| Everywhere you look people are coming up with | | | | would save bringing reusable bags to the store. |
| Green alternatives - ways of doing things that are | | | | Because of the importance of the sun in warming |
| better for the environment or waste fewer | | | | your pool, it is much more efficient and effective |
| resources - and the people in the swimming pool | | | | to put a fence around your pool than to screen it |
| industry are no exception. Any pool can be | | | | in. |
| modified to be more Green. | | | | Bags of Chemicals vs. a Generator |
| Picking a Pump | | | | Anyone who has a pool knows the hassle of |
| There are several factors that determine how | | | | dealing with chemicals like chlorine and shock |
| environmentally friendly your pump is. The first is | | | | treatment. It is much cheaper (in the long run) |
| whether or not it is on a timer. If not, you are | | | | and much more efficient to equip your pool with a |
| probably wasting huge amounts of energy. The | | | | chlorine generator: a device that uses electrolysis |
| second factor is whether your pump has different | | | | to convert salt into chloride and sodium. Having |
| speed settings. Having a variable speed pump | | | | either algae or too much chlorine in your pool can |
| increases your control over the amount of | | | | be dangerous, and a chlorine generator prevents |
| energy you use. | | | | both in a more environmentally sound way. |
| Some states (including California) require pools by | | | | The Importance of Hydraulics |
| law to have variable speed pumps, indicating just | | | | One of the most important things in building an |
| how important this energy-saver is. It is best to | | | | efficient pool is having someone who knows the |
| think of it as a long-term, high-paying investment. | | | | proper pipe-size that will allow a maximum |
| Keeping Your Pool Warm | | | | efficiency of circulation with minimal wear and tear |
| You should use electric pumps to heat your pool | | | | on the pipes and pump. Having someone with a |
| for maximum efficiency. Also, you should know | | | | strong understanding of hydraulics is essential in |
| the Coefficient of Performance (COP) rating of | | | | assuring that your pool achieves its maximum |
| your pump before you purchase it. You should | | | | cost- and energy-efficiency. |
| buy the highest-rated pump you can afford. | | | | Cleaning |
| The sun provides this planet with most of its | | | | Since the flow of water is important to the |
| energy, and making sure your pool is getting | | | | efficiency of your pool, it should be obvious that |
| plenty of unobstructed sunlight is the best way to | | | | cleaning your pool is also important, not just for |
| increase its energy-efficiency. | | | | appearance's sake, but also for energy-efficiency. |
| Retaining the heat you have transferred to the | | | | Keeping organic cotton bags or organic cotton |
| water in your pool at night is just as essential. | | | | totes around the pool for people to put their |
| Many people think pool covers are an | | | | belongings and/or trash in will help keep your pool |
| unnecessary expense meant simply to keep | | | | free of debris. Also, make sure that all inflatable |
| leaves out of the pool, but the energy you save | | | | rafts and other pool toys are taken out of the |
| using a cover at night will be more than what you | | | | pool when they are not in use. |