So you are planning to own a swimming pool. Well, that's a great idea. You're about add a great deal of fun to your love one's life. A pool is certainly an ideal place to get some good exercises and enjoy your family's member's company. Your back yard will possibly turn into the neighborhood's most preferred gathering spot.

Before rushing to put a pool in your backyard, ample consideration should be given to a number of factors. The most important should be safety. Make sure the pool is designed and installed with safety in mind. In-ground pools should be deep enough to allow diving safely if a diving board is installed. A safety fence should be around the pool to prevent drowning of pets and children. Above ground pools should have barriers protecting entry to the pool on ladders that are secured with locks.

The type of filter used in your pool will determine the on-going cost. Considering the type of filter will determine your on-going costs of maintenance. Cartridge filters are the cheapest to buy and install. They are the highest cost for on-going maintenance as replacement cartridges could run $50.00 to $200.00 to replace every 1-2 years. Sand filters are the easiest to maintain and intermediate in cost to purchase. DE filters are the most expensive to buy and intermediate in on-going maintenance cost. Pumps need to be properly sized to the filter. Pumps can be single speed, dual speed or variable speed. The variable speed pumps are the most expensive to buy and the least expensive to run.

Other considerations should include how the pool is going to be chlorinated and whether the pool is going to be heated.
Finally consider those special toys such as floating loungers, basketball and volleyball games that make that pool in you backyard special.

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