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Chlorine and Alcohol

2010-07-29T23:21:00.000-07:00

The sun is beaming down on you and it feels like a hundred and three degrees outside. The palm trees are swaying and the blue glistening water in the swimming pool looks so inviting. You casually stand up and walk over to the deep end where you dive in; the cool water encasing your body. You do a few laps around the pool and

The Backyard Pool Learning Curve

2010-07-24T13:04:00.000-07:00

Having seen all the advertising in stores and online about backyard easy set pools we thought a backyard pool would be easy fun for our family. Deciding to take the ‘plunge’ we found what we thought would be the perfect, complete kit. We choose an 18 foot round by 42 inch deep pool that the box advertised as being “complete”. Well, the pool was complete, but not all we found we needed to

The Demise of the Public Swimming Pool

2010-07-21T06:52:00.000-07:00

In recent years British public swimming pools have been on the decline, particularly public outdoor pools, known as lidos. This can in part be attributed to the rise of Health & Safety regulations and partly to a lack of investment in and maintenance of public pools. Public baths all over the country have been closed down

My Experience with Pools

2010-07-17T14:04:00.000-07:00

Over the years I have had many experiences in swimming pools and with those experiences come memories. Many of the memories I've had are fun and exciting but tainted with chlorine. Chlorine, ever since my earliest days of swimming, has been my nemesis. Although I enjoy swimming in pools a great deal whether it be for exercise, enjoyment, or any other reason, my time in swimming pools has been

Therapeutic Pools And Therapy

2010-07-10T10:05:00.000-07:00

Therapeutic pools are usually warm for the purpose of water treatment, temperature of water variates from 89.6°F to 96.8°F,the depth of the pool is usually from 47'' to 70'' so that when a person is standing it reaches the chest level. This is very important from a therapeutic point of view,because this depth reduces the strain on the skeletal structure which greatly facilitates the movement of

Into the Blue

2010-07-05T13:52:00.000-07:00

When the sun starts to shine, millions of Americans head to their swimming pools for a refreshing dip. What more could you ask for than a clear blue pool underneath a clear blue sky? What most people don't see is the incredible amount of effort it takes to keep these oases of calm clear of algae and other pollutants. A swimming pool is essential a stagnant pond, and a simple look into a rock

The Pleasures of A Waterfall Swimming Pool

2010-06-26T00:36:00.000-07:00

Imagine the feel of a cooling swimming pool, then imagine the beautiful image of a waterfall. Now just imagine the feel and sensation of that same waterfall in your backyard connected to your pool. Why? Well because then you can experience that waterfall anytime you like, right in your own backyard. I myself, unfortunately, do not have access or the funds to have such a grand landscape

The Aquatic Escape

2010-06-24T00:03:00.000-07:00

Ahhh, I feel refreshed as I dip into my swimming pool. so that when a person is standing it reaches the chest level. This is very important from a therapeutic point of view,because. The peaceful sound of tiny fountains combined with the slight smell of chlorine is a great way for me to wind down. I used to lifeguard at an Olympic sized swimming pool. Back then I felt like I was one

Enjoying my solar shower

2010-06-16T12:29:00.000-07:00

After moving into our house with a beautiful pool in the backyard, the first thing I wanted to do was put a shower back there. There are a two reasons for this. First, it's nice to keep the things out of your pool that you don't want in there, such as dirt, sweat, etc. My daily exercise routine, for example, consists of a few miles on the treadmill, followed by several laps in the pool (

What is a swimming pool?

2010-06-10T09:55:00.000-07:00

A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or simply a pool, is a usually artificially constructed container filled with water intended for swimming or water-based recreation. There are many standard sizes; the largest and deepest is the Olympic size. A pool can be built either above or in the ground, and from materials such as metal, plastic, fiberglass or concrete. Pools that may be used by