Pool Facts

Pool Facts

• In one year a volume of water equal to the amount in the pool will evaporate and be replace
• When water evaporates, only the pure water evaporates; everything that was dissolved in the water stays behind.
• One inch of rain in a 20-foot by 40-foot pool will add 500 gallons of water.
• The chemical name for liquid chlorine is sodium hypochlorite. Without protection (conditioner), chlorine will degrade 90 to 95 percent in just two hours.
• If the water is not properly balanced, a pool's plaster surface can become etched or pitted. This can allow bacteria or algae to attach.
• Chemicals alone will not produce safe, clear, and pleasing water. The water must be effectively filtered and circulated.
• One dog in your pool is equivilant to the contamination of 59 swimmers.
• Majority of pool owners do not run pool filters and pumps most effeciently, therefore wasting energy and money.
• Pool Covers - If you use a cover, you should expose the surface of your pool water to the air 50% of the time. Otherwise, the chemicals do no react normally and proper balance cannot be attained. Please be sure your pool cover is off on your service day. If you install a safety cover, please provide operating instructions for the service person.
• Cloudy Water - This condition is a result of insufficient filtration or an indication of a problem with your filtration system. Cloudy water can also occur when pool covers are left on for extended periods of time
• Pentair Heat Pump - A heat pump for a pool offers several benefits over a gas heater. It's more energy-efficient, as it transfers heat from the air or water to warm the pool, rather than generating heat directly like a gas heater. This can result in lower operating costs and reduced environmental impact. Heat pumps also provide consistent heating, are safer due to no open flames, and tend to have longer lifespans. However, they might have a higher upfront cost compared to gas heaters.