Facts About Pool Service Southampton

| Saturday, March 8, 2014
By Jaclyn Hurley


Maintaining a swimming structure or spa is a time consuming project. No one wants to go swimming in murky water or a pool with algae growing on the sides. And it wouldn't be healthy to do so. Pool service Southampton, NY technicians keep your swimming and spa structures ready for use whenever you are. They provide weekly, monthly, seasonal, and renovation and repair services.

Technicians keep water chemistry in balance. No need to test the water, purchase and lug home buckets of chlorine. Service technicians keep pools clean of debris and algae. They clean and maintain filters, pumps, drains, and automated systems. Your swimming structure or spa is kept ready and safe for use.

A standard maintenance agreement usually includes testing and balancing water chemistry, emptying skimmer baskets, cleaning filters, vacuuming sediment and debris from the bottom, brushing sides of the pool, and checking that all equipment is running efficiently.

Water clarity and safety is more than chlorine. Technicians test and maintain pH, calcium hardness, alkalinity, cyanuric acid, temperature, and dissolved solids. Waterfalls and/or adjoining bodies of water require an advanced level of care to keep all surfaces and water areas in proper chemical balance. Poor water chemistry damages surfaces, plumbing, and equipment. Bacteria can result in staph infections of the nose, throat, eyes, and ears. A too high concentration of chlorine burns the eyes and irritates skin.

Filters and pumps distribute essential chemicals throughout the water. During swim season they should run 8-12 hours to keep water chemicals distributed, and to capture leaves and other debris. It's critically important that electrical systems be properly connected and grounded. This is a task that must be done by a certified technician for everyone's safety.

Power wash decks before the pool is opened for the season. This removes stains and slippery algae growths. Technicians treat decks with a sealant that makes the surface slip resistant. Dual suction drains and proper drain covers are a life saving necessity. Suction from pumps is powerful enough to trap and drown children and pets.

Before swimmers are allowed in the water, make sure summer service has been completed. This includes removal of covers, lubrication and testing of equipment, testing and treating for proper water chemistry, cleaning debris from the water, cleaning the structure, cleaning the deck and/or tile. After closing the pool be sure equipment is disconnected, and filters and pipes are cleaned. Reduce the water level and add anti-freeze, then install the winter cover. Or call your local pool service technician for expert seasonal service.

Tile cleaning with professional cleaners can save owners from an expensive replacement job. An acid wash removes stains and algae and restores luster to aging pools at a much more economical cost that resurfacing. Technicians also repair and install lighting.

Modern times have seen advances in the efficiency of heaters, pumps, and automated controllers. Certified technicians can perform an energy audit and advise on energy saving choices to reduce the cost of maintaining a swimming structure. Other specialty services include leak detection and repair, drain cover replacement, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment upgrades and repairs.




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