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Discount Pool Supplies

Discount Pool Supplies - Saving Money

Having a swimming pool is one of the most enjoyable things about being a homeowner, but it can be very important to save maintenance money by using quality, discount pool supplies. As you shop around, you will find many credible suppliers for name brand products. Therefore, it is always important to develop a relationship with someone who has what you need and someone who can get it to you quickly.

What items will you find on the list of necessary discount pool supplies? Well, to begin with, you should have a source for heaters, pumps, pool cleaners, filters, and other parts. In addition, you will also need a reliable source for discount pool supplies such as pool and spa chemicals, some of which are not available at retail stores. For example, one supplier of name-brand pool chemicals warns that some less expensive “look alike” products may cause more problems than they solve, definitely not worth taking the risk.

At the heart of pool maintenance are chemicals such as chlorine and bromine, which comes in tablet form, stick form, or as granules. For something as basic as these main chemicals, owners should be certain as to the exact size and capacity of the pool. To give you an example, a rectangular, in-ground pool measuring 14 x 28 feet, with an average depth of 5 feet, holds 14,700 gallons of water. This important information is usually available on a gallonage chart from a supplier of discount pool supplies.

Chlorine or bromine tablets may be purchased in large amounts, such as 10 pounds of 3-inch tablets for just over $40. Pool chemical kits, for both starting up and for regular maintenance, are available prepackaged, with value packs containing all you need for around $75.  Another key element to having a clean, safe pool is the water filter, which can cost in the range of $300 to $500 dollars for a professional series sand filter. However, most pool installers and manufacturers will tell you that the filter is the most important equipment in the pool system and the money spent on a quality filter is never wasted.

Perhaps the best way to begin your regular pool maintenance is with a pool care guide, something many suppliers of discount pool supplies will provide free of charge. If your provider does not have one, check online resources through a search engine. These professionally prepared brochures or booklets will list what you need, such as test kits, pool covers, skimmers, and chemical feeders, all designed to keep your pool clean and safe for family and friends. Ask questions and do your homework when considering discount pool supplies so you can enjoy this addition to your home for many years.


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