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In recent years manufactures of stairs have begun to offer more variety in the shape of the stairs the build. This has come after a realization that many pool owners tend to use the step area as a lounging area and as a seat. Companies have begun to offer these steps with seats molded into parts of the mold. The have also begun manufacturing love seats, loungers and spa seats. These sections are inserted in place of a wall panel and the pool liner is removed from this area. We offer over 20 different step choices from several
manufacturers. When installing a specialty step we make extra plumbing
accommodations to further the enjoyment of this option. Things like
control jetted seats and heat-designated seats make the in pool
step a "spa-like" experience. We offer all major brand automatic cleaners. (Jason… how about we put some logos and brand names as links to manufactures web sites?) We recommend units that are a suction operated units like Kreepy Krauly and the Sta Rite ® Great White. These units are connected by hose to the skimmer suction line and by that force propel themselves around the pool while vacuuming up all types of debris. Other units like the Original Aquabot® use an electrically charged motor to drive a self-contained system around the floor and walls to vacuum up debris. While pool sweeps like the Arneson Sweep ® actually just use forced water to stir up debris until it is caught by the skimmer or main drain. We offer all major brand pool heaters. Whether
your are using of a Natural Gas or a propane heater we have will
size a heater that is just right for your pool. Both Electric ignition
and Pilot lit are available for your pool. While all of these style
units offer quick heating times non of them are as efficient as
a electric Heat Pump. Pictures.. Close up of digital control… This is an important option for my customers) In addition to all major brand electric and passive ionization systems, as well as automatic chlorinators and chemical feeders we are happy to offer Salt Generators. We have been installing electrically charged ionizers and ozone systems since 1985. While electrically charged ionizers offer some chemical reduction and water stability, passive ionizers offer little conservation if any.
Enter The Salt Generator Salt Generators, however, truly eliminate all need for chemicals in sanitization and oxidation. The system uses a series of special metal cells that produce Chlorine gas from dissolved Salt. The pool owner dissolves salt into the pool water. It is required to keep a salt level of 2500 ppm (Part Per Million) in the pool water. This is a low level of salt considering the oceans contain 35,000 ppm salt and contact lens solution contains 6,000 ppm salt. The only time this salt needs to be replaced is if you dilute the pool by adding significantly more water. (i.e. end of season lowering of water level, heavy rainfall, excessive splash out) On average, most pool owners have to add salt in the beginning of the season and maybe once during the season. At both times people will use between 50 and 250 lbs of salt. On average 50 lbs of salt is less than $6.00. It is the same salt as used in household water softeners. Salt is made up of sodium Chloride (NaCl). It is from the chloride that the chlorine gas is generated. How It Works As the salt solution pool water is passing through the pump system it travels over a series of metal cells that produce the low level of chlorine gas, which is mixed in with the traveling water and is eventually mixed in with the pool water. This system produces the approximate equivalent of 1.5 lbs of granular chlorine per day. This will maintain a 1.5 ppm chlorine level everyday the filter runs. Pool and spa industry standards ask for anywhere from 1 - 3 ppm of chlorine. (it is not uncommon for commercial pools to be about 5 - 6 ppm chlorine) If you prefer a lower level of chlorine the control box offers you the ability to set the amount of chlorine you wish to produce in your pool. In addition the control box informs you if the cells are loosing their strength and if the salt level is too low. Benefits Aside from the concept of not having to add chemicals, the biggest benefit the salt generator offers is the way in which the chlorine is added. Granular and liquid chlorines are like any other product you buy. Partly the raw element and then most "inert" materials. Both the inert materials and the solid form of chlorine emit by-products when mixed with water. When chlorine tablets or granular chlorine are dissolved they instantly lower the overall pH of the pool water. Low pH in pool water is the main reason for eye irritation in swimming pools. The pH of the human eye is about 7.5 when you sway to high or low from that the eye is irritated. With a salt generator the chlorine goes directly from gas into being mixed with the pool water, this results in less pH "bounce" than traditional methods. When chlorine tablets are dissolved in water the give off a strong odor and can cause bleaching. With a Salt Generator you reduce the chloramines (or useless chlorine particles) that cause these characteristics. Unlike with traditional methods of adding chlorine where you wind up with a high residual of Total Chlorine and a low level of Free Available Chlorine (Which is what you need to attack algae and bacteria), salt generators produce only free available chlorine to be 100% efficient. Something else to keep in mind. No need for chlorine tablets means that you won't have to handle this harsh abrasive chemical, nor will you have to be concerned about it being in the pool with you and your children. Regardless of your decking choice this style winter cover is a must have. This cover is secured to the decking area and is spread across the pool's surface; since the cover is taut across the pool it never sags of looks messy. Since the cover is a mesh it allows rainwater to drain though allowing leaves to dry up and blow off the cover on the next sunny day. Pool Owners who have used "water bag" style covers swear that a safety cover is the best investment in the pool and yard that they have ever made. In addition to keeping the backyard presentable, the most important feature the cover offers is safety. The covers strength is more than able to support
many adults, animals and pets. While the cover does not replace
the need for attention to pool safety, it does offer a piece of
mind that nothing can go though the cover… Not even an elephant.
If you are using a pool heater of not it is a good idea to use a solar blanket to keep warmth in the pool. While these covers do not add much heat to the pool, if used properly they can retain a good deal of the heat you either add through a traditional heater or simply by allowing the sun to heat up the water during the day you trap the heat in at night by covering the pool. For those who use heaters it is recommended you keep the blanket on most of the time. A solar roller allows one person to remove and store the cover. The roller also keeps the cover clean and algae free. When a cover is pulled off the pool without a roller it not only collects dirt and grass on it (which eventually gets back into the pool) but it also can hold small puddles of water which can grow algae if not cleaned of before going back on the pool. Lighting is a wonderful feature to add to the pool. We offer the top brand Fiberstar® lighting system. We offer both spotlights as well as perimeter lighting. Our inground light package uses the largest strand optic available so that it delivers the brightest light possible. Depending on the size and shape of the pool we can also install multiple lights. Our inground light package also includes a multi-colored light wheel system and an optional control system. All of these light systems are intended as atmosphere lighting only and will not replace the need for outdoor lighting by the pool area. Waterfalls and Plumbing Options We offer a variety of waterfall and rock features. All of these systems work with a waterline fed from the pool's filter system. Even if this is not something for today but for the future, we are happy to make the accommodation for the waterlines now. Pacific Liners
Vinyl Overstep Options
Ft Wayne Liners
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