Aside from pool vacuum and other pool maintenance kits, automatic pool cleaner is one of the essential equipment that your should have for your pool. Automatic pool cleaner is an equipment use to eliminate unwanted solid particles in the water for a cleaner and clearer pool.

There are two types of pool cleaner, the pressure cleaner and vacuum cleaner. Pressure cleaner works in such way that pressure washer does. With the use of this type of pool cleaner, high pressure of water is needed to stir, combine, and bring dirt and debris up from the bottom of the pool. The collected dirt and debris on the surface of the water are eliminated using the pool filter.

Vacuum cleaner, on the other hand, operates using a special hose that sucks all the dirt and debris in the pool bottom. The vacuum hose is connected to the pool filter so all the solid particles are filtered out and transferred to the filter bag.

There are different brands of pool cleaner available in the market. All promise to effectively remove all stubborn dirt in your pool. But always remember to purchase from the trusted companies and manufacturers to ensure that what you are going to buy is durable and safe to use. Moreover, maintaining the good condition and cleanliness of your pool cleaner are also big factors that can prolong its product life.

Pool accidents can harm your kids leading to injuries or even death. That is why it is necessary to impose safety precautions in your pool. Installing pool safety devices will secure the safety of your kids making pool bathing extra fun and exciting.

 

 

Pool safety devices to install in your pool:

 

1. Pool Alarm

Sometimes kids get access to the pool without parents knowing. In this typical instances, kids fall into the pool which leads to injuries or sometimes death. As much as possible, pool owners should keep their pool safe for kids. Installing pool alarm is an important thing to do. Pool alarm can detect any movement in the pool and immediately gives signal for parents and other adults at home.

 

2. Pool Fence

Pool fence is also an essential pool equipment that can prevent pool accidents. If you have kids at home, it is necessary to provide pool entrance and exit with pool fence. This is to prevent kids from entering the pool area without adult supervision. Pool fence is made from high-end materials that is durable and can’t easily be opened by kids. It usually comes with door locks for added security.

 

3. Safety Cover

When the pool is not in use, it is advisable to cover it with a safety cover. Safety cover doesn’t just prevent dirt and debris from entering the pool, it also secures the safety of the kids. It is made from high-end polyethylene material that is durable and can carry a normal weight of a person. Installing safety cover in your pool will prevent kids from falling into the water.

1. Pool Liner Type

It is necessary to determine what type of pool liner is needed in your pool. Pool liner has two type, the beaded pool liner and the overlap pool liner. The beaded pool liner is characterized by its small groove or lip at the top edge of the liner. The small groove or lip is snapped into a track around the inside of the swimming pool at the top of the pool wall. This is done to hold the pool liner in place. If your pool needs a beaded pool liner, you can determine it by checking a track under the top rail inside the above ground pool.

Overlap pool liner, on the other hand, is folded over the wall of the pool and is held in place underneath the top rail of the above ground pool. You can determine if your pool needs overlap liner when you see you see a small part of the liner outside the top rail of the pool.

2. Thickness and Design

The thickness of the pool liner determines its durability. Make sure to buy a pool liner that is made from high-end materials to ensure its sturdiness and longer product life. Also choose a design that perfectly fits the look of your pool. Choose the appropriate color and pattern to enhance the look of your precious pool.

Pool filter plays a big role in the cleanliness and good condition of the pool. But before you purchase one for your pool, let me discuss first the different types of pool filter and their mechanism.

1. Sand Filter

Sand filter uses a unique type of sand in its filtration system. It works by forcing the water through a tank to the bed of sand where dirt and debris are trapped. The clean water and dirty water are being separated by lateral tubes and then pushed to the sand where all the solid particles are filtered out. Afterwards, the filtered water are sent back to the pool.

2. Diatomaceous Earth Filter (DE Filter)

This pool filter utilizes diatomaceous earth for its filtration system. It constructed with plastic grids laid over a special fabric that effectively sorts out all the unwanted dirt and debris. It works by pushing the water through the fabric where solid particles are filtered out. DE filter has the ability to filter even the smallest particle unlike the sand filter.

3. Cartridge Filter

Among the three types of pool filter, cartridge filter is the cheapest. It has a unique paper filter inside wherein the water is scanned from dirt and debris while passing through it. Unlike the sand and DE filter, cartridge filter cannot filter large-sized debris and dirt. It should also be cleaned regularly to prevent the filter from clogging.