Pool

Should Main Drains Be Installed During the Construction of an Inground Pool?

A main drain is essential for water circulation in an inground swimming pool. Drains allow water to circulate in the swimming pool’s deep end. This ensures water clarity and water chemistry distribution. It also maintains a constant temperature. Bottom drains can also be used to clean debris from the swimming pool. They are great for lowering the pool’s water temperature when winterizing.

Is the Safety of Swimmers at Risk From Bottom Drains?

They can be dangerous if not installed correctly like any other swimming pool equipment. However, if installed properly they are totally safe and increase the ease of maintenance. Two bottom drains should be installed three feet apart. They should be connected with a T fitting and properly fitted anti-vortex drain covers. The drain bodies must then be plumbed to the swimming pool pump. This would allow you to turn off the suction from the bottom drains by connecting …

Are LED Pool Lights Worth the Money?

LED pool lights are becoming more popular than incandescent lights. LED bulbs last longer, are more efficient, and brighter. LED bulbs also come in a variety of colors and installation options. LED pool lighting is the best option for personalization and money savings.

What Is an LED?

An LED differs from an incandescent lamp in several ways. An incandescent bulb produces light by heating a filament of wire. An LED bulb is a small semiconductor that converts electricity into light. To control all aspects, these lights use a microprocessor.

Why are LED lights better than traditional pool lighting?

Efficiency

The power consumption of light bulbs is measured in watts. LED bulbs use far less energy than incandescent bulbs. They are also more efficient. A typical 300-watt incandescent bulb produces the same brightness as an LED bulb of 45 watts. LED bulbs are able to work at around 80% efficiency. The …

How to Prevent Pool Algae

Getting rid of algae when it has come can be very cost-intensive and time-consuming, Your best bet is to actually prevent it. So how does one do that? It’s not that difficult, it’s all about pool maintenance.  

Clean Your Pool

First, you want to make sure your pool is very clean. Make sure to scrub the walls and floor of your pool regularly. Pay attention to the corners, crevices and spaces between the tiles, these are the kind of places algae like to hide, before then taking route.  

Make sure leaves and debris which find their way into the pool are taken care of as soon as possible.

Make sure your pool filtration system is working well and is the right size for your pool. Don’t forget your pump, and every other thing that has to do with you pool circulation. Stagnant water is a good breeding ground …