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• Changing The Sand In Your Pool Filter
  We recommend that you change the sand in your filter every five years. Filters will go on doing their job for a lot longer, but will not be as efficient as they should be.
  Published 12Mar2012, viewed 107 times

• Indoor Pool Dehumidifiers
  A heated pool will produce significant amounts of condensation and increase humidity levels drastically. Humidity and chemicals from your pool are constantly evaporating into the air. That humidity will soak its way through anything in its path, or condense on your walls, roof, floor and windows causing corrosion, wood rot, mould and bacteria growth and an unhealthy environment.
  Published 10Mar2012, viewed 25 times

• Buying A Solar Cover
  What to look for when buying a solar cover, and then getting the best out of it on the pool.
  Published 03Mar2012, viewed 108 times

• A Guide To Reel Systems
  Reel systems for swimming pool solar covers make the job of covering and uncovering your pool so much easier than manoeuvring by hand. The use of a good quality solar cover is considered to be an essential piece of pool equipment.
  Published 02Mar2012, viewed 23 times

• Different Types Of Winter Debris Covers For Pools
  Winter Debris Covers for swimming pools help to keep the pool clean over the Winter close down period. The prevention of leaves and dirt entering the water plays a big part in how easy it is to re start your pool in the Spring. A pool which has been "put to bed" properly in the Autumn is much easier and cheaper to get going again.
  Published 26Feb2012, viewed 64 times

• How To Size A Pool Pump
  The pump is the heart of your pool water system, circulating water so that it can be filtered, heated, cleaned and chemically treated. Without a pump the pool will quickly become useless.Therefore, when first installing or replacing your pump it is extremely important that it is the correct size for your pool.
  Published 13Feb2012, viewed 95 times

• Sand Filter Backwashing
  The purpose of your swimming pool filter is to remove suspended solids from the water. Good filtration along with the correct chemical treatment should give you a sparkling, clean and safe pool in which to swim.
  Published 10Feb2012, viewed 188 times

• Pool Safety And Kids
  Playing in water can be a fun activity for the whole family, especially kids, but the dangers can be fatal. Each year in the UK, around 40 children aged 14 and under die as a result of accidental drowning. If you have a swimming pool it is crucial to put multiple safety measures in place to keep children safe. Be sure to follow these basic water safety rules in pools or open water.
  Published 06Feb2012, viewed 182 times

• Different Types Of Solar Covers
  Solar Covers should not be overlooked when it comes to your essential pool equipment. Whilst a pool cannot function satisfactorily without a pump or a filter, it is possible to run your pool without a solar cover.However, the benefits of a cover far outweigh the cost of investing in one.
  Published 03Feb2012, viewed 203 times

• How To Prime A Swimming Pool Pump
  A pump which is not primed fully is not working very efficiently and could be causing damage to the motor. It is therefore essential that a pump is regularly checked for prime and re primed if necessary.
  Published 29Jan2012, viewed 237 times

• How To Install A Pool Liner
  Installing a liner can be a tricky task, often only carried out by pool professionals, however, use our step by step guide to ease the pain.
  Published 22Jan2012, viewed 133 times

• Simple Maintenance Steps For Your Above Ground Pool
  Above ground pools are an excellent first step in pool ownership as they are easy to install, and relatively inexpensive to run. Just follow a few simple guidelines and you will have many hours of enjoyment. It is advisable to gain a little understanding of the treatment needed to maintain your water and keep it sparkling and bacteria free.
  Published 22Jan2012, viewed 225 times

• Covers For Above Ground Pools
  What are the benefits of using covers on my Intex or splasher pool.
  Published 20Jan2012, viewed 199 times

• How To Clear A Cloudy Pool
  After all the expense and disruption of installing a swimming pool the last thing you want is a cloudy unattractive pool that no-one wants to use. Follow our 10 point plan to avoid this happening.
  Published 20Feb2012, viewed 142 times

• A Guide To Heat Losses From Swimming Pools
  Swimming Pools lose heat in a variety of different ways such as convection and conduction, but evaporation through the pool surface area is by far the greatest source of energy loss. Where does the heat go to and what can you do about it?
  Published 20Feb2012, viewed 110 times

• Essential Do's And Don'ts When Handling Pool Chemicals
  Most swimming pool chemicals are hazardous. As such it is very important that they are treated with care and with sensible precautions. Always follow any Health and Safety information provided by the supplier.
  Published 20Feb2012, viewed 110 times

• Why Is My Swimming Pool Losing Water?
  If you find that you are frequently topping up your pool water it is possible that you have developed a leak somewhere in the system. A leak in a swimming pool can be very expensive in terms of replacement water and wasted swimming pool chemicals.
  Published 20Feb2012, viewed 215 times

• Closing Your Pool For The Winter
  At the end of the swimming season it is advisable to follow this closing down procedure, to protect your pool and its equipment, and also to make it easier to open in the Spring. .
  Published 20Feb2012, viewed 89 times

• Surveying A Kidney Swimming Pool.
  To get the best use from pool covers, it is essential that they fit well, so they must be measured accurately. A correctly fitting cover will reduce your pool chemicals usage and time commitment to cleaning. A swimming pool cover that does not fit properly is also likely to wear through more quickly, lessening its life.
  Published 25Dec2011, viewed 63 times

• A Brief Guide To Swimming Pool Covers
  Swimming pool covers play a very important part in the pool maintenance routine. Used correctly they will lessen the time owners take keeping the pool clean and the expense of chemical water treatments. Some swimming pool covers will also, under certain circumstances, raise the pool water temperature, whilst others may help insulate the pool and keep the existing temperature.
  Published 05Dec2011, viewed 107 times

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