Tag: Swimming Pool

  • The Skimmer – An Important Part of the Swimming Pool.

    Pool skimmers are essential and found in almost every pool, you can have multiple skimmers or just one, it all depends on the size of the pool. The skimmer plays an important role when it comes to filtering your pool’s water, it collects larger debris as water is sucked through it for cleaning and re-circulation.…

  • It’s all ’bout that pump, ’bout that pump.

    Pool Filtration: Why variable speed pumps are worth it. Over many years the art of calculating flow and filtration rates has been lost. Many pool engineers now guess what size filter and pump are required, but not here at Specialist Pools Services. Turnover rates (the time taken for the volume of the pool to pass…

  • Access for All, inclusive swimming for Disabled People.

    Swimming is an important activity for many disabled people, at competition level or purely for recreation. Swimming provides independence and freedom for the physically impaired person who can move independently in water, outside the confines of a wheelchair and without a walking aid or prosthesis. Hoists are one way of helping wheelchair users to get…

  • Being at one with nature.

    One of the best aspects of owning a natural swimming pool is the look. It’s more than just a pool, it can be part of your home’s landscaping. They have clear blue waters and are surrounded by beautiful flora. A natural swimmimg pool is a beautiful self-contained ecosystem, that is not only self-regulating but is…

  • Who you going to call…

    Emergencies happen. At Specialist Pool Services, we offer a 24-hour emergency response service to get your Swimming Pool or Spa operational as soon as possible – ensuring the impact for your clients is minimal. Recent Emergency Response A new pump was installed in less than 20 hours at a private health club in Hampton, Surrey,…

  • Ensuring Great Water Quality

    Crystal Clear Water equals Great Water Quality A swimming pool or spa is a major investment and it needs to be kept in the best condition possible, monitoring the water condition is a paramount activity. https://www.instagram.com/p/BaMfZwUFHw1/ At Specialist Pools Services (SPS), we know crystal clear water is a sign of great water quality and we…

  • Planning Permission

    Do you need planning permission to build a swimming pool? The addition of a swimming pool makes an attractive and eye-catching centrepiece to a home. Domestic pools can be built inground or above the ground, indoor or outdoor and by different construction methods, such as vinyl liner, concrete tiled or a one-piece fibreglass shell. If…

  • Swimming in Sunshine… and don’t it feel good!

    The maintenance of your pool can be a tricky task, Specialist Pools Services are here to make it easy for you. Over the Summer, it’s important to regularly check the condition of the pool, to ensure it stays in perfect condition, ensuring plenty of use in the Summer months. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYNuAJoFs4m/?hl=en&taken-by=specialistpools Here are our top 4…

  • The Heat is On, but the water is COLD…

    Is your Heat Exchanger working at Optimum Efficiency? The benefits of having a heat exchanger incorporated into your pool or spa  are two-fold; •  Your pool will heat quicker, without a heat exchanger fitted the water temperature will rise by just 1-2ºC an hour, the addition of a quality heat exchanger can raise the water temperature by 12ºC…

  • I can see clearly now…

    To the bottom of my pool https://www.instagram.com/p/BaMfZwUFHw1/?taken-by=specialistpools The most common causes of cloudy swimming pool water are improper filtration, insufficient water circulation or flow rate, poor pool water chemistry. Properly balanced swimming pool water chemistry is the single most important factor in maintaining a healthy and safe swimming environment. A correct water balance protects bathers…

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