Swimming Pool Troubleshooting Series: Deterring The Discolouration

We all know how inviting a fresh, clear blue swimming pool is. It conjures up images of relaxation and fun, reminding us of how the crystal blue oceans look on exotic, untouched islands. But when it comes to having a pool in your garden you might be finding it tricky to keep that inviting colour for your pool unless you undertake a swimming pool maintenance routine. There are a variety of things which could be impacting the colour and water quality of your pool, but in this month’s guide we’ll take a look at water discolouration and what can be done…

Swimming Pool Troubleshooting Series: Attacking The Algae

Owning a swimming pool can be a real joy, there is plenty to enjoy, especially if you intend to keep it heated all year round. However, you need to look after your pool and the pool water, if you see algae appearing then it’s a big sign that you need to address the chemical levels in your pool and bolster your swimming pool maintenance. Algae is not generally a devastating thing as it occurs naturally with sunlight, producing food. The algae does present a danger though as it is essentially waste products from that process, this can attract other unwanted bacteria…

Top Ways To Give Your Pool A Facelift

A swimming pool is a great addition to any home and offers another dimension to the way you and your family utilise the space on your land. While all swimming pools are built to last decades, you will eventually find that all pools sustain some damage or begin to look tired sooner or later. For this reason you should consider giving your pool a facelift. There are many ways to give your pool a facelift, it all depends on which areas of your pool most needs attention. If you fail to maintain certain aspects of your pool it can become more…

Swimming Pool Maintenance: Why Hire A Professional?

A swimming pool is both a place of relaxation as well as something the whole family can enjoy. For that reason, you need to make sure it’s well maintained all year round, and for the best results you need a professional who can take care of all maintenance tasks for you. A professional will no doubt have a greater range of experience when it comes to pools, this means they will have seen all there is to see and can look after your pool in an efficient way which puts your mind at rest. They obviously need to be trustworthy as…

Swimming Pool Chemicals: Getting The Balance

If you really want to get the most out of your pool then you need to know how to look after it properly and part of this includes getting the chemical balance of your pool right. There can be all sorts of problems thrown up if you don’t use chemicals in your pool – but you can also create problems by adding too many chemicals and getting the balance wrong. There are two kinds of dirt which your pool can accumulate, the first is the visible dirt, usually taken care of by your filter, the second is the invisible dirt which…

UK building regulations and planning permission for swimming pools

Major factors in the decision to have any kind of addition or construction work on your home or property are the planning permission and building regulations. These issues can put many people off but they are in place to act as a barrier of protection against reckless construction work rather than to penalise you. We know that it can be a confusing process to navigate, and with swimming pools it might seem even more of a niche territory to get to grips with. That’s why we’ve created a short guide to planning permission and building regulations for both indoor and…

Will the success of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games encourage new swimmers!

Commonwealth Games Success The success of the London Olympic Games 2012 saw a significant rise in people joining up to their local swimming pools and swimming clubs. This enthusiasm was extended further with the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow in July this year, where athletes from the commonwealth nations pushed themselves to their limits in a variety of sports. There we some great wins for England and Scotland in the swimming pool based events, and they varied between standard swims based on timed results, as well as those which show a more creative and artistic side to the sport. …

What is the best position for a garden swimming pool?

If you’ve ever considered having a pool installed in your garden then you’ve probably got a lot of questions about how you get started and whether it’s even possible for you to have a pool installed. The big question is whether you can fit one into your garden, and if you can, what’s the best position for the pool where you’ll get the best use out of it. It isn’t just simply a case of digging a hole and fitting a pool into it, there needs to be careful consideration about where your pool will be situated in relation to your…

Why Swimming is the Best Full Body Work Out

When the sun is in the sky and the days are at their longest, there is nothing better for us than exercise through swimming. Not all of us are avid gym users but, for many people, swimming is a far more enjoyable way of getting in some regular exercise. While you relax with a few lengths in the pool you may not realise just how much good you’re doing yourself. Read on to find out the main benefits of swimming regularly. Burning Calories Regardless of how hard you are swimming, you know that you’re getting a full body workout. On…

Swimming Pool Safety At Home

Having a swimming pool at home means you’ve always got a source of fun and activity close by, you can get great exercise all year round and it’s brilliant for all the family. What you must remember though, is that pools can be dangerous if you don’t respect them and use them safely. Safety is vital when using a home pool so it pays to be vigilant and prepared when you have your pool open for use. Summer is a prime time for pool parties, BBQs and general lazy sunny days, but you should never let your guard down because that’s…

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