Despite their crystal clean appearance, most swimming pools are hiding a dirty secret. When used by various individuals on a daily basis, bacteria can build up in the water and it can be hazardous to humans. Whether it is a public swimming baths or a home pool, chlorine/Bromine or other forms of sanitation should be added to the water in the right quantities to kill any bacteria that may be present. But where can pool owners buy these swimming pool chemicals? Well the answer is simple; there are internet based retailers that supply a wide selection of products that are necessary to maintain any pool, Spa or Hot-Tub.

One such online retailer is The Swimming Pool Store.co.uk; they specialise in pool maintenance and cleaning equipment. Amongst their range of products pool owners can purchase pool cleaners, chemicals, covers, pool games and other accessories.

They currently stock two brands of swimming pool chemicals, Fi-Clor and Swimfresh, both are highly regarded brands that are tested thoroughly for optimum safety. The chemicals are broken down into categories such as prevention and cure, chlorine, water balance and bromine. As well as chemical cleaners, this specialist also supplies other equipment that can be used to clean the pool manually. Items include leaf nets, brushes and vacuums.

Of course, some pool owners may feel uncomfortable adding chemicals to water that their family is going to swim in. The Swimming Pool store have taken this into consideration and have numerous branded guides available as downloadable PDF’s on their website. These documents explain how to use and store the products safely and answer multiple questions relating to the chemicals.

If in doubt about how to use any of the swimming pool chemicals sold by this online retailer, we encourage our customers to contact a member of our friendly team for further support. A member of our team can be contacted via the online contact form or by calling them between 9am and 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

The swimming pool store have a large range of very efficient, eco friendly air to water heat pumps that provide a cheap alternative to conventional fossil fuels using a proven technology.

The principal behind these units is simple and if you think of a fridge in reverse you won’t be far wrong in how they operate. To be a little more technical, all our surroundings, even a block of ice, has heat. The purpose of a heat pump is to absorb heat in one place where it is plentiful, then to transfer and release it in another location (for example your pool water) where it can be used.

Useful heat can be found in the air outdoors and in the ground. Even on the coldest winter days, sufficient heat is present to warm your pool – what’s more, it is free. All you have to pay for is the machine to recover it and the cost of the energy to run the machine, vastly cheaper in the long term than oil heaters or gas heaters.

At the heart of a modern heat pump is a refrigeration system. Paradoxically, the refrigeration cycle is an efficient provider of heat as well as cooling and the basics of its operation are quite easily understood and here at the swimming pool store we feel our clients should be well informed and that understanding our products should help you make the right choice for your pool.

There are two principle locations in the transfer of heat; the place where heat is absorbed, (the source, in this case the air), and where it is rejected, (the destination, in this case your pool). The compressor in the refrigeration system also produces waste heat, and a significant proportion of this can be recovered, thereby reducing running costs and the ultimate release of CO2.

The transfer of this free heat is moved to the pool by means of a heat exchanger; one that absorbs heat, the other that rejects it. All but the largest industrial systems are hermetically sealed and pressurised, thereby reducing noise, space and heat losses. This means that the compressor and the motor that drives it are encased in a welded shell.

The swimming pool store have a wide range of units to suit every size pool and heating requirements, and we believe in giving our clients high quality units that are made in the UK to suit the UK market and for this reason we only offer the Calorex and Thermalec range of high quality and high efficient heat pumps, so if you require a heat pump just for the UK summer season, no problem or if you wish to extend the use of your pool, then just click the right one for your criteria. It is worth noting that the UK models we offer are made to suit our climate (different ambient temperature than other countries) and that some exported units are made for other climates with higher starting point and therefore may not work efficiently in the UK.

We have Calorex heat pump’s to suit every pool, every budget and every season, right through to all year round use models that can even reclaim heat in the winter!

To make it simple, we have sized each unit on standard UK pool sizes and then placed them into two categories, one for UK summer season and the other for UK extended season. So click your season requirement, and then the pool size and you’re done.

The winter and autumn months shouldn’t stop you using your outdoor swimming pool and fortunately there are those companies such as The Swimming Pool Store that have and range of swimming pool heaters in various sizes and capacities to ensure people can get the most enjoyment from their swimming pools.

Regardless of where you are situated within the UK, The Swimming Pool Store has a variety of heaters to choose from all powered by a variety of methods such as propane, oil and electricity. Whether you use your pool on a regular basis for training or just socially, it’s always comforting to know that you have the right equipment installed to use your pool as and when you require.

The Swimming Pool Store operates nationwide and has various other services in addition to swimming pool heaters such as the supply of pool covers, lighting and filters. Whether you know what you are looking for or not, The Swimming Pool Store are available to offer free advice offline via their direct phone number as well as online from their professional website. So if you are not sure what type of heating you require to suit your pool and budget you can contact them directly for free advice on every aspect of swimming pools.

Once you have found the swimming pool heater that you need, you can easily purchase your product online and have delivered to the required address all at the click of a few buttons.

The Swimming Pool Store has cost effective heaters that are ideal for in ground pools allowing you to use your pool as frequently as you require. So, whether you require a replacement or new swimming pool heaters, The Swimming Pool Store will have exactly what you need a price you can afford.

Time to change to LED lighting

LED’s have been around for a longtime now, however they have evolved and the swimming pool store is right up to date with the latest in LED lighting technology for your swimming pool.

For many years conventional LED lights were typically used as indicators for remote controls and TV’s and not really for lighting due the low output they gave, however the new type of LED lighting is a brand new technology giving high intensity outputs with a very low input.

These new LED pool lights are available in all the swimming pool store’s comprehensive range of LED lighting for swimming pools, from plain white to fantastic multi coloured systems to remote controls - we have it all.

So If you have a pool with a standard 300w (PAR56, typically Certikin) lamp assembly then our starter kit is perfect for you. It comprises of a PAR56 lamp to fit your existing light guts (middle part), a module for the transformer and a very compact long range remote control. so whether your into gadgets or just want to rejuvenate your pool we have a fantastic new state of the art lighting range to suit every pool and every budget.

From Certikin quick change lights to Eco-star white light guts to PAR 56 colour change conversion lamps we have the whole range in stock and a wealth of knowledge to provide you the backup you deserve

The LED lights in the light units we offer have a very long lamp life, typically 100,000 hours, in other words leave it on all the time and it will last 11 years!, and better than that they use up to 80% less power than a 300w lamp and require no maintenance. If you are having to change your lamps every year then its time to change over to LED so you can fit it, then forget it and enjoy it.

Oh and don’t worry if your not sure which one to chose for your pool or just need help installing, don’t worry you can either email us through the contact section or use the number at the top of the page and well give you free and reliable advice about which system is best for you and your pool.

When you visit a swimming pool, it is extremely important that it is cleaned thoroughly to ensure that the water is hygienic thus reducing the risk of infection. Just like commercial swimming pools, it is essential that any home swimming pool is cleaned regularly, particularly if the pool is outside. Fortunately, the Swimming Pool Store offer a wide selection of swimming pool supplies including chemicals and leaf nets, all of which can be used to keep the pool clean and hygienic whatever the weather.

The Swimming Pool Store offer a variety of pool cleaners that are a cost effective option for those who do not want to pay out for a specialist to visit their property on a regular basis. Coupled with the right chemicals these pool cleaners can keep your swimming pool clean, resembling a pool rather than a pond. Just some of the brands that they have to offer include Dolphin and Polaris cleaners.

Swimming pool chemicals such as chlorine and bromine are amongst their comprehensive range of swimming pool supplies. The Swimming Pool Store offer both Fi-Clor and Swimfresh ranges, all of the products from these ranges are thoroughly tested and are supplied with safety certificates, which can be downloaded from their website.

In addition to these swimming pool cleaners and chemicals, the retailer also supplies a range of products for general maintenance of a pool, from vacuums and leaf nets to thermometers.

Homeowners can view the wide selection of pool cleaners and read in-depth information regarding all of the swimming pool supplies that they have to offer by browsing their website. For further advice customers are encouraged to contact a member of their qualified team via telephone or email a request by filling out their online contact form.

Having a swimming pool in the grounds of your home during the summer can be a real treat, long days sunbathing next to the pool, an excellent way to keep fit and a great place for the kids to play. However, the cold conditions caused by the British weather and the maintenance required to keep the pool clean can become a real burden. Fortunately, the Swimming Pool Store provides solar swimming pool covers that can help reduce chemical use, gain free heat through its solar bubble technology and retain heat through its thermal properties.

An essential staple for any pool, the solar swimming pool covers sold by the Swimming Pool Store are available in some of the most popular pool sizes including, 24’x12’, 28’x14’, 30’x15’, 32’x16’ and 40’x20’. They are supplied in a selection of colours, primarily blue and jade, to ensure that your swimming pool continues to look good, whether covered or uncovered.

These covers help reduce chemical wastage by preventing the sunlight directly hitting the pool surface water and dissolving the chlorine in the pool. They are proven to heat the pool through the use of solar bubble technology whereby the cover has small bubbles over it with air trapped inside each one, this internal air heats up and transfers the heat to the pool water. The underside of the cover prevents heat loss by up to 70% and with the additional option of a silver or gold underside on the cover up to 80/85% of heat loss can be achieved.

Covers can be purchased in various grades, sizes and options to suit every budget, the addition of a roller will also aid the removal and refitting of the cover and ensure it is stored away when not required. Rollers are available to suit every size pool and cover.

A solar cover can also increase your pools energy efficiency by preventing evaporation of water and reducing the need for pool heaters to be running for long periods of time.

To see comprehensive specifications and full colour images for these swimming pool covers, customers are encouraged to visit the website. For further information or questions regarding any of the products found in the online store, customers can call a member of the team or fill out the online contact form.

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