Swimming Pool Tips
Importance of a Balanced Pool
One of the most important steps of swimming pool maintenance is water balance. Generally, understanding water balance can also be one of the most confusing processes of pool maintenance. Because of its complexity, some new pool owners may not know everything they have to do to keep their pool water safe, comfortable and corrosion free.
Safety
If you are using either a salt based pool producing chlorine or a chlorine based tablet pool, then your pH needs to be correct. If pool water is not balanced correctly then the chlorine sanitizer won't be working at full strength killing germs and bacteria.
Comfortable
Your water balance needs to be correct or it will affect your skin and eyes. The pH should be neither too acidic nor basic in order to feel comfortable.
Corrosion
An imbalanced pool can be corrosive to the liner, ladders and hand rail and other equipment such as the pump.
What is entailed in Water Balance?
Total Alkalinity
Total alkalinity refers to how much alkaline is in the water. TA and pH go hand-in-hand. High alkaline water leads to high pH. Low alkaline water leads to low pH. That the average swimming pool should have an alkalinity reading of 100 ppm.
Stabilizer
Stabilizer helps retain your chlorine longer just as insulation helps retain heat or air conditioning. Stabilizer can be added to some chlorine compounds to protect them from the breakdown effects of sunlight. When your stabilizer level is low, you'll use a lot more chlorine. When it's high, you may need to dilute your pool water to bring it back into the 40 to 100 ppm ideal range.
Safety
If you are using either a salt based pool producing chlorine or a chlorine based tablet pool, then your pH needs to be correct. If pool water is not balanced correctly then the chlorine sanitizer won't be working at full strength killing germs and bacteria.
Comfortable
Your water balance needs to be correct or it will affect your skin and eyes. The pH should be neither too acidic nor basic in order to feel comfortable.
Corrosion
An imbalanced pool can be corrosive to the liner, ladders and hand rail and other equipment such as the pump.
What is entailed in Water Balance?
Total Alkalinity
Total alkalinity refers to how much alkaline is in the water. TA and pH go hand-in-hand. High alkaline water leads to high pH. Low alkaline water leads to low pH. That the average swimming pool should have an alkalinity reading of 100 ppm.
Stabilizer
Stabilizer helps retain your chlorine longer just as insulation helps retain heat or air conditioning. Stabilizer can be added to some chlorine compounds to protect them from the breakdown effects of sunlight. When your stabilizer level is low, you'll use a lot more chlorine. When it's high, you may need to dilute your pool water to bring it back into the 40 to 100 ppm ideal range.
Top Four High-Tech Pool Features
You may not realize it, but the latest tech can give you a state-of-the-art backyard experience, one that provides greater comfort, enhanced beauty, and boosted energy efficiency. With that in mind, here are four ways to maximize your pool’s performance and visual appeal.
Variable Speed Pool Pumps
Today the industry offers more robust energy efficient pumps that can be integrated into automation, precisely dialed for optimal but efficient run time. The days of running at full 3450 RPM is over. These pumps are virtually quiet and can turn over a remarkable amount of water all while saving energy. Want for information? Call us, we can answer all your questions.
Chlorine Generation Systems w/ Ozone
Imagine enjoying your pool without dry skin, stinging red eyes, bleach-like fumes, and other hazards from chemical-laden water.This is possible with safe, powerful ozone, a special form of oxygen. Used in pools at top resorts, the Olympics, and in thousands of backyards across the U.S., ozone helps ensure fresh, swim-ready water without the typical loads of harsh chlorine. Better yet, when paired with ultraviolet (UV) sanitizing light, ozone systems become more powerful—eliminating up to 99.9% of harmful microbes. According to industry experts, that’s because UV acts as a germicidal agent.
WiFi enabled Automation
Today's pool can be easily controlled by the sound of your voice thru "Alexa" or a touch of a button on your mobile device. This is possible through the technology of home skills automation. You can say things like "Alexa, switch to spa mode" or just press whatever function you are calling for on your cell phone (as long as your system is connected to the internet of WiFi). Rest assured we can provide these products and installation for your swimming pool.
LED Pool Light Tech
Bring vibrant color to your pool, spa, water features, and landscaping with LED (light emitting diode) systems. With their superior brightness, energy efficiency, and operating lifespans, LEDS are becoming increasingly popular in U.S. homes. Along with LED’s practical benefits, they bring a whole other dimension of style to swimming pools. LEDs deliver superb visual drama with multiple colors that can be set to rotate through a series of jewel-like choices. Systems also provide flashing “light shows.” Preset programs with rapidly changing lights “dance” around the pool in color themes that relate to holidays—such as Mardi Gras or July Fourth—and to moods—such as romance or tranquility.
White LED Pool lights also have been very popular as they provide a true white light and not RGB. We can sample some displays for you upon request. Give us a call!
Variable Speed Pool Pumps
Today the industry offers more robust energy efficient pumps that can be integrated into automation, precisely dialed for optimal but efficient run time. The days of running at full 3450 RPM is over. These pumps are virtually quiet and can turn over a remarkable amount of water all while saving energy. Want for information? Call us, we can answer all your questions.
Chlorine Generation Systems w/ Ozone
Imagine enjoying your pool without dry skin, stinging red eyes, bleach-like fumes, and other hazards from chemical-laden water.This is possible with safe, powerful ozone, a special form of oxygen. Used in pools at top resorts, the Olympics, and in thousands of backyards across the U.S., ozone helps ensure fresh, swim-ready water without the typical loads of harsh chlorine. Better yet, when paired with ultraviolet (UV) sanitizing light, ozone systems become more powerful—eliminating up to 99.9% of harmful microbes. According to industry experts, that’s because UV acts as a germicidal agent.
WiFi enabled Automation
Today's pool can be easily controlled by the sound of your voice thru "Alexa" or a touch of a button on your mobile device. This is possible through the technology of home skills automation. You can say things like "Alexa, switch to spa mode" or just press whatever function you are calling for on your cell phone (as long as your system is connected to the internet of WiFi). Rest assured we can provide these products and installation for your swimming pool.
LED Pool Light Tech
Bring vibrant color to your pool, spa, water features, and landscaping with LED (light emitting diode) systems. With their superior brightness, energy efficiency, and operating lifespans, LEDS are becoming increasingly popular in U.S. homes. Along with LED’s practical benefits, they bring a whole other dimension of style to swimming pools. LEDs deliver superb visual drama with multiple colors that can be set to rotate through a series of jewel-like choices. Systems also provide flashing “light shows.” Preset programs with rapidly changing lights “dance” around the pool in color themes that relate to holidays—such as Mardi Gras or July Fourth—and to moods—such as romance or tranquility.
White LED Pool lights also have been very popular as they provide a true white light and not RGB. We can sample some displays for you upon request. Give us a call!
