Monday 21 April 2014

POOLS TIPS & TRICKS

TOP 5 REASONS TO RUN YOUR PUMP AT LOWER SPEEDS
1. Savings: Energy & money savings – running a variable- or 2-speed pump longer, at a lower speed, saves energy and money
2. Noise Pollution: Quiet operation – the pump is much quieter at lower speeds
3. Better Water Quality: Better filtration means better distribution of chemicals and better water quality
4. Clarity: Cleaner water – The filter will often capture finer particles as a result of the water running slower
5. Savings & Conservation:  Reduces wear & tear on equipment


6 SIMPLE AND SMART SOLUTIONS TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE
1. Automate chlorination with a salt chlorine generator
2. Automate cleaning with an automatic pool cleaner
3. Automate filtration with a pool controller
4. Automate heating with a pool controller
5. Automate lighting with a pool controller
6. Automate your back yard with a pool controller
We may sound a bit redundant, but automating all basic pool and spa functions, cleaning, chlorination and other backyard features, can save you a tremendous amount of time as well as money! Watch for more articles on ways to cut your energy and chemical costs and simplify your life.

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ENERGY-SAVING UPGRADES FOR YOUR POOL
Now is the perfect time of year to consider energy-saving upgrades for your pool. You may be surprised by the money you’re wasting, and just how quickly you can get your money back on your investment.
Talk to the US! We will assess your existing pool equipment, and make recommendations on equipment upgrades. We will also be able to give you a range on the annual energy savings you can expect, and how quickly you can expect to get a return on your investment.
Top 5 readiness tips for your Pool Pro energy audit
1. Conduct a pre audit of your own. Check out the online Energy Calculator at www.haywardcanada.com. Plug in your pool size, answer a couple questions and it will offer you ways to save. Pay particular close attention to the pump settings. Single-speed pool pumps are the single, biggest energy hog on pool pads.
2. Have last year’s utilities bills available for the months you’re running your pool equipment
3. Make notes of how and when you use your pools during your season. This should include heating, cleaning and filtrations cycles. Days and times you swim the most. Details by month if possible.
4. Watch a Hayward Efficiency YouTube video on ways you can make your pool more efficient.
5. Educate yourself on the technologies that can help you save on your utility bills


THE SKINNY ON SALT.
TOP 5 QUESTIONS POOL OWNERS ASK ABOUT SWITCHING TO SALT CHLORINATION
Q1. Can I switch my traditionally-chlorinated pool to salt chlorination?
A1. Yes. Any pool, currently treated with factory-produced chlorine, can be switched at any time to salt chlorination.
Q2. Do I need to empty my pool?
A2. No. Simply bring a sample of the pool water to a local pool store to be tested. The chlorinator’s optimal salt level is 3,200 ppm, which is roughly the equivalent to a teaspoon per gallon. The water should be properly balance before switching to salt chlorination. Water balance addresses pH, total alkalinity and calcium hardness levels in the pool.
Q3. Which salt chlorinator is right for me?
A3. Contact your local Pool Pro to find out which Hayward salt chlorinator is right for you and your pool. The unit you select will depend on your pool size, length of season, budget and additional features you require, like additional pool and spa automation.
Q4. How does chemistry management differ with salt chlorination?
A4. It doesn’t. The chemistry ranges are the same with any pool, or equipment.


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