Pool Water Without Chlorine?

February 3rd, 2015 Posted in Pool Filters
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Traditionally chlorine has always been used to clean and disinfect the water in commercial and residential swimming pools.  While very effective, there are a number of downsides to chlorine such as irritating and drying out the pool users skin and causing discoloration to the swimmer’s clothing.  In addition, chlorine is not a “green” product and can be hazardous if the material is misused or if the containers are not properly disposed of when empty.  Advances in technology have resulted in two alternate systems, which make it possible to reduce the amount of chlorine by up to 90% thru the use of either an ozone generator or a chlorine generator.

The first system generates ozone, which is a natural product that has excellent sanitization properties.  One of the benefits of this system is its ease of incorporation into existing pool equipment, as well as its effectiveness in keeping the water in the pool clean, while greatly reducing the amount of chlorine in the pool.   The second system is a chlorine generator or a “salt system” and relies on installing an electrolytic cell onto the existing pool equipment and adding salt to the pool.  As the water passes by the cell, it reacts with the salt, creating hypochlorous acid, which is the key killing ingredient found in chlorine.

This system requires little maintenance beyond maintaining the salinity of the pool.  Added benefits include a lack of a chlorine smell and the overall salinity of the pool is very, very mild. Both systems are affordable and will reduce the cost of keeping the pool clean, while providing a “greener” alternative to chlorine.

Posted on behalf of Somar Pools, LLC
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 767-7755

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Residential Pool Cleaning

February 3rd, 2015 Posted in Pool Service
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While residential swimming pools offers many hours of enjoyment, they take maintenance to keep them clean, safe and in perfect operating condition.  In today’s busy world, many people simply do not have the time to do the maintenance themselves and will often turn to a residential pool cleaning service instead.  No matter who does the work, the proper cleaning and maintenance of a residential swimming pool is critical to keeping the pool owner and their family safe and healthy.  It also helps in avoiding a wide variety of costly pool repairs due to improper maintenance!

Many pool owners elect to do a weekly cleaning and service, where a trained technician will perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance services including checking and adjusting as necessary the auto-cleaning system, clearing the skimmer baskets, adjusting valves and unclogging impellers, applying chemicals, checking the chemical balance of the pool, inspection and maintenance of all pool equipment, brushing the walls of the pool and vacuum and skimming the pool.  Additional services can include such things as stain removal, which are often the result of untreated manganese, copper and other metal that result in decay and balancing the chemicals, as well as the pH in the pool.

In most cases, the scope of services for residential pool cleaning and maintenance can be custom tailored to the needs of the pool owner and their budget.  While many select a weekly cleaning program, others opt for a one-time pool clean up and service.  While it may appear to be a simple task, the cleaning and maintenance of the pool is just as important as any other part of the home and is critical to the longevity of the pool.

Posted on behalf of Somar Pool Service & Repairs
4581 Weston Road
Weston, FL 33331
(954) 840-8544

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Diamond Brite Pool Finishes

February 3rd, 2015 Posted in Pool Remodeling
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Traditionally commercial and residential pools have always been constructed with a white coping along the edge, with a tile band below the coping to the water level and then a white plaster finish in the pool shell.  While functional, it was also pretty plain and is not visually very appealing.  The use of various colors in the coping and stone have helped, but it was the introduction of Diamond Btite pool finishes really took pool design to the next level.

Available in a wide variety of colors, Diamond Brite finishes are possible due to state of the art polymer modifications to cement and natural quartz.  The result is a very hard and durable pool finish that will last for years.  The finished product provides both a wide range of functional and aesthetic benefits, which will enhance any commercial or residential pool or spa.  Functional benefits include a slip resistant surface, which is still easy of the feet of swimmers, as well as a surface that is fade and etch resistant.

Aesthetic benefits include a pool surface that adds depth and another dimension to the pool.  One of the big things that most people notice is that the finish makes the water and sparkle, especially in the sun, as the sunlight reflects off of the quartz in the pool and the water, which is actually very calming and makes the pool even more inviting!  Diamond Brite pool finishes are used in both new pools, as well as in pool renovations, where combined with a new coping and new water line tile can make any pool look like new!

Posted on behalf of Somar Pool Service & Repairs
401 East Las Olas Boulevard #130
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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Pool Management

February 3rd, 2015 Posted in Pool Management
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Over the past few years, the area has seen an explosion of new single and multifamily properties that have communal pools for the residents of the community and their guests to enjoy.  Many communities have found that using a full service pool management company eliminates one of the biggest headaches that property managers of neighborhoods, condominium and apartment complexes face during the pool season.

One of the biggest challenges that property managers face is finding, training and managing qualified lifeguards to staff the pool during operating hours.  There is nothing worse than dealing with irate residents that are unable to use the pool because the lifeguard did not show up that day!  Many property managers utilize pool management companies for that reason alone, as they have a staff of experienced, certified and trained lifeguards available to staff their client’s pools whenever they are open.  They also have the ability to provide additional guards as necessary as well as replacement guards when the regular guard has a day off or is sick.

Property managers also appreciate the ability to turn over the complete maintenance of the pool to a management company, as it allows the maintenance staff to concentrate on other tasks within the community.  The maintenance of the pool can include such things as getting the pool ready for the season, coordinating inspections with the health department or other government agencies, maintaining the proper balance of chemicals in the pool, pool cleaning, taking care of the deck and the bathrooms and winterizing the pool for the off season.  In most cases, the exact scope of work required of a pool management company is totally customized to the needs of the property owner!

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Premier Pool Enterprises
Canton, GA
(494) 496-5579

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