| Everyday there are more options and excellent | | | | you and not using them. |
| alternative building methods available for the | | | | Additionally, if this is a new pool construction, |
| Green living enthusiast who want to help out any | | | | consider skipping the screen and go with fencing |
| way they can in protecting the environment. | | | | instead. It not only saves money but it keep |
| New and existing pools can be very | | | | your pool an average of three degrees warmer. |
| environmentally friendly with a little extra effort. | | | | Chlorine Generators |
| Pumps | | | | Chlorine Generators are a must if you have a |
| Making sure that your pump is on a timer reduces | | | | gunite pool since they require so much chlorine. |
| the run time and saves on your power bill. Also, | | | | These generators take salt and create chloride |
| you may want to look into getting a variable | | | | and sodium, through electrolysis. These |
| speed pump. They run at a much lower speed | | | | ingredients are what sanitizes the water. It may |
| to sanitize, filter and circulate your water. When | | | | cost you a bit of money up front but will save |
| needed, they can be "kicked up" to a higher | | | | you much more in the end. You will never have |
| speed, as well. | | | | to buy chlorine or shock or deal with harsh |
| There are many states, such as California, that | | | | chemicals again. Algae and germs are killed |
| are now requiring you to use a two-speed pump | | | | instantly and your pool is sparking clean. |
| with your swimming pool. Spending a little | | | | Piping |
| money now will save a lot of money and energy | | | | If this is a new pool, choose a builder that fully |
| used down the road. | | | | understands hydraulics. A pool that has properly |
| Heating | | | | sized piping will efficiently circulate the water in a |
| Electric pumps are always an efficient way to | | | | proper way that will reduce much of the wear |
| heat your swimming pool. Be sure that the | | | | and tear not only on your pump but also on the |
| pump has a high Coefficient of Performance | | | | length of time that your pump system runs as |
| (COP) rating. Some states are now requiring | | | | well. |
| this. The higher the rating, the better. | | | | Cleaning |
| Solar heating however, is the best environmentally | | | | Cleaning your filter and skimmer are always |
| friendly method to heat your pool. There is | | | | helpful in allowing your pool to accomplish its |
| nothing better than free heat and zero energy | | | | sanitation and filtration without adding a strain on |
| used. | | | | your pump. It is also important to keep garbage |
| Whichever method you use, do not forget to use | | | | away from flying around and ending up in your |
| that pool cover you have. They are designed to | | | | pool. Consider hanging a reusable bag near by |
| not only keep debris out of the pool at night but | | | | that can work as a trash bag. Also, reusable |
| also to help keep the heat in the pool. Having a | | | | bags are always a good idea to keep blow up |
| pool cover and not using it is as senseless as | | | | balls, Frisbee and other pool accessories in rather |
| taking reusable shopping bags to the store with | | | | than having them laying around in the dirt. |