A swimming pool needs to have various safety components to prevent accidents happening in and around them. These can be perimeter fencing, pool-surrounding fences and adult supervision. Pool covers are also one such safety component. Safety is the most important and foremost virtue of a swimming pool cover. However, it also saves water that will otherwise be lost to evaporation.

These days, you can choose from a wide range of pool covers, with manual, semi-automatic and automatic systems. The benefits of using a pool cover include reduced pool maintenance costs, solar heating, energy preservation and removal of evaporation. All of [...] Continue Reading…

An inflatable pool slide is real fun. They are available in a variety of options to choose from. They make perfect fun ideas for children and add to lasting memories that you can cherish.

You will be spoilt for choices when it comes to a pool slide. Surely, your kids too would love being on it. An inflatable pool slide will certainly allow your children to enjoy extended hours of fun even in the sun. They can have their rubber ducks and favorite bath companions with them in pool place. Usually, inflatable pool slides are cheap options of having fun [...] Continue Reading…

  Pool sanitizing is one of the most important aspects of swimming pool maintenance. When pool water is not cared for and kept clean, swimmers are at risk of contracting illnesses and infections from organic waste, bacteria and other microorganisms present in the water. When pool water is properly treated and regulated, it will be clean, fresh and free from harmful contaminants, providing a healthy environment for swimmers to enjoy. In order to keep pool water clean and sanitary, the use of swimming pool chemicals is required. The two most common chemicals used for this purpose are pool chlorine [...] Continue Reading…

The beauty and relaxation provided by a swimming pool is nothing short of spectacular.  On a hot day, a pool can be a blessing.  On the other hand, a swimming pool can also be a headache if it isn’t cared for properly.  Swimming pools require a lot of maintenance, including time and money.  No matter what type of pool you have, you’ll need to perform regular maintenance on it.By owning a swimming pool, you assume the task of keeping your pool clean and safe for yourself and anyone who swims in it.  Maintaining your pool doesn’t have to be [...] Continue Reading…

Hayward pool filters come in three basic styles, with those being diatomatious earth, sand and of course cartridge. Cartridge pool filters have been around for decades but in recent years they have been surging in popularity for a number of reasons that may surprise you.A Basic ConceptThe concept of a cartridge filter is quite simple. The swimming pool water enters the system, is directed to the actual filter chamber where it subsequently passes through a plastic filter unit.The Function of the Filter UnitFirst, the larger particles in the water are trapped in the filter unit, which then begins to [...] Continue Reading…

Do you remember back when faux things just didn’t look completely real? Fake stone, fake wood, fake anything? They all seemed to come close but just couldn’t make it over the finish line in the reality contest. Now prefabricated pool designers have come up with new faux tile and stone pool liners and how do you suppose they stack up in the reality contest?Incredibly Real Looking – Even Up CloseGet ready, because these new decorative pool liners actually create the exact look of what they are supposed to replicate! Thats no exaggeration either, because even with your nose touching [...] Continue Reading…

In years past, the process for selecting a pool pump as the heart of your pools water maintenance system was quite simple. You selected the correct size to go with your pool filter and overall water content. The next easy choice was quality and that directly corresponded with the amount that you were willing to spend.Are They Gimmicks?Now Hayward has come out with a new feature laden “Super Pump” series of pool pumps that they claim offers yet more for pool pump customers to mull over during their decision making process. Are these new innovations that big a deal [...] Continue Reading…

Swimming pools are very popular these days, proving to be one of the best investments you can make for your home and your family.  If you live in an area that is known for a hot climate, a swimming pool can be an ideal way to cool off.  You can have friends over at your pool to have fun, or use it to teach your kids how to swim.  Although many people prefer an in ground pool, an above ground pool is just as good – if not better.Above ground swimming pools are well known for three reasons – [...] Continue Reading…

1. Swimmers prefer the feel and taste of water treated with the ECOsmarte system over salt water pools by an overwhelming margin.
2. ECOsmarte systems work within a calcium hardness range of 200-2,000ppm. Because it converts calcium to bicarbonate, the ECOsmarte will eliminate and prevent calcium scaling on pool walls and rock features. Salt water pools do not control calcium scaling and will only work within a calcium range of 200-400 ppm.
3. Since salt water pool systems produce chlorine, the sanitizing effectiveness of the system is impacted by changes in temperature, bather load, sunlight and rainfall. Changes in any of [...] Continue Reading…