Ways to Make Your Pool Energy-Efficient & Eco-Friendly
A soothing backyard landscape generates a more welcoming oasis for friends and family to enjoy all season long. A luxury pool further adds to the allurement, offering ample relaxation for when the temperature passes 90 degrees. In an attempt to lessen environmental impact, many swimming pools can integrate eco-friendly and energy-efficient technology for an improved experience. Eco-friendly products and technology have an infamous reputation for being overly expensive and more work. But as the #1 team of pool experts in the NY & CT area, we’re here to let you know that “going green” and making eco-friendly choices ultimately benefits your health, your wallet, and Mother Earth!
Get ready to enjoy streamlined backyard fun thanks to advanced features like remote controls and automatic salt sterilization systems. So rather than dedicating hours to fix a pool pump or washing the pool with buckets of chlorine, homeowners will have more time to relax with the family, and enjoy cookouts and outdoor celebrations! To help you make the choice to “go green,” check out these eco-friendly pool tips that the Shoreline Pools team gathered for you.
Salt Sterilization Systems in Pools Encourage Better Health
We cannot overstate the importance of maintaining clean water in your luxury swimming pool. After all, who wants to dive into a pool filled with cloudy or greenish water? Chlorine always offered homeowners an affordable way to clean pool water. But this cleaning method has a reputation for potentially causing skin irritations, even leading to asthma flare-ups in rare instances. A great alternative option that homeowners can pursue involves installing a salt sterilization system, which gives pool owners a “greener” method to pool cleaning.
So what is the difference between a saltwater pool and a chlorine pool? They’re essentially the same thing, except the method of introducing chlorine into the pool differs. Saltwater pools use generators to convert the sodium chloride in the pool into active chlorine. But with traditional chlorine pools, the chlorine is dosed directly. Nonetheless, both options provide the same protection when proper levels are balanced.
Further Considerations for Salt Sterilization Systems
Salt sterilization leaves pool water feeling silky on the hair and skin and doesn’t cause irritations, making it safer for children or pets. This option yields enhanced safety for children because they will develop fewer sensitivities and possible allergies to chlorine over time. Salt sterilization systems naturally release chlorine from salt (NaCl), and the system works to separate the salt (Na) to form chlorine (Cl). These systems require less labor, as many are automatic systems, compared to owners using buckets of chlorine to clean their pools. Regular chlorine – when not balanced correctly – can leave a chemical smell or drive up maintenance costs over time. However, salt sterilization systems don’t leave any distracting scents, give homeowners crystal clear pool water, and can drastically reduce pool cleaning costs! Furthermore, these systems can last longer compared to several chlorine tablets. While chlorine pools are still great options, pool owners looking to reduce their carbon footprint may want to install a salt sterilization.
A Calm Pool Area: High-Efficient Pumps & Remote Controls
Ever crave more silence when lounging by the pool after a long workday? Variable speed pool pumps can provide low, like when filtering pool water, or high-speed tasks like vacuuming. An automatic pool pump helps to slow the speed motor, which in turn makes the pump quieter. The various motor speeds help the pump to be more efficient and optimize energy usage. With a remote-controlled in-ground pool cover, pool water can stay warm for longer periods. As a result, pool owners can extend the swim season and minimize energy consumption from a pool heater.
Solar Technology: Introducing Energy-Efficient Pool Heaters
Homeowners can substitute pool heaters with solar covers for an eco-friendly method for heating a pool. The sun’s rays enter the solar cover, thereby creating thermal energy in the cover to trap the heat. Chemicals, such as the natural chlorine from a salt sterilization system, will also preserve your pool water’s cleanliness.
Solar heaters are also another effective method and costs significantly lower than a traditional pool heater. Solar pool heaters use a solar thermal collector, check valve, flow control valve, and a sensor to produce hot water, which you can configure during installation. Both of these are fast, energy-efficient, and cost-effective for pool owners who want to reduce daily maintenance time.
Staying Eco-Friendly & Maximize Your Summer Fun!
Many pool owners avoid “going green” because they believe doing so requires major changes. Trust us when we say adapting to eco-friendly and energy-efficient initiatives isn’t too difficult of a change. You can learn more about installing these technologies into your pool after a quick consultation with a Shoreline Pool representative.
It’s important to keep these methods in mind and try implementing eco-friendly and energy-efficient technologies bit by bit. Fewer chemicals and using energy-efficient products are less labor-intensive and effective over time, which can lead to a healthier lifestyle. Lead a healthier lifestyle and ask your questions today by contacting the team at Shoreline Pools! Dial (203) 967-1203 to schedule a consultation and learn more about Shoreline’s energy-efficient and eco-friendly pool services.
