subject: Go green with pool technology [print this page] Go green with pool technology Go green with pool technology
Having a pool in your backyard is fun, of that there is no doubt,but they do come with a price tag when it comes to water consumption, water evaporation, water treatment using chemicals, gas and electric zapping filtration and pumping systems. Advances in technology with an eye toward reducing wasteand energy consumption can aid to build an eco-friendly pool.
Equipments and chemicals used for pools are crucial to themaintenance of the pool. Replacement of outdated equipment could save an estimated$350 to $700 annually; also switching to a salt water system instead of chlorine and other chemicals for sanitizing the pool can decrease the cost for maintenance.
Salt-chlorine generator which costs about$1,400 and purchase of chlorine and other chemicals costing about $350 to $500 annually can be more cost effective if you purchase sale bags that come with a price tag of about $8.Saltwill help to avoid poisonous elements ofchemicals which can be unhealthy.
Many pool contractors supportthe use of new technology to avoid "Chemical soup" and to make the pools safer. Usingsalt does not mean your backyard pool will take on ocean-like qualities since only oneteaspoon of salt is used per gallon of water for your pool.
A salt based chlorine system is gentler to thehair, skin and eyes and it is also more gentle on the pool liner -- something that could help keep your liner viable for a longer time and at the cost of $3000 to install a new liner, that is a technology worth embracing.
Another way to cut back on expenses could be with the installation of a new pumping system. Even though it might come with an initial outlay of about $1,300, you could see a decrease in your electric bills by close to half. Using new gas heaters and employing geothermal heaters can cut energy useage by up to 80% in some cases. If you live in area of the country where sun is plentiful you might want to consider installing solar heating panels.
