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 Swimming Pools - Swimming pools provides details of what types of pools are available, the materials used including fiberglass and vinyl, the use of stenciled concrete for pool decks, and offers advice on heaters, covers and filters as well as the positioning of swimming pools in your garden.
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Pool supplies includes information about maintaining your pool and the equipment needed such as filters, heaters, liners and covers for above ground or inground pools. Not forgetting Health & Safety issues as well as pool supplies for relaxation and fun.
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Introduction
Swimming pool supplies are all the products one needs in addition to owning the pool itself. Essentially, these
supplies fall into three basic categories: products for pool maintenance, products for safety and protection, and
products for fun and relaxation.
Pool supplies - maintenance
There are many different types of pool maintenance products on the market, most of which are geared toward keeping
your pool clean. It is important to match the type of cleaning unit you choose to the type of pool you own. For
instance, many automatic sweepers on the market today run off of a booster pump some pools do not have installed.
Others operate using the power from a pool's dedicated pressure or suction lines to manoeuver. Still others are
completely self-contained, electrically powered units. The latter are ideal for pools without booster pumps, or
dedicated pressure/suction lines.
Pool supplies - filters
Choosing the right pool filter takes consideration as well. No type of
filter - whether it be a sand filter, a DE filter, or cartridge filter - is necessarily better than another,
but it must be suited to the type of pool setup you have. Go to the Pool filter page on this site for more details.
Pool supplies - heating
Pool heating systems are also available and help
maximize the usage time of your pool. These come in to basic types: solar powered and electrically powered.
Again, these need to match your type of pool so take time and consideration before buying. Again, check out our
Pool heaters page.
Pool supplies - chemicals
The other type of
maintenance products worth mentioning are pool chemicals. These help maintain your pool's water chemistry and
sanitize it from harmful bacteria. A pool's chlorine level should generally be kept between 2.0 and 4.0 parts
per million. This requires a special chemical feeder and regular water testing.
Health & Safety pool supplies issues
Safety is always a concern for pool owners and a variety of products are available to help put your mind at ease.
Protective vinyl fencing, drain covers, pool alarms, protective pool coverings, life rings, float ropes, rescue
hooks, child resistant gate latches, first aid kits, and "pool rules2 plaques are all ways to help keep your
pool injury free.
Pool supplies for relaxation & fun
But safety and maintenance aren't the only concerns of a pool owner. Relation and fun is always a priority!
Products which can help maximize your pool experience include: diving boards and slides, floating devices,
inflatable row boats, diving toys and games, floating waterproof radios and phones, goggles, dive masks and
fins, pool fountains, remote control boats and toys as well as water-sport games like polo and basketball.
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 Pool Liners - General information about pool liners, what sizes are available, what can damage them, the correct use of chemicals and their recommended strengths. Details of replacing pool liners and their general care throughout the season.
 Pool Heaters - Information about types of pool heaters available including natural gas, propane, oil, electric, heat exchange and solar powered. What are the pros and cons of using each. Also links to external suppliers of pool heaters.
 Pool Covers - A summary of the types of pool covers available including automatic or manual, winter covers, solar covers, safety covers and safety nets used to keep your children safe. Also useful links to suppliers of pool covers.
 Pool Filters - Advice on choosing the correct filter for your pool. Details the use of sand pool filters, cartridge filtration and the latest diatomaceous earth filter systems. Includes a section on several Hayward pool filters and links to suppliers.
 Above Ground Pools - Above ground pools describes the variety and types of pools available today, what permission from the authorities may be required and how to avoid the common problems associated with above ground pools.
 Inground Pools - Describes the benefits of inground pools, the different types available, what to consider when buying a pool and some general information about the construction of inground pools.
Pool supplies for Health & Fitness
In addition,
the fitness conscious person can choose from a variety of water proof weights, sprint boards, and other training
devices.
Furniture & fittings pool supplies
Deck furniture can also boost your pool enjoyment. Reclining chairs for sunbathing, umbrella canopies
for shade, barbeque pits, tables, and towel racks are only a few of the many poolside furnishings available.
The most relevant links we could find, placed here free
 UK Pool Store
- The Pool & Spa Store for Above Ground pools supplies. www.ukpoolstore.co.uk
Bargain Pool Supplies
- Swimming Pool Covers and Pool Equipment. www.bargainpoolsupplies.com
Leslie's swimming pool store for supplies
- A range of swimming pool articles. www.lesliespool.com
Poolboy
- Poolboy is an excellent UK based supplier of Pool and hot tub accessories, swimming pool and hot tub accessories, Automatic Pool Cleaners, Leaf Nets, Vacuum Heads, Skimmer Baskets, Skimmer Spares, Pipe & Pipe Fittings, Filter Cartridges, Filter Media, Brushes, Swimming Aides, Hot tub Swingbrella, Test kits, Vacuum heads, Navigator Pool Cleaner, Cybernaut Pool Cleaner, pool supplies www.poolboy.co.uk
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