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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Here's a list of items that aren't typically included in the price of the pool: outdoor lighting, landscaping, pathways, decks, fencing, patios, privacy screens, whirlpool spas, outdoor sound system, water test kits, shade structure, patio furniture, equipment shed, storage cabinet, pool toys, additional outdoor electrical outlets and telephone line. You're not likely to need all of these items, but keep them in mind when formulating your construction budget.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; You need to enhance the landscape, buy accessories and invest in pool maintenance.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Beware of Budget-Busters -  The true price of an inground pool is often about twice the cost of the pool itself. That's because there's so much more to an inground pool than a hole filled with water.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; Note that it's important to test the pool water before adding chemicals arbitrarily. Take a water sample to a local pool store for analysis, or buy a do-it-yourself test kit. "Keep the pH between 7.2 and 7.8, and maintain the alkalinity between 80 and 120 parts per million," recommends Kevin Woodhurst of Premier Pools. During the summer's very hottest stretches, check the water chemistry several times a week. "Keeping the pool water properly balanced is the very best way to control sanitizer consumption," advises Woodhurst.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; Salt chlorine generators represent the very latest advancement in pool sanitization. Instead of using standard pool chlorine, this system transforms common table salt into chlorine. Contrary to what you may have heard, salt chlorine generators don't create saltwater swimming pools.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; Chlorine is by far the most commonly used pool sanitizer; it's also an effective oxidizer. When dissolved in water, chlorine releases free-available chlorine, also known as hypochlorous acid. There are different kinds of chlorine sanitizers available, including cal hypo, dichlor, gaseous chlorine, liquid chlorine, lithium hypochlorite and trichlor. Bromine (hypobromous acid) tablets can also be used as a pool sanitizer. The solid white tablets slowly dissolve to produce free-available bromine, which is also a strong oxidizer. PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) is a pool sanitizer that's used in conjunction with hydrogen peroxide and an algaecide. Hydrogen peroxide is used as an oxidizer.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; Diatomaceous earth is a porous powder that has microscopic openings, similar to tiny sponges. As water passes through the openings, particles are trapped. DE filters can strain out dirt, dust, algae and some forms of bacteria. When DE filters become dirty, they're cleaned by backwashing but use far less water than sand filters. Afterward, fresh DE is added to the filter. A filtration system removes debris, but a chemical sanitizer is required to kill organic contaminants, such as bacteria and algae. And an oxidizer is used to kill both inorganic and organic contaminants. There are three EPA-registered sanitizers commonly used in swimming pools: chlorine, bromine and PHMB.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; If every inground pool owner in the greater-Phoenix area used cartridge filters, We'd collectively save about 1.5 billion gallons of water each year.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; Cartridge filters have been around for a number of years, but their popularity has only recently begun to skyrocket. This system uses large cylindrical cartridges to screen out dirt. Most pool builders recommend using large cartridges that have 500 to 600 sq. ft. of filter area. Unlike sand filters, cartridges don't require backwashing. Instead, you simply remove them and rinse off the dirt with a garden hose, a process that uses much less water than backwashing. In fact, backwashing has become an environmental issue in the southwest and other drought-prone areas of the country.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Sand filters are the oldest and most common method of pool-water filtration. They use special filter sand to trap dirt and debris. As the sand particles "load up" or become clogged, they trap smaller and smaller particles. Sand filters are cleaned by backwashing, which involves reversing the water flow through the filter and flushing the dirty water into a waste line.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  There are three types of filters commonly used: sand, cartridge and diatomaceous earth (DE). All three types of filters work well when properly installed and well maintained. An experienced contractor will help you decide which filtration system is best for your pool.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  The heart of the filtration system is the pump. This draws water from the pool's bottom drains, sends the surface water through an automatic skimmer, and then passes everything through a filter before recirculating it to the pool.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;   Circulation system; The pools circulation system is designed to keep the water clean and crystal clear. To do this effectively, it uses both filtration and sanitization.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Accommodate accessories; When determining pool placement, be sure there's enough room for installing accessories, such as a whirlpool spa, slide, diving board, bench seats and utility shed.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;   Keep eye contact: Whenever possible, build the pool within view of the house. That way, you can keep an eye on swimmers even while indoors.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  All Clear Above and Below: The pool shouldn't be located beneath overhead telephone or electrical wires, or directly over buried sewer lines, septic systems or electrical cables.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Stay High and Dry: Avoid building in a low-lying area, which could result in the pool flooding with mud and debris during periods of heavy rain. Also avoid areas with a high water table; rising groundwater will flood the deep end of the excavated hole.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Block the Breeze: Building a pool in a windy location greatly increases water evaporation, which means you'll constantly have to add pool water to maintain the proper level. Strong winds can also make you feel uncomfortably cool when wet. Create a windbreak by erecting a solid-board fence, or by planting a row of thick shrubs or trees.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Let the Sun Shine In: Take advantage of free solar energy by picking a pool location that's open to the sun and well away from any trees. Such a location will not only warm up the water, it'll also reduce the number of leaves that drop into the pool.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  4. Site the Pool Picking the proper spot for your in-ground pool is as important as the pool itself. An experienced pool contractor can provide valuable insight, but be sure to consider the following pool-placement tips:

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  For an extra level of protection, especially if you've got young children or grandchildren, consider mounting alarms on all house doors and gates leading to the pool, and installing a power safety cover over the pool. For a list of specific rules and restrictions, contact the local building department or zoning board.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  There are also codes concerning pool barriers and gate hardware. Generally, a perimeter wall or fence must be at least 4 ft. tall and equipped with self-closing, self-latching gates. Fence boards or balusters must not be spaced more than 4 in. apart. Chain-link fences must have openings no larger than 1-1/4 in. wide.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; Building and zoning rules differ from town to town, but ordinarily you must satisfy certain setback distances from the pool to property lines, septic tanks, wells, sewer lines, wetlands and the like.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; 3. Check With Zoning - In-ground swimming pools are subject to building and zoning regulations just like any other home-improvement project. Therefore, you must apply for a building permit and receive approval before any work can begin.