​The efficiency of swimming pool heat pumps Pool heat pumps represent a modern and energy-efficient solution for maintaining comfortable water temperatures in pools. These devices utilise a remarkable mechanism to harness and transfer heat effectively, providing an eco-friendly alternative that can significantly reduce operating costs. Let’s understand the heat pump functionality Heat pumps, renowned for …
What size pool pump is right for my pool? Many end users, service technicians, pool shops and builders will replace a pool pump like for like. Â Just because a pump is existing on a swimming pool, doesn’t mean it is the correct size. Â You should always take the time to have an assessment done when …
What are the different Pool Filters available? There are 3 types of filters – Cartridge Filters, Sand Filters and Diatomaceous Earth Filters (commonly called D.E.filters). With all types of filters, size matters. Your filter must be the correct size for your pool. Your Pool Pro Professional can advise you on the pool filter size required …
Filtration Filtration is the ability of your pool pump to push your pool water through your filter to ensure the total volume of water in your pool is filtered on a daily basis. If you have a salt water chlorinator your chlorinator and pool filter will come on automatically every day at the times set …
How can I tell if my salt water chlorinator is working properly? Your chlorinator is a miniature liquid chlorine manufacturing plant. Firstly we must understand the process of salt water chlorination. The action of brine (salty water) passing through the salt cell causes electrosis which in layman’s terms creates liquid chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite) that is …
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Changing spa water Spa water should be changed every three to four months depending on usage. Alternatively, remove and replace 1/3rd of the water volume every three to four weeks (if you do a partial water change, don’t forget to test and balance the spa water). Follow these steps to do a full water change: …
