By David Kilmer
Step 1: Test for total and free chlorine.
Your free chlorine should be between 2.0 and 4.0 PPM. You’ll test this using your water
test kit that I referenced above. Follow directions on the testing package. Add chlorine if
it’s necessary.
Step 2: Test your total alkalinity
Measure the water's total alkalinity. This figure should be in the range of 80 to 150 ppm;
100 to 120 ppm is best. Adjust the total alkalinity by adding sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) to raise it or sodium bisulfate (dry acid) to lower it.
Step 3: Test your calcium hardness. This should be between 200-400 PPM.
Following package directions add calcium carbonate dehydrate to raise calcium hardness; add
sodium hexametaphosphate to lower it. Carefully pour the chemical mixture into the pool at
various spots a foot or two (about half a meter) away from the sides of the pool.
Step 4: Test for pH. Your pH should be between 7.2 and 7.8.
Just remember, if it’s lower that this you can cause equipment issues and also irritate your
skin. If it’s higher than this you will those nasty “rings” around the water line of your
pool. To lower the pH, add sodium bisulfate or liquid muriatic acid. To raise it, add soda
ash (sodium carbonate).
Add more chemicals as needed until the water is in balance.
Treating Water With Chlorine…
Scoop chlorine granules into water in a nonmetal container, following package directions.
Always wear goggles and rubber gloves when handling chlorine, and always put the
chlorine into the water--don't pour the water over the chlorine.
Stir for about 30 seconds, and leave for 30 minutes to settle.
Turn on the filter. Reaching as far into the middle of the pool as possible (perhaps by
standing on a diving board), pour the chlorine into the pool. Discard any sediment left in
the container.
Add chlorine three to four times a week for a pool in heavy use. Always test your water
before adding chlorine!
If you can, try and use liquid chlorine. It will penetrate the water quicker and will have
an immediate impact!
Occasionally--no more than once a week--you may need to super chlorinate (also called
shock) the pool to burn any built-up bacteria, algae and ammonia. Following chlorine
package directions, make a solution for super chlorination (it will be three to five times as
strong as normal chlorine).
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Add the chlorine solution to the pool after sundown, if possible, as the sun's ray’s break
down chlorine.
Before allowing anyone to go in the pool, test the residual chlorine level to make sure it
has gone back down below 3.0 ppm. This will take at least several hours.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Enhance the Value of Your Home with a Pool
By Anita Koppens
So you've finally made the resolution to install a swimming pool. Now comes the enjoyable part; choosing the perfect style. With progress in pool production and design over the past few years, your choices are almost limitless, and the wide array of options to accent your pool are equally abundant.
First, you have to ask yourself, what do you want in a pool? Will you be using it for relaxation, playtime or principally for exercise? You'll also need to decide which style work best for your home and whether it matches to your home's exterior. Choosing a pool design that compliments your home's style is vital. A thoughtfully-designed pool will add enormous value to your household investment, and will give years of pleasure to you and your family. Make your choice wisely and take the time to investigate all the options available. Consult with different pool builders before making any verdict, and make certain whatever style you decide on falls within your budgetary parameters.
Whether you're training for the next marathon, simply trying to stay in shape or seeking to alleviate pain from whatever ails you, swimming is one of the greatest exercises you can do for your heart, mind and body. Lap pools provide the ultimate in home exercise, with the perfect low-impact workout, intended for people of all ages and abilities. Lap pools can be custom-built almost anywhere, inside or outside your home, providing that the space is at minimum one to three feet greater than the pool's exterior. Endless lap pools, the latest in backyard exercise, utilize a unique propeller that creates a current of resistance for the swimmer to swim against, burning nearly double the calories as typical lap pools.
If you're seeking the best in family pleasure, check out the many water park features available for your pool. From the impressive Riverflow current system that's perfect for kayaking, to the Lazy River system that wraps around your entire backyard, letting you float lazily along a slow moving current as you unwind. This isn't your old-style swimming pool; this is the most recent in modern technology, providing features that rival premium resorts. Talk to your pool professionals and see what works best for your needs. When it comes to the perfect pool design, the only restrictions are your imagination.
One of the most recent and perhaps grandest styles you'll find is called the negative-edge pool. This design is stunning in that the pool itself is actually missing one or more of its edges, giving the impression that the water is extending off into the horizon or simply cascading off into nothing. In realty, the pool does have all of its edges; some are just masked in a water collection reservoir below the pool and concealed from view. The water that falls into this reservoir is then re-circulated into the top level through the pool's normal filtration system. Without a doubt, it's one of the most lavish looking designs offered today, but the illusion can only be accomplished if the main section of the pool is raised above the reservoir portion of the pool. If there's any reservation as to whether a negative-edge pool would function in your backyard, consult a professional pool construction company.
So you've finally made the resolution to install a swimming pool. Now comes the enjoyable part; choosing the perfect style. With progress in pool production and design over the past few years, your choices are almost limitless, and the wide array of options to accent your pool are equally abundant.
First, you have to ask yourself, what do you want in a pool? Will you be using it for relaxation, playtime or principally for exercise? You'll also need to decide which style work best for your home and whether it matches to your home's exterior. Choosing a pool design that compliments your home's style is vital. A thoughtfully-designed pool will add enormous value to your household investment, and will give years of pleasure to you and your family. Make your choice wisely and take the time to investigate all the options available. Consult with different pool builders before making any verdict, and make certain whatever style you decide on falls within your budgetary parameters.
Whether you're training for the next marathon, simply trying to stay in shape or seeking to alleviate pain from whatever ails you, swimming is one of the greatest exercises you can do for your heart, mind and body. Lap pools provide the ultimate in home exercise, with the perfect low-impact workout, intended for people of all ages and abilities. Lap pools can be custom-built almost anywhere, inside or outside your home, providing that the space is at minimum one to three feet greater than the pool's exterior. Endless lap pools, the latest in backyard exercise, utilize a unique propeller that creates a current of resistance for the swimmer to swim against, burning nearly double the calories as typical lap pools.
If you're seeking the best in family pleasure, check out the many water park features available for your pool. From the impressive Riverflow current system that's perfect for kayaking, to the Lazy River system that wraps around your entire backyard, letting you float lazily along a slow moving current as you unwind. This isn't your old-style swimming pool; this is the most recent in modern technology, providing features that rival premium resorts. Talk to your pool professionals and see what works best for your needs. When it comes to the perfect pool design, the only restrictions are your imagination.
One of the most recent and perhaps grandest styles you'll find is called the negative-edge pool. This design is stunning in that the pool itself is actually missing one or more of its edges, giving the impression that the water is extending off into the horizon or simply cascading off into nothing. In realty, the pool does have all of its edges; some are just masked in a water collection reservoir below the pool and concealed from view. The water that falls into this reservoir is then re-circulated into the top level through the pool's normal filtration system. Without a doubt, it's one of the most lavish looking designs offered today, but the illusion can only be accomplished if the main section of the pool is raised above the reservoir portion of the pool. If there's any reservation as to whether a negative-edge pool would function in your backyard, consult a professional pool construction company.
Enjoy Bathing In A Hot Tub In Your Bathroom
By Anirban Bhattacharya
Today’s hectic lifestyle and fast paced way of living have contributed enormously to increase the stress level among people of all ages. Due to unavailability of time, we hardly find ways that can work as stress busters in our lives.
If you are looking out ways that can relax both your body and mind, enjoy bathing in a hot tub. Hot bath is a great way to relax after a hard day’s work and that is why today hot tubs are experiencing a phenomenal growth in the recent years.
Bathing in a hot tub comes associated with a wide range of benefits. Hot tub baths have various beneficial physiological effects on a human body. As soon as you get into the tub, your body capillaries and the blood flow of your body increase. This leads to better circulation of blood in the whole body. As a result, your skin glows and your appetite get properly regulated. Also, the heart beat rate slightly increases when you enter a hot tub and this leads to aggravation of blood circulation.
Today, the latest innovations in the industry have made these tubs more affordable. Hot tubs have now become more affordable than before and an increasing number of people have recognized not only its health benefits but also how it can be a great way to spend some quality time with the partners. In order to enhance the relaxing experience for the users, the latest hot tubs come equipped with entertainment systems, including DVD and TV combinations. Many manufacturers also provide fiber optic tubs lighting for an entire hydrotherapy experience.
Purchasing a hot tub is a major decision and you have to spend some time learning its basics. First of all, you must consider the location where you would like to install your tub that will help you in deciding which type of tub will be suitable to purchase. There are various types of hot tubs in the market out of which bathroom tubs are most popular. These hot tubs are able to provide great relaxation to the owners and that too in the privacy of their own bathroom.
Today’s hectic lifestyle and fast paced way of living have contributed enormously to increase the stress level among people of all ages. Due to unavailability of time, we hardly find ways that can work as stress busters in our lives.
If you are looking out ways that can relax both your body and mind, enjoy bathing in a hot tub. Hot bath is a great way to relax after a hard day’s work and that is why today hot tubs are experiencing a phenomenal growth in the recent years.
Bathing in a hot tub comes associated with a wide range of benefits. Hot tub baths have various beneficial physiological effects on a human body. As soon as you get into the tub, your body capillaries and the blood flow of your body increase. This leads to better circulation of blood in the whole body. As a result, your skin glows and your appetite get properly regulated. Also, the heart beat rate slightly increases when you enter a hot tub and this leads to aggravation of blood circulation.
Today, the latest innovations in the industry have made these tubs more affordable. Hot tubs have now become more affordable than before and an increasing number of people have recognized not only its health benefits but also how it can be a great way to spend some quality time with the partners. In order to enhance the relaxing experience for the users, the latest hot tubs come equipped with entertainment systems, including DVD and TV combinations. Many manufacturers also provide fiber optic tubs lighting for an entire hydrotherapy experience.
Purchasing a hot tub is a major decision and you have to spend some time learning its basics. First of all, you must consider the location where you would like to install your tub that will help you in deciding which type of tub will be suitable to purchase. There are various types of hot tubs in the market out of which bathroom tubs are most popular. These hot tubs are able to provide great relaxation to the owners and that too in the privacy of their own bathroom.
Swimming Pools Offer The Best Combination Of Health And Fun
By Anirban Bhattacharya
Swimming pools are constructed not only for swimming, but they also act as a source of health and fun element. Swimming pools are known by various names, such as wading pool, swimming bath, or simply a pool. A swimming pool is an artificially enclosed water body designed and built for swimming and various other water based activities.
In today’s world, people hardly get time for regular work up and exercise. To stay fit and healthy, they need to do some kind of physical activity. Swimming is proved to be a perfect physical activity that involved the participation of the entire body. Starting from the head to the toe, each part of the human body gets into activity during swimming. Swimming brings in a range of health benefits. It helps in perfect circulation of blood. All the muscles of the body get into proper activity. Many athletes, body builders, and health conscious people believe swimming to be a perfect exercise.
Apart from giving numerous health benefits, swimming also brings ultimate fun and enjoyment for all age group of people. Swimming pools are the best means of fun and enjoyment. There are a number of private and public pools that invite people to enjoy swimming at a very nominal charge. All most all good hotels and holiday accommodations have their own pools where the guests can enjoy swimming with their family members and friends for long hours. These hotels take proper health measures of these pools to ensure that the water is clean and as per the health standards declared by the government.
Swimming pools are a great source of relaxation and enjoyment during the summer times. People want to get rid of the scorching heat and cool their bodies and senses in a pool. Usually the pools in a hotel have the pool side bars. Guests can also enjoy a variety of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks available at the bars. Whether for fun and enjoyment or health reasons, swimming pools are the best medium. Enjoy swimming for health and fun whenever you get a little time out of your busy schedule.
Swimming pools are constructed not only for swimming, but they also act as a source of health and fun element. Swimming pools are known by various names, such as wading pool, swimming bath, or simply a pool. A swimming pool is an artificially enclosed water body designed and built for swimming and various other water based activities.
In today’s world, people hardly get time for regular work up and exercise. To stay fit and healthy, they need to do some kind of physical activity. Swimming is proved to be a perfect physical activity that involved the participation of the entire body. Starting from the head to the toe, each part of the human body gets into activity during swimming. Swimming brings in a range of health benefits. It helps in perfect circulation of blood. All the muscles of the body get into proper activity. Many athletes, body builders, and health conscious people believe swimming to be a perfect exercise.
Apart from giving numerous health benefits, swimming also brings ultimate fun and enjoyment for all age group of people. Swimming pools are the best means of fun and enjoyment. There are a number of private and public pools that invite people to enjoy swimming at a very nominal charge. All most all good hotels and holiday accommodations have their own pools where the guests can enjoy swimming with their family members and friends for long hours. These hotels take proper health measures of these pools to ensure that the water is clean and as per the health standards declared by the government.
Swimming pools are a great source of relaxation and enjoyment during the summer times. People want to get rid of the scorching heat and cool their bodies and senses in a pool. Usually the pools in a hotel have the pool side bars. Guests can also enjoy a variety of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks available at the bars. Whether for fun and enjoyment or health reasons, swimming pools are the best medium. Enjoy swimming for health and fun whenever you get a little time out of your busy schedule.
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