The pros and cons of inflatable hot tubs

A growing trend in the UK, hot tubs are popping up in more back gardens than ever. They’re a great alternative to a pool if you don’t have the space, or if you simply want somewhere to sit and relax or exercise in any weather. The choice people face once they decide they want the luxury of a hot tub, however, is whether they want a permanent tub or an inflatable one. In this article we’ll run through the pros and cons of both hot tub types to help you choose what would be the best for your needs. An alternative…

Swimming Pools Become More Fun Than Ever Before

Swimming pool design services have been around for a long time now, allowing people to create the ideal pool for their home and their budget. But the world of swimming pool design is changing all the time, with different aspects of the pool ripe for reinvention and adaptation. That’s why this month, we’ve taken a look at the latest trends in swimming pool construction which are making pools more fun than ever before. The Baja Shelf You might not recognise the official term Baja shelf, but you’ll no doubt have come across one before in pools. This design feature is…

Reducing the running cost of your swimming pool

Whilst having a swimming pool in the garden is a dream for many people, it’s an expensive task to undertake. One large factor in what makes them so expensive is their running costs once they have been installed – particularly for heated swimming pools. It’s not something many people think about before investing, but it is something you can remedy if you find the cost of running and maintaining your pool is a little too high for your budget. In this article we’ll suggest ways in which you can lower the running cost, from the simple tips you can utilise, to…

Hot Tub Maintenance Safety – The Cautionary Tale Of Chris Smalling

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling made headlines earlier this year when his hot tub was found to have caught fire. Luckily, the hot tub was outside in his back garden at his home in Altrincham and the smoke was spotted by police. The officers called the fire brigade who came and extinguished the fire. The Champions League footballer had a lucky break in some respects – not least because the fire services were alerted early on – having been out at a poker party that day with friends. The fire services claimed that, had they not been on the scene so…

Indoor Pool Pitfalls: Part 2 – Usage Issues

Last month we discussed indoor pools and the design issues which surround having one constructed. This month, in the second part of our indoor pool special, we’ll be taking a look at the swimming pool maintenance requirements for indoor pools, which can differ from a normal outdoor pool. There’s no reason you should avoid an indoor pool – in fact, they’re great because you can use them whatever the weather is like outside! – but there are some things you need to consider when using one. Oxidising & Evaporation The treatment of your indoor pool is going to need even more…

Indoor Pool Pitfalls: Part 1 – Design Issues

If the idea of having a pool outdoors doesn’t appeal to you then you might be tempted to opt for an indoor swimming pool. Indoor pools give you all the luxury of a temperate swimming pool all year round without some of the more tedious maintenance jobs. However, getting an indoor pool isn’t as simple as some people think. Many homeowners rush to get an indoor pool and fall into some very obvious pitfalls which come back to haunt them. In this article we’ll talk you through some of the design issues which you need to factor in before you begin…

Swimming Pool Solar Covers: What Are They And Why Would You Need One?

There are many ways you can keep on top of your pool, ensuring it is safe, secure and well looked after at all times. One product which you might have heard about and which you may you could consider purchasing is a solar cover for your pool. You might be at a loss as to why you need a cover and, more specifically, why you need it to be a solar cover. So, in this article we’ll explain to you what a pool cover looks like and how you can benefit from installing one for your pool. What Is A Solar…

Swimming Pool Troubleshooting Series: Ostracizing Other Issues

In this series of troubleshooting guides we’ve tackled some specific issues, but this month we’re going to look at the miscellaneous issues which you might come up against as a pool owner. Swimming pool maintenance is important if you wish to keep your pool in a usable condition and here we’ll talk through what the issue might be and how you could attempt to resolve it. However, remember that you should always take care when using chemicals and you should consult a professional if you don’t feel capable of resolving the issues yourself. Foamy Waters If you have a pool then…

Swimming Pool Troubleshooting Series: Terminating Testing Problems

Keeping your swimming pool well maintained is a tricky job; it might seem like you only have to dump a few chemicals in every once in a while but it’s actually a much more delicate science. There are so many aspects to swimming pool maintenance via chemicals that it’s sometimes confusing. One aspect of your maintenance comes down to testing the water to find out what your chemical balance is like. Your chemicals are there to keep the water sanitised so that people can enjoy the pool. If you have an unbalanced pool you can cause severe damage, but putting too…

Swimming Pool Troubleshooting Series: Stopping Surface Problems

Continuing our in-depth look at the different issues people come up against with their pools, this month we take a look at the multitude of surface problems which can arise. What is each different affliction, what causes it and how can you sort the issue out? The important thing to remember is that no matter what the problem is, with swimming pool maintenance you can have these things taken care of when you first spot them. Whether you’re planning ahead to guard against and immediately recognise these problems or if you’re looking to match your current surface problem to a potential…

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