Standard Pool Equipment
All pools, with
the exception of the most basic above-ground pools, require
operational equipment that circulate and clean the water.
Pump
and Motor
The motor drives the pump which circulates the water from
the pool through the filtration system, including skimmer
baskets, filter, heater and automatic chlorinator and returns
the water to the pool.
Skimmer
Baskets As water is drawn to the filtration
system it first passes through skimmer baskets, located at the
perimeter of the pool, to catch large debris such as leaves
and twigs.
Filter
The filter cleans the pool of fine particles. There are three
basic types of filters available on the market.
Diatomaceous
Earth Filters (DE) which are
fine mesh coated with diatomaceous earth. Although these filters
are organic, some areas restrict disposal of DE which is done
each time the filter is cleaned or backwashed.
Sand
filters
forces the pool water to pass through a fine sand which filters
particles from the water. The sand needs to be replaced every
few years.
Cartridge
filters
pass the pool water through a series of grid like devices
made of a pleated mesh material.
Heaters
They heat the pool water. Although common in cooler climates
to extend the pool season they are also popular in warmer climates
for the comfort.
Ladders
and Safety Equipment
Ladders provide an exit from the pool and are typically located
at the opposite end from the pool steps.
Pool
float is a line which crosses the pool at the
point where the depth changes.
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