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En Ok Pool Reform inside of the Blog Pool maintenance we offer you the Keys and ways to save pool water.
To begin with, explain that all this will allow us to: be able to save money, while caring for and preserving the environment and of course, without ceasing to carry out correct maintenance.
How to save water in swimming pools
Saving water in swimming pools
A sustainable pool is one that includes key elements to reduce its environmental impact, as well as the consumption of resources such as water and energy. Within this type of systems, aimed at reducing water consumption, there are certain systems and products that we can install.
Common problem related to water consumption in swimming pools
1st problem in water consumption in swimming pools: Water leaks
The main problem that affects swimming pools in relation to water consumption is water leaks due to structural and watertight problems.
In this sense, carry out good maintenance and repair breakdowns and carry out a correct pool maintenance.
1st preventive action: Check pool coating
- Another important point, so that there are no unforeseen events, is that every season or from time to time depending on the use and care of the pool, a thorough check of possible damage/condition of the pool beyond daily pool maintenance.
- And if required, in our opinion, we promote the repair of swimming pools, since let's say the pool loses water, this represents a fairly significant economic and moral drain.
- In fact, pool liner It is one of the main concerns and sources of waste for those who get distracted.
Anticipate and inform yourself about Leaks in swimming pools
In this way, check that you do not have leaks, cracks, or fissures in the walls or the bottom. (you can do the cube test).
What is the loss of water in the pool considered normal
Structural pool fissure: water leaks in the pool shell
Repair pool water leak without emptying
What happens if water gets behind the pool liner?
2nd action if you have lined the pool with a liner: Pool liner maintenance
- Luckily, we have a specific page where we give you tips to prolong the life of your pool liner: Pool liner maintenance
How to save pool water with pool maintenance
However, beyond reducing consumption thanks to correct maintenance, there are other aspects, as we have mentioned, that can allow us save water in our pool.
Is it necessary to empty the pool when not in use to prevent it from degrading?
No, on the contrary, the best thing to do is to conserve the water in the pool and winter it.
Although, if we are not going to empty the pool it is good to carry out periodic preventive maintenance to maintain optimal conditions.
For this reason, in order to better protect the pool and reduce the maintenance itself, it is totally advisable to put a cover.
Hibernate pool
You don't have to empty the water and it remains just as you left it at the end of the season.
Benefits of not emptying the pool and wintering it
- Therefore, it is best to keep the water in the pool, not only to avoid losing that amount of water, but to guarantee the structure of the pool glass itself.
- Water buffers temperature differences and prevents fractures of the glass due to expansion.
- If there is a possibility that the water freezes due to low temperatures, it is best to winterize the pool using anti-freeze products, purge a part of our hydraulic installation and even consider, depending on the location of the pool, installing floats.
What benefits does the use of floating covers have?
Install a cover and prevent dirt and 70% of water evaporation.
Benefits of using floating covers
When we are not using the pool, using a floating cover can allow us to reduce the water loss that occurs through evaporation by up to 70%.
If it is a public or community pool (whose hours of inactivity are fewer), the use of this type of cover allows savings of up to 20%.
- In reality, there are many types and models of pool covers, see them on the following page: When to cover the pool with pool covers and with what model.
Advantages of the pool cover
- But they not only save on water.
- This type of roof also makes it possible to reduce energy consumption, especially in a climatized pool.
- On the one hand, they maintain the temperature more stable and reduce heat losses through radiation and evaporation.
- On the other hand, as evaporation is reduced, the need to provide new, colder water that must be heated to reach the optimal temperature is reduced.
- And usually hIt must be taken into account that heating a cubic meter of water from 10 degrees can involve a consumption of 12 kw/h.
Save pool water with good use of the purifier
Keys to saving pool water with good use of the purifier
- Regarding washing filters, it is advisable to reduce the time to two minutes of washing and half a minute of rinsing.
- We can install a automatic selector valve with predetermined times or filtration water-saving equipment.
- Install cyclonic pool pre-filter: it can save us 50% of the water consumption we carry out when washing the filter.
- Likewise, it is important to avoid backwashing.
- Consequently, it is also important to check that the pool purifier is working correctly.
- Finally, in order to save water in the pool we must also schedule the correct filtration hours.
How can water consumption be reduced when washing filters in public facilities?
In this type of installations, in which the glass of water is usually very large, as well as the filtration and washing flow, it is essential to be able to reduce the water used to wash the filters.
Thanks to the turbo blower pumps, that combine air and water, we can reduce water consumption for this filter cleaning by up to 30%.
What else can be done to reduce water consumption in our pool?
Save water from pool shower via a push button
- With regards to pool shower, it is best to equip it with a button that automatically stops the water.
Salt chlorinator: extends the life of your pool water by 6 years
- In addition, by treating the pool water with the salt chlorinator you will be able to save up to 20% of water and 80% of chemical product consumption.
- Another very favorable point is that through the Saline chlorinator We can extend the useful life of the pool water up to 6 years.
Alternative to salt chlorinator: active oxygen
Finally, we also propose a alternative to salt chlorinator: Replacing chlorine with oxygen allows you to extend the pool water for up to 3 years).
Pool cleaners direct ally in saving pool water
- As a result of using the Automatic Pool Robot, you will have cleaner water, you save 20% on filter washing.
Acquire the bomb accessory for your pool
- Above all, it is necessary to assess which is the appropriate pump according to the recirculation of the total m3 of water in our pool basin.
Controls to save water in the case of heated swimming pools
- Briefly, this point is based on controlling the pool thermostat since logically the hotter the water is, the more it will evaporate.
More tips on saving pool water
- Especially relevant, avoid splashes with water games.
- And, above all, you must fill the pool to the right size, there is no need to exceed the necessary level.
- Keep in mind that there are many other circumstances in which you can see savings reflected in your pool, you just have to use it appropriately.
How to reuse pool water
Practical ideas to reuse pool water
- Firstly, we can save the water we use to wash the filters and use it for other things.
- Secondly, we have the option of installing a tank that stores rainwater and in this way we can use the rainwater, accumulated in a tank, to fill the pool.
- So it refers to indoor heated poolsWe can take advantage of the condensation water from the air conditioning equipment and return it directly to the pool, or use it for other things.
Video tutorial how to reuse pool water
In the following video, we want to help the sustainability of our planet, so you will receive ideas on how to reuse the water in your pool.
In this way, by reusing pool water you will reduce consumption in your daily activities and at the same time you will keep the spaces clean.
