Cutting the cost of pool ownership

Swimming pool owners will understand all too well that whilst family and friends are all enjoying the benefits, keeping the swimming pool maintained and running from season to season can create a noticeable dent in one's finances. Here are some suggestions to help fight the summer credit crunch.

Heating

Heating the pool is a necessity, if the pool isn't warm no one is going to use it. The latest generation of heat pumps harness the free heat in the air and the sun doesn't need to shine for the heat pump to work! They are super efficient with COP (co-efficiency of performance) of up to 5:1, this means every 1 electricity spend gives you up to 5 worth of heat to the pool. On a 30' x 15 ' pool with typical 6 month use you could enjoy savings of up to 1400/year over normal electric heating.

If you are using gas, then you can invest in the efficiency of a condensing boiler which can reduce running costs by up to 30%.

Solar Covers

Once you've tackled the source of heat, you can make further savings by 'keeping the heat in'. A good swimming pool solar cover allows the sun's heat rays to pass through the cover into the pool water. The cover will help in the prevention of heat loss by allowing some of the sun's rays to be reflected back into the pool water and also by preventing heat loss through evaporation. A low cost, effective way to help you save money.

Swimming pool chemicals

Switch your chemical supplier! We all know the importance of keeping the pool clean and levels balanced. Find out just how much you can save byvisting our pool chemicals section today, we have some of the lowest prices in the UK. You can also enjoy the added benefit of free delivery on orders over 50.

So...there you have it...3 cost saving measures, keeping you and your wallet happy whilst your family and friends enjoy the pool all summer long.