On pool service, pool covers and all things water wise

Unless your world consists of no radio, no social media, no television and no newspaper, I am sure you are all aware of the effect humans have on nature and our carbon footprint. We can all live more mindfully, respecting our natural resources.

In Namibia, specific resources like water, for example, is something we need to use wisely.

The recent drought here and in South Africa opened our eyes on how to use water sparingly without compromising our lifestyle.

When it comes to pools and water features, these may look like huge water-wasters, however there are numerous ways to enjoy these luxuries and still be “water wise”.

In Namibia a pool cover is essential. Not only does it reduce evaporation, but it also helps to lessen use of pool chemicals. Various types of covers are available. Our new “anti-jam system” does not use any aluminium tracks on the pool copings and makes opening a big pool cover very easy.

Like with a car, a pool needs a proper service, at least once a year. Mark the water level and monitor it over a 24-hour period. With a cover on the pool, a drop of more than 3 mm means there is a leak on either the filtration line, the pump and filter or at the pool itself.

If you suspect a leak, we have various ways to determine where it can be.

Another clever way to re-use pool water is to buy a backwash bench. Backwashing a pool filter is very important to get all the dirt out of the filter. A single backwash can easily pump out 300 litres of water. If, however, this water is pumped into our backwash bench, it can be re-used later.

Water features are very popular all over the world. In Namibia too, they add to the beauty of a building. In order to use water to the minimum, I suggest only using the water feature during times when you know people will be visiting or set the timer to run only when you are there to enjoy it. Another clever way to minimise water consumption is to fill the water feature with pebbles to minimise the surface area of the water and reduce water evaporation.

On the above topic so much more can be added. Please visit us at Lic Pool, phone or email me at:
burgert@licpool.com and let's talk about water mindfully.


Until next time.

Burgert Terblanche

Tel: 061-232839, Fax: 061-238602
Email: info@licpool.com