Locating-And-Repairing-Swimming-Pool-Leaks
Written by Terry on July 26, 2008 – 1:32 pm -Locating And Repairing Swimming Pool Leaks If you own a swimming pool, it can be quite easy to notice a leak. Once you have opened your pool for the year, you can easily spot a leak by the water gushing out. Where the leak is coming from though, may be an entirely different story. Sometimes it may be easy to tell, although other times it can be a bit more complicated. The first thing you need to do, is make sure that the water you see or notice missing is actually a leak. Even though you may think it?s a leak, it could be something else. Basically, there are three causes of water loss with swimming pools - plumbing leaks, shell leaks, and evaporation. You should make sure you know the cause of the leak before you go any further. Sometimes,... more
Posted in Swimming Pools | No Comments »
3-Chemicals-You-Need
Written by Terry on July 2, 2008 – 10:45 am -3 Chemicals You Need Every pool owner has to deal with chemicals at some point in time. When dealing with chemicals, there are a few things that you should know. No matter how many chemicals you have, you should never attempt to mix them together. Also, you should never try to add water to dry chemicals of any form. Last but not least, you should never under any circumstances attempt to handle chemicals with your bare hands. Throughout your time of owning a pool, there are 3 chemicals that you simply must have for your pool. These chemicals are very important, as you?ll be using them quite frequently. 1. Chlorine tablets Chlorine tablets come in dimensions of either 1 inch or 3 inch. Chlorine tablets go in your skimmer, normally 3 - 4... more
Posted in Swimming Pools | No Comments »