A beautiful swimming pool in your patio is always an excellent way for you to hang out with your friends and family, as well as to give your body the much needed workout. If you want your pool to provide a healthy and clean atmosphere for your daily swim and those occasional pool parties, regular […]
When you get back home after a stressful day at work, all you would think about would be to have a relaxing massage and bath in your Jacuzzi tub. You fill your Jacuzzi with water, turn on your favorite music, get a glass of your favorite drink, enter the tub, turn on the jets to […]
Chlorine is one of the most affordable and widely used sanitizers for swimming pools and spas. It’s highly effective that’s why most people prefer it. Chlorine levels in the pool should be tested daily-at least-to ensure there is correct disinfection. Regular chlorination will ensure all harmful bacteria that pose some health problems in humans are […]
The pump is an integral part of the swimming pool filtration system. Most residential swimming pools are expected to have enough pumping capacity so as to turn over the total volume of the pool in every six hours. In an average swimming pool, this means a circulation of 36 gallons per minute. This is quite […]
At times it comes to a point when you have to drain your pool. It could be for maintenance or to replace the water after so many years of use. Over the years, the (TDS) Total Dissolved Solids level in your swimming pool accumulates to a point where it becomes hard to maintain the chemistry. […]
Guest post by Gary Bowers Are you cleaning your swimming pool cartridge filter every week or two? Do you seem to be fighting a constant battle to keep your pool water balanced and clean? As a pool owner, I have found the most time consuming task in pool maintenance is cleaning the filter. On average, I […]
Nothing beats a nice relaxing bubble soak in a hot tub with your partner or even alone. This has to be the ultimate relaxation you would crave for after a long day at work. However, as much as hot tubs provide all that relaxation, they need to be regularly cleaned for maintenance. Often, hot tub […]
Swimming pool lights are not essential when constructing a pool but they add to the beauty of your pool during the night. You may not appreciate pool light until it goes off and you cannot see what’s in the dark waters. A typical pool light bulb should last for more than 1,000 hours, while its […]
One of the most important activities of pool care is ensuring the chemical balance in the water is well maintained. A well balanced chemistry is vital in keeping your pool clean and also ensuring it is safe for swimming. Chemicals such as chlorine are used in controlling the growth of bacteria and algae in the […]
All the sand filters use the same mechanics: when they are set to filter, water will flow from the pool via the filter and then back into the pool. The sand that’s in the filter system will block dirt, oil and debris. A normal sand filter multiport usually has 6 various settings; filter, circulate, backwash, […]