Everyone loves a swimming pool. It’s one of the best and most relaxing ways to spend a hot summers day. And kids love swimming. Problem is, having your own swimming pool isn’t cheap. However there are ways for your average family to own a swimming pool that won’t break the bank.

And which overcome some of the other problems associated with swimming pools.

Everyone knows that there are a number of different types of swimming pool. The in ground swimming is the most well known, but unfortunately it has some problems associated with it. Firstly an in ground swimming pool is quite an expense. They certainly aren’t cheap, especially when you buy a large one, but even a small in ground swimming pool is pretty costly.

And it isn’t easy installing an in ground pool either.

Firstly of course you need the space. An in ground swimming pool requires quite a bit of space. Usually they have an apron around the pool with an area for deck chairs and pool furniture, and this is all fine if you have the space available, however even a small in ground pool needs quite an area to house it.

And installation is a problem too. Every in ground pool needs a hole for it to go in. This necessitates bringing excavation equipment around the back of the house, which is itself often quite a feat. The equipment usually creates quite a bit of damage, and can make a fine mess of your lawn.

Then of course you need to get the pool into the hole, if it’s a pre made swimming pool as is so often the case now. This can also have it’s own issues, often a crane being required to deliver it to where it needs to go.

And then of course there’s the upkeep, and the fact that your swimming pool is permanent. Once it’s there it’s there, and you’ve got to keep it clean for as long as you’re in the house.

Not a problem you say? Think again. Many families find that once the kids leave home the swimming pool really isn’t used that much any more, and you’re stuck with it. You either need to keep it clean or end up with a green, smelly and dirty pool that’s embarrassing when friends come around. I know, a member of my own family had exactly that experience.

And don’t believe the swimming pool salesman when he tells you that a pool will add heaps of value to your home, often it adds no value, or even reduces the value.

The answer? Buy an above ground swimming pool. An above ground swimming pool is a fine compromise when it comes to having a swimming pool and avoiding these problems. An above ground is a cheap swimming pool compared with an in ground swimming pool. It still provides all the family fun, but when the kids have left home and you’ve grown tired of the pool it can be taken away with ease and sold. You have your back yard again, and no need to keep cleaning it.

An above ground pool is easy to install, simple and easy to use and you can even bury an above ground pool if you want to avoid having to climb a ladder to get in, and it’s way cheaper than buying an in ground.

And you can pick up an above ground pool that will keep the kids (and you) happy for hours for just a couple of thousand dollars. Price an in ground pool and see the difference. And remember, the cost of buying an in ground pool is only the start.

Of course an above ground pool has it’s limitations. You aren’t going to end up with a pool with a diving board, an above ground isn’t usually that deep, but it’s way deep enough for the whole family to enjoy. And it doesn’t look quite as smart as a good in ground, however in the view of the author the advantages of an above ground swimming pool outweigh the disadvantages by a wide margin. And that’s not even considering the cost.

So if you’d love to get the kids swimming this summer but you’re a little horrified at the cost of getting an in ground swimming pool consider an above ground, there’s a lot of good reasons to do so, and it’s a great way to get a cheap swimming pool for the family that won’t break the bank and will get the kids in the water fast.



By: Peter Clark

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Morris

ice creams asked:


like lots of pools have those holes in the sides that spurt out water. Is the water new water or just water from the pool before?

Cadman

sidekick asked:


those of you that have home swimming pools, what is the most comfortable water temperature for you?

Herdsman

whorl1quote1 asked:


I am looking for a heated pool or indoor swimming pool close to San Jose / Sunnyvale (California) that I can go to by day pass without a long term membership. YMCA seems to have one but their day pass include the fitness center so it’s more expensive $15/day.

I know 24 fitness has pools but I am not a member. Any recommendation?

Kenway

Searching for some exciting and exotic modes to make our life more amusing is what most of us are doing these days. If anyone is looking for a fantastic outlet to indulge their relaxation urges with, then a swimming pool is a wonderful option for them. It’s really a fascinating and wonderful option for anyone to use to enjoy and relax in their free time. If you think a swimming pool is an ideal addition to your lifestyle, then get it installed by a reputed service provider. Blue World Pools is a renowned dealer that deals with manufacturing and installing swimming pools. Looking for a swimming pool dealer, then give a call to a Blue World Pools dealer! They will assist you by giving you modernized, satisfactory service. A state of exhaustion is sure to happen to all those who are overly busy in their work schedules. So let a swimming pool help you shed all of your tiredness and tensions of life.

Installing a swimming pool solves one of the most important aspects of life and that is exercise. Living a healthy life is a goal for many of us and it is important for everyone to get a better grip on their workout schedules. For this purpose, installing a swimming pool from a Blue World Pools dealer at your home for you and your family is a good move. Indeed, health is very crucial aspect for every individual to remain in a proper contour and form. In other words, you can say swimming is a good and vital source of exercise. When you get home from work, you can have a swim in your own swimming pool and then go off into a sound sleep at bedtime. It relaxes your mind and body thus making you refreshed. Spending your precious time with your kids and spouse in a swimming pool is always pleasurable. You feel at top of the world when you have such wonderful options to indulge in.

In today’s fast life, resting and relaxing is essential from a healthy viewpoint. Installing a swimming pool can solve another purpose too and that is; your kids can learn to swim. Kids find it a most fascinating place to be in as they are fascinated with blue waters. You and your family can experience a new world that includes a swimming pool as a fun loving option at your home. Usually, children love playing with water and if there is a swimming pool then they find it a better place to be. You can play sports like belly flop, water polo, pool basketball and others with your children at your home. Kids are so entranced by a swimming pool that they want to spend more and more time in the pool.

Blue World Pools is efficient in installing swimming pools in your desired place at your home. They deliver good services and you can relax while getting better service from them. There is a Blue World Pools dealer operating in every county of the United States. Anyone who wants to enjoy the luxury of swimming pool can get it installed at his home. You can choose a swimming pool, which is vibrant in color and has attractive textures that are especially attractive to kids.



By: Eric Wills

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Derwin

nj asked:


I always have the ordeal to shock treat my pool coz it turns greenish after rain storm with lots of thunder-lightning. Wanna know.

Emmett

Have you been thinking about adding a swimming pool to your home? Having your own swimming pool at home can be a fabulous way to have fun for yourself, your family and your friends. Throughout the hot summer months nothing is more relaxing than a pool. Swimming pools most often bring to mind enjoyment, exercise and summer relaxation, but they are also a great way to enhance the value of your home.

To protect your new pool, you should consider getting a pool cover. A swimming pool cover is one of the best ways to keep debris out of your pool and protect your water. Swimming pool covers can be found in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes. And each different type of pool cover has a different purpose. Various types of pool covers include solar pool covers, automatic pool covers and net pool covers.

If you happen to live in a warm climate, you may only need a basic plastic pool cover to keep your swimming pool clean and reduce evaporation. A good-quality insulating pool cover can reduce heat loss by up to 50%, which will help extend your swimming season. You can also use the plastic pool cover to seal your pool for winter, protecting it from winter weather and debris. In more northerly locations, you could opt for a solar pool cover that not only protects your swimming pool, but also uses the heat of the sun to warm the water in your pool.

A net pool cover helps keep debris and leaves out of your pool water, and also acts as a safety net for non-swimmers. It also prevents unauthorized access to your pool. If safety is your primary concern, a net pool cover is a relatively inexpensive way to cover your pool and keep people and animals out of it. Solar pool covers and plastic pool covers are not considered safety covers.

Automatic pool covers provide all of the benefits of pool covers in one solution. Not only do they keep debris out of your pool and the warmth of your water in the pool, automatic pool covers are sturdy enough to support the weight of people or animals, keeping them from drowning and allowing them to move safely near the pool. They are much easier to use, because automatic pool covers extend and retract at the touch of a switch. This ease of use also makes it much more likely that you will cover your pool as often as you should. Some recommend that whenever you’re not swimming in your pool, it should be covered. Automatic pool covers make this standard easily possible.

When shopping for a pool cover, here are a few things to keep in mind. The type of your pool (above-ground or in-ground) and the shape of your pool will determine what options are available for your pool cover. Make sure you review the warranty. Swimming pool covers often include a warranty of two years or more. Your pool cover should be sized properly to allow enough overlap on the sides of your pool. Your pool cover dealer may be willing to come survey and measure your pool for the correct size and type.

By the way, when you’re looking for swimming pool covers, don’t get confused when you find pool filter covers. These refer to small shelter-type structures that you can use to cover your pool filtration equipment, protecting it from the elements and making your pool area look nicer.

Once you have your own swimming pool at home, you won’t have to use the public pool again, and you won’t have to deal with the crowds or wait in long lines anymore. A swimming pool cover will insure that your maintenance is lower, the water is warmer, and the pool is safer overall.



By: Jeff King

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Aubrey

In the back of their minds, all swimming pool owners know the risk of having a silent, lurking body of water in the back yard. Even more so for families with children, a swimming pool can be a silent killer. Consider this top ten list of the most common, and most dangerous swimming pool deficiencies:


10) Electrical


Proper electrical wiring for a swimming pool and all its components is critical since water, electricity and people are a dangerous mix. Swimming pools, and all metal components within one meter of the water line should be bonded with a heavy ground wire loop. Additionally all electrical devices that come into close contact with water such as pumps and lights must be properly connected with a GFIC or ground fault interrupter.

9) Slippery Decks


As swimming pool deck surfaces age and weather they will develop algae and become very slippery, especially in wet conditions. To reduce the likelihood of falling or slipping on a pool deck, you should pressure wash your deck yearly. Additionally a silica sand can be added to your concrete sealer to provide a more textured and slip resistant surface.

Ladders & Stairs


Stairs and ladders are a very common place for injury in a swimming pool. Coloured nosing tile is used to accentuate step edges in many pools, which helps to define the step edges under the moving water. The likelihood for a fall or injury increases at night, and also even more so if there is no underwater swimming pool light to illuminate the water. Ladders often have hand rails installed into the pool deck which can become loose over time. If the ladder rails shift as you are climbing out of the water, this will greatly increase the risk of a fall.

7) Water Quality


Do not underestimate your green swimming pool. Harmful bacteria can reside in poorly maintained water. It is critical to ensure that the water quality is suitable for swimming to prevent infections and staph infections of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Chemical levels in the water can also affect those prone to skin reactions.

6) Chemical Storage


Your swimming pool chemicals are a potent mix of strong acids, alkalines and poisons. Even worse is that many of these chemicals specifically react with one another, yet they are often stored in the same location with little effort to keep them safe. Chemicals should be researched and stored in a controlled, dry and locked location at all times.

5) Pool Winter Covers


Winterization covers are often just large tarps stretched over the pool with sand or water bags pinning them down at the edges. These are not strong enough to support the weight of a medium pet or small child without pulling into the pool. They can look tempting to walk on, but any person or animal that walks out onto a swimming pool winter cover is in serious jeopardy.

4) Suction Lines


The swimming pool suction points, most commonly the skimmer and the main drain are directly connected to the front of powerful swimming pool pumps. The power of a pool pump is more than enough the cause sever and life threatening injury. The warning label that comes on new main drains, skimmers and pool pumps states that the pool pump has enough force to trap, drown and disembowel you should you unwittingly cover the suction point with any part of your body. Tragically every year more children are killed this way from single suction main drains which are now illegal. Dual suction main drains spaced apart are now required so that you can not cover both suction points at the same time. Proper use of main drain lids is critical to ensure the safety of your swimmers.

3) Pool Toys


A surprisingly common source for swimming pool related accidents is a result of swimming pool toys which are not suitable for use in a pool. Some floatation devices can cause young swimmers to flip over and get trapped upside down under the water. Large innertubes or inflatable boats are prime examples of items better suited for the beach.

2) Pool Slides


Swimming pool slides seem like a good idea when you consider children playing in the pool. At the same time, a pool slide is literally like letting your children play on a 9 foot tall ladder overtop of concrete. Pool slides are less and less common these days, and for good reason as they are the second most common cause of serious injury in a swimming pool.

1) Diving Boards


By far the most dangerous element to your swimming pool is the diving board. The vast majority of swimming pools are not deep enough for a diving board. The risk of spinal and head trauma are extremely high in pools less than nine feet deep, which most are. Even a moderately steep dive will cause a collision at the bottom for the swimmer, and the long slope of the pool shallow end is a tricky obstacle to avoid when pulling up from the dive. Removing the diving board from your pool and encouraging a no diving policy will decrease the likelihood of a swimming pool accident or injury by as much as 50%.


Remember – these swimming pool dangers relate to the average swimmer, but an unused pool can be just as deadly. Be sure to install an automatic swimming pool safety cover to take the single most proactive step towards increasing the safety of your swimming pool.



By: Steve Goodale

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Cyril