14 Jan 09 Pool Supplies Should Also Contain Safety

A swimming pool with attached spa has just been installed in your backyard. Now you are ready to invite your friends for a big splashy pool party – or are you? Do you have all of the pool supplies you need to maintain your new fiberglass pool? Do you have the chemicals, pool toys, covers, automatic cleaners, pool heater, ladders, liners, slides, diving boards and on and on? You can see pool supplies can add up quickly. You want to be sure you have the fun toys for the kids, but the spa cover and pool alarm are necessary for safety and peace of mind. Supplies for the pool can be a very broad category. How are you going to use the pool? Do you have small kids or are you a retired couple? What kind of climate do you live in? Are you going to do the maintenance yourself or hire someone? If you are going to do a lot of the work yourself, don’t become overwhelmed. There are pool cleaners that are automatic robotic styles. They make spa and pool covers that automatically cover the pool for winter or if you are gone. There is even pool equipment that controls the pool equipment so you won’t have to spend too much time with upkeep and more time enjoying the water.

Pool heaters are great to have for an in ground or fiberglass pools and would be one of the first things you should look into purchasing. There are several types you might consider such as gas, propane, solar, or a heat pump. If you have an inflatable style pool such as Intex pools, you don’t really need a pool heater. With other pools, you will want a heater because the water will be much more comfortable for day and evening swimming. Did you know it was possible to have an overheated pool? You can cool a pool with a solar heat pump also. You can have an energy efficient pool heater, especially if you choose one that is operated with solar power. They are becoming extremely popular and account for approximately 20% of all heating systems. A solar pool cover can also assist with keeping the pool warm. They won’t in themselves heat the water, but they aid in less evaporation. When it comes to chemicals, you must treat the water so it is safe. There are all kinds of things on the market, so use as little of the harsh chemicals as possible as they can become irritating to the skin.

Your pool is supplied and safely maintained; so now check out the toys. The key to having fun in water is “inflatable or floating�?. There are huge numbers of things to buy such as floaties, noodles, toss games etc. and all can be enjoyed by young and old. One safety issue to always keep in mind is to remove the toys from the pool when no one is using it. Children are tempted to jump in for the toys when there is no supervision. I don’t have to tell you what a hazard this can be. A fence is not an option but a necessity. A safety latch should also be installed and protects the whole neighborhood. Secure and lock ladders so little ones aren’t tempted to climb in. You should also consider a safety alarm inside the home so you know when a door has opened, and an alarm at poolside so you know when someone is outdoors near the water. This can be the best time of your life with your family. Your pool is supplied and safe so jump in, the water’s fine.

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11 Jan 09 Swimming Pool Chemicals: Algaecides & Clarifiers

Most pool supply distributors can offer an astounding selection of algaecides and clarifiers for your swimming pool, and if you do not understand how they work, or what their uses are, it can be difficult to make the right choice.

Pool algaecide should be added to your swimming pool on a daily basis if you regularly experience problems with algae growing in your pool. If you have not ever had an algae problem in your swimming pool, there is no need for the algaecide pool chemical. Local pool stores and less honest pool supply dealers will sell an algaecide chemical to treat an existing algae growth. Once algae has grown in your swimming pool, the only pool chemical that will kill it is pool shock. Algaecide is only a preventative measure, and will do nothing to treat an existing problem.

Pool algaecide is either a copper based formula, or what is commonly referred to as a “quat�? or “polyquat�? algaecide. Copper based algaecides use copper to treat and prevent algae growth, and can be used against all types of algae. Copper algaecides will not cause foam in a swimming pool, which can be a problem when using “quat�? algaecides. Although they are effective against many forms of algae, copper algaecides can cause stains on the surface of a swimming pool if the product is not used properly. Copper algaecides cannot be used in a swimming pool on a biguanide based sanitizing system (such as Baquacil or SoftSwim).

The “quat�? or “polyquat�? algaecides are quaternary ammonium compounds, which treat and prevent algae growth in a different way. These algaecides are safer to use than a copper based algaecide because they will not stain a swimming pool. If you have experienced any pool stains caused by metals in the past, you should use a quat or polyquat algaecide to treat your swimming pool. Although quats cannot cause staining, these algaecides may cause foaming if not used properly. Polyquat pool algaecides cannot cause staining or foaming, and are typically more expensive than the other forms of algaecides.

When pool water becomes dull or cloudy, and is not cleared by 12-24 hours of filtration, a pool clarifier chemical may be necessary to help the pool filter improve water conditions. If all chemical levels are properly balanced, the source of the problem is most likely fine debris suspended in the swimming pool water. Dust or debris particles are sometimes too small for the pool filter to remove from the pool water, and may pass directly through the pool filter. A sand filter provides the least efficient filtering of pool water, and this problem is more likely to occur when using a sand pool filter. A pool clarifier chemical will group together very fine particles of debris into larger bunches, which can be more easily trapped by the pool filter. Most pool clarifier chemicals cannot be used in a swimming pool with a D.E. (diatomaceous earth) filter.

Please visit In The Swim Discount Pool Supplies for a complete selection of quality pool supplies, including algaecide and pool clarifier.

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