Five Pieces of Swimming Pool Equipment to Invest in this Summer

A good pool cover does more than just keep your swimming pool clean, although it’s great for keeping leaves and debris out of the water saving you a lot of time that would have otherwise been spent on swimming pool skimming.

A quality pool cover prevents algae growth and will also decrease the rate of evaporation throughout summer meaning you save money because not only do you have to top up the water in your swimming pool less often, but it also prevents the loss of expensive swimming pool chemicals which are carried away when water evaporates.  Direct sunlight can degrade the chlorine in your pool, reducing the chlorine concentration by up to 90%. A quality pool cover helps reduce the amount of UV light coming into contact with your pool water.

A pool cover will also help heat the water in your pool. On a good summer’s day, this can be up to 8Oc creating the perfect temperature for a summer after-dinner swim.

If you invest in only one piece of swimming equipment this year, buy a quality pool cover. You’ll save on heating, water, chemicals and maintenance time.

You don’t want to use your swimming pool less than you’d like to simply because it’s too much of a hassle to drag the cover off and on. A pool roller makes it quick and easy to access your pool. If you fancy a quick dip after work, a good swimming pool cover roller means you can remove the cover in less than a minute and have it back in place just about as quickly.

Of course, the best way to go is to install a motorised swimming pool cover system, then there is no effort at all. On some pool designs, these can even be hidden away underground or below the swimming pool deck.

Whatever type of roller you purchase, manual or motorised, fixed or movable, above ground or underground, the savings and benefits of having a good swimming pool cover system makes the cost well worth it.

These days, there are strict regulations surrounding the type of fencing required around a swimming pool in Auckland. This doesn’t mean you can’t make it an attractive feature of your swimming pool area, however.

Frameless glass fences are a popular boundary fencing for residential swimming pools and it’s easy to see why. The frameless glass looks great and the clarity means you preserve the view from your pool area.

Glass swimming pool fencing is safe and versatile. At Poseidon Pool Products we recommend 12mm thick toughened safety glass with polished bevel edges which creates a strong and attractive barrier for both pools and balconies. The versatility of glass fencing means it can be installed on a variety of surfaces from wooden decks to concrete pool surrounds – perfect for pools, water features, patios, decking, and natural settings.

What’s more, the easy maintenance of frameless glass swimming pool fencing makes it the perfect pool surround material. No frames to collect debris, no posts for plants to climb up; no wood to rot or corrosive metal parts – just an occasional clean is all it takes.

Everything’s going wireless, even your swimming pool thermometer! Get yourself a thermometer that is solar-powered or has the option to use AAA batteries. It floats in your pool and has its own digital display.

The remote wireless display can be hung anywhere within 100m and shows time and date, and maximum and minimum temperature recorded. It also has an alarm setting which is a handy reminder to either cover or uncover your swimming pool in order to maintain your preferred water temperature.

Combining solar electric energy with ionisation, a floating solar pool ionisation-purifier system reduces the consumption of chemicals by up to 80% and ensures your pool water is safe and crystal clear without using chemicals.

This amazing piece of swimming pool equipment uses solar cells to convert the sun’s rays into a low-voltage electrical current, which is then transmitted to a copper-based anode (under the solar panels) which releases ions into the water. These ions:

• Destroy bacteria and keep your pool sanitised with a fraction of the cost of chlorine-based chemicals
• Inhibit algae growth
• Helps protect against surface staining and minimises scaling
• Eliminates the growth of microorganisms in water

One sanitiser unit processes up to 100,000 litres of swimming pool water and is ideal for children and adults with skin conditions that are aggravated by chlorinated water.

There they are, five pieces of swimming pool equipment to invest in this summer to have your pool looking great and to cut down on pool expenses and maintenance time.