don’t get any that have too many parts and paces or involve too many people to play. A simple basketball game consisting of a floating net device and a ball works great. As few as two people can play it and there are only two pieces to it, the ball and the net. Also, if you bring any balls into your pool, never bring heavy balls such as a soccer or basketball or it won’t be long until some kid has a bloody nose.

New Soft Foam Pool Floats

Go for the soft foam floats that are now on the market. They cost more, but last so much longer and never need to be re inflated. Remember, all that it takes is a small leak and a standard pool float is rendered useless. Also, buy a big plastic trash can to keep your pool floats and toys in if you have a dog in your yard or they will all end up being chewed up.

Nov 15

Solar Energy Systems for Pools

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If you have a pool, you know how much heating it can crank up your utility bill. Solar energy systems for pools offer an alternative method that will not devastate your bank account.

Solar Energy Systems for Pools

When most people think of solar energy systems, they think of the large crystalline structures that are meant to collect a lot of solar energy in order to convert it into solar power. However, there are other uses for solar energy systems. One of the more ingenious uses for this technology is the use of solar energy systems for heating pools. By using solar power to heat your swimming pool, you can be sure that your morning swim will always be nice, comfortable and cheap.

Everyone has to heat their pool unless they are living in a tropical climate where the temperature doesnt drop at night. Some people choose to purchase a pool cover, but these only work to limit heat loss versus actually heating up the water. Gas heaters work well, but the operating cost of a gas heater can really add up. A low initial cost can draw pool owners to gas heaters, but the charges over the life of the use of the pool can be appalling.

Using solar energy systems for heating pools, however, can solve all of the problems of the above methods. Usually, solar energy systems are installed on the roof of your house, where much sunlight hits. These solar energy systems collect heat, which is transmitted to water stored in hoses behind the solar collectors. This warms the water, which is then circulated through the pool. This method of heating a swimming pool does cost more initially than any other heating system, but the solar collectors and other accessories pay for themselves within a few years. If you plan to live in the home for some time, the cost will be a fraction of any other heating method. If you plan to sell the house in the near future, the solar energy systems will add to the value of the house since they are considered energy savers over time.

The use of solar energy systems for heating pools is a time tested strategy. If you live in an area where lots of homes have pools, you should take a walk around the neighborhood. You will notice lots of homes with pools have solar energy systems. The only downside to this approach is the government does not offer any financial incentives for heating your pool with solar. Given the utility savings, it really doesnt matter. It is still a no brainer to use solar energy systems for heating pools.

Solar energy systems are a great choice for heating your swimming pool. As well as being the most cost effective heating system, solar energy systems are the most eco-friendly as well. Choosing solar energy for your swimming pool heating means that everyone wins!

Nov 13

Swimming Pool Maintenance – Easy Ways to Keep Your Pool Clean

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Owning a swimming pool is wonderful, what can be better than diving in cool refreshing
water in the middle of a summer day? But there is always a downside, swimming
pool maintenance. If you want your pool to be in a good condition for many years
it needs your constant attention. Find out how you can maintain your swimming
pool properly with a minimum effort.

Pool cleaning

Keeping your pool clean is absolutely essential. Many people think that if
it is a private pool used only by the members of the family, it doesn’t need
much cleaning. Unfortunately, this is very far from the truth. Bacteria get
into the water anyway, and if you don’t keep it under control on a regular basis,
it will breed and eventually can endanger people who use the pool, especially
young children.

Cleaning your pool of fallen leaves and other dirt is another important issue.
If you leave organic matter in the pool it will decompose and attract bacteria.
So leaves have to be fished out regularly. To help you minimize the effort,
invest into a pool cover and cover your swimming pool at night. Also if you
are only planning to build a backyard pool, select a spot that is not directly
under trees.

Maintain the right water chemistry

Having the right water chemistry is the most important factor in your pool
maintenance. If the water doesn’t have the right pH, it can become corrosive
and destroy your pool. You can check the water yourself using special pool test
kits or ask a professional in pool maintenance for help.

Another important thing is cleaning your filters. You have to do it on a regular
basis, so the filters don’t get clogged. The good news is that if you keep the
right chemical balance of the water, filters will not need as much cleaning.

Can your pool be self-maintained?

Isn’t it just a dream of every pool owner that you don’t have to do a thing
to your pool and if will miraculously clean and maintain itself? Some innovations
can help you to a degree.

You can install build in vacuuming systems or use a robotic vacuuming unit.
There are also chemical control units that regularly test the water and fix
its chemistry automatically, so you don’t have to worry about it. These swimming
pool accessories are not cheap of course, but they can make maintaining your
pool easier. They will also cost less than hiring a professional pool maintenance
service.

Consider a swimming pool heater

Isn’t it sad that we can only use a swimming pool during warm summer month?
It would be nice to take a relaxing swim in autumn, but the water is already
too cold. This can be fixed by installing a pool heater. With a good heater
you can continue using your pool until October and even November.

There is a variety of swimming pool heaters, you can find electric, gas and
even solar heaters. If you have natural gas in your aria, gas heaters are powerful
economical. They can heat up even a large pool quickly. And of course solar
heaters are even more economical, because the energy is free all together. Simple
models of solar pool heaters are inexpensive and perfect for smaller pools.
They can extend your swimming season by two or three month.

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