Making sure you have the right supplies for your pool is one of the most vital aspects of being a pool owner. It doesn’t take long for things to get out of regulation in regards to your pool before it can become a daunting task to get it back in line and operational. We’ve all been there, forgetting to do a few rounds of chemicals and before you know it you have an algae filled mess on your hands. And we all know that once this gets out of hand it can become a truly uphill battle to get it back into proper working order.

Chemical First

So this will be one of the first things to cover, chemicals. It is vital that you have the proper chemicals and you have these chemicals in the proper ratios in regards to both the environment in which you find yourself and in the size of the pool in which you are operating. Without these two things taken into consideration you can easily overcome a core under chemical your pool and thus the water will become either too strong for the users or not strong enough for any bacteria that may want to attempts to grow in the water. This is something that will take some trial and error as well as a good level of dialing in before it is properly and adequately adjusted. Luckily there are resources that can help you get a general sense of exactly what is needed for your specific area and pool size.

Another thing to take into consideration when it comes to the proper supplies for your pool is the pool pumps and supplies. There are countless pool pumps currently on the market as well as countless filters to help filter out the water of your pool. This is completely up to you in regards to which pool pump and filter you choose to use but it is vital that you have this working and functioning properly at all times. This is one of your leading lines of defense in regards to keeping the water of your pool clean and sanitary. Without a proper pump or filter you are virtually using chemicals to keep bacteria away from a stagnant pool. The pool pump helps to circulate and clean the water which is a vital aspects to overall pool sanitation.

Let’s Look At The Cover

Another thing you want to take into consideration is a cover for your pool. This is often times one of the things that is most commonly overlooked by new pool owners because they feel that they can easily just skim their pool on a regular basis to keep it clean. Yes this is true, but it is only true for things that are superficial. Many things that are on the surface that can easily be skimmed out. Many other things such as bugs or bird droppings can easily make their way to the bottom of the pool which makes it very difficult for a skimmer to get out. Of course you could use a pool vacuum but this is an additional cost that is often time’s not justifiable. You will need a pool cover regardless so it is important that you pick the proper pool cover for your specific needs.

Another thing that is often times overlooked by new pool owners is a pool liner. It is vital that you find a protective pool liner because this is for primary line of defense in regards to the overall integrity of your pool. If you choose to go with a pool liner that is not very thick in regards to its thickness in millimeters or you choose to go with a pool liner that is not made out of strong material you can easily find yourself replacing this pool liner and only a few years because it will not be able to withstand the overall stress of use. Purchasing a quality and reputable pool liner in the beginning can help to save you lots of money in the long run because you will have longevity and strengthen the pool liner.

Let’s Sit Back And Relax A Little

Once you have all of these things taking care of and squared away it is time for you to finally enjoy your pool. This can take some time and often times pool owners are very in tune with their pool because of the amount of time it takes for them to properly and effectively care for the pool season over season. Many people look at owning a pool as they do with their overall lawn care. Some people take it very seriously while others decide to neglect it and often times end up paying the price for this neglect when it comes time to fix or undo the neglect that has taken place.

Let’s Break It Down

We hope that this has helps to inform you on some of the various things that need to be taken into consideration as a new pool owner or a pool owner that is looking to take their pool ownership and dedication to the next level. Most of the things that have been laid out in this piece are very basic and standard topics that just about any pool owner would already know but it is also good to occasionally read inform yourself of the basics so that you can make sure that you are fully taking advantage of and utilizing every resource you have at hand. Stay tuned for our next post where we will go into even greater detail about the various aspects of pool ownership and will break down some of the most frequently asked questions to ensure that you are fully informed of every aspect in regards to pools and pool ownership.