Should Pool Owners Switch from Chlorine to Saltwater?

Should Pool Owners Switch from Chlorine to Saltwater?

With the savage winter a memory, Lisa Busso-Raglievich last weekend finally got to test her swimming pool’s new saltwater chlorination system, and she quickly was convinced it was a good use of $2,000. No stinging eyes. No need to store bottles of chlorine in the shed. No more trips to the pool store to test the water’s contents. “The expense … Read More

A Concerted Effort: Designing Energy Efficient Pools

A Concerted Effort: Designing Energy Efficient Pools

Designing pools and spas for maximum efficiency means more than just getting the right pump. Pool and spa professionals are becoming more proficient at creating energy-efficient plumbing systems. “Within the past 10 years, I’ve seen a marked improvement in the industry as far as people wanting to do better plumbing,” says Dan Johnson, owner of Swim Inc. in Sarasota, Fla. … Read More