Finding the X-Factor for Your Pool and Other Topics

If you want your pool to be special, you need to find its X-factor. What is going to set your pool apart from others? What is going to make it uniquely yours? By answering those questions, you start to find your pool's x-factor, its je ne sais quoi in other words. Hi my name is Jenna, and I love my pool. I also love the features I have added to make it unique. Elements like my climbing wall with a diving platform and my retro deck furnishings really make it special. I am going to write about all of that and more in this blog. I hope my tips inspire you to have more fun around your pool, and the mum in me has to remind you to be careful as well. Thanks for reading and enjoy.

Best energy efficient upgrades to make on your pool

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Well, it's one thing having a pool and it's another thing having a pool that is energy efficient. Homeowners are beginning to entertain the thought of making their pool as energy efficient as possible. The good news is, there's a wide array of options available and the process doesn't have to break your bank. Here are some of the best ways to improve the efficiency of your pool.

Use a more efficient pump

One of the many upgrades you can make is choosing an energy efficient pump. You could even go for a smaller pump and operate it less to save on costs. To benefit maximally from this pump, run it several times all through the day for very short cycles as opposed to running it continuously for hours on end. You can even install automatic timers alongside the pumps to assist in running the pumps for the intermittent short cycles.

Use solar heaters instead

Solar heaters are another great way to make your home pool energy efficient. The cost of these heaters can vary but the good news is that they will pay for themselves in a few years, around 2-7 at most. Normally, the heaters also have additional perks such as boosting the resale value of your home. You can maximize on this by ensuring your pool is located at the sunniest area.

Use pool covers

Getting your pool a cover is another amazing investment you can make. Covers retain the warmth of the pool and can save you up to 50 percent of your energy costs. It also does this by lessening the evaporation from your pool and additionally reduces the amount of water that you need to add onto it. But that's not all. A cover prevents debris and dirt from getting in your pool.

However, you need to ensure the cover fits well and is of high quality. Choose a reputable brand.

Saltwater conversion

More pool owners are switching to a salt water pool due to the many benefits it offers. Such pools require very little maintenance because they don't need the chemicals. All you need to do here is get a chlorine generator. Water passes through the chlorinator and here, salt releases chlorine in a chemical reaction. The chlorine then reacts and is converted into salt and the cycle is repeated. Such pools have reduced running costs and are a lot easier on the skin and eyes.

For more information and options, talk with pool contractors, like those at Pool Solar & Spa.

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16 September 2015