You must be very excited about your new pool. Yes, after all the research, the work and the money spent, you and your family finally has a recreational pool to enjoy. You want to jump in the water immediately but that may not be the right thing to do at the moment. I urge you not to do that just yet. Are you ready as a pool owner to deal with your pool maintenance and improvement? If not, opt not to take a plunge right away. Let’s make sure that you are ready first. That way you will have a safe and fun pool without any hassles.

THE ULTIMATE, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO HAVE CHECKLIST

The Chemicals:

– pH increaser or decreaser
– Alkalinity increaser or decreaser
– Algaecide
– Chlorine (either in powder or tablet form) or Bromine (either in powder or tablet Form)
– Water Shock
– Chlorine Stabilizer
– Water Clarifier
– Scale, Metal and Stain Control
– Diatomaceous Earth
– Muriatic Acid

The Equipment:

– Chlorine or Bromine Floaters
– Skimmer Net
– Fish Net
– Pool brush with a long pole or handle
– Automatic pool vacuum
– Water Test Strips
– Pool Filter
– A long and functional hose
– Pool heater(optional)
– Water Test Strips
– Pool Repair Supplies (such as plumbing fittings, leak, pump and valve repair kits, plaster for pool walls, surfaces, deck, flooring and vinyl/caulking repair supplies)

Pool Safety:

– Lockable pool covers
– Automatic and sturdy pool covers (optional)
– Life buoys, life preservers and jackets
– Pool fencing (optional but necessary for pool owners who have kids 9 years old and below)
– Pool alarms (placed on pool walls and fences to monitor kids and burglars)
– Main drain and skimmer entrapments and locks
– Pool safety signs

Pool Accessories:

– Pool slides (either inflatable or made out of hard plastic)
– Pool steps and ladders
– Pool toys (such as basketball shoot bins or nets, volley ball nets, inflatable pool creatures)
– Water proof, remote controlled fishes and sharks
– Diving toys and floating balls
– Aquatic masks and fins
– Floating islands, rockets, lounges and riders
– Mini kayaks and swans

Exciting Extras: (optional)

– Colorful pool side umbrellas and lounges
– Floating pool lights
– Cool pool fountains
– Pool and deck furniture, furnaces, heaters picnic and grill supplies
– Insect repellants
– Pool shower

Don’t worry. You don’t have to spend a fortune right away. Remember to just get the basics. The said basics include the very essential pool chemicals, equipment and safety gear for you and your family. You don\’t need to buy extras or accessories, just make sure you have the basics down before doing anything else.

Again, it’s not necessary to break the bank. It is just important to get access to the things that you need — especially at the time that you need them most.

Build a pool storage facility to help you keep those investments in tip top shape. Taking care of your things will keep them working for a long time – all throughout the seasons.

So go and get ready before you take that much needed and well deserved plunge. Better safe than sorry right?

Author Bio: This writer for Pool Prodigy is a leader in pool salt systems and salt water chlorine generator pool supplies.

Category: Recreation
Keywords: pool salt systems, salt water chlorine generator, pool supplies