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How to Sanitize your pool in 2020:

Sanitization is probably the most used word in 2020 and everything needs to be sanitized properly in this pandemic situation. We all have started hating the smell of chemicals from sanitizers to chlorine in the water. This situation has also taught us a lesson of using more efficient ways to clean the pool water without using much of the chemicals. Moreover, with more exposure to chemicals, people are having red eyes and skin rashes from the high chlorine water

Here are the two methods to sanitize your pool in 2020.

Salt Chlorine Generator:

Let’s go in-depth on the history and usage of chlorine. All the pool owners are aware of the chlorine usage and its side effect along with the foul chlorine smell of pool water. With Salt chlorine generator pool owners can lower the usage of chlorine along with other chemicals so you have a soft water pool along with less chlorine and fewer chemicals.

The Sodium Chloride ie NACL is so safe that it’s present in our dining table to sprinkle on our food, but the chlorine in the form of gas is very potent. Thus efficiently we can use Sodium Chloride in our pool which does not pose any danger to the swimmer and hence a much better option. You may be wondering that the ocean water is salty and not the pool water and it’s not comfortable to swim in salty ocean water. The ocean salinity is around 35000 particles per million and with salt chlorine generator technique the salinity will be less than one-tenth of that of ocean water so you may not even notice that.

How it works:

Its working is very simple and as simple as how you get your salt for cooking. The salt manufacturers use a method known as electrolysis that safely removes the harmful effect of chlorine and delivers safe chlorine of your nearby pool shop. A salt chlorine generator works with the same principle but on a very small scale. You can place a salt chlorine generator with your pool filter system and it will automatically manage the chlorine level of your pool by providing the optimal chlorine directly to the pool water, You just need to add salt to the pool water hence save a lot of investment in chlorine and other chemicals.

Ozonator:

Another method to sanitize your pool water with the least usage of chemical and saltwater is by using Ozonator, You may have heard of Ozone (O3) gas which is present in the outer part of our atmosphere. It has very amazing cleaning properties and also safe our environment from the harmful UV radiation.

With an Ozonator, you’re constantly oxidizing your pool by filtering water with ozone. The ozone reacts with chlorine present in the pool water (regardless of which chlorination method that you use) The ozone reacts with chlorine and creates more free chlorine and reduce the number of chloramines and byproducts of chlorine hence it reduces the amount of chlorine present in the pool water thus remove the bad chlorine smell.

How to setup Ozonator and salt chlorine Generator:

It’s very easy and simple, both will go along with your pool filtration system just make sure you have free enough space and place to fix the pipes for the same. If you need any assistance or need to discuss your requirements you can contact us.
We at PBCPOOLS provide weekly pool service along with pool remodeling south Florida we provide pool service in Boynton Beach and Wellington.

Which Pool Supplies Do You Need When You Get a Pool?

So now you have finally decided to get a pool to spend quality time with your family & friends and after the pool installation the guy would have told you that you should opt-in for weekly pool service (that we also recommend) but you decided that’s an extra expense or that’s what you can do by yourself.

If you are one of those then this blog is definitely for you, here is the list of pool supplies that you need when you get a pool.

Skimmer Net:

Let us start from the very basic one and that’s the skimmer net. It’s a must-have tool on the poolside to immediately remove leaves, dirt and stems on your pool. If the leaves and berries are left in pool water for a long time then it may need to pool stains which will take some effort to fix.

Pool Shock Kit:

After the pool installation, your local pool guide would have already shocked your pool and you may be aware of this term, but the thing is you need to shock your pool very often at least once every month or as required.

It’s good to visit your local pool store and buy the pool shock kit so that you can shock your pool and get it ready before the weekend fun begins.

Pool Brush:

Very often you will need to remove the stains from your pool walls and surface and for that, you need to have a pool brush. You need to be careful with that and don’t use the brush that you have in your home. You should visit some pool expert and explain your pool type and buy a pool brush accordingly because fibreglass pools need a much softer pool brush as compared to concrete or a vinyl pool.

Pool Vacuum:

In a Pool vacuum there are two options one is manual and other is automatic pool vacuum. There is no debate on whether you need it or not because you do need it. Even if you decide to opt-in for a weekly pool service still you need a pool vacuum to clean up your pool.
The manual pool vacuum will require a lot of attention and time and you can’t ignore vacuuming your pool because it cleans the dirt from your pool and hence safe it from future stains and keep it algae free.

The automatic pool vacuum is the smart choice because it will clean your pool automatically even when you are sleeping.

Water Test Kit:

If you have decided that you will do pool maintenance by yourself then you need to be able to test the pH level of your pool. A little up and down of the pH level of the pool will be very disastrous for your pool.

The high acidic level of the pool would be first felt by the swimmers as they will feel itching on the body, redness of eyes, along with drying of skin and hair. Long exposure to high acid level to the pool will lead to deterioration of the pool along with a pool accessory.

And if the pool water is more alkaline then it will cause skin and eye irritation along with cloudy smelly pool water.

Pool Sanitizers Like Chlorine and Salt:

With relation to the last point if you find out that your pool is highly acidic or alkaline then you need to treat pool water accordingly.

For more detailed information on that, you should read
“How to reduce pH level of swimming pool” & “How to increase pH level of swimming pool”

Pool Cover:

No matter where you live you should invest in a good quality pool cover. The pool cover will protect your pool from debris, fallen tree leaves especially if you live in an area that has an autumn season, and if you are living in South Florida then pool cover will protect your pool from dangerous animals & reptiles.

These were the few types of equipment in which you should invest, if you think that pool maintenance is not your cup of tea then you can contact us for a quotation. We provide weekly pool service, we provide pool service in Boynton Beach and Wellington along with pool remodeling in South Florida.

Pool stats and facts :

Pool stats and facts are very amazing, being the resident of South Florida which is considered as the pool capital of America you should definitely be aware of these facts and stats.

Swimming burns almost 40% more calories than biking per hour.

Swimming burns almost 30% more calories than running per hour.

Its a well stated fact that 65% of American don’t know how to swim, we are very sure that this number will be highly less in Florida.

Casablanca, Morocco has the biggest swimming pool in the world and is 7 times larger than the full sized football field.

First functional swimming pool was founded in the oldest living Indic civilization of Mohenjo daro dated a few thousand years ago.

Old painting of Swimming pool is found in Egypt dated 2500 BCE.

In 1896 Swimming was officially added as a sport in the Olympics.

It took the Olympics 16 years to start a swimming competition for women in 1912.

The first USA president to own a swimming pool in the white house has President Ford in 1975.

The Titanic was the first ocean liner to have a swimming pool.

Nearly 2055 years ago first swimming race was held in Japan.

Amost 50% of world class swimmers suffers from shoulder pain

Turbopumps used in space shuttles can empty an olympic size pool in less than 25 seconds.

Some freedivers are able to hold their breath for over 10 minutes!

The first ever swimming goggles were crafted from tortoise shells.

When swimming, you are using EVERY major muscle in your body.

PS: In conclusion Swimming is a very fun and tiring sport with a long history connected to it, We at PBC Pools provide weekly pool service along with pool remodeling in south florida.

4 common Pool maintenance mistakes:

We always insist that you should always go with weekly pool service as it’s very important to keep your pool neat and clean because the pool can lead to the foul smell of the pool, bad odour and in some cases can lead to health issues like the spread of water-borne diseases. But if you are stuck on the fact that you don’t want pool maintenance and you can maintain pool by yourself then you should totally avoid these few mistakes that mostly pool owner make:

Not Brushing:

If you are using a pool filter and pool vacuum regularly and thinking that you didn’t need to brush the pool then you are wrong, you can’t avoid pool brushing just like you can’t avoid brushing your teeth.

With no brushing, bad bacteria and algae can stick on the pool walls and lead to further problems. You should brush at least once every week or whenever it’s required.

No Regular pH check:

You need to check the pH level of your pool on a weekly basis because a slight increase or decrease in the pH level creates a cause of concern for you and your family health. It can lead to redness of eyes, skin rashes, cloudy pool water and creations of germs.

Backwashing your pool:

Now with those first two points, you came to know two things that you do very often but there are some things that you DONT need to do very often and our clients mostly do that is backwashing your filter. Backwashing is probably the easiest way you can clean your pool as it’s just a press of a button but you should not do it very often as it can damage your filter life and lead to increase in expenses.

Usually after backwashing your pool filter pressure should read between 10-15 pounds per square inch (psi) which is very normal and best for the optimal working of the pool but if pool pressure exceeds to 20-25 psi then only you should consider backwashing your pool.

Running time for pool filters:

Pool filters are like kidneys for your pool as they clean your pool and save it from getting infected with impurities and debris. But how long should you run your pool? Well, it depends upon your pool size and you should definitely consult some pool expert on how long you should run pool filters, generally you should run your filters for at least 8 hours every day.

Health Benefits of owning a pool in 2020:

In this pandemic situation if anything can put a smile on your face or you have someplace in your home where you can relax, It’s worth it! Believe me. With all the alternatives of going to the gym or going for a walk are dangerous then people are left with only a pool in their backyard.

So here are a few health benefits of owning a pool:

Peace of mind:

Poolside is a place where you can sit in harmony with nature and relax your mind, with the people under stressful lockdown it’s getting very difficult to stay healthy mentally, so poolside gives us a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
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Aerobic Exercise:

Aerobic exercises keep us healthy by regulating the perfect flow of blood through our heart, with the limited options available right now so swimming is the best alternate for cycling & running. People with high blood pressure or with a heart condition can also swim after consulting with their physician.

Swimming helps in weight loss:

When the eating out is replaced by uber eats then it leads to further increase in calorie intake and without going outside people have started putting up weight, what is the best mechanism to fight weight loss than a good lap in a swimming pool.

Conclusion:

If you are looking to have a new pool or pool remodeling in south florida, you want to maintain your pool by weekly pool service then you can call us for a free quotation.