When you’re a new swimming pool owner it’s hard to know what pool equipment you should invest in and what you just don’t need. The swimming pool contractors from SwimRight Pool Service i& Repair in Scottsdale, AZ offer an idea of what basic pool equipment do you need. There are some items that are must-haves while others are items you can invest in at a later date. When you own a swimming pool, even if you work with a swimming pool service contractor there are still times you will need to step up to the plate and perform some basic maintenance tasks.
What basic pool equipment do you need?
- A pool net. This equipment will be used to skim off leaves and debris that has fallen into the water. The skimmer net is a flat mesh net that attaches to the telescoping pole. The pool net should be used daily — unless you’re diligent in using a pool cover ot keep debris from the water.
- A leaf rake — this is a mesh net, but is deeper and is ideal for scooping heavier debris that may have fallen to the pool floor.
- A telescoping pole is used to attach other pool accessories to. It can also be used in a lifesaving manner — hold it out to a swimmer in trouble, they grab on and you pull them to the side.
- A vacuum which will have a vacuum head and vacuum hoses. You may want to clean and vacuum your pool between service visits. Ask us how to use the vacuum and to properly attach it so it works at its best.
- Pool brushes come in various materials and the material pool brush you get will be partially determined by the construction material of your pool. The pool will need to have the walls and floor brushed regularly to loosen any bacteria or algae. Ask us about the best style pool brush for your pool.
- If you have a concrete pool you will want to use a pumice stone to remove any stains.
Talk with us to determine the exact type of basic pool equipment you need and invest in that when you purchase your swimming pool.
