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Sand filter swimming pool technology

Scottsdale, Arizona swimming pool service contractors explain sand filters 

Sand filters are the filter of choice for many pool owners. The way a sand filter works is that the device is filled with sand that has been ground to .45 to .55 mm in diameter and added to the filter. This sand is very rough when you first start using is but it loses its roughness over time and will need to be changed. Some swimming pool service contractors in Scottsdale, Arizona recommend changing the sand every five years, but some pool owners can go as long as a decade without needing to change it.swpool

Once the sand loses its roughness it will not filter as thoroughly as it should and can allow dirt and debris to filter back into the pool water. Your pool contractor will be the best judge of when the sand needs to be changed and here are the steps he will take when that time comes:

  1. Remove the old sand from the swimming pool filter. He will pull the drain plug and let the water drain out.
  2. He will remove the sand and expose the laterals and move the stand pipe out of the way.
  3. Once the sand is removed, he will clean and examine the laterals. Most laterals will unscrew allowing for easy removal from the tank.
  4. The tank will be rinsed, the laterals cleaned and then re-installed.
  5. The underdrain assembly will be replaced and water added until the tank is half full to cushion the laterals
  6. A bag of sand will be added one at a time and he will make certain the sand is level before adding more. Once the proper amount of sand has been added, reassemble the filter tank and multi-port valve.
  7. The filter system will be started in backwash mode to flush dust from the sand and to allow the sand to settle completely around the laterals.

Because cleaning a sand filter is not something that is done with any regularity, you may find it easier to contact a swimming pool professional when the time comes to replace the sand in your filter.

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3 simple pool maintenance steps

Scottsdale, Arizona swimming pool service contractors offer three in-between-visit maintenance steps 

For many pool owners, leaving the pool maintenance and upkeep the professionals is something they have opted for. Because swimming pools are complex bodies of water and intricate plumbing set ups, it is sometimes easier (and less time consuming) to work with a Scottsdale, Arizona swimming pool service contractor.

Even if you work with a pool contractor, there are still at least three simple pool maintenance steps you can take between visits to make sure your pool maintenance pool is always in top working condition. The swimming pool service contractors from SwimRight Pool Services offer these as an example:

  1. Test your water between service visits. This is especially true if you have a pool party or if there is a big rainfall or dust storm as either of those occurrences could lead to an imbalance in the water chemistry. Ask your pool service contractor for advice on the correct chemical balances and what you should do if they are out of line. It may require an additional service visit.
  2. Clean the pool skimmer between service visits. If the skimmer gets clogged with debris it has the potential to lead to dirty, unfiltered pool water. Cleaning the skimmer will assure the skimmer stays viable and doesn’t get damaged by large objects.
  3. The pool filter can use attention, sometimes between regular service visits. Ask your pool contractor how to check it and remove any clogs if they occur. Keeping the filter clog and debris free will extend its useful life.

Skimming out floating debris or vacuuming up debris that has fallen to the bottom of the pool are items that a responsible pool owner should do between service visits to make sure their pool stays in good working order.

 

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Halloween Swimming Pool Party Tips

Scottsdale, Arizona swimming pool service contractors offer Halloween party tips 

The beauty of owning a swimming pool in an area of the country that is as warm as Arizona is know that there is still time to host at least one more swimming pool party and with Halloween just around the corner, the time is now to start planning!  Your swimming pool service contractor from SwimRight Pools may caution against swimming, unless you have a swimming pool heater, but you can still enjoy and use the pool for your party gathering.

Here are a few ideas for your Halloween-themed swimming pool party:  halloween

  • If the water is warm enough you can have relay races or play water polo or water volleyball.
  • Consider a game of orange light/black light (based on the game red light/green light) in your back yard. Orange can mean go and black can mean stop. Again, if the water is warm enough you could play this game in the pool
  • Scavenger/treasure hunts: Fill plastic Halloween baskets or bags with goodies and hide them around the yard for a different take on trick or treating. Hosting a Halloween party in your backyard pool area is a great way to help keep the children safe if you don’t like them going door to door.
  • Have a costume contest with prizes being given to the winners.
  • Serve Halloween-themed food. Scary eyes — peeled grapes; worms and guts — spaghetti and meatballs; frank-en-furters — mini hot dogs wrapped in a croissant; let your imagination go wild.
  • Illuminate the backyard with hanging strings of lights in a Halloween theme — bats, ghosts, witches, pumpkins.
  • If you’re not going to use the pool because it’s a bit too cold, illuminate the water with floating pumpkin candles.
  • If you decide to use the pool you can toss a few towels in the dryer and heat them up so whomever is using the pool can wrap up in warmth when they’re done.
  • Have a Jack-o-Lantern carving or painting contest or even a cupcake decorating table for the guests.

What better way to celebrate Halloween than with your friends and family around your swimming pool!

 

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Scottsdale, AZ pool service pros explain hot tub benefits

Even though Arizona is still dealing with triple digit temperatures, we know that even in this area of the country, “winter” will be here soon and that means you may not decide to use your swimming pool. If you have a hot tub though, you can use it year round. hot tub A hot tub is not only an ideal way to relax it is also a way to warm up when the weather gets a bit chilly.

The jets in a hot tub can also provide therapeutic benefits that go beyond the heat of the water. The temperatures of the hot tub water will typically be between 102 and 104 degrees and at those temperatures your muscles warm up and relax and this can help work out any kinks or sore muscle aches. A soak in a hot tub will also cause dilation of your blood vessels and this can help lower your blood pressure.

Just as in a swimming pool, the water in the hot tub or spa makes your body buoyant and this is a great boon to those with arthritis or other joint pain issues. Also, if you soak in the hot tub up to your shoulders you can help your heart be more efficient.

Consider too that the buoyancy of the water will help reduce the stress and strain on your muscles and the jets can provide therapeutic benefits to aching legs, back or neck muscles and you can see why you just might want to invest in one! If you find you’re dealing with issues such as carpal tunnel, you can talk with your Scottsdale, Arizona swimming pool service professional about jets that can help address that issue.

If you’re pregnant or have other health issues, you will want to talk with your physician before you spend time in a hot tub or spa, but it’s likely that your doctor will help you see the benefits are myriad.

When you own a hot tub, you will need to commit to its cleaning and upkeep year round and you can talk with the swimming pool service providers from SwimRight Pools to help with those tasks.

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Clean your Scottsdale, AZ pool with reverse osmosis

Many swimming pool owners are opting for ways to clean their swimming pools without the use of harsh chemicals and away from conventional chlorinated system cleaning. Swimming pool owners are looking for methods that are potentially safer and more advanced ways to keep pool water clean and healthy for their families.  Swimming pool service contractors in Scottsdale, Arizona also know there has been a growing concern being voiced by their clients, in recent years, about potential health issues with chlorinated pool filtering systems.

pool cleaning Your body potentially absorbs between 600 and 1,000% more contamination in a 10-minute shower than from drinking the same tap water for an entire day, think of how much contamination could enter your system after spending hours in the pool.

The chlorinated water of a swimming pool is designed to kill bacteria and other living organic matter, remember though… we are living organic matter. If you replace the swimming pools’ current filter system with a non-chlorine system, you can get away from the harmful effects of chlorine and other contaminants in your swimming pool water.

You’re wondering what you can use if you want to get away from chlorine. There are two to choose from: reverse osmosis and a high end filtration system. Many filtration systems are use activated charcoal which is mostly carbon. How does this work? Because charcoal is porous and has the ability to absorb impurities as well as poisonous gases, it is high effective in cleaning your swimming pool water.

With high end filters, you get more than just a carbon block to filter impurities. They also incorporate materials to remove particles as small as one micron. When looking for high end filters look for one that adds negative ions for hyper-hydration. This type of filter helps the body fight common skin conditions, rejuvenates and moisturizes your skin and softens your hair without chemicals.

Also, when you’re talking to your  swimming pool service professional from SwimRight Pools, ask about a high end filtration system that has no replaceable cartridges. The cartridges are expensive and add to the cost of your pools’ maintenance. A high end filter will need to be cleaned to keep it in good working condition. They will have to be replaced, but have a useful life of seven to 10 years.

Reverse osmosis cleaning is a process whereby the water is pushed through an ultra-fine semi-permeable membrane that then separates the liquid into a storage tank. The brine concentrate will be disposed through a drainage system. This water is stored in a pressure tank and is treated to a final charcoal activated polishing filtration stage. In this final stage the remaining impurities, tastes and odors are removed and the water is then dispensed back into the swimming pool.

A reverse osmosis unit is less expensive than a high-end filtration but conversely the reverse osmosis system wastes a considerable amount of water. For every gallon of purified water produced, two gallons of water are wasted. Regardless of which system you choose to keep your swimming pool clean, either one of these options will offer you a cleaner more enjoyable swimming pool experience.

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Scottsdale, AZ pool contractors explain cleaning automation

Swimming pool ownership is not something to be undertaken lightly. They are fun and great for family exercise and bonding, but they are a lot of work. That is the reason most swimming pool owners hire the services of swimming pool contractors in Scottsdale, Arizona to keep up with the pool maintenance. From testing the water, balancing the chlorine and other chemicals, to scooping leaves and debris to vacuuming and keeping the equipment in stellar working order, there are many items that need to be addressed at various times of the day, week, month and year. When you add in Arizona’s monsoon season that brings with it torrential downpours and dirt and debris being blown into your pool water and you can see why you need to work with a professional!

Experienced swimming pool service professionals from SwimRight Pools understand that automation can help make upkeep and maintenance easier between service visits and take the guesswork out of a lot of tasks. Installing automation units – whether at the building or a renovation stage – helps assure maintenance tasks are being efficiently addressed. As your swimming pool service pro will tell you, there are tasks that can be automated such as: adding and distributing chlorine, adjusting water flow and the ability to regulate your underwater LED lighting.

You don’t have to stop at the cleaning and service steps when it comes to automation either; consider automating the operation of a robotic cleaner/vacuum system, removal and installation of the cover, adjusting the water temperature and even turning on or off of your automatic sprinklers and decorative fountains.

How will you choose the right automation unit? The best way to decide is to determine your budget and then talk with your pool contractor so you can fully understand the features and benefits and help you determine what you want taken care of automatically.