ECO Innovations to help reduce swimming pool ownership & running costs

How much exactly your garden pool will cost to own and run will depend on many varying factors, such as the type of pool you have, the pools volume, depth, the material the pool is made from, if it has any insulation built in, whether the pool is positioned in a sunny or shady area of the garden. How often the pool is used, how many people use it, the type and size of any heating system employed, the efficiency of the filtration pump for example will all have a direct impact on your actual running costs. As an owner of a swimming pool, you can contribute to lowering your pools running costs and reducing its carbon footprint simply by, locating and setting the pool up correctly, using the correct grade and sized accessories that are designed to enhance the pools performance. If you already have a swimming pool that is sited in your garden, , then strict adherence to covering your pool when not in use will offer the most potential savings & benefits, ensuring minimal chemical evaporation and heat loss from the pools water surface. The most cost effective way to minimise your swimming pools water temperature from cooling down overnight is to fit a Heat Retention Cover over it when not in use. When fitted correctly, these specially formed covers should typically reduce between 1 to 3 degrees of heat loss over night. Pool Solar Covers will gently heat your Pools water throughout the day directly from the suns rays, leaving you with a warmer, more comfortable water temperature to swim and play in. In some cases, manufacturers claim that you should be able to achieve a difference of upto 8o/c by using one against not having one fitted at all. These best practices help ensure that your pool stays in top condition, for maximum all round enjoyment.

Air Source Heat Pumps have become a very popular ecological choice recently when it comes to heating in-ground and larger Above Ground Pools as they output up to around five times the energy they consume. With more swimming pool owners looking to save money on their heating costs, manufacturers are constantly looking to develop other ECO products that will reduce swimming pool running costs further. With swimming pool lighting legislation soon to change in the UK, many pool owners have already swapped over to low watt LCD Lighting which is not only safer, it is cheaper to run then halogen lighting. Fun Fantastic offers a complete range of white or RGB remote lights with supporting accessories for new and retro in-ground pool installations, we also offer an easy fit, hang over an inlet fitting design for larger Above Ground Pools to use. AFM is a relative new recyclable filter media that can filter down to 5 microns, ensuring that your swimming pool water remains crystal clear. Unlike silica sand, AFM does not need to be changed every five years. AFM will almost certainly outlast your filter tank. Pools using AFM will use less chlorine and need to be backwashed less frequently; dumping heated treated water can be expensive. You can expect a payback period of less than 12 months when converting from silica sand to AFM. If you are building a new pool you may be interested in insulating the sides and floor of your in-ground pool using our  insulating panels. XPS thermal boarding is an Extruded Polystyrene closed cell board (XPS), these thermal blocks are an ideal insulating instrument that can speed the heating progress, (especially on season start up) and prevent minimal heat loss through the pools walls and floor.  You will be able to find a number of other innovative ECO Friendly swimming pool products on this site that can further reduce your running costs, please see our ECO Section for more selection.

Swimming Pool & Spa Water Treatments fight to protect the waters clarity & purity against bacteria and other foreign objects, your pools water needs to be balanced & chemicaly adjusted. If you have just bought a swimming pool, then it is a good idea to purchase one of our Starter Packs, these chemical kits provide a comprehensive selection of treatments & relevant testing kits to help maintain your Pool waters within the  guided parameters, they also contain a useful guide on how to treat your pools water. Another convieneant way to look after your Swimming Pools water is to buy Treatment Tablets which desolve in your pools water over a given period of time, these are extremely easy to use with a Floating Chemical Dispenser.