There are many types of pool covers.
One sound investment is a pool cover. They will decrease the amount of time you spend cleaning, and heating your pool. You can usually find one to fit your pool抯 shape and size, but not always. In that case, they can be custom made at a surprisingly low cost.
There are three major options for a pool cover.
The first option is a solar pool cover. These are usually dark in color, thick, and heavier then other kinds. By leaving this on your pool for a week during spring or summer, you抣l find your pool water temperature has risen dramatically. These can save you money on heating.
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While some people don抰 really care what temperature the pool is most prefer to know how warm or cold the water is before they get in. It is simple enough to get a thermometer and find out, but there may be more choices then you know about.
Analog thermometers are separated, for the most part, into two categories: Hanging and Floating. I always preferred hanging, as they give a temperature reading from several inches (or feet, if you so please) below the surface, instead of just at the surface, where the water is typically warmer. Floating thermometers can be fun and decorative, in the shape of a duck, or an alligator, or what have you.
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Skimmers are highly recommended for all areas and seasons. Mostly, they consist of a net or a rake on a telescopic pole. (The pole is usually sold separately, and should be chosen based on how long a pole you抣l need. The suggested material is aluminum, as this usually provides the best strength and durability, but may be prone to bending)
The point of them is simple and straightforward: Scoop out leaf littler, or any other debris that may happen to fall into the pool water. Regular use of one of these is an easy way to maintain your pool, and while it will require more then just a skimmer, proper and prompt use can extend the life of your pump
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Another, less common, but still effective type of pool cleaner is an Ionizer. The main advantages to these is that they reduce the amount of chemicals needed to keep your pool clean and healthy. They are also more environmentally sound then other methods. The basic principle is that Ions are released into the pool to kill harmful bacteria, algae, and other such.
The three major variations are Solar, Electric, and Ozone Generators. Solar is just that: powered by the sun. They release ions into the water as they float, cordless, across the surface. Electric Ionizers must be plugged into an electrical outlet, or battery powered. Ozone Generating ionizers create Ozone (O3) and release it into the water. These have become very popular recently.
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Swimming pool pumps maintain the cleanliness of your pool.
The pump and pump motor of your pool is what moves water though the filter, and, depending on what kind of equipment you use, power your cleaning tools. It is the central piece of your pool equipment. If all is in proper order, your pump should be able to circulate all the water in your pool in under 12 hours. Your pump also helps to filter out larger pieces of debris and what not while pulling water. If the filter basket (or other such apparatus) is clogged, your pump will become less energy efficient.
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Every pool as an atmosphere, and most are rather individual, however much they resemble one another. One way to give your pool a little personal flavor is to add some creative lighting. This is a place where many people explore the decretive nature of a pool. At night, if your pool is lit with blue lights, everything and everyone will attain a slight blue glow that can prove very atmospheric. Lights are a safety measure as well. When swimming at night light is necessary for safe swimming.
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Chemicals and filtering will only take you so far, when it comes to pool care. Your pool will also need some sort of cleaning tool to clean dirt and the like off the bottom and sides of your pool. Obviously, the efficiency and convenience of the model you chose will impact the price drastically. You can chose one that is self-contained and completely automated, or you can go with a manual tool powered by the pools pump and filter system. Bigger and more expensive is not necessarily better. As a pool owner, I抳e preferred the simple, basic Suction Side cleaners, as it gives good excuse to be outside with the smell of the water, and some music.
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Along with proper chemical balance, maintaining a filter is vital for a clean, swim-able pool. If you have a pool more then 10 years old, you should consider replacing the filter entire. In decades past, the filters put in pools are almost universally too small by today抯 standards. There are 3 major types of filters used today.
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A common misconception about pools made by people who have never owned them is that Chlorine is all it takes to keep a pool algae free and clear. To keep water clean, and safe, it requires a number of different chemicals, such as Acids, Water Clarifiers Algaecides, and a number of other chemicals, which are potentially dangerous to swimmers, and equipment. Before you use any chemicals in your pool whatsoever, It is suggested that you talk to an expert and find out exactly what you need to know.
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If you own a pool and plan on using it at any time other then the depths of summer, then you should seriously consider a pool heater. The three major methods of heating pools are Propane, Natural Gas, and Solar Power. Propane is very energy expensive, when compared to the other two, and Natural gas requires more energy then solar power, which requires almost none at all.
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