The Pool Service Experts

If you own a pool or want to put one in, you’ll need to find a filter. There are three main pool filters options to choose from. The one you choose will depend on your personal preferences. It can also vary by your location. A basic guideline for choosing the right pool filter is to go with a large one. One of the most important considerations you should make is how big the filter is. If you have the money to pay for a filter with a great capacity, it should be a better investment! Of course, you still have to decide which type of filter to get. The three main pool filters types include DE (Diatomaceous Earth) filters, cartridge filters, and sand filters. DE filters are a great choice if you’re looking for an efficient filter. These need to be backwashed every month or two. Plus, you will have to keep up with yearly maintenance. DE filters should be completely replaced every 7-10 years. Cartridge filters are useful for smaller pools. The cartridge is taken out and cleaned before being put back in. How often this needs to happen depends on the cartridge size. Some need to be cleaned on a monthly basis and others once per year. You will need to buy new cartridges after 3-5 years. Sand filters are low maintenance and only need to be replaced every 7 years. They’re fairly easy to use too. The tank itself will only need to be checked every 5 years. Smaller or overworked filters will need to be replaced more often, so keep that in mind. In order to choose a pool filter, you’ll have to consider how much time you want to put into it. Some require more maintenance than others. Going with a larger capacity filter can…

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A swimming pool can be a wonderful asset for a Florida home. It’s worth remembering, though, that they are expensive to have built, and that they require regular attention. There are also some pool issues that come with considering whether to invest in a pool, and after one has been built. Pools are subject to local regulations, such as setback lines. An issue is the size of the pool and just where it will fit on the property. A second pool issues is will the pool be used for general family recreation, or for exercise and training? That will affect the size and shape of the pool. Another issue is whether you want an above-ground or in-ground pool. Either is a considerable investment, with in-ground being more expensive. Local regulations may determine your choice. Also, pools just don’t get delivered. They require site preparation, water inflow and drainage, and various kinds of equipment. An in-ground pool requires excavation, and may be an unsightly mess for months. An issue is your relationships with your neighbors. Children will be attracted to the pool, regardless of your friendships. You will need to control access, and to assure safety when you are not at home. A barrier fence is a good idea, and a pool cover should be considered. Your pool will require weekly skimming, and you will also need to brush surfaces weekly. You will need to keep an eye on the water level, and also monitor its pH levels. Even if you are not comfortable with chemicals like chlorine, your pool requires them. In Florida, keeping a pool fresh and free of algae and bacteria is a constant effort. Then there is the issue of equipment such as the pump and pool filter. They require care and maintenance. As in other aspects…

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  Having a swimming pool built is expensive. Maintaining your pool keeps it at maximum recreational potential, and also protects your investment. Some maintenance is best left to professionals, but there are some pool maintenance tips you can do to keep your pool in top condition. Regularity is important. Set up a schedule of what you have to do and stick to it. Skim your pool every few days. Things floating on the top soon sink to the bottom, where cleaning is more difficult. You’ll have wind-blown debris, twigs, dead bugs, and much else. Using a hand skimmer now saves a lot of work later. Clean out the strainer baskets weekly. Clean the pool filter regularly. It’s like AC filters: if the filters are dirty the equipment has to work harder. Brush the walls and tile weekly. Be careful not to scratch the surface. Clean the areas adjacent to the pool, surface areas and decks as well. Keep an eye on the water level. There will be some loss from evaporation, but if it seems excessive, you could have a leak that needs attention. The water level should never go below the level of the skimmer, because that could damage the pump. Monitor the pH level. There are easy to use kits that you can use. Ideally the pH level should be between 7.2 and 7.8 on the pH level scale. Don’t be shy about shocking your pool with a dose of chlorine and other chemicals. The recommended chlorine level is 3ppm for it to be effective in killing bacteria and other contaminating organisms. The chemicals should be used with care, and you might work with a professional a time or two before doing it yourself. Chlorine keeps the pool safe to swim in. You will help keep your pool…

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