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Swimming Pool pH

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Q. What is Pool pH?

A. pH is the measure of Acid and Alkalinity of pool water

Q what is the correct pH?

A. Between 7.2 and 7.8

Q. Can pH out of this range be harmful?

A. Yes, too low means that acid in the pool can eat at the liner. Too high pH can cause skin irritation.

Q: What do I do to level my pH?

A: Test your water, IF the ph is low add Ph plus If High Add Ph minus

Having Pools in Cold Climates

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Pool Care in Colder Climates

In almost every climate, some precautions should be taken to winterize your pool. This may mean simply washing off pool equipment and accessories and storing them under cover, or it may mean closing down the pool.

Simple Winterizing

In some climates, you will probably keep your pool filled, continuing routine maintenance on a reduced schedule. Run the filter for half the time you normally would in the summer season, check the pH level and chlorinate only once a week. Pool covers help keep the pool clean and the pool water and chemicals from evaporating. Check with your local NSPI pool professional for special advice that applies to your area.
Closing the Pool

Only a few pools need to be drained during the winter. In fact, many pools fare cold temperatures better when partially filled with water as a buffer. A drained pool can also crack or pop out of the ground because of pressure from ground water. Your NSPI builder can give you guidelines to follow if you must drain your pool.

If you close your pool, keep these things in mind:

Get your water balanced properly to prevent stains, scaling and algae growth. Put in an extra dose of sanitizer to help keep the pool clean and algae free.

Thoroughly clean and vacuum the pool. Drain below the skimmer inlet lines or in heavy freeze areas, below the return lines and then plug the lines.

Close valves on the skimmer.

Make sure water does not accumulate and freeze in skimmers.

Clean and backwash the filter.

Drain all water in the heater, filter, pump and piping system. Remove the pump motor and store in a dry place.

Turn off all power to the support equipment and remove fuses or turn the circuit breakers to OFF.

If you have a slide or diving board, take it off and store it.

Cover the pool and plug all openings.

Store chemicals in a cool dry place.

Saving Energy with your pool

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Saving Energy: Pool Covers,
Timers and Solar Heating
Whether you heat your pool or not, a pool cover is one of the best investments you can make. Most solar pool covers are moderately priced and usually pay for themselves in one season. If handled properly, a good cover will last many years.
Several types of pool covers are available. Covers are usually made of plastic or aluminum sheets. They can be compared on:

1. ability to transmit sunlight to a pool
2.       ability to reduce heat loss from the pool
3.       ease of handling
4.       durability of product and length of warranty
If you do heat your pool, a pool cover can help you realize energy savings of 50 to 70 percent or more, depending on the climate where you live and the time of year. Pool covers also aid in keeping leaves out and reducing pool water evaporation.
Timers for Heaters
Heaters work on a thermostat linked to the pool’s water temperature. Heaters may be set on timers for ease of operation. However, the heater can overheat without water circulating through it, so whenever the heater is on, the pump must be running. A time clock with fireman control should be used if the heater is on a timer. This will allow the pump to run for a short time after the heater is turned off to cool down the system.
Solar Heating
Solar heating has the advantage of economy and provides virtually free heat once it is installed. However, solar pool heating does require a greater investment in both equipment and installation than gas, oil or electricity.
The different kinds of active solar heating systems all involve piping the pool water through solar collectors. These collectors or solar panels may be piped under a deck area, mounted on a roof or placed outside where there is direct exposure to the sun.
A pump cycles pool water through the solar collectors and back to the pool. The pump is controlled by a thermostat which activates the flow of water when the collectors are warm enough to raise the pool temperature.
Check with local NSPI dealers as to the actual benefits to be gained from solar heating in your particular region. Some state tax credits may also apply.
In addition to these “active” solar systems, there are passive systems that aim to pre-serve as much heat as possible. They range from pool covers to dark-bottomed pools and landscaping that cuts down wind and heat loss.
Above Ground Pools Information: Basic Pool Maintenance
The above ground pools information listed on this page is meant to help our customer and the pool owners learn more about and enjoy their above ground pools by providing answers. While we have many years in the above ground pools industry and this information is reliable, it is not guaranteed or warranted against any fault or liability.
Thank you for shopping AboveGroundPools4Less. It is our goal to provide each customer with a top quality above ground pools and years of customer service. Our Price Pledge: We will offer the best quality above ground pools by the best makers in the industry, it is by our long established relationship with these manufacturers and massive buying power that we are able to provide these pools to you for a much lower price than almost any other pool dealer in the world. If you find a lower price for the same product , let us know and we will try to beat that price for you. We hope you will enjoy your backyard leisure time in an AboveGroundPools4Less
Swimming Pool Information Saving Energy

Calulating Pool Volume

Admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:21:07 +0000

It is an important fact to know how much water your pool holds. It is important because this info is needed before any dosage of any chemical can be determined correct. Make all your measurements in feet.

Determine the average depth: (deep end depth)+(shallow end depth) =feet /2 = average depth.
Calculate capacity using the formula given for your shape of pool.

Rectangular of Square- (Length)*(Width)*(average depth)*7.5=pool capacity in gallons.

Oval-(Max Length)*(Max Depth)*(Average Depth)*5.9=pool capacity in gallons.

Circle-(diameter)*(diameter)*(average depth)*5.9=pool capacity in gallons.

Internatinal Shipping Australia

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: The Following is an answer to one of our customers concerning Shipping to Australia

International Shipping Losses

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: The Following is an answer to one of our customers concerning Shipping Losses to Australia

The above ground pools information listed on this page is meant to help our customer and the pool owners learn more about and enjoy their above ground pools by providing answers. While we have many years in the above ground pools industry and this information is reliable, it is not guaranteed or warranted against any fault or liability.

Thank you for shopping AboveGroundPools4Less. It is our goal to provide each customer with a top quality above ground pools and years of customer service. Our Price Pledge: We will offer the best quality above ground pools by the best makers in the industry, it is by our long established relationship with these manufacturers and massive buying power that we are able to provide these pools to you for a much lower price than almost any other pool dealer in the world. If you find a lower price for the same product , let us know and we will try to beat that price for you. We hope you will enjoy your backyard leisure time in an AboveGroundPools4Less

above ground pools information – International Shipping Losses

Solar Heating

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: What Does Solar Heating Do?

How to Put in a Deep End on an above ground pool

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Up to 6 Ft deep.

By excavating the ground beneath and purchasing an expandable liner pool you can have a deep end too!

Above is pictured an actual installation of an expandable liner pool

The pool in this picture was bought with an expanding liner, and before the liner was placed, the pool bottom was dug to an additional depth

What are Buttress and Buttressless Pools

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Buttressless Pools

The above pool is a buttressless pool with a narrower profile it takes up less space. Below you can see the ‘under pool” design

Buttressless Foundation

Buttressed Pool

This Pool is Buttressed and takes up a little more space than the buttressless pool. Below you can see the design of the support buttresses.

Buttress Foundation

This chart shows the advantage of the buttressless system when it comes to space saving.

Portable Pools During Winter time

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Q. Can I leave my Portable Pool Up all Winter

A. Yes, even if it freezes solid

Q Is it better to keep my pool up or store it?

A. It’s better to leave your pool up. It is more wearing on a pool to be disassembled and stored then to stay up even in the harshest winter

Q. Should I empty my pool or let out most of the water

A. No, if you want to lower the water below the upper intakes that would be okay but keep it full or mostly full