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Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaner: Why It’s a Must-Have

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:47:03 +0000

Remember our automatic swimming pool cleaner Diver Dave? I wrote about him (err… “It”) in one of my articles about swimming pool accessories that my family and I have been “amassing” ever since we got our very own above-ground swimming pool kit. Remember that I wrote how I went around the swimming pool supplies store to tease my kids and see what other automatic swimming pool cleaner the store had?

One automatic swimming pool cleaner the store did have is the Orion Robotic Pool Cleaner. If not for Diver Dave’s “cuteness” that got my kids sold immediately upon seeing him (err…it) I would have gotten this automatic swimming pool cleaner instead.

The Orion Robotic Pool Cleaner is one fascinating automatic swimming pool cleaner. According to the salesperson at the store, it automatically scrubs and vacuums pools up to 800 sq. feet and it cleans any shape or type of pool you have. It works well in cleaning dirt, algae and even bacteria. Heck, it even knows how to move around ladders or stairs, drains and will even scrub part of the pool wall.

What I like most about this automatic swimming pool cleaner is once the pool had been cleaned, the Orion Robotic Pool Cleaner automatically shuts itself off. There is no danger of overheating or getting the system overloaded because of the length of time it is turned on because again, it shuts itself off. Talk about intelligence…artificial intelligence.

This auto-shut-off feature is very important to me because my wife, who cleans the pool most of the time, often forgets leaving a lot of things she has turned on once she moves on to a new chore. I have tried telling her to finish everything first on whatever chore she has started with before moving on to the next, but she thinks it is a waste of time to wait around doing nothing for the pool cleaner to finish cleaning up. While I see her point, it still wastes a lot of energy to leave things running for a long time simply because you forgot to turn them off.

I think the solution is just to get an automatic swimming pool cleaner for my wife, the adamant multi-tasker. Since we already have a pool cleaner, maybe I will just wait for our anniversary to have a good enough reason to buy this automatic swimming pool cleaner.

One other thing I like about this Orion Robotic automatic swimming pool cleaner is that it is a cleaner and filter in one! It has its own motor, so it works independently of your filter system to purify your pool water and will even help distribute pool chemicals.

Yeah, maybe I will just get this automatic swimming pool cleaner for my wife on our upcoming anniversary. She has been complaining a lot lately about how I have not been helping in cleaning our pool, so I’m thinking instead of giving her a hand, I will give her an automatic pool cleaner instead! Brilliant idea, don’t you think?

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Bring in the Summer Fun with Your Own Swimming Pool

Sun, 23 May 2010 13:00:42 +0000

Summer is just around the corner and our long days in the sun are about to begin, but with the recession still in our midst you might want to hold-off on that family vacation to Hawaii or the Caribbean or anywhere else there’s a beach.

I’m sorry, but times are hard and although economists and financial experts are saying that the recession is over, I would still like to play it smart and hold on to my hard-earned money. Anyway, it is just on the “entertainment” expense that I’m holding off on.

Besides, where does it say that to enjoy summer you would have to spend a lot to go on a cruise or have a two-week off at some beach resort? You can actually have your own summertime fun right at your own backyard! The best part is you can have that much awaited summertime fun everyday, for the whole duration of summer!

All you need is your very own swimming pool. It doesn’t even have to be an in-ground swimming pool an above-ground pool will do just fine. So don’t worry about not having enough time to hire workers who would dig a would-be in-ground swimming pool in your backyard. What you should do is hurry off to your swimming pool supplies store and get yourself your very own above-ground swimming pool kit.

That was exactly what we did, we measured how big a pool kit we can fit into our backyard, amidst the landscaping that we previously had done, and then it was off to the store for us.

After a long discussion as to what shape we were getting we finally bought a 52” round steel swimming pool kit. And, that’s not all we bought. Mind you the swimming pool kit was just the start.

We also had to have a pool pump, a filter, a chlorinator and a vacuum cleaner. A week after getting our swimming pool kit we bought an above ground pool ladder… and the list goes on.

Well, what we had already spent on the swimming pool kit and would be spending on accessories is still nothing compared to what we would have spent to bring the whole family on a vacation to some beach resort.

Boy, did my kids get a kick about having our own swimming pool. They are always in the water I think they have already developed gills and tails. What is it about kids and the water, anyway?

Well, as I’ve said our pool accessory list continues to grow longer and as soon as summer is over we are getting a pool heater.

Oh, we got a bunch of inflatable pool toys, too. Most notable of all is the inflatable see-saw rocker that is a blast with both adults and kids.

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Thinking About Buying An Inflatable Swimming Pool For Summer?

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:00:38 +0000

Normally, when people would start to mention about inflatable swimming pool, the first thing that would come into one’s mind is those really small inflatable pools which were designed for kids. You may remember those pools from back in those days. They were those inflatable swimming pool which were small, short and were usually made from a type of cheap plastic material. These were often most popular during the summer season.

Sadly though, the inflatable swimming pool would immediately start leaking. Although you already had some sort of multiple chamber system, you couldn’t avoid getting a hole in at least one chamber. Aside from that, you also had to think about where you can set up the inflatable swimming pool. Most of the time, these pools were being set up in just plain old grass. Unfortunately though, grass can put a hole in the chambers of the pool.

Aside from that, people tend to throw away their inflatable swimming pool at the end of summer, when they would not be used anymore. As part of the routine, parents would vow they would never buy one again. But as soon as the next summer comes, they would buy a new one as a result of their child’s excessive begging.

However, there are now inflatable swimming pool which are made with better quality materials. This means that you no longer need to throw away the pool once summer’s over. These new pools are the less expensive and portable option to both above ground pools and in ground pools. While you can still buy a small inflatable swimming poolfor your kids, you can already get a pool which will last you a long time and can even allow your whole family to enjoy swimming in it.

inflatable swimming pool has been designed to be easily set up. Not only that, almost anyone can own one in their own backyard. If you would like to have your own pool, you only need to find a flat area in your backyard, inflate the pool’s top ring with air and you can already start adding water to the pool. Once the collar will float upward, the sturdy marine grade walls will also find its way up. If you are careful with your inflatable swimming pool, they can last you more than just this summer season.

But if you are decided to get an inflatable swimming pool, always make it a point to keep safety as your top priority. Since there are a lot of these pools which are close to the ground, young kids can easily topple over the water in just a few seconds. This is also because of the bouncy inflatable collar surrounding it. Make sure that children who get close to the pool area are being supervised at all times. You can also keep your pool inside a fenced space so that you can keep other people out.

Always ensure the safety of your family and those who want to swim in your pool. Since you are the owner of the pool, it should be your priority and responsibility.

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Installing your own Above Ground Swimming Pool

Guest Blogger — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:50:45 +0000

Swimming Pool Season is coming up. Its time for a lot of us to get our start-up chemicals ordered. To open up our pools, and see how they faired over the winter season. A lot of warmer climate swimming pool owners may be starting right now. Some of us need to wait a little bit longer as it is still to cold. If you don’t have an Above Ground Swimming Pool, and have been thinking about getting one, now is the time. Installing your own Ground Swimming Pool can be accomplished by the DIY, providing you follow some simple guidelines. As always follow the manufactures instructions that you get with our Pool Kit.

After making sure where you want to place your pool, insuring adequate space around the entire pool, the most important thing to do is to make sure the ground where the pool is to be placed is level. Most of us don’t know how to use or have access to a transom, so you can use an 8ft 2×4 and a level. Make sure the 2×4 is as straight as can be, or it will mess up your measurements.

The bottom structure of the pool has bottom tracks that are joined together by connecting plates. Underneath each plate position and bury a patio block measuring 12”x12”x 1” thick, making sure block is level with the ground, for stability. Do not bring in dirt to level anything out at this point, because it is best to have the foundation of your pool sit on virgin soil. This type of soil has had time to pack-down and it is what’s needed to ensure your pool doesn’t shift once it is filled with water.

Once you have the rings and plate in place, you can start to construct the walls. As you run the walls around the bottom track, you can install the upper zones to help with wall stability, making sure you install the uprights around the sided of the pool, (if you are installing an oval pool).

Your walls are up and secure, then add the sand in the center. Only use fine sifted sand because if you don’t, you will feel every rock or stone as you walk across your pool, or may run the risk of puncturing your liner. Two inches of sand is required on the floor with six inches along where the floor meets the wall. To make it a lot easier, install quarter inch polypropylene foam mat on the bottom after the sand is in. This is so when it is time to install your Pool Liner, you will not have any problems with footprints in the sand, underneath the liner.

Now that you are finished with the sand, it is time to install the Liner. Drop it in and secure it to the walls. Many pools still use the overlap liner which is easy to install. As the name implies, the Pool Liner overlaps the top of the wall and is secured with plastic clips. Then over that you place your pool ledge. Another type is a J beak liner, which has built in hooks on the top edge of the liner. These liner types are characterized by beautiful patterns on the top edge. Either type of Above Ground Pool Liner is fine and works well.

These are just a few guidelines to installing your own Aboveground Swimming Pool. Please make sure you read the manufactures instructions very carefully that are included in your Above Ground Pool Kit. Once installed, you will be able to enjoy many years of fun swimming with family, friends and loved ones.