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pool cover Instant Rebate Coupon A pool cover can help save 10,000 to 15,000 gallons of water each year by reducing evaporation. Pool covers also limit windblown debris and conserve energy. The pool cover coupon value is: $50 or 50 percent off the purchase price of a pool cover, whichever is less or $200 or [...]

  Guests take a boat ride in the swimming pool at the resort of San Alfonso del Mar in Algarrobo city on the southern coast of Chile, some 100 km (62 miles) west of Santiago, January 21, 2008. Acknowledged by the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest swimming pool, the lagoon measures 1,013 metres [...]

Winter pool covers differ from pool covers used during the warm months of the year in their design and construction. To start, winter tarps are thicker than the regular pool covers and are often made from thick vinyl. Many winter pool covers above ground and over winter above ground pool covers also have several characteristics that improve their sustainability so that they can withstand cold temperatures, wind conditions and other elements. For example, winter pool covers many manufactured with materials specially designed to prevent snagging. Extra-wide material is also commonly used for winter swimming pool covers to reduce the number of stitches. Weather resistant coatings are also typical of winter pool covers, including coatings that resist damage by UV radiation from the sun.

Solar pool covers use plastic bubbles to filter sunlight down into the water and warm it. That can save you a great deal of money on heating costs, as well as allowing you to enjoy nice, warm pool water without having to wait for the heat pump. Some solar pool covers utilize formal cranking mechanisms that allow your to unfurl it and reel it back in at a moment’s notice. They’re not required, however, and you can install a solar pool cover of your own with just a little bit of planning.

Pool sanitizing is one of the most important aspects of swimming pool maintenance. When pool water is not cared for and kept clean, swimmers are at risk of contracting illnesses and infections from organic waste, bacteria and other microorganisms present in the water. When pool water is properly treated and regulated, it will be clean, fresh and free from harmful contaminants, providing a healthy environment for swimmers to enjoy. In order to keep pool water clean and sanitary, the use of swimming pool chemicals is required. The two most common chemicals used for this purpose are pool chlorine and pool bromine.

Buying a swimming pool is a major purchase and investment that can be almost as expensive as buying a brand new car. Knowing some simple facts, asking some important questions and shopping around are key factors to take into consideration when buying a swimming pool. Questions to ask Contractors and Salespeople Step 1 Ask the [...]

There was a time, not too many years back when a pool cover was a simple, one style device that was basically designed and marked to keep debris from ending up in a pool. Then one by one, new reasons for use became the impetus for new designs and as it stands now, there are several types of pool covers available.

Swimming is a part of many people’s everyday life. This guide site is devoted to swimming in all of its forms, both competitive and recreational. Beginning swimmers need to know that ones resting heart rate decreases 10 beats per minute in water, and maximum heart rate decreases by 10 to 30 beats. The heart puts [...]

Green algae in a swimming pool can be hard to get rid of. If the weather has been particularly hot and humid it strips the pool of chlorine and allows algae and bacteria to grow. The green growth on the sides and bottom of the pool is a common problem among pool owners. You can [...]

As winter approaches individuals in cooler climates will look for the correct way to cover their aboveground pool. This is of the largest importance if you live in a part of the nation where snow is common.