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Swimming Pool Leak Detection

August 19th, 2011

Things to Consider When Finding A Pool Leak:

- Loose tiles or cracks in the pool deck
- Cracks or gaps in the bond beam
- Water saturated soil in the area around the pool pump or plumbing.

Here’s How to Check:

- Use a grease pencil to mark the water level of the pool at the skimmer. Check the mark 24 hours later. Your pool should lose no more than 1/4 inch per day. Otherwise, a leak is indicated.

- Try the Bucket Test – Place a bucket filled with pool water on a pool step (weight it with a rock or brick). Mark the water level on both the inside and the outside of the bucket. Check the mark 24 hours later. If there’s a greater drop in the line on the outside of the bucket you have a leak.

Five Very Essential Swimming Pool Components

July 29th, 2011

1.Pool pumps – the heart of a swimming pool – pumps provide the flow of water through your filtration system.

2.Pool Filters – responsible for collecting and removing all dirt and debris.

3.Pool Cleaners – pool cleaners save owners from tedious hand scrubbing and brushing.

4.Pool Chemicals – includes chlorine, cyanuric acid, pool shock, bromine, and algaecide, these maintain the quality and sanitation of your pool water.

5.Pool Covers – protect your pool from rain, snow, debris and UV rays and keep it from evaporating.

Weekly Pool Service – What to Expect

July 13th, 2011

No one likes a dirty pool and having to clean it yourself is time consuming. Your time should be spent swimming not cleaning. Cleaning your own inground or fiberglass pool means dragging out the vac hose, get it primed, skim the water line and deal with all the other junk that has taken over your skimmer basket and pool filter.

Hire a pool cleaning service company to take all your troubles away. They will check all your equipment to verify everything is working properly and the flowing:

Clean skimmer basket
Vacuum bottom and walls
Brush walls
Skim waterline for leaves and debris
Backwash filter (if necessary)
Test and balance water
Fill chlorine and other necessary chemicals

Remember that the cleaning service can only be responsible for the cleanliness of the pool, once he/she is finished and left its up to you to keep a watchful eye. All it takes is the wind to start blowing or a thunderstorm to roll through blow a bunch of debris back into the pool.

Have a Safe 4rth of July Pool Party!

June 20th, 2011

The 4rth of July is near and many folks are having pool parties. If you draw a crowd around your pool there are some things you need to consider to keep your party safe.

Sadly but true, drownings do occur at pool parties. It takes so little time to add several layers of protection around your swimming pool. Guests will appreciate your efforts to keep them safe and able to have a better time at your party.

1.Hire a lifeguard – Do not designate someone to be the “lifeguard”. They will get distracted and accidents will happen. Hire a CPR/Lifesaving accredited lifeguard who job is solely guarding your pool.

2.Post Pool Rules – Limit the number of swimmers in the pool at one time. No running or horseplay etc.

3.Close the diving board – carelessness and horseplay around the diving board will cause serious accidents.

Have a great pool party this 4th of July, and do all you can to keep your guests safe.

Swimming Pool Pump Tips

May 12th, 2011

A swimming pump should be able to circulate pool water at least every 24 hours, but its best to run every 8 hours.

Most existing pool pumps are oversized for the size of the pool and plumbing, which reduces filter effectiveness and causes more wear and tear on plumbing.

A pump of only 1/2 horsepower is needed for an average 1-1/4 inch to 1-1/2 inch plumbing pipes. Most pool owners have larger pumps, which dramatically increases electrical pumping costs. For example, a 1/2 horsepower pump will cost about $300 per year to run, while a 3/4 horsepower pump will cost $450.