Money Saving Tips for Pool Owners in Palm Beach County

Here is a Money Saving Tip for Pool Owners in Palm Beach County from the friendly folks at Crystal Clear Aquatics in Royal Palm Beach, Florida.

Money Saving Tips for Pool Owners in Palm Beach County

Pools are a lot of work, and they aren’t free so, in these times when the costs of most everything is rising, there are ways to save big such as:

Pool Pumps through the night

Many utility companies have low cost plans for running major appliances at night, known as the off-peak hours and rates, that can lead to considerable savings for pool owners. Make a phone call or check your billing statement and find out if running your pool filter at night is the way to go. If it is, buy a programmable pump that can give you the freedom to run your filter at the most cost-efficient times. Also, a programmable, variable-speed pump allows you to adjust the speed at which the water is pumped through the filter, which means energy isn’t wasted during those times in the cycle when a slower flow is appropriate. This could save you 50% or more on your electric bill, since the pool pump is the second biggest user of electric behind central air. A programmable variable speed pump could be the best pool equipment you ever purchased.

Cutting corners on maintenance tasks is not a way to save. That often ends in costing you much more. If we’re honest with ourselves, we already know that “If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing right.”

Contact Crystal Clear Aquatics Pool and Spa Services today for all your pool cleaning, maintenance and equipment needs today at (561) 318-6750 or info@ccapoolservices.com. Call or drop us a line and get honest answers to your questions.

Cold Weather Pool Tips For Palm Beach County

We are in the coolest part of the year right now and before you know it, the pool season here in Palm Beach County will be full swing.

But during the cold of late January and early February, Crystal Clear Aquatics has some mid-winter cold weather pool tips for Palm Beach County.

Cold Weather Pool Tips For Palm Beach County

With the cooler weather and fewer swimmers, you can turn back circulation pump running time to 4-6 hrs. per day.
Check all the debris traps on your pool, which include, pump basket, skimmer basket, suction cleaner canister, etc.
Keep up testing your water chemistry and then balance the pool chemicals. But remember, if you don’t heat your pool, with the water temperature dropping into the 60 degree range, cut back some on chlorine use.
They are few and far between, but if there is a freeze warning, run the pump all night.
Monitor your water levels. With dryer and breezier days, water levels can drop and inch or more a week!
Keep brushing the walls and vacuuming the bottom of the pool.

The off-season is a good time to consider upgrades. Crystal Clear Aquatics can replace old pumps with energy efficient variable speed pumps. We can give your pool a splash of color with energy saving LED lighting. It also might be time to convert to a healthier salt water system. It’s a great way to avoid the spring rush and pocket some savings.

So whether it’s weekly pool service or pool upgrades, one call to Crystal Clear Aquatics in Wellington does it all! We treat your pool like it’s in our backyard.

Contact Crystal Clear Aquatics Pool and Spa Services today for all your pool cleaning, maintenance and equipment needs today at (561) 318-6750 or info@ccapoolservices.com. Call or drop us a line and get honest answers to your questions.

Weekly Pool Service in Wellington by CCA

Crystal Clear Aquatics provides affordable, profession weekly pool service in Wellington Florida, with on-site repairs and pool service in Palm Beach County.

Weekly Pool Service in Wellington

Disappointed in your pool service company? Getting tired of the hassle of chemicals and cleaning the pool yourself? Looking for Weekly pool service in Wellington Florida? Not too much service, not too little service, but “just right” service?

Crystal Clear Aquatics offers superior services, standard services, minimal services, emergency services and supplemental services. The best way to state it is Crystal Clear Aquatics offers customized pool and spa services to all of Palm Beach County.

No two pools are alike. Some pools are used infrequently, some have swimmers in them every day, some are enclosed, and some are exposed to the elements.

We offer a wide range of services that include;

Weekly pool service in Wellington and Palm Beach County, including West Palm Beach
Pool and spa cleaning and maintenance on either a regular basis or on an “as needed” basis
Top-notch service and cleaning of polls and spas
Pump and equipment repair and replacement
Swimming Pool Recovery (Green-to-Clean services)
Pool Filter Cleaning (sand, cartridge or DE style filters)
LED Lighting that saves money and gives your pool a personality
Salt Chlorination Experts
Pool maintenance plan that are affordable on any budget

Based in Wellington Florida, Crystal Clear Aquatics is a family run company that can take care of any pool issue. From maintaining crystal clear water, to equipment repair and replacement, we have you covered. We provide a large selection of pool services for swimming pools and spas. We offer pool maintenance programs throughout Palm Beach County in custom tailored packages that work within your needs and budget. CCA will work with you to create a pool and/or spa service plan that will not only meet, but exceed your expectations.

Contact Crystal Clear Aquatics Pool and Spa Services for all your pool needs today at (561) 318-6750 or info@ccapoolservices.com. Call or drop us a line and get honest answers to your questions.

Palm Beach County Pool Service Experts

Crystal Clear Aquatics in Wellington are your Palm Beach County pool service experts.

Sure, we install pool heaters, LED lighting, energy efficient pool pumps, salt water chlorine systems, and more. But we also do regular pool maintenance to keep your pool or spa “Crystal Clear”.

Standard pool cleaning service is typically performed weekly on a scheduled basis. As pool professionals, we will perform all duties at your pool quickly and thoroughly. Our technician will test your pool/spa water, check for growth of green algae, and add the proper chemicals as needed to ensure your pool remains fully chlorinated and balanced. We use only the finest quality pool chemicals, including blended-liquid chlorine or chlorine tablets as well as other needed chemicals to maintain the proper chemical balance to keep your pool water ‘Crystal Clear”. Skimming, brushing, and vacuuming are provided as necessary utilizing a Hammerhead commercial grade pool vacuum.

We treat your pool like it’s in our backyard. We also are able to spot equipment wear and tear before it becomes a big problem, because our technician will also inspect your pool equipment to ensure it is working properly and will also empty your skimmer basket. Filter preventative maintenance is performed monthly and includes cleaning filter cartridge (or backwashing a sand filter) and inspection of filter cartridge for cleanliness and wear.

Stabilizer treatment is added semi-annually at a slight additional charge. Annual replacement of filter cartridge is highly recommended for proper filtering performance of your filter, and is offered at competitive rates.

With weekly full-service, you will notice remarkably clearer water and with properly balanced chemistry, your pool water will be more comfortable to swim in. And with your time freed up, you and your family can dive right into the “Crystal Clear” water!

It’s a new year, and if you are tired of spending your time dealing with pool chemicals, when you finally run out, give us a call. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Contact Crystal Clear Aquatics Pool and Spa Services today for all your pool cleaning, maintenance and equipment needs today at (561) 318-6750 or info@ccapoolservices.com. Call or drop us a line and get honest answers to your questions.

Solar Heating a Florida Pool

Solar Heating a Florida Pool – There have been many advances in solar pool heaters, and they are a great way to heat your pool without paying the gasman.

Swimming without a Heater in Florida

A lot depends upon how you use your pool and your tolerance for colder water temperatures. Pool owners up north are completely comfortable swimming in 75-78ºF water and 78º is typically the temperature required for pools hosting competitive swimming events. Here in Florida residents usually like their pool water a little bit warmer, usually at least 80º or more.

During the swimming season here in Palm Beach County a screened pool will typically be at least 80º or warmer for at least three months and may reach as high as 83–85º from mid-August to mid-September. Open air pools are a bit warmer because the pool surface generally receives more direct sunlight and thus more solar energy, and may it may stay comfortable for an extra month or more.

What are the health benefits of heating your pool?

Physicians and physical therapists regard swimming as a beneficial form of exercise because it works the entire body without direct impact stresses on joints. A properly heated pool can safeguard your health and contribute to your general well-being by allowing you to be able to more safely exercise throughout the year. Many Florida residents heat pools for therapeutic reason and you will probably want to heat it to the 85 – 90º range.

Pool Heater Costs and Economics

Compared with a gas heater or electric, about how long will it take for a solar pool heater to pay for itself with savings?

Every pool is different. Not counting the installed cost of a gas heater and propane storage tank you have priory installed, you can usually recoup the additional cost of a solar pool heater within about a year for propane and approximately 2 years if you are currently hooked up to a natural gas line. On average, a pool in Florida uses about $600-700 a season when using an electric heater, so the return is even quicker (costs are much higher if electric or gas is used “year-round”).

“Year-round” use assumes you have been keeping a pool at least 80°F or so during the spring and fall and at least at a minimum of 76°F or so during the winter. A large financial benefit of solar is that today’s quality solar pool heating panels have useful lives of 20-25 years or more, while the average gas heater lasts about 7-8 years.

Solar Heating a Florida Pool

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Solar heating your pool is as completely automatic as using propane or natural gas. All you do is set your pool pump automation system to run during the daylight hours, then set the solar pool heater automatic control temperature to the desired temperature. The system takes care of the rest. Sensors compare the temperature at the solar collectors with you pool water temperature. The typical set up is whenever the solar collector temperature is at least four degrees warmer than your pool water, the control system adjusts a valve which diverts pool water through the solar collector panels if your pool temperature is not at the desired set temperature.

And even if your pool cannot reach your preferred temperature setting during the coldest, cloudiest winter weather, your pool will always be warmer than a neighbor’s unheated pool, without you spending a one red cent on electric, propane or natural gas fuel.

In the interest of fairness, if you have never heated your pool, and you install a a solar pool heater, your electric will go up a wee bit, as your pump will be operating not only to filter, but to heat as well. If you currently heat your pool with either electric or gas you already know this.

Will solar heating a Florida pool work for me?

Florida gets its fair share of sun, so put it to good use. At Crystal Clear Aquatics we see every situation as different and relying upon established “rule-of-thumb” thoughts can lead to unrealistic expectations. Some of the many factors CCA considers when solar heating a Florida pool are;

Type of pool use (therapeutic, general exercise, children playing, casual dips, etc.)
Distance between pool and pool heater
Preferred general swimming temperature
Therapeutic temperature requirements
Screen enclosures and other direct shading of pool surface
Open space and general wind flow patterns
Availability of sufficient direct sunlight (un-shaded roof or other location)
And more, such as current use of pool covers, etc.

The bottom line is solar heating a Florida pool beats gas or electric hands down. If you currently don’t heat your pool, it will easily double your swimming season year after year.

Contact Crystal Clear Aquatics Pool and Spa Services today for all your Palm Beach County pool cleaning, maintenance and equipment needs today at (561) 318-6750 or info@ccapoolservices.com. Call or drop us a line and get honest answers to your questions today!

5 Ways Pool Owners Can Save on Water Bills

Last week we looked at some proven ways to save money on energy costs associated with owning a pool. This week we are looking at 5 ways pool owners can save on water bills. If you are a pool owner, you are probably aware that pools lose water, even without a leak.

5 Ways Pool Owners Can Save on Water Bills

Evaporation – Cover it! Without a cover, an average 18′ X 36′ pool loses about an inch a week to evaporation. in a pool that same size, that translates into 7,000 gallons annually. Additionally, in warmer climates like Arizona, Texas and Florida, evaporation can easily increase to over 25,000 gallons a year.

Leakage – Nationally, about 30% of pools have leaks. Check yours soon. Use a grease pencil and mark the water line. Check back in 24 hours.

Don’t Overfill – If you are filling your pool manually, don’t walk away while topping it off. If it’s overfilled, water splashes out much more often, even more with boisterous play. If you use an automatic refilling device, have your pool checked for leaks periodically.

5 Ways Pool Owners Can Save on Water Bills

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Fountains and Waterfalls – Use timers to automatically shut of fountains and waterfalls as this type of aeration adds to water evaporation.

Turn Down the Heater – As noted before, the warmer a pool is, the more evaporation. Use the heater judiciously, especially in the summer months. Also, shrubs and fences help cut down on wind which also increases evaporation, and you’ll have added privacy as well!

If you follow these 5 ways pool owners can save on water bills, you’ll be saving money on your water bill.

Call the pool experts at Crystal Clear Aquatics.

Contact Crystal Clear Aquatics Pool and Spa Services today for all your pool cleaning, maintenance and equipment needs today at (561) 318-6750 or info@ccapoolservices.com. Call or drop us a line and get honest answers to your questions.

Expert Pool Service in Western Palm Beach County

Crystal Clear Aquatics offers expert pool service in Western Palm Beach County.

Is the thought of worry-free pool maintenance appealing?

Are you tired of the hassle involved in testing your water and cleaning your filter? You can now relax – and spend more time enjoying your pool, and far less time worrying about it!

Crystal Clear Aquatics Pool & Spa, serving Western Palm Beach County, Florida, provides professional and reliable residential pool maintenance with less work, proper water chemistry, no more filtration worries, early detection of equipment problems, leak detection and much more, giving you less worries and piece of mind.

Our customers spend more time relaxing in their pools and less time worrying about proper water chemistry and filtration issues – and enjoy piece of mind provided by early detection of equipment problems.

Crystal Clear Aquatics Pool & Spa Services

Crystal Clear Aquatics Pool and Spa Services offers a full range of service options to meet all customers’ needs, from chemicals-only service to weekly standard cleaning service, semiweekly cleaning, and storm and supplemental cleanup services. We also provide a full range of repair services, sales and installation of new equipment (pumps, heaters, robotic cleaners etc.), and leak detection services.

We fix pool motors, pool lights, pool timers, pool heaters, pool filters, pool pumps, pool valves, pool plumbing, pool tile, pool skimmers, pool leaks, pool automation, in-floor pool cleaners, automatic pool cleaners, pool handrails and and main drains including VGB compliant covers.

Crystal Clear Aquatics offers a wide range of Expert Pool Service in Western Palm Beach County that include;

Pool cleaning and maintenance on either a regular basis or on an “as needed” basis
Top-notch service and cleaning
Pump and equipment repair and replacement
Swimming Pool Recovery (Green-to-Clean services)
Pool Filter Cleaning (sand, cartridge or DE style filters)
Pool maintenance plan that are affordable on any budget
Salt Chlorination Experts

Have pool service issues? Have a pool question? Call the experts at Crystal Clear Aquatics!

561-318-6750 | Email Us: info@ccapoolservices.com

3 Ways to Save Pool Energy Usage

If you’re a pool owner, you’re probably aware that your pool can consume a large amount of energy. For most every pool owner, the pool is the second biggest energy user behind home heating and cooling. Here are 3 ways to save pool energy usage.

3 Ways to Save Pool Energy Usage

1) Invest in a smaller, more energy-efficient variable speed pump

For ultimate energy efficiency, invest in a variable-speed pump, which can be programmed to run at the minimum speed it needs for cleaning/heating. Often available with up to eight varying speeds, variable-speed pumps will adjust their energy consumption to your pool’s needs at different times in the maintenance cycle.

Reducing the amount of time you operate your single speed pump will cut down on required energy. Several short cycles of pumping can be more efficient than running the pump all at once because a concentrated blast of pumping leaves the rest of the day open for the pool to collect debris. It also helps to be sure to keep all intake grates free of gunk because clogged drains will make your pump work harder.

2) Turn down the heater

Maintain the most comfortable temperature you can without overheating. The Red Cross advises that the healthiest temperature for swimming is 78 degrees. Keep in mind that raising your pool’s temperature one degree can cost an extra 10 to 30% in heating bills.

You might also consider investing in a high-efficiency heater, which can reach 90% efficiency, resulting in substantial savings on energy bills. Keeping a cover on your pool can also reduce heat loss and save up to 70% on energy. Finally, decide whether solar heating can work for your needs. Heating your pool with solar energy can significantly lower the amount of time your heater has to operate, and obviously lowers your electric bill.

3) Use LED lighting

LED lights use far less energy and have a much longer life span than incandescent bulbs. LED lights require less than 50 watts of power to operate versus the 300 watts required by incandescent bulbs. LED lights have been known to cut energy expenses by up to 90%. When you also consider that LED lights provide up to 50,000 hours of illumination compared to the 4,000 hours offered by incandescent lighting, LED’s energy-efficiency is hard to ignore. Additionally, they can also change colors, giving you ambiance you could only dream about before.

There are many ways to save energy, but these 3 ways to save pool energy usage are the biggest savers.

Call the pool experts at Crystal Clear Aquatics. You can save with newer technology. Let us show you how.

Contact Crystal Clear Aquatics Pool and Spa Services today for all your pool cleaning, maintenance and equipment needs today at (561) 318-6750 or info@ccapoolservices.com. Call or drop us a line and get honest answers to your questions.

Pool Cleaning Service in West Palm Beach

If you are looking for a professional, reliable pool cleaning service in West Palm Beach, Florida, look no further. Crystal Clear Aquatics Pool & Spa provides top quality residential pool maintenance. You enjoy less work, proper water chemistry, no more filtration worries, early detection of equipment problems, and piece of mind.

Pool Cleaning Service in West Palm Beach

Our customers spend more time relaxing in their pools and less time worrying about proper water chemistry and filtration!

Forget about fluctuating water chemistry. In fact, you can forget about buying and lugging chemicals, troubleshooting problems, whether its safe to swim, or if your filter’s making a funny noise. We treat your pool like it’s our own.

Crystal Clear Aquatics offer much more than a “one size fits all”solution. Each pool and spa is unique and experiences different usage levels. You might just need our minimal service, you may require standard service or maybe just a clean up after a storm.

Our repair department fixes or replaces all brands of pool equipment. We offer new energy efficient motors that meet the new Florida Energy Efficiency Code, as well as a host of products designed to reduce your energy bill and provide you with excellent pool and spa filtering.

One call does it all. See our West Palm Beach site!

Have pool service issues? Have a pool question? Call the experts at Crystal Clear Aquatics!

561-318-6750 | Email Us: info@ccapoolservices.com

Pool Circulation Systems

POOL CIRCULATION SYSTEMS

Softer water with salt chlorination in palm beach county

Sparkling, Crystal Clear, clean pool water – inviting you to dive right in! Healthy, clear pool water can be achieved with proper water chemistry and a fully functioning pool circulation system.

What Is A Pool Circulation System?

Pool circulation systems are responsible for the flow of water in the pool. Like your heart pumps blood, the pool circulation system pumps pool water. The main parts of the pool circulation system include the pump, filter, and network of skimmers, drains, and returns. These 3 parts work together to help keep pool water clean and healthy.

How Does It Work?

Pool Circulation Systems - The Hayward pump In a pool circulation system, water is drawn from the pool through skimmers and drains by a centrifugal pump. The water passes through a basket in the skimmer and in front of the pump to remove large debris before it gets to the pump’s impeller. The pressure created by the pump’s impeller forces the water through a filter which intercepts any debris not caught by the baskets. In some cases, the filtered water is treated and heated before it is returned to the pool. This system of collection, treatment, and return of pool water is repeated over and over to ensure the water is clean, pleasant, and safe for your family and guests.

Maintain Your Pool Circulation System

When the parts of the pool circulation system are not working, the whole system breaks down. This can be compared to your body’s circulatory system – when your heart, lungs, or systemic circulation is not working, the body’s circulatory system breaks down. Enjoy sparkling clean pool water by maintaining your pool circulation system with the help of Crystal Clear Aquatics.

Not only does Crystal Clear keep your pool water chemistry in check, at Crystal Clear Aquatics we offer a wide range of services that include;

Pool cleaning and maintenance on either a regular basis or on an “as needed” basis
Top-notch service and cleaning
Pump and equipment repair and replacement
Swimming Pool Recovery (Green-to-Clean services)
Pool Filter Cleaning (sand, cartridge or DE style filters)
Pool maintenance plan that are affordable on any budget
Salt Chlorination Experts

Crystal Clear values our pool owner clients. Together with our pool professionals, you will be able to customize a plan to fit your swimming pool service needs. Our number one priority is to provide exceptional service no matter the circumstance.

Contact Crystal Clear Aquatics Pool and Spa Services for all your pool cleaning, maintenance and equipment needs today at (561) 318-6750 or info@ccapoolservices.com. Call or drop us a line and get honest answers to your questions.