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Pool Service Maintenance & Repair

Heat Your Pool To A Warm Winter

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Summer has passed and fall is upon us. The days become cooler as pool season continues on in Florida. This means Florida pool owners are looking for ways to heat their pool through the winter. There are a couple of options such as gas heaters or a solar cover. If you would like to be toasty while swimming this winter, we recommend getting a heat pump. This is the best way to heat your pool.

Heat pumps are a great option for Florida pool owners. Heat pumps are more energy efficient than other types of heating options. Air-source heat pumps are popular because they are energy-efficient and cost-effective. A heat pumps fuel source is the air. This means that your electric bill won’t take a big hit. The milder the winter climate (insert Florida here), the better the heat pump will serve your needs. Low operating costs and low environmental impact.

Advantages Of Pool Heat Pumps

  • Long life span – Has great payback
  • Eco-friendly – Does not pollute the environment
  • Low running costs
  • Energy efficient – Minimal increase to your electric bill

In the Southwest Florida area? Call Cannonball Pool Service and get your pool nice and toasty for the season 239.440.9888.

What’s The Difference…Pool Pumps & Motors?

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Let’s start off by saying your pool pump and pool motor are NOT the same thing. In fact, they are 2 very different and equally important components of your pool’s functionality. Wait, aren’t they connected? Yes, your pool pump and pool motor are connected, but that doesn’t mean that they are one. Pool Pumps and motors work together and rely on each other. They are both part of your pool’s circulation system. Here is what makes them different.

The Pool Pump

The pool pump is the heart of a swimming pool’s filter system. The pump’s main function is to circulate the water throughout so it can be effectively sanitized. The pool pump pulls water from the drain and the skimmer. It then pushes the water through the filter, heater, and chlorinator back into the pool. The pump “guts” are made up of gaskets, impellers, diffusers, and strainer baskets. This is also called the wet end of the pump. These parts are mainly stationary pieces of plastic without the motor. Let’s now take a look at the motor.

The Pool Motor

The pool motor is a steel cylinder attached to the “wet end”. The motor brings the pump to life. It is the electrical driving force for your pool’s filtration. Without the motor, your pool would not have any filtration and your water would be stagnant. Pool motors can be black, gold, or almond in color. They are available in 3 different speeds; single, dual, and variable. Variable speed motors are newer and more energy efficient. They allow the pool owner to program scheduled run times.

The pool pump and pool motor together maintain your pool’s circulation. Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of your pool’s filtration system. For all your pool service needs in Southwest Florida call Cannonball Pool Service 239.440.9888.

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