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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Five Important Salt Water Pool Care Tips

!9#: Five Important Salt Water Pool Care Tips

If you have a salt water pool, caring for it is extremely important. Most commercial pool items and products are not made for pool care, so taking some time to learn what to buy and how to go about taking care of your pool is important. They can be a joy, but only if you learn proper maintenance techniques. Here are five important care tips that every owner should know:

1. Check salt levels regularly. In these, it is important to understand what your salt levels should be and how you can remedy it if there is a problem. Most companies recommend that salt concentration should be at 2,500 to 3,000 parts per million. This is where the chlorination comes from, so if you levels dip too low, the pool water will be unhealthy.

2. Never use more chlorine as needed. Occasionally, you may have to add a bit of granular chlorine to the pool. This is only necessary in your daily salt water pool care routine if you have excessive rain or a large number of swimmers. Under normal circumstances, you shouldn't use chlorine at all.

3. Read salt instructions carefully. These products are all meant to be used a bit differently. In a normal one, you have to use salt regularly. Most manufacturers recommend that you dump this salt directly into the deep end of the pool. However, this is not how every product is used. Read the back label of the salt water pool care product before just dumping it into the pool.

4. Use products to remove salt from the bottom of the pool. As the salt settles to the bottom, it can create a brownish or yellowish look to your pool. Commercial pool care products can be used to remove these stains.

5. Seal your pool steps to prevent rusting. The salt in the water can cause rusting, especially in pools that are converted from typical water to salt. First, use commercial care product to remove the rust. Then, you can use protective and restorative products to seal off the steps so that this doesn't happen year after year. This salt water pool care tip is best done at the end of the swimming season, when you can partially drain your pool in order to apply the sealant.

Care is extremely important if you want to ensure that your pool continues to run optimally. While there is tons of information regarding typical pool care, it can sometimes be a bit more difficult to learn about pool care. Many of the products available for pool care are not made for a salt water pool. Before using products and certain care methods on your pool, make sure you take some time to learn proper care tips like those listed above.


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Friday, January 20, 2012

Cloudy Pool Water - Causes & Cures

!9#: Cloudy Pool Water - Causes & Cures

Cloudy pool water is caused by many factors. These factors may be chemical (water balance, pH, improper methods), mechanical (pool filter system) or environmental (source water, excessive rain, heavy use). Often times, pool owners attempt to treat the symptoms but not the cause of the cloudy water, so we have to look at all of the things that may contribute to the problem. Let's look at the causes of cloudy swimming pool water, then we can look at treatments and cures.

Before we dive in let's first put cloudy water to the test. Cloudy pool water is in the eyes of the beholder. Cloudy can mean: Dull - the pool water just doesn't sparkle. Hazy - it just isn't as clear as it normally is. Cloudy - you can make out the bottom of the pool if you look hard. Opaque - the term says it all!

Chemical Reasons

Many pool owners quickly blame "bad chemicals" so let's start there. Here are some of the factors and their contribution to the cloudy water problem. Water chemistry can contribute to cloudy or hazy water - if the pH is HIGH (over 7.8) and or the Total Alkalinity (TA) is HIGH (over 200 ppm) and or the Calcium Hardness (CH) is HIGH (over 400 ppm). With pH & TA being high the water will become dull or flat and the chlorine reacts more slowly loses its ability to kill and control bacteria and algae. Now you have early algae growth - another cause of cloudy pool water. High CH doesn't become a problem until the water warms up to over 85 degrees F; then you have a "cloudy" condition that won't go away. Maintain good pool water balance with these parameters: pH - 7.2 - 7.6 (all pools); Total Alkalinity - 80 - 120 ppm (concrete) or 120 - 150 ppm (vinyl liner); Calcium Hardness 200 - 300 ppm (concrete) or 175 - 250 ppm (vinyl).

Other chemical or chemistry based reasons for cloudy pool water would be lack of regular shocking, periodic chemical cleaning of the filter, poorly maintained sanitizer levels, lack of a chemical maintenance routine. Regular weekly or biweekly shocking of the pool aids in oxidizing un-filterable swimmer waste such as body oils, lotions, urine, hair gel, perspiration, etc. We find that the single biggest mistake customers make in their normal care is not shocking the pool often enough or insufficiently (not using the proper amount of pool shock). Proper shocking also helps to "rejuvenate" the chlorine level and knock out early algae growth. Whenever you have a pool party with lots of expected bathers, consider shocking the pool the day before (helps build up the chlorine level providing a buffer for an eventual chlorine demand) as well as immediately following the party (shocks & oxidizes everything that was brought into the pool during the party -- if your guests weren't using the bathroom, the beer & soda had to go somewhere). Using a calcium hypochlorite shock such as BioGuard Burn Out Extreme is preferred since the product will get in, do its work, then get out. Potassium monopersulfate shocks like Oxysheen work well to help break up chloramines (combined chlorines), but shouldn't be used exclusively.

Mechanical Reasons

If the chemistry is good and the pool is being properly shocked and algaecide added every 1 to 2 weeks, then it is necessary to look at the mechanical reasons. The mechanical components contributing to cloudy pool water would be improper filter size (too small), improper pump and motor size (too small or too large a horsepower pump), insufficient filtering time, poor circulation, improper maintenance (vacuuming & brushing). I can recount story after story when I've walked into a customer's backyard to help them troubleshoot a problem pool only to find the filter shut off or improperly connected. When simple corrections are made, the pool water is clear in as little as 24 hours. Let's examine some basics.

Your swimming pool's filtering system should be operating a minimum of 8 to 10 hours per day, every day from opening to closing. If the pool water becomes cloudy or other problems become evident, then constant running of the filter until the problem is solved is required. If the filter was properly sized (even slightly bigger is better) then 8 to 10 hours daily is good. On the other hand, too large of a pump may be "harmful" to the filtration. If the horsepower is too great, you may be blowing dirt and everything else you want filtered right through the filter (especially sand filters). When it comes to 2 speed pumps, make sure the "high" speed run time is set for a minimum of 6 hours daily PLUS and additional 12 to 18 hours at "low" speed).

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The other mechanical reasons are also important. Regular vacuuming and brushing help with the overall circulation by moving water around. Keep directional "eyeballs" pointed DOWN to force filtered water down to the bottom of the pool and therefore aid in water movement by breaking up dead spots. Too frequent backwashing of the filter doesn't give the filter media enough time to do its best cleaning -- a dirty filter filters a finer particle. One final mechanical reason for cloudy pool water, lack of use. Actively used pools are always better circulated and filtered. So even if the water is cloudy (as long as the water is in good chemical balance), use the pool!

Environmental Reasons

Remember that whatever is out in the world, will eventually get in the pool and detract from water clarity. Pollen, dust, dirt, leaves, make-up water, bird droppings (forgot about those, right?), rain, local construction sites, etc. can all affect your swimming pool. Each of these culprits needs to treated differently. Pollen, dust and other fine particulate can be treated using a water clarifier like BioGuard Polysheen Blue. Flocculants work well in severe situations by settling the particles to pool bottom and vacuuming it all out on Waste. Use a skimmer sock inside of the skimmer to remove fine pollen or dust that may be too fine for your sand filter.

Leaves, swimmers, makeup water, droppings will create a chlorine demand. Shocking the pool is necessary. Make-up water can change the water chemistry affecting the pH, TA and CH not to mention the possible addition of heavy metals, all of which can cause or add to water cloudiness.

Final Notes

As you can see there's no 1 or 2 reasons for cloudy pool water. It's usually a combination of factors. Some of them not even coming from the pool itself. The best solution to cloudy pool water is prevention utilizing a good, regular chemical and cleaning maintenance program. About 30 to 60 minutes per week is all that it takes. If or when your pool water turns cloudy, don't start adding clarifiers or flocs. Get down to the real cause. Look at all of the contributing factors.


Cloudy Pool Water - Causes & Cures

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Video Review: Pentair IntelliFlo SVRS Safety Demonstration

This video shows a demonstration of the Pentair IntelliFlo SVRS, or Safety Vacuum Release System. This pump is entirely programmable, offering the most advanced security on the market.

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

Video Review: Pentair IntelliFlo VF Pool Pump

Pentair's IntelliFlo VF pool pump's design and parts are top of the line in professionalism and refinement. In this video, we'll highlight its energy efficiency, lifespan, and user-friendly simplicity.

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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Annual Performance Review

!9#: Annual Performance Review

You need to ensure your staff is happy and the best way to do this is to complete annual performance reviews. These reviews are required to ensure your team members are happy in their role and to ensure they are striving to meet their goals. This is also a good opportunity to communicate any concerns to either party.

An annual performance review is an ideal way to gauge the effectiveness and the moral of your team. You may have to get them to speak or encourage them to tell you the truth. Reviewing your team's performance can improve your business's productivity.

What types of things need to be discussed in a performance review? This really depends on the person's role. Is it a complicated role or a simple role? Either way, you need to make sure you cover all aspects of their role. This means going through their daily tasks and the things they do well. You should also address the negatives. It is recommended that you start off with the positives first so they do not feel threatened.

Reviewing your team's performance should be an experience that is positive for both parties. If it is negative, then it is likely that one of the parties is not happy and should probably move on. Lastly, the salary should also be discussed when talking about people's performance. It is usually the last item discussed. If you are reviewing your team's performance then you should consider using an annual performance review template.


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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Pentair IntelliFlo VF Pool Pump

!9# Pentair IntelliFlo VF Pool Pump

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The Intelliflo VF pool pump from Pentair is a variable speed pool pump that allows you to program unlimited amount of settings for specific functions on your pool. The ability to change the speeds of the motor will result in big savings in the long run on your utility bill.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Pentair Whisperflo WFDS24 1 Horsepower 2 Speed High Performance Pump 230V

!9# Pentair Whisperflo WFDS24 1 Horsepower 2 Speed High Performance Pump 230V

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High performance energy efficient pump from one of the leading manufacturers.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Pentair IntelliFlo VS 3050 High Performance Pump 230-Volt 16-Amps Almond

!9# Pentair IntelliFlo VS 3050 High Performance Pump 230-Volt 16-Amps Almond

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Introducing the INTELLIFLO VS 3050 HIGH PERFORMANCE PUMP. A monumental breakthrough in energy efficiency, extended service life and silent operation!

IntelliFlo VS 3050 includes a variable speed capability, along with digital controls and proprietary software that allow custom programming of optimum pump speeds for specific tasks-filtering, heating, cleaning, spa jets, waterfalls, etc. For virtually all applications, the optimum speed will be lower than the pre-set, unchangeable speeds of older pumps. Using slower speeds takes advantage of a fundamental pump law: slower is far more efficient. In fact, when pump speeds are reduced by half, energy consumption is just one-eighth of what was previously used. The result is additional savings...up to 90% compared to even so-called high efficiency single-speed, two-speed and multi-speed pumps.

Programming IntelliFlo VS 3050 is as easy as setting your alarm clock. With the pump running, simply press one of the four speed buttons to switch to the desired speed (factory settings are 750, 1500, 2350 and 3110 RPMs). Then, just press the up or down button to increase or decrease the speed setting between 400 RPM and 3450 RPM. It's that simple to optimize water flow for any application. And remember, as you change or add equipment and features, speed settings are quickly adjusted to ensure the lowest amount of energy is consumed.

  • Operates at the minimum speed required for unmatched longevity.
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  • 230 volts.
  • Pump speeds are adjusted with the push of an up or down arrow button.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Pentair IntelliFlo VS Pool Pump

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The Intelliflo VS 4x160 pool pump from Pentair is a variable speed pool pump that allows you to program up to 4 settings for specific functions on your pool. The ability to change the speeds of the motor will result in big savings in the long run on your utility bill.

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Sunday, September 11, 2011

Swimming Pool Solar Panels - Installation

!9# Swimming Pool Solar Panels - Installation

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Install solar panels pool is a fairly simple way to heat water in your pool and keep a good way to reduce energy costs when compared with conventional sources of electric heat in comparison. Capturing the sun's rays in these inexpensive panels and with them in the heat pump water pool is also a good way to prolong the pleasure of the season, with swimming pool in the cooler seasons of the year.

The first task for the installation of these devices is to know how manySections of the panel you will need to heat your water is sufficient. Most of the pools of all sizes usually takes at least two chambers in order to achieve adequate heating, and do not worry, most manufacturers have easy to use graphics, will tell you the recommended amount of panels needed to heat your swimming pool is just both on their website or package

The next thing you'll want to do, the layout of an area adjacent to or near the pool where you can place the panels. Thisshould be in the area that receives the most sunlight during the day and even if the panels can be tilted so that they can face the sun. Some of these systems are equipped with tubular steel racks that can be adapted during the different seasons, but I have a lot of these are installed with a simple wooden frame, the angle of 45 degrees to see. Once the rack is present, simply place the plates over the frame and secure it with the reports of straps to secure the frame.

If the expansion of solar energyHeaters for your pool you will find that there are two connectors on input and output ends up where you are put on the pump and hoses. Be sure to remove and put somewhere where they do not get lost when you need it, if you need to remove the solar heating system or opt for the winter runoff and store it later. I suggest using a plastic container, which is also attached to the frame somewhere, I like things that I tend to lose in puttingGarage.

Now you want to connect the tubes and plates with 1.5-inch hose clamps provided with the heating or pool supply store can be bought. It 'should also install a manual bypass valve so that the flow of hot water that enters the pool at any given time, be able to adjust. Once these are installed, you can count on the pump and check for leaks.

When you heat your pool, solar modules must keep a cool headContact of cold water is constantly in the exchange of hot water is transferred to the pool. The pump should be rotated during the daylight hours to get the heat from the sun and turned off at night to avoid cooling. This can be done in warm weather in the opposite direction, to cool the pool, because water in the radiator, the largest volume of solar water in the pool at night. They offer a good way to adjust the water temperature in your pool in mostThe kinds of weather.

The only other element that I suggest that you can use with this type of configuration is a solar pool blanket. These are fairly cheap and keep the heat escapes through the prevention of cooling of the surface and also prevent evaporation. Together they work to use solar energy to keep your pool warm and pleasant.


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Monday, September 5, 2011

Pentair 011017 IntelliFlo VS+SVRS High Performance 230-Volt 16 Amp Pool Pump, Almond

!9#Pentair 011017 IntelliFlo VS+SVRS High Performance 230-Volt 16 Amp Pool Pump, Almond

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The Pentair IntelliFlo VS and SVRS high-performance pool pump is ultra-quiet. Just 7 to 10 decibels, or half a human whisper. Its onboard computer and intelligent software automatically calculates and programs the minimum flow requirements for every pool to optimize performance and minimize energy use. It allows programming for 4 different speeds for different pool, spa or water feature applications. By dialing in the minimum speed required for a task, the pump works less and uses less energy. Pump speeds are easily adjusted with the push of an up or down arrow button. As functions/tasks change, IntelliFlo self-adjusts to maintain optimal flow rates for further energy savings. Built-in diagnostics protect the IntelliFlo pump from the most common causes of premature failure - overheating, freezing and voltage irregularities (SVRS model includes priming protection as well) IntelliFlo Variable Speed pumps combine variable drive technology, onboard digital intelligence, and permanent magnet motors (used in hybrid cars) to reduce pump-related energy costs by up to 90-percent. It features a built-in safety vacuum release system to automatically detect drain blockage and shut the pump off.

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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Variable speed pumps Pool - The future of the pool

!9# Variable speed pumps Pool - The future of the pool

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Only energy-conservative pool owners truly realize the high energy consumption of their equipment pool. In fact, the motor pool is in fact one of the most demanding power appliances they have in their house. This is because the pool pumps are much more energy-use 1 HP motor runs on stage and use. With plenty of power, and energy savings to low priority - which has the industry standard for years.

My existing pool andSpa Pump is the amount of energy? A recent study found that California has 1.2 million swimming pools run takes about the same production of a nuclear plant or two conventional power plants (the study of Davis Energy Group for Pacific Gas & Electric - 2004). Imagine the energy consumption of all pools in the United States, and as much influence on our current conservation efforts. Arizona also has an incredible number of swimming pools for residential housing,Therefore, the pool builders in Arizona are looking for new environmentally friendly alternatives to the pool facilities and swimming pool pumps.

The solution? Pumps, smarter, not harder work. In recent years, pool pumps and motors, part of an enormous energy saving efforts have been enhanced. The variable drive, variable speed pool pump has revolutionized the pool to save the industry and its efforts and to save energy. Through the use of permanent magnet motors have this new pool and spa pumps designed to operateless energy. The permanent magnet motors (as used in hybrid cars), offer typical savings of 30% compared to the base of the induction motors. To work with the simple programming of the pump at the minimum speed required for each application pool (heating, cleaning, circulation, waterfalls, etc.) can reduce energy consumption by up to 90%!

Necessary for the operation of a pool pump at the lowest speed, for a job is completed, is considerably less energy is consumed (simply because it uses less energy to move water slowly thanquickly). Did you know? The simple reduction of the speed of 1 / 2, the energy required for 1 / 8 - to meet the same pool task. In a nutshell, these new pumps allow the pool owner to plan and "compose" to reach the speed of the pump for a minimum consumption.

The energy savings of $ 620 to $ 1,350! According to Pentair Pool and Spa, and their IntelliFlo IntelliPro variable pump periodically to reduce energy consumption by up to 90% depending on model and conditions for the average savings of $ 620of $ 1,350 per year. Since the cost is to replace your old pump for about the same, what you save (depending on pool usage in 1 or 2 years), many pool owners are replacing their old pumps.

Shipping charges electricity are still higher in Arizona, Phoenix, and with large pool, including the new pool pump has become an absolute necessity for manufacturers of swimming pools in the design of Arizona. The recent focus on energy saving products makes the transition toA green industrial pump even more desirable in California.

Specific examples of how IntelliFlo Pentair pumps can be integrated in your pool:

First, this pump will pump to the floor of a swimming pool cleaning system can be used and set at 3000 revolutions per minute, equivalent to two PS (2 PS) pool pump. The same pool pump to circulate on a pump 1 / 2 hp and filter the water of the pool and spa can be throttled. With a push of a button (and some poolAutomation Systems), the same booster pump for spas mode is slow and high speed!) Are used. Another practical application is the ability to stream from a water fountain or pool feature (it is also known as high-end residential landscape company Phoenix are used to the sound and the flow of water features custom landscape and control fountains). Pentair Pump IntelliFlo control can be programmed to different speeds - so you have a waterfall low speed for a quiet evening outdoors orYou can crank up to MAX PRESSURE for a family reunion!


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Sunday, August 7, 2011

IntelliFlo VS SVRS In Ground Swimming Pool Pump

!9# IntelliFlo VS SVRS In Ground Swimming Pool Pump

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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Pentair 011012 IntelliFlo VF High Performance 230-Volt 16-Amp Pool Pump, Almond

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From the Manufacturer IntelliFlo® High Performance Pump is the world's smartest swimming pool pump. Its onboard computer and intelligent software automatically calculate and program the minimum flow requirements for every pool task - filtering, heating, cleaning, spa jets, water features and more - to optimize performance and minimize energy use. As functions/tasks change, IntelliFlo self-adjusts to maintain optimal flow rates for further energy savings.

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