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 For the homeowner, a swimming pool that will totally maintain itself is the Holy Grail. While no pool can be considered truly "maintenance free," we are getting closer every year. Advancements in controls, sensors, and chemical feeders reduce the time required to a pool. To keep things simple, we will focus on three components to maintaining a clear pool and technologies available. These include: 1) sweeping/vacuuming, 2) balancing water chemistry, and 3) filtration. A properly designed/configured solution will definitely reduce the maintenance on your pool. AUTOMATIC CLEANING The latest development in automatic cleaning is "in-floor cleaning." Somewhat similar to an automatic sprinkler system, these low profile fixtures will pop-up automatically to drive all debris down to the drain and out of the pool. This is not a cheap add-on for a new pool build and prices range from 4 to 10 thousand dollars. Many are already familiar with the "robotic cleaning" sys...

 I became saddened over the last couple of weeks as I have seen more and more news stories about children and adults dying in swimming-related deaths, many of which were due to negligence on the part of parents and supervising adults. Every summer, water and pool deaths rise dramatically. Swimming is the number one summer recreation activity and with that comes the need for increased personal safety and the empowerment of children and adults. Unfortunately, most people are ignorant of how hard it is to actually protect another person from a dangerous situation because they have no formal training. As a certified bodyguard and family protection specialist, I feel every parent or guardian needs to know a few simple facts to keep their children and family safe. The Three Step Rule On flat even ground, with good footing, it is virtually impossible to keep someone out of harm's way if you are more than three steps away, whether that is accidentally stepping into traffic or being grabbed...

 Building an inground swimming pool is the culmination of 10 different phases of swimming pool construction. This article will give you a brief understanding of the construction cycle. And it all begins with, the desire to have a pool in your own backyard. Design & Engineering The first place most homeowners look for qualified swimming pool contractors is the local phone book, and by word of mouth from others who have built a pool. After the initial interview process, you will have a good idea what your swimming pool will cost to have built. The contractor or consultant will provide a design and a complete bid for your acceptance. With a contract in hand, the contractor will obtain all necessary engineering from a qualified structural engineer. The contractor will then submit for permits from the local jurisdiction. At this point, it might also be necessary for the contractor to apply for a Home Owners Association(HOA) approval depending on your local community requirements. On...

 Maintaining your in-ground pool is an important part of ensuring safe swimming, and is also important for protecting your investment. Pool maintenance can seem like a chore at times and this can take away from the enjoyment you experience. Manual pool cleaning is time consuming and laborious which is why many pool owners invest in an automatic pool cleaner. Automatic pool cleaners have been around for decades and the technological advances in in-ground cleaners make them very efficient cleaners. An automatic in-ground pool cleaner helps you spend less time cleaning your pool and more time enjoying it. You'll notice clearer water that is free of algae and contaminants making swimming safer as well as more pleasurable. As with most pool products there is an array of quality manufacturers who produce automatic cleaners for swimming pools. Hayward manufactures in-ground cleaners for swimming pools that are durable, reliable, and at the forefront of pool cleaning technology. Another ex...

 Calcium hardness or CH for short, is the measure of the amount of dissolved calcium content present in your pool water. Calcium as we know it is a mineral that is naturally present in water and it is usually found in high concentrated levels. Whenever your pool or spa has high concentrations of calcium present, you have what is called hard water. On the other hand when the calcium level is low, you will have what we call soft water. to properly manage your pool water chemistry, you must remember that total hardness and calcium hardness in a spa or pool are different; although, they are related entities. Total hardness is the sum of calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, and other elements found in your water facility. It is usually expressed in grains of hardness (i.e. 1 grain = 17.1 ppm).The calcium hardness in swimming pools and spa water systems is ordinarily measured as calcium carbonate. However it is not in solution, calcium carbonate is exhibited in your pool and spa as scale...

 Summer is here, the sun is hot, the kids school summer vacation has begun and they need entertained. What better than a pool, some friends and a few toys to keep them cool and amused for hours in the back yard? These days pools come in many shapes and sizes, to help you in your choice here are reviews for the 3 best selling Intex pools. My first choice, is relatively inexpensive but you should undoubtedly add the cost of an electric pump if you don't already have one! Intex 117-by-76-by-53-Inch Rainbow Ring Pool Play Centre. It is divided into 2 sections. There is the "wading pool" and a slightly bigger pool in which the water-slide is located. It comes with a water sprayer - which has to be attached to a garden hose and a couple of games are included also - a ring toss game and a ball roller or toss ball game (the hoops and balls are included.) Without doubt, what you see on the box is what you get, this went down well with parents who have purchased this Intex pool, th...

 An automatic swimming pool cleaner is absolutely the best piece of swimming pool equipment a pool owner can invest in. Manually cleaning a swimming pool is very time consuming and few pool owners enjoy this tedious task. An automatic swimming pool cleaner allows you to spend less time maintaining your swimming pool, and more time relaxing and enjoying your pool! There is a wide selection of automatic pool cleaners available for any budget, and every size In-Ground or Above-Ground swimming pool. There are three different types of automatic pool cleaners for In Ground pools and Above Ground pools, and they are classified by the way they collect debris and move around the pool. "Suction Side" automatic pool cleaners are connected to your pool skimmer and "Pressure Side" automatic pool cleaners connect to a return line fitting of your pool. "Robotic" pool cleaners work independently from your pool filtration system, and are powered by electricity. Suction Sid...