There are many locations where commercial swimming pools are common, and if you have one that you are responsible for maintaining, it may interest you to know that there really is a proper temperature to keep commercial swimming pools at. For the most part, there are just considerations about too cold and too warm to consider. However, if you operate a pool for competitive swimmers, there are defined rules about water temperature to know about.

Competitive temperature regulations require commercial swimming pools operate between 77 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit for most competitive swimming, with an exact temperature of 81 degrees needed for synchronized swimmers. It has been determined that these temperatures provide the ideal environment for less friction while ensuring all performances are conducted under the same conditions.

As for non-competitive commercial swimming pools, consider the dangers of too warm and too cold. Obviously, too cold is shocking to the system, which can put a heart patient into cardiac arrest. Cold water also affects chlorination by slowing down the demand, which would require care to avoid over chlorination issues. If you have a salt chlorine generator, it needs water above 60 degrees to operate. On the other hand, having a pool that’s too warm can harm swimmers by causing overheating, dehydration and muscle cramps. The best range for commercial swimming pools to avoid these situations is between 82 and 85 degrees.

If you run into a problem with your home pool and must shut it down for a day or two, the worst thing you face is the disappointed faces of your family. If it happens at your private club, resort, hotel or other property, the consequences are far more involved. Having to put up a “pool closed” sign isn’t going to make you very popular and could hurt the reputation of your establishment. That is why, when it comes to commercial swimming pools, it is vitally important to have a good maintenance and repair plan in place.

The chemicals in your pool are one of the biggest maintenance concerns, not only to meet stringent state and national regulations, but also to keep your guests safe and avoid costly lawsuits. Health risks and chemical burns are completely avoidable with proper maintenance and close attention to water balance. The condition of commercial swimming pools is also important to monitor. A broken tile can cut someone, a worn ladder can break, or faded signage can result in diving in shallow water, resulting in injury.

Keeping up with commercial swimming pools isn’t a task for the standard maintenance crew to handle. It calls for expertise and certification that you can only get with a professional service that is licensed to work with commercial swimming pools.

It is only natural to want to provide your pets with many of the same pleasures that you and your family enjoy. If you have wondered about whether your dogs can join you when you go swimming or even let them enjoy it from time to time on their own, the answer is yes, but with a few words of caution.

First, keep in mind that not all dog breeds enjoy the water. It could be traumatizing to your dog if they aren’t a water-loving breed and you force them into a pool. You can’t always go by their actions because even a dog bred for the water will be unsure of himself the first time. Do your research or ask your veterinarian before exposing Fido to swimming pools.

Another thing to consider is the toll that dogs in swimming pools can take on the water pH balance, equipment, and even the pool itself. There are some risks and added costs involved that you should consider. You will likely have more trouble keeping the water balanced and clean if you allow your dog to go swimming. You might also need additional pool maintenance and repair services. If these are not deal-breakers for you, then go ahead and enjoy the experience.

If you plan to allow your dogs in the pool with you, realize that it can take time to properly teach them how to behave with others in the pool. Understand that every dog is different in the way they will enjoy swimming pools. Some are content with doggie-paddling around, which is excellent exercise for them. Others love a more robust experience and will dive for tossed toys and retrieve them. You may find that they enjoy themselves so much that they will play up to the point of utter exhaustion, so be careful to watch them. You may also need to use an enclosure to keep them from getting in when unattended.

When you live in an area that is renowned for having beautiful weather, you know that the number of options you have for entertaining yourself on every one of those beautiful days is almost endless.  Regardless of whether you are in the mood for participating in sports, going on an excursion to the mall, or taking a nature walk along well-known and well-loved paths, you have the freedom to turn these wishes into reality.  So, what happens when you want to achieve that glorious feeling of escape, while staying in your own backyard?

While there are many different options you could pursue, above-ground swimming pools allow you to experience the freedom of a vacation while staying home. Above-ground swimming pools have some specific benefits that make them more desirable than in-ground pools. The top benefit, of course, is the cost of installing one. The very nature of above-ground swimming pools means that you won’t have to worry about the time and cost that excavation and construction would require.

Another benefit is that above-ground swimming pools can be installed anywhere you want them, which means you won’t necessarily have to rearrange your backyard to accommodate your pool.  Above-ground pools can come fully equipped with all the specialized features that you would find in an in-ground pool. Even better, since above-ground swimming pools aren’t a permanent structure, they won’t detract from your property value by adding property taxes, the way an in-ground pool would.

Swimming pool can be a fun and worthwhile investment. You may want to make this a fun addition to your home this year!