Pool Maintenance in Frisco, TX
POOL MAINTENANCE
How can I maintain my Inground Pool?
YOUR POOLS CIRCULATORY SYSTEM.
Your pool isn’t a hole in the ground with water. There’s more to a pool than meets the eye. Did you know that your pool has it’s own circulatory system and even has its own heart? Let us share with you the most important feature of your pool – its filtration system.
Have you ever wondered how your pool never spills over? Well, that’s because of its filtration system that circulates the water just like how your blood is circulating in your body right now. There’s more to your pool than just the linings, tiles, decks, and all the aesthetic parts. So for you to better maintain your pool its good to know what comprises your filtration system.
These drains are usually installed at the deepest point of your inground swimming pool. Its purpose is simple, before water is filtered, it flows through two or more main drains at the bottom of the pool. Basically, it is where pool water flows into before its filtered and cleaned.
Just like the main drains, skimmers are also in-charge of daring water into the filter. However, they are located around the top of the pool. Pool cleaning and pool maintenance are two essential services you’ll need to keep your pool water safe!
Your pool motor is what drives the impellers to allow water to flow through your drains and skimmers. While, the water pump is your swimming pool’s heart. It is responsible for circulating water in your poo. It pumps clean water from the filter into your staycation haven. These two are the lead actors of your filtration system. Your filtration system can’t function without these two.
A heater is your great companion when you want to extend your swimming season. For texas however, it’s not quite needed. You’ve got the Texan heatwave to do the heating for you. But for the sake of discussion, here’s the process of heating your pool water. First, fuel is burned to create heat. This is then used to increase the temperature of the pool water pulled into the heat exchanger. The warm water is then introduced into your swimming pool and you may now enjoy your extended swimming sesh.
A filter is a porous substance or material used to remove suspended particles in the water. Currently, the three most popular filters in the market are sand, cartridge, and diatomaceous earth (DE) filters. Each one of them has its own set of pros and cons. It is best to choose a filter depending on your needs and your preferences in maintaining it. Cartridge filters need more regular cleaning than the other two. While DE filters are more expensive, they are more efficient. Sand filters function just like DE filters but need more thorough and regular backwashing.
If you are going for something inexpensive, you may opt to use Sand filters. Depending on your pool size, dirt and debris will build up in your sand filter. To clean this regular backwashing will do the trick. Sand Filters require replacement once every five to seven years.
This kind of filter is a good option if you want to have a low-maintenance pool. It’s inexpensive and very easy to clean. To clean your cartridge filter, first, turn off your water pump and then, pop the cartridge out. You may use a pressurized hose to clean your filter or soak into a gentle dish detergent. Do this routine every once every two to six weeks depending on your pool size. It is also recommended for you to change your cartridge every three to five years.
If you have the budget, a DE filter will be way more efficient than the other two. It also requires less backwashing than sand filter media. In contrary to popular belief that maintaining a DE filter is hard, the cleaning routine is the same with sand filters. But it only requires to be back washed a few times a year and a deep clean only once a year unlike the more frequent one with sand filter. However, you need to keep a bag or two of DE as a reserve as you need to add a new filter every time you backwash.
Different types of filters have their own set of pros and cons. Choose one that best suit your needs and budget as well as its availability in your locality. We’ve got more tips on cleaning your very own inground pool. Check it out here.
How to choose the best filter for my pool?
Your filtration system is in charge of circulating your water and removing dirt and debris. It maintains your pool’s cleanliness and generally keeps sparkly and germ-free. However, like most machines, your filtration system’s efficiency decreases with time and wear and tear. You may have the best motor and pump to circulate your pool water, or you dump chemicals to kill algae and bacteria, but are those enough? No, of course. You need the best filter to remove the dirt and debris in your water. But what filter should you choose? Let’s discuss with you the three most popular filters in the market today.
As you may have known, there are three types of filters: sand filters, cartridge filters, and diatomaceous earth (DE) filters. Each of them has its own set of advantages and disadvantages and here’s some of them.
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