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Pool Cover Types
POSTED: April 27, 2008 2:19 pm
Types of Pool Covers
Technically, all you really need for a pool cover is a large sheet of plastic. Plastic meets the requirement of being a vapor barrier. But a large sheet of plastic that you get from the lumber store is probably not your best choice. It will be very ... read more >>
Chlorine Pool Chemicals
POSTED: April 27, 2008 2:19 pm
Chlorine Disinfectants
The options for selecting the form of chlorine disinfectant to use in pools are quite varied, and the choices are complex. Table 14.3 gives the properties of each form. Gas chlorine costs the least, and the relative cost of each form of chlorine increases as you move right across ... read more >>
Avoid Hot Tub Lung and Other Problems
POSTED: August 30, 2007 10:05 am
Proper maintenance is a must.
Who would have thought that doctors would discovery a type of significant pulmonary illness associated with the use of indoor hot tubs and spas. Well it’s true that improper maintenance of indoor spas and hot tubs can make you sick in more ways than one. ... read more >>
Japanese Bathing Inspiration for Modern Wood Hot Tubs
POSTED: August 11, 2007 2:35 pm
The simple task of bathing has been an important and integral part of daily life in Japan. For thousands of years the Japanese have made bathing an almost formal part of the cultural with a prescribed protocol and etiquette that is not to be taken lightly. The development ... read more >>
Soak Your Cares Away in a Cedar Hot Tub
POSTED: August 11, 2007 2:31 pm
The nineteen sixties were a decade of incredible social change especially on the West Coast and California in particular. The Age of Aquarius ushered in a wave of therapies and techniques to relax, unwind, meditate and reflect. For those folks not interested in metaphysics, EST or meditative chants, ... read more >>
Installing a Personal Wood Hot Tub Worth the Effort
POSTED: August 11, 2007 2:30 pm
So you’ve made the decision to indulge yourself and purchase a traditional yet modern wood hot tub. Opting for an acrylic spa might have been easier but there is something aesthetically more pleasing about the look and warmth of a wooden tub filled to the brim with warm water. ... read more >>
Pool Hazards and Pool Construction
POSTED: June 21, 2007 12:08 pm
Numerous issues need to be considered before building residential pools: location of overhead power lines, installation and maintenance of ground fault circuit interrupters, electrical system grounding, electrical wiring sizing, location of the pool, and type of vegetation near the pool. The commonly used solar covers that rest on the surface ... read more >>
Pool Disinfection Information
POSTED: June 21, 2007 12:05 pm
The length of time it takes to disinfect a pool depends, for example, on the type of fecal accident and the chlorine levels chosen to disinfect the pool. If a fecal accident is a formed stool, the following chlorine levels will determine the times needed to inactivate Giardia:
Chlorine Levels (ppm) ... read more >>
How To Operate The Swimming Pool Pump
POSTED: June 3, 2007 4:24 pm
Pool pumps often run much longer than necessary. Circulating your pool's water keeps the chemicals mixed and removes debris. However, as long the water circulates while chemicals are added, they should remain mixed. It's not necessary to recirculate the water everyday to remove debris, and most debris can be removed ... read more >>
How To Size Your Swimming Pool Pump
POSTED: June 3, 2007 4:23 pm
The larger the pump, the greater your pumping and maintenance costs. Therefore, you want to use the smallest size pump possible for your swimming pool. To choose the right size pump, you can consult a pool supplier's design chart. Using the chart, match the hydraulic characteristics of the pump to ... read more >>
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