8 Way to Make Your Pool More Eco-Friendly

1. Check for pool leaks

Pool leaks will add to the overall water loss your pool will experience each day. Depending on how rapid the leak is dripping, in some cases you could experience water loss of over 20,000 litres in a year. Luckily, it’s very avoidable – by regularly checking areas of your pool that may be susceptible to a leak (pipe linings, around lights, in corners, pool equipment and the throat of the skimmer). If you find a leak, learn how to fix it.

2. Choose an alternative pool system

3. Use a pool cover

One of the most effective ways to save water and energy is to use a pool cover, particularly in a hot country like Australia. Better yet, use a product designed for its eco-friendly quality, a liquid pool blanket. Pool covers also reduce the need for pool cleaning, which saves extra energy (and time). Ideally, for maximum benefit, you should cover your pool whenever it’s not in use.

4. Add a windbreak

Windbreaks not only provide privacy; they also make your pool eco-friendly by lessening the amount of water evaporation and helping to keep out debris that need energy to filter out. Not to mention that they provide relief from harsh winds, and whatever dirt and dust they may be blowing around. Windbreaks come in many different forms. Anything from a fence to a custom-ordered windbreak to fit your pool dimensions will do the trick. If you want to be extra-green, you can even plant your own windbreak using trees, shrubs, or local foliage.

(Photo: https://www.thermopools.com.au/blog/5-most-cost-effective-pool-heating-options)

5. Switch to energy-efficient pool products

Today’s top brands offer energy-efficient pool products such as cleaners, pumps, and filters. Pool pumps particularly, can be the second largest consumption of energy in a household (following heating and air conditioning). Variable-speed pumps are more eco-friendly than their single-speed counterparts because they require lower power usage. They can also be programmed to meet the specific needs of your pool, and meanwhile save you big bucks each year. For maximal efficiency, try a Climate Care Certified pump. Click here to find out more about all the benefits you can get from switching to a variable-speed pump.

6. Switch to a solar power heating system

We are fortunate that in Australia many areas enjoy a warm climate and plenty of sunshine. A solar power heating system is by far the most eco-friendly way to heat a pool. Solar-powered pool heaters use a series of tubes that absorb heat from the sun to warm the water after it passes through the filtration system. While switching to a solar heater involves an initial investment, the returns will be worth it in the end.

(Photo: Local Pool Heating)

7. Invest in an in-floor cleaning system

To make your pool more eco-friendly, you need to minimise the use of chemicals in your pool cleaning regime, and one of the best ways of doing this is to invest in an in-floor cleaning system. Take AstralPool’s Caretaker™ in-floor self-cleaning system for example, it works through a series of nozzles which are embedded in the pool floor that can efficiently clean the entire pool and circulate your pool chemicals. It also helps warm (or cool) water for even distribution and a consistent result. The improved use and more effective distribution of heat and chemicals leading to cleaner, clearer water as well reduced energy and water maintenance costs.

8. Use smart pool technology

Smart pool technology enables many of the features of your swimming pool to be automated. Automated pool systems can control everything from pool lights to sanitation. You can automate your pool chemistry to where it uses exactly what is needed, and also set your pump, pool lights, heater and cleaners to shut off and on only as needed, using less energy for all your equipment.