helpful hints:

Renovate Your Equipment and avoid this Common Swimming Pool Problem:

One of the most common battles for swimming pool owners is prevention and control of Algae growth. Nothing can ruin a backyard summer more than struggling with algae in your swimming pool all summer long. The good news is that in most cases, there are a few simple steps that can be taken to avoid the cyclical struggle with algae growth that many pool owners' experience.

What is Algae? Algae are one-celled plants and there are over 20,000 known varieties. The word algae is derived from the Latin word for seaweed. Algae thrive in sunlight, warmer pool water, and pool water with inadequate sanitizer. It appears in pools as green, brown, yellow, or black slime often resembling fur. Algae will first show up in your swimming pool on steps and in corners where the circulation can be less effective. If unnoticed or untreated, algae can quickly spread and become out of control, sometimes in as little as 24 hours.

Forms of Algae

Green Algae - this is the most common algae and is green in color and grows as a broad slime on the swimming pool surface. Green algae can be removed by brushing, but that doesn't kill the plant. Brushing along with super chlorination and/or algaecides should eliminate most green algae problems.

Yellow Algae - is also known as mustard algae and can appear as yellow, brown or muddy in color. Yellow algae does not grow as rapidly as green algae, but does grow in the same broad pattern. As with green algae, brushing combined with super chlorination and/or algaecides should eliminate most yellow or mustard algae problems.

Black Algae - black algae is the worst form of algae. Black algae show up first as small dots, appearing to be specs of dirt on the bottom or steps of the pool. Slowly over time these small specs grow larger and in more population in the pool, and start showing up on the walls of the pool. This growth slowly accelerates and without proper treatment can quickly get out of control. Black algae cover itself with a hard substance and resist all scrubbing with a normal pool brush. Only a stainless steel brush will break open the hard shell exposing the algae to sanitizers or algaecides that can then help kill the plant.

Pink Algae - pink algae is not really an algae at all. It is a fungus and appears as a reddish slime in the pool. It is easily removed with brushing and normal sanitizing.

Algae Prevention: There are three primary components to creating the healthiest environment possible for your swimming pool in order to avoid constant algae problems. Two out of three won't do the trick in most cases, so make sure all three of these components are being addresses and maintained at all times. Preventative maintenance is the most effective form of algae prevention.

1.Circulation is a must. Make sure your swimming pool pump and motor are running properly and are in good order. You should be able to notice if your swimming pool has good circulation by a couple simple observations. First make sure your pump is pulling a full basket of water. If you see a lot of air in the pump basket, there is a problem. Secondly you can simply observe the circulation in the pool or feel the return lines with your hands to make sure water is returning to the pool with enough pressure to indicate good circulation.

2.Filtration is crucial. If the circulation in the pool is fine, the next step is to confirm that your pool is getting adequate filtration. Visually inspect your filter media to make sure there are not any holes or cracks in the filter cartridges or filter grids, or any of the equipment that hold the filter together. Once you verify that your filter is in good working order you will need to make sure that you are running the filter equipment for the proper amount of time each day. For the typical swimming pool, the filter needs to run for 6 - 10 hours a day, depending on the size of the pool, season, and climate.

3.Water Balance is the final piece to the puzzle. Once the circulation and filtration components are in good working order, the last primary issue is to balance and stabilize your swimming pool water. Always keep the proper amount of sanitizer in the pool and regularly test and adjust the alkalinity and PH as needed. Swimming pools like consistency!

Keeping these three components of your swimming pool maintenance plan in check should prevent most occurrences of algae and set you free from a constant battle with swimming pool algae.

By automating your filtration system and adding a salt cell component you can maintain the pool when your not able to be home.

Pentair Automation

Automatic Controls

Imagine being able to come home to a warm, welcoming spa with lights on and jets bubbling. Or being able to turn on your pool's lights from the comfort of your own home. With simple, easy-to-operate automatic pool controls, you’ll have total control of your pool and spa at your fingertips. Eliminate the worry of finding the valve or turning the wrong thing.

With an automatic pool control, you’ll be able to manage your pool ,your spa, your outdoor lighting—all with the touch of a button – so you can spend more time relaxing and actually enjoying your pool, while your automatic pool controller takes care of the rest.

Some of the convenient features include:

Adjusting the water temperature or backyard lighting while relaxing in your spa
Programming and adjusting your heater, water features and lighting
Built-in system monitoring and safety features to protect your valuable equipment

Put your pool on cruise control with automated control systems

EasyTouch PL4 and PSL4 Pool and Spa Control Systems

NOW, SELECT PENTAIR^® POOL PUMPS HAVE EARNED THE ENERGY STAR^® CERTIFICATION

Another Step Forward in the Green Revolution

The revolution toward a more eco-friendly and sustainable pool industry continues! For you and your customers who are looking for products that save money and conserve resources, here's exciting news. Select Pentair pool pump models have earned the ENERGY STAR certification, signifying that they operate with greater energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and reduce carbon emissions. Earning the ENERGY STAR certification is further confirmation that Pentair pool pumps lead the industry in energy-saving technology. We were the first to introduce energy-saving, variable-speed pumps, a full five years ahead of the competition. And, we've continued to maintain our lead in providing innovative technology that makes pool ownership as economical and worry-free as possible.

Add a Salt Cell

IntelliChlor^® Salt Chlorine Generator uses common table salt to produce all the chlorine a pool needs, safely, effectively, and automatically. Same sanitation performance as manual chlorine addition without the drawbacks. No need for customers to buy, transport and store chlorine compounds.

Need to calculate your pool waters salinity? Click here to use our new Salinity Calculator.

Features

· Full diagnostic capabilities, including cell life tracking that communicates remaining hours of cell life in real-time. Captures all performance data daily (production settings, hours of operation, chlorine output, cell cleaning cycles, salt readings, and water temperature averages)
· Push-button operation and easy-to-view displays enable fast checking of salt levels, cell cleanliness, sanitizer output, and water flow
· Automatic shut-off feature protects the unit and prolongs cell life under low water temperature conditions
· On-time cycling prevents calcium and scale build-up to maximize cell life
· Ability to communicate with IntelliTouch^®, EasyTouch^®, and SunTouch Automation Systems
· Certified to UL 1081 standard for safety
· NSF approved

 Call today for your free estimate to renovate your equipment !

973-800-0906

Hayward Pool Equipment Pool owners trust Hayward to keep their in-ground pools in optimum condition. The products that heat, clean, light, chlorinate and control your pool should be able to meet the heavy demands of clean water flow. Our rugged equipment is engineered to work hard so you don’t have to.
- Hayward H Series pool heaters offer left-side or right-side electric, gas and water connections, with 110v or 220v electric hook up.
- Industry leaders in thermal efficiency.
- Feature stainless steel burners, corrosion-resistant heat exchangers and insulated combustion chambers for significantly reduced heat loss and superior performance.
- Digital LED control panel allows for easy, effortless operation.
- Built to last, Hayward Universal H Series pool heaters utilize Silicon Nitride Hot Surface Igniters and Cupro Nickel Heat Exchangers for superior durability.
- Low NOx heaters which meet all current California and Texas air quality standards.
Polaris
Powered by triple jets and a separate booster pump, the Polaris 380 is one of our most powerful, durable cleaners and is suitable for all in-ground pools.
The Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 pressure cleaner works in all in-ground pools, and requires a booster pump. It features an all-wheel, belt drive mechanism that provides greater vacuum power and faster cleaning (3 hours or less). Powered by triple jets, the Polaris 380 sweeps, scrubs and vacuums the bottom, walls and steps of the pool and holds debris in its single chamber filter bag. Its unique filter bag removes debris before it reaches your pump basket or filter, prolonging the life of your filtration system.
Features
- Powered by triple jets providing greater vacuum power and faster cleaning
- Works in all in-ground pools of any size and shape
- Sweeps, scrubs, and vacuums the bottom and walls of your pool
- Runs off separate booster pump
- Equipped with single chamber filter bag and includes 31-feet of feed hose
- Available in a Black Max^™ Model to complement dark bottom pools