Thursday
Pool inlet configuration can make a big difference in energy savings. Infusion Pool Products
Infusion Pool Products, NEW, venturi swimming pool return line inlet fittings drastically enhance circulation and Deep Heat by drawing warmer surface water through strategically placed louvers thrusting it to the floor of the pool!Save time, money and energy by simply replacing your standard eyeball swimming pool return line fittings today! V-Fittings’ 60 degree venturi deep heats by drawing warmer surface water through strategically placed louvers thrusting it to the floor of the pool creating a cleaner, easier to service swimming pool. V-Fittings have no moving parts and simply attach, by hand, to 1.5 inch threaded wall return line inlets worldwide. Go Green while saving money and improving water quality for the life of the pool!
Wednesday
What Chemicals do I Need for My Pool? A Basic Overview
Below is a list of the water balance basics that will help ensure that you have a trouble-free pool season:
Basic Water Balance Factors
- Chlorine (1-3 ppm)
- pH (7.2 - 7.4 ideal)
- Total Alkalinity (80-100 ppm)
- Stabilizer Level (30-50 ppm)
- Calcium Hardness (200-800 ppm)
Water Balance Basics
- At the beginning of the season take a water sample to your Authorized Sustain Dealer for complete analysis.
- Do not start on the SUSTAIN System until all water balance factors have been established.
- Make sure that all of your equipment is operating properly:
- Check pump and filter.
- Make sure the skimmer is unobstructed.
- Adjust the return jets to minimize dead spots in the circulation of filtered water.
- Test pool water with a DPD kit or Test Strips once a week (or more often depending on pool use and weather conditions).
- Take a water sample to your dealer for testing every 6 weeks.
- Run your pump at least 12 hours per day.
- Follow SUSTAIN product label directions.
- Never mix chemicals.
- Don't guess. If you are wondering what to do, visit or call Penguin Pools with problems that are chronic or unusual.
Pentair Swimming Pool Deck Jets with Led Lights
Deck Jet water effects can be cast into concrete decks and gunite pool walls, mounted in the sidewall of aboveground and vinyl-lined pools, or blended into surrounding landscapes.
MagicStream® Deck Jet II create a graceful arc of water that enters the pool with a gentle splash. The stream seems to appear magically from the pool deck since the jet installs flush and out of sight.
How to make your swimming pool more energy efficient
Why should I build or upgrade to an energy efficient pool?
Reduce Costs
You’ll save money. Energy-efficient pool appliances always pay for themselves in reduced electric bills, and then continue to save money for years to come. By choosing pool equipment such a variable speed pump or pool cover, and by establishing good habits like lowering the pool heater when not in use and proper preventative maintenance, costs to a pool owner can be greatly decreased.
Cuts down on energy waste and saves water
Almost all of a pool’s heat loss—about 95 percent—occurs at the surface, mostly through evaporation to the air and radiation to the sky. By using a pool cover to prevent heat and water loss, the amount of chemical water treatment will also be reduced. A multispeed or energy efficient pool pump can also significantly reduce the power consumption of a swimming pool by over 65%.
Tax incentives and rebates
Did you know that some states offer tax incentives and rebates for homeowners that purchase energy efficient pool appliances? Check to see what incentives and rebates are available in your state.
Energy Efficiency – How?
With a combination of pool products and good preventative maintenance habits, you can improve the heating and energy efficiency of your swimming pool. Variable drive pool pumps reduce utility costs.
Pump Efficiency
You can save energy and maintain a comfortable swimming pool temperature by using a smaller, higher efficiency pump and by operating it less. On average, an energy efficient pump will use 30-45% less energy than that of a standard pump. The difference over a season can be immense. Pumps now come in two-speed, four-speed, and variable-speed models, so you can turn the speed down for regular daily use saving a lot of energy, and use higher settings for more thorough, less frequent cleanings. New energy-efficient pumps also move the water more efficiently for further savings.
Since pumps circulate the water to keep it clean, the better they work, the less a filter has to work.Visit www.pentairpool.com/pumpcalc to see how much money you could save by switching to an IntelliFlo variable speed pump.
Since pumps circulate the water to keep it clean, the better they work, the less a filter has to work.Visit www.pentairpool.com/pumpcalc to see how much money you could save by switching to an IntelliFlo variable speed pump.
- Pentair Water Pool and Spa® was the first to introduce variable speed technology with their IntelliFlo® pumps over 5 years ago. Today, IntelliFlo continues to lead the way, out-selling all other variable speed brands combined. Their ultra-efficient permanent magnet motor design reduces noise and vibration for greater efficiency and longer pump life. 8 programmable speed settings ensure minimum flow requirements are being used for every pool task – filtering, heating, cleaning, spa-jets and more – to optimize performance and minimize energy use. In fact, with IntelliFlo technology, pool owners can save $620 to $1,360 each year compared to other pumps.
- With the Hayward EcoStar family of pumps, money flows back into your pocket. EcoStar is the industry’s most energy efficient variable speed pump, thanks to a super-efficient permanent magnet, totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) motor and industry leading hydraulic design. Tests prove that EcoStar can save you up to 90% on energy costs compared to ordinary single speed pumps. EcoStar matches pump flow to a pool's needs, versus running at full power 100% of the time. It's fully programmable with a self-contained 24-hour clock and up to 8 custom speed and timer functions that allow EcoStar to manage flow throughout the day. Whether used in new construction or aftermarket applications, EcoStar is the perfect choice.
This headband could stop kids from drowning
Parents often find themselves stuck in a bind between letting their children have fun by themselves and making sure they’re not in trouble. Technology such RFID has been used before on farms — the Where Abouts system for example lets kids explore and notifies farmers if one has strayed too far. Now theiSwimband is a device that warns parents if their child is underneath the water for too long.
The headband is made of lightweight rubber and can be fitted securely around the head of all children, from small toddlers to teenagers. When synced through Bluetooth with parent’s mobile devices, the companion app delivers notifications that let them know the status of their kids when playing in the pool. Users can set their own alert limits — if a toddler or non-swimmer gets too close to the water, or if a swimming child becomes submerged for longer than they should. The founder of Aquatic Safety Concepts, which developed the product, is a father whose child’s 9-year-old classmate tragically died at a busy pool because nobody noticed that he’d disappeared under the water for five whole minutes. The iSwimband could help kids in trouble get a much quicker response from adults and potentially save young lives. The video below explains more about the concept:
The iSwimband is expected to be available around May 2014.
Thursday
Delta UV Sanitation System
A swimming pool is a complex environment dealing with all kinds of components, and bodies, which is influenced by the weather, the temperature etc.
The water chemistry of the pool may be subject to tough variation, depending on the conditions of use. As a result the water chemistry may not properly balanced. Elements such as the pH, TOC, alkalinity, hardness are difficult to monitor on a timely basis and especially when you just need one thing:
To swim and to play in your pool and spa.
Today, you have a choice between different methods of sanitization; All methods have pros and cons, none of them is better than any other.
Delta UV propose an alternative, safe and healthy solution.
Engineered and designed specifically for residential pool and spa water maintenance, the E&ES, EA and EP Series offer an incomparable and safer pool and spa experience for your family and friends - silky smooth, odorless and salt free.
Adding a Delta UV sanitizer to your pool or spa will provide 99.99% contaminant-free water while reducing the use of chemicals. Delta UV units deactivate bacteria, germs, viruses, and algae including the chlorine-resistant protozoan parasites cryptosporidium and giardia. Some of the other benefits include:
- No nasty chlorine smell
- No more red eyes, dry skin or damaged hair
- Easier pool maintenance
- Prolongs pool life - won't erode pool surface or equipment
- Environmentally friendly
- Compatible with all types of coatings and filters
- Can be automated with an existing chlorinator
TODAY GO FOR DELTA UV AND CHOOSE A GREEN ALTERNATIVE
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