Archive for the 'Spas' Category
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010
Have you lowered the water below the skimmer and made sure it has not filled back up again with the rain. Did you drain the heater, filter and pump if they are not protected from freezing. Did you give the summer cover a good wash before putting it away. Have you added a long term […]
Filed: Baptisteries, Spas, Swimming pools, Weekly tip | Tagged: check, cold, freeze, freezing, frozen, pool, service, swimming, tip, weather, winter | Comments Off on Weekly tip … (Winter check)
Monday, November 29th, 2010
If you are considering building a swimming pool, ensure your pool installer builds a pumping point below the base slab. This is an important feature. Whilst there may be no visible ground water at the time of the excavation, this could be down to seasonal change. A low water table in the summer and high […]
Filed: Equipment, Spas, Swimming pools, Weekly tip | Tagged: build, construction, design, diy, equipment, ground, pool, pump, self build, swimming, water | Comments Off on Weekly tip … (Ground Water)
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
[singlepic id=239 w=450 h=340 float=] Ensure in the cold conditions over winter you keep your swimming pool secure from children and pets. Grit the surround if you need to walk near the pool. Never run around the pool especially in cold conditions. If your swimming pool freezes over NEVER EVER WALK ON THE ICE … […]
Filed: Baptisteries, Equipment, Spas, Swimming pools, Weekly tip | Tagged: Christmas, cold, equipment, frost, ice, plant, pool, rain, safety, snow, spa, swimming, tip, water, weather, weekly | Comments Off on Weekly tip … (Winter Poolside Safety)
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
Your location will often narrow your choice of heating options for your swimming pool. If you live in a very rural area, chances are there may be no natural gas supply and your electricity suppliers may prohibit the use of high kilowatt electric element type heaters. This would leave you with oil, LPG and a […]
Filed: Baptisteries, Equipment, Spas, Swimming pools, Weekly tip | Tagged: baptistery, boiler, electric, electricity, fuel, gas, heat, heating, lpg, oil, pool, spa, swimming, thermal | Comments Off on Weekly tip … (Pool heating systems)
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
Pool & Spa Covers You can choose from many options when it comes to covering your pool, but to simplify things a little we’ll cover the four main types. Each has its own purpose. Thermal Cover The most common type of pool cover used in the summer season to retain heat overnight or when the […]
Filed: Equipment, Spas, Swimming pools, Weekly tip | Tagged: automatic, cover, debris, electric, heat, insulation, leaves, pool, spa, summer, swimming, thermal, winter | Comments Off on Weekly Tip … (Choosing a pool cover)