It is important to choose the right heating for your swimming pool to ensure bather comfort and that your pool is heated in the most economical way, there are many swimming pool heaters available on the market today, ranging from gas to oil to electric these heaters offer flexible solutions to suit most budgets. Choosing the right heater can be very tricky, there are a lot of considerations to take into account so you should ensure you are well informed before you purchase one.

Firstly you should start with your fuel source, do you have gas, oil or electric available?. Oil and gas prices are soaring to an all time high and the benefits of using these fuels can become unattractive if cost is a major concern, however, that said modern oil and gas boilers are far more efficient than their predecessors with some even offering up to 94% efficiency compared to old style boilers that were under 60% efficient. Electric models vary on performance and efficiency depending on the technology and type chosen, also different types of swimming pool covers can help immensely.

To keep your life simple we at the swimming pool store can advise on the correct heating to suit your exact requirements based on your pool, fuel, cover and requirements, please feel free to call us for sound advice on all aspects of your pool including swimming pool heating and swimming pool accessories.

Heating is the biggest cost when it comes to your pool so you need the right advice to suit you and your budget. If you are considering the electric option then you would be well informed to choose a Calorex air source heat pump, these units extract latent heat from the air and transfer it into your pool. The technology for these units is well proven and whilst they may take a little longer to get up to temperature the cost saving is vast and if used with a high grade solar cover on your pool you are sure to save even more.

At the Swimming Pool Store we all types of swimming pool heaters available so please feel free to browse on line of if you are not sure what you require then call us on 01494 483 652 for free and helpful advice.

Once upon a time, hot tubs were exclusively for the rich and famous who could afford the luxury. However, in recent years more and more homeowners throughout the UK are witnessing the delights and relaxation pleasures that their own hot tub on the decking provides. However whether you’re rich and famous or your average Joe, it’s important to have a clean hot tub, which is achieved by correctly using hot tub chemicals on a regular basis.

Here at The Swimming Pool Store, we understand the importance of having a clean hot tub whenever you come to use it; after all an un-sanitised hot tub can have serious health implications. For this reason, we’ve provided this simple guide on how to use chemicals to keep your hot tub clean and sanitised.

Whether you’re one of the lucky few who has recently purchased a hot tub to enjoy during the impending summer; or you’ve had your hot tub for a number of years but haven’t used it for a while, it’s important to ensure it’s been properly treated.

We believe the best way to treat your tub is to completely empty it and then to re-fill it. Once the water is added to the recommended level, heat the tub to 30° Celsius (80° Fahrenheit) before adding the chlorine chemical – full details of levels can be found in our leaflets.

Once the recommended time as per our leaflet has passed, use a pH test strip in the centre of the tub to test the pH level, if it falls below 7.6 add a pH increaser, and if it reads above 8.2 use a pH reducer. When you’re happy your tub is at the right pH level you can enjoy relaxing within it, accompanied by any of the range of swimming pool accessories we have.

For those of you that want to enjoy not only your hot tub during the chilly summer evenings, but your pool too, at The Swimming Pool Store we stock a range of swimming pool heaters, which along with our hot tub chemicals will allow you to enjoy bathing for the whole of the summer into the winter months.

Everyone likes to indulge and a hot tub is the perfect way to unwind after a hard day at work. Hot tubs have become the ultimate luxury item and if you are lucky enough to own one at home, maybe in your back garden, then knowing how to treat and care for your hot tub is vital. There have been many scandals regarding improperly treated hot tubs, not least the recently publicised break out of the Legionnaires’ disease at Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Mansion. This was caused by a build-up of bacteria in his hot tubs and resulted in numerous guests falling ill with flu-like symptoms. To prevent any adverse health problems like this occurring due to poor maintenance, hot tub chemicals need to be used regularly.

But just how often should you use hot tub chemicals? Well, there is no easy answer, as it is all variable depending on the chemicals you use and how often you use the hot tub. However, good quality chemicals like the ones that we stock here at The Swimming Pool Store will have important manufacturer guidelines. These guidelines will help to maintain a healthy environment for you to relax in without the worry of what bacteria is living beneath the surface.

Water is the main component of a hot tub, and the equipment within the hot tub is designed to either to hold, filter, heat or move water. As such this presents a vast range of places in which harmful bacteria can grow. Maintaining your tub doesn’t have to be difficult or a chore, and here at the Swimming Pool Store we can give you the advice you need on hot tub chemicals. If your questions still haven’t been answered then please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on 01494 483 652 between 9.00am - 5.30pm on Monday to Friday.

The sun is out, the white wine is chilled and you have nothing else planned for the day, so what better way to relax than inside your very own wooden swimming pool. This may only sound like a dream, but here at Edge Building and Leisure with our team of expert swimming pool installers Berkshire we can make this dream come true for homeowners in and around the Berkshire area. All of our swimming pools are built out of our desire to create something beautiful, different and unique for our customers – whether it’s at a commercial or residential property.

With our swimming pool installation Berkshire service we offer years of built up knowledge and skill in not only designing but also building swimming pools. Every aspect of our service is delivered by our in-house team of pool builders, who take the time and care to make sure the pool lives up to your dreams.

Our team take the time to fully understand your wants, needs and desires, so we listen to what you want before creating a design that is suited to you. During the design process, our swimming pool installers Berkshire will complete a survey of the site, before giving you an in depth quote in which we promise everything will be outlined.

So whatever type of swimming pool you are looking for – whether it’s an indoor one you can enjoy all year round or an outdoor pool that’s above the ground, here at Edge Building and Leisure we have the experience to guide you through the decision making process.

If you’ve always fancied having a swimming pool, why not visit our website for more information regarding our wooden pools or take a look at our gallery page to gather some ideas for your own installation. This way you can see just how our team of swimming pool installers Berkshire can make your swimming pool dreams come true.