| Pool pumps circulate the water in your pool, | | | | function. |
| preventing it from stagnating, smell, and | | | | |
| generally being nasty. Yes, they're really | | | | The number of available pool pumps is |
| that important. The circulation of the water | | | | staggering, and they can be purchased in all |
| may not sound like a huge task, but think | | | | sorts of places. Internet purchase is |
| about it: water is quite heavy, and these | | | | increasing, though you should be aware that |
| things may well be running for 24 hours a day | | | | this means you'll have to organise fitting |
| for extended periods of time. Getting a | | | | yourself. |
| reliable pump - and perhaps getting one that | | | | |
| doesn't forge its own little hole in the | | | | Getting the correct size of pump is |
| ozone layer - should be a top priority for | | | | imperative - fitting a pump designed for a |
| any pool owner. | | | | commercial pool to the little spa in your |
| | | | garden may be fun for a while ("wave machine! |
| Circulation of the chemicals that you put | | | | Woohoo!"), but it, and indeed the energy |
| into your pool to clean and disinfect is key | | | | bills that it invokes, will quickly get |
| to their efficiency. Without circulation of | | | | tiring. Instead, buy the right tool for the |
| the water, the pool will become stagnant, | | | | job. |
| will likely develop some interesting algae | | | | |
| and bacteria colonies, and will generally not | | | | A little bit of research, and getting the |
| be nice to swim and play in. Happily, pool | | | | right pool pump suddenly becomes a lot |
| pumps also assist with this important | | | | easier. |