Swimming Pool deck equiptment information, Ladders, Diving Boards
Deck EquipmentAlmost all pools have deck equipment. Diving boards, ladders, hand rails, sliding boards make your pool more enjoyable and safer. Let’s talk about some of the different types of deck equipment.Just about all pools have some type of pool ladder or pool steps. Almost all swimming pool ladders are removable. On an in-ground installation, there is usually a bolt or some type of anchor that can be tightened or loosened to install or remove a swimming pool ladder. Above ground pools have usually just an A-frame ladder that can be folded and stored. It is important that the ladders do not damage the pool walls or floor. Rubber pads and bumpers must be inspected every year and replaced when necessary. If a step or ladder tread is broken or cracked, replace it immediately. For the safety of your guests and family always make sure ladders are in good condition.
Swimming Pool Controls and Automation
Controls and AutomationMany swimming pools have some type of automation, whether it is a timer, or a computerized, fully automated control that can allow you to call your swimming pool or spa from your cell phone or office phone. You can also tell it to turn up the heat, turn on the spa then turn on the driveway lights, dock lights, yard lights. All without you being home. You can set the swimming pool automation system to do a number of tasks itself. Want the Polaris or other cleaner to come on at 10:00 a.m. and turn off at 1:00 p.m. ? No problem. Do you want your swimming pool light on at 8:00 in the evening and turn off at midnight ?
Pool Cleaning Equipment
Cleaning EquipmentAlong with the joy, excitement and long lost relatives that come with pool ownership there are also the maintenance challenges. There are many tools and items available to make your pool owning experience less troublesome. Even if you have an automatic cleaner, you will need the basic equipment. Telescopic pole, skim nets, pool brushes and a test kit are a must for any pool owner. The following is a glossary with descriptions of swimming pool and spa cleaning equipment.
Swimming Pool Chemical Feeders
Chemical FeedersChlorinators and chlorine feeders make sanitizing your pool a breeze. Just fill the chlorine feeder with chlorine, and choose your setting. The idea of not having to add chlorine to the pool for a couple of weeks is very appealing to many people. The type of chemical feeder you use depends on the type and size of pool you have. Below is a summary of the major types of chlorinators available for the residential market.
Automatic Pool Covers
Automatic CoversThe automatic pool cover has come a long way in recent years. From hand crank models to fully electronic, key-operated systems, today's automatic covers are more reliable, durable, and safer than ever before.A reinforced vinyl fabric runs between a track on either side of the pool's length. An aluminum roller on one end houses the cover and the tension rope when the cover is open. One end of the roller is attached to an electric motor, which is wired to a two direction switch (open or closed). Automatic covers look and perform somewhat better when installed on a rectangle pool at the time of construction. They can, however, be retrofitted to almost any shape pool. No longer do we have to run track down both sides of the pool. The less expensive models pull out by hand and are locked down around the edge with tiny plastic anchors. Rolling the cover up is accomplished by hand crank, or is motorized.
Equipment Wiring
Equipment WiringEquipment Pad Wiring:Most modern pools will have a "sub-panel" at the equipment pad that houses the breakers for the electrical equipment; i.e., the filter pump, air blower, underwater light/ electrical outlet (GFCI), timer clocks, landscape lighting, electronic heater, automatic cover, control systems, etc.. This sub-panel is tied into the main panel inside the house, which provides its power.
DelZone Ozonators What Is Ozone?
DelZone Ozonators What Is Ozone?*Ozone is "active oxygen," nature's element. Each ozone molecule consists of 3 oxygen atoms. *Ozone is a natural purifier. *Ozone is created in nature by the combination of oxygen in air and the ultraviolet rays of the sun or by the corona discharge during a lightning storm. *Ozone has a clean, fresh scent noticed after a rainstorm. *Ozone is the most powerful oxidizer that can be safely used. *Ozone is the alternative water purifier to traditional chemicals such as chlorine and bromine.What Does Ozone Do?
Chlorine Generators
Chlorine GeneratorsOne of the first alternative sanitizers introduced to the pool and spa industry was the chlorine generator. Chlorine generators are attractive to pool owners simply because they eliminate the need to store, buy, transport and handle chlorine. They are not an alternative to chlorine, but actually make chlorine by producing chlorine from regular table salt. The pool water passes through a generator cell that introduces chlorine into the pool water.