All you need is a minimum of a 0.75hp swimming pool pump and a vacuum point (most pools have them!) and your regular pool maintenance chore can be reduced to just connecting some hoses and ensuring full suction from your filtration system goes to the cleaner unit.

The Baracuda Pacer is a floor only cleaner, can cope with gentle slopes and comes with a 2 year manufacturing defect warranty.

Walu covers continue to have the choice of the Starlight or Evolution bars and can be used as an all year round pool cover solution. Swimming pool safety covers are becoming increasingly more popular as we become more aware of the safe environment required around your pool.

A pool properly maintained during the winter months can be prepared for a new season of swimming with a minimum of effort. In fact the re-opening process begins the moment the pool is closed and basically entails reversing the instructions for closing it but by keeping an eye on the pool over the winter, this process becomes that much easier.

1) The first thing is to get all that horrible, decaying and soggy mess off the pool cover. Depending on which type of swimming pool cover you have, this is best accomplished by the use of a cover submersible pump especially if you have a hard type slatted cover or a PVC safety cover where excess rain water has gathered throughout the Autumn/Winter. Alternatively if you have left your solar bubble pool cover on since the summer or you have utilized a winter debris pool cover you may want to try and sweep the leaves off to the side and gather them up by hand.

2) Once you have successfully cleaned off all of the debris from the pool cover you will need to remove it from the pool. If the pool water was in good condition at the end of last season, correct cover removal will ensure that your pool opens relatively clear. Some dirty water will always manage to get in – don’t worry about it.  You will be adding shock to the water and filtering it soon, so a little dirty water will not hurt anyone!

3) If applicable lay out pool cover and sweep or brush off any remaining debris.  If you do not store your cover indoors, and you keep it outside or in a shed, then you do not have to worry about getting the cover particularly spotlessly clean.   If you do keep it in the garage or basement, you may want to clean it to a greater extent.

4) If you have used plugs on any of the openings of the pipework or filtration system, it is at this point when you need to remove these.

5) Using a leaf net, remove as much rubbish and debris from the pool water as possible and clean any tide marks on the pool walls using Fi-Clor Tile & Liner Cleaner.

6) Re-attach any deck equipment you have such as swimming pool ladders, handrails, diving boards, etc. remembering to lubricate all bolts. This will prevent them from rusting over the summer.  Remember, you are probably the one who will be closing the pool, so you want the bolts to come off easy at closing time!

7) Re-install the skimmer baskets and any return eyeball fittings.  If you have an above ground pool, you may have to re-attach the actual skimmer and return fittings onto the pool itself.

8 ) If you disconnected your filtration system in the Autumn you now need to reinstall the swimming pool pump, pool filter and any other additional equipment you might have (booster pumps, spa equipment, waterfall circulation pumps, swimming pool heater, etc.).

9) If necessary, top up the water level so that it can be drawn in through the skimmer. Turn on the power to the pool system. You may have to turn on the circuit breaker from the house. Start and check system. Check for any leaks or drips and make sure any grounding straps or wires are properly connected to the pump and any other components that need them. Make sure that the pump primes properly and check that the filter, skimmers and drains are all working. Do not be too concerned if the water from the circulation is discoloured initially. If the water level was too high because of rain over winter, pump to waste.

10) Run the filter for several hours, vacuuming out any remaining debris. Once this has been done backwash the filter for approximately 5-10 minutes and top up with fresh water. This should make sure the sand has been cleaned. If you have a cartridge filter you may want to rinse the media through with clean water.

11) Prepare the heat retention pool cover or solar bubble pool cover for use, cleaning off any patches of algae or mould.

12) Check the pH and get it as near as possible to 7.2. If you have a low pH reading you will need to dose with pH Increaser or if it is high you will need to dose pH Reducer. Ensuring that your water balance is correct is an important part of an effective pool open.

13) You will now need shock dose the pool with any chlorine shock product. This is available in liquid or granular form. The most effective products are Multi-Functional Shock Granules or Liquid Shock Chlorine 10ltr.  If you use a granular shock do not throw it directly into the pool! You could bleach and stain the liner as the granules may not dissolve that easily. Nevertheless it is best to mix any granular shock chlorine in a bucket of warm water and then add that mixture into the pool while the system is running. The process of shock dosing will kill any algae and harmful organisms that may be present. Allow the water to circulate for 12-24 hours to ensure thorough mixing.

14) Once the shock treatment has taken effect it may be necessary to vacuum the dead algae that may be left on the pool floor. Alternatively if you have a green pool you may wish to contact us to discuss further treatment.

15) In order to protect your pool from algae over the coming months you will need to add a longlife algicide to the water. We generally suggest Kleenpool Longlife Algicide or Fi-Clor Multi-Functional Algicide. This will give your pool water protection from algae and fungi following the winter shut-down. In addition you may wish to add Fi-Clor Stain & Scale Inhibitor. This can help prevent the formation of scale and staining from dissolved minerals so as to keep the water and pool surfaces in good order.

16) Finally if your pool water is now clear and your system is successfully running with no problems you may want to test your water for pH, alkalinity and chlorine. Adjust these levels where necessary and once these are all ok you are ready for the season.

If you have problems or would like to discuss any aspect of the pool opening procedure please telephone us on 01895-672515.

Fingers crossed for a delightful Spring/Summer!

Based within our sales team at our Taplow office in Berkshire we are looking for a driven, talented sales person who has excellent customer service skills and the ability to achieve a high level of sales .

A technical mind is certainly required to enable you to contribute towards sales involving swimming pools, hot tubs and the necessary equipment. Experience within the pool industry is not essential as training will be given, however previous experience within the industry would be advantageous. Dealing directly with end users of swimming pools and spas you will have excellent communication skills, have the capability to adapt to new systems, products and processes and must be competent with IT.

This challenging yet rewarding role awaits the right person who is interested in joining a fast growing reputable swimming pool and leisure company.

If you are interested please send your CV and covering letter to info@aspectspools.co.uk or contact us on 01895-672515.

Throughout this collection we donated 5% of each sale to the Help for Heroes charity. Help for Heroes was founded by Bryn and Emma Parry in October 2007 out of a desire to help the wounded Servicemen and women returning from Afghanistan and Iraq.

We would like to thank our customers for showing your support during this promotion. During this event we have sold over 200 containers of the exclusive pool chemical range. This has excelled our initial expectations and are extremely grateful to all those who supported this cause.

As a result of this success we are proud to be able to donate £347.10 to this well know charity.

Thank you again.

Deep End Pools are a modern, professional and fast paced swimming pool installation and maintenance company. Our number one priority is high quality customer service.

Your role in the company will be to perform regular maintenance on a number of mainly private residential swimming pools throughout the Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Middlesex counties.

You will be responsible for the safe and professional up keep and maintenance of swimming pools in many beautiful and exclusive locations. You will be keep stock levels at each location and monitor equipment and plant rooms for breakdown and faults.

The ideal candidate will have some form of service / engineering back ground, basic electrical knowledge, a water treatment back ground would be advantages, full clean driving license, and have a can do attitude.

The package for the right candidate is a van, phone and fuel.

Salary is dependent on previous experience and there is the opportunity for overtime in the summer months

Please send all CV’s direct to rob@deependpools.co.uk with a contact telephone number to arrange for an interview.

The position is available for immediate start for the right candidate.

This NEW 2010 Premium Wooden Pool by Plastica is now available at incredibly low prices and with a 10-year manufacturers warranty. These top of the range stylish Wooden Pools have been designed to the highest specification and although very similar looking to other brands of pools, the Plastica Premium Wooden Pool will provide you with many more years of swimming.

CALL US NOW ON 01896-672515 FOR GREAT DEALS ON HEATERS & OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR NEW WOODEN POOL

Based on the popular tailor made Universe middle height swimming pool enclosure we have carefully selected the 3 most popular sizes to be able to offer them at considerably lower prices that will compete with most other enclosure brands including the Baby Dome and Klasic. Unlike other brands they utilise the highest quality materials which are guaranteed for up to 15 years. This warranty includes 3 years for the function of the swimming pool enclosure, 15 years for the polycarbonate service life and 5 years for the surface treatment of the profiles.

The Universe (T) are always delivered with lockable entrances which means they comply with the safety and quality standard AFNOR NF P90-309.

If you would like to discuss your swimming pool equipment requirements in further detail, please do not hesitate to telephone us on 01895-672515 or email us at info@aspectspools.co.uk