Advanced Pool Contractors offer pool owners in Memphis, TN a checklist of pool supplies to have on hand
When you’r ea first time pool owner, you may not know what you need to have on hand to properly care for your swimming pool between service visits. The pool contractors from Advanced Pool Care offer this list of items you will want to purchase and have on hand to care for your pool between maintenance visits with your pool contractor. There are also items that will be installed in your pool as part of the overall construction project:
- Your pool filter system is the heart of your pool. It keeps the water clean and filters out impurities. Make certain you have a filter that is big enough to properly do the job and ask us how many hours per day it should run.
- A vacuum — manual or automatic — will be kept at your house and you may need to vacuum between pool service visits especially if a storm blows through or if you don’t use a pool cover. Cleaning dirt and debris from the bottom of the pool before it allows algae to take hold is crucial to clean pool water.
- If you work with a pool contractor you may not need to keep pool chemicals on hand. If, however, you’re a do it yourselfer you will need to keep pool chemicals on hand and will need to have a proper, safe storage area for them.
- Whether you work with a pool contractor or clean and maintain the pool on your own, you will want to invest in a pool water test kit. These kits measure pH, total alkalinity, chlorine levels, calcium hardness levels and others. It’s a great idea to test the water between service visits, especially if the pool sees a lot of action between visits.
- A pool cover is a piece of equipment that you should invest in and be diligent in its use. Pool covers keep dirt and debris out and can also prevent a child or pet from falling in.
Owning a swimming pool is a big responsibility that brings with it hours and decades of fun. Ask us how you can properly care for yours to assure it brings enjoyment to your family for years and years.
