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The benefits of having your own in ground or above ground swimming pool

Having your very own swimming pool has never been so accessible, with benefits including better health, increased house price and of course sheer enjoyment, there really is no reason to delay buying your swimming pool before the summer season starts! Oasis Pool Products not only offer high quality products at low prices, but also a wealth of expertise! Our offices are not filled with sales people, but with swimming pool engineers, so you know you are getting advice you can trust.

·        Health. This is one of the biggest reasons that people install a swimming pool into their Garden or Home. According to the U.S. Water Fitness Association (USWFA), swimming provides individuals with physical, social and mental benefits. This means improved strength and flexibility, enhanced muscular stamina and balance, a stronger heart, and better physique or figure. It is also a great way to relax. Apart from this, swimming also works as a fast and effective remedy for healing muscles, as you are still getting the exercise without the strain you’d get from running or going to the gym (it’s also more fun!)

• Value. There are a number of home improvements you can make to your home that could increase your house's value, including the addition of a swimming pool. Your house's worth could increase, and you could find it much easier to find a buyer with deeper pockets, should you find yourself interested in selling, and moving into something new.
  
  
• Enjoyment. Swimming pools are great for families and singles alike. Children can learn to swim from an early age; an essential skill any parent would be keen to teach their child. There are also positive social implications of buying an in ground or above ground swimming pool. You may end up inviting friends round more often for BBQs, Parties, or even just for a lazy summer afternoon by the pool.

Look into buying your very own swimming pool today, many of our above ground swimming pools can be bought for less than the cost of a second hand car! Take a look at our Intex Easy Set, Equinox II, Splasher Delux and Intex Frame ranges. For those looking for a wooden above ground swimming pool, Oasis Pool Products stock both Plastica and GardiPool Wooden Pools.

Contact Us for more information or call 01304 619705 to speak to one of our experienced swimming pool engineers.

Opening your swimming pool for spring

Oasis Pool Products have all the swimming pool supplies you need to open up your pool for the spring. We stock a complete range of pool chemicals at our warehouse in Kent so they are ready to dispatch as soon as you place your order!

Opening up your in ground or above ground swimming pool correctly is vital to ensure smooth running of the pool for the rest of the season.

 

Remove the winter debris cover, clean and store correctly. Clean the cover to remove any mould and algae spores and allow to dry. Store the cover inside the house and off the floor. If this is not possible you may want to use mothballs to discourage rodents from nesting and causing damage. Check summer cover for damage sustained in the winter months, repair and replace as necessary. Also, clean and fold away any water bags and air pillows you may use.

 

Lubricate bolts when re-attaching pool surround equipment such as slides, diving boards and ladders.

 

Attach all fittings correctly, this includes, but is not limited to the pump, filter, heater, skimmer basket etc.... For above ground pools this may also include reattaching the skimmer.

 

Turn on the whole system to check that it is working properly and keep an eye out for water levels dropping as this is the sign of a leak. If you cannot fix a problem yourself Contact Us at Oasis Pool Products and we will do our best to guide you through.

 

The next step is to achieve sparkling, clean, clear water. Don’t panic if your in ground or above ground swimming pool resembles a swamp, Oasis Pool Products have the swimming pool chemicals and the expertise you need to get your swimming pool pristine.

 

Shock the swimming pool. This can be done using our low cost own label pool chemicals; our Granular Shock Chlorine comes in 1kg, 5kg or 20kg sizes at a fraction of the RRP. Fi-Clor’s Superfast Shock 2.5kg is very effective and as the title suggests is fast working. For non-chlorine swimming pools the Baquacil 3ltr shock is perfect.

 

Test the water for Chlorine, Ph and Alkalinity levels once it is relatively clear. Oasis stock a range of test strips and test kits. The desired pH level is 7.35, a reading of 7.2 means that your water is too acidic and over 7.8 it is too alkaline. To bring the pH value down, pH Minus must be used, and to increase the pH value, use pH plus. 

Oasis Pool Products stock own label pH Plus in quantities of 1kg, 5kg, and 20kg. We also stock pH Minus in quantities of 1.5kg, 7kg and 14kg.

 

Chlorine levels should be adjusted by adding chlorine tablets or granules. These should be stabilised to reduce loss of free chlorine through sunlight. Oasis Pool Products stock both own label and Fi-Clor chlorine. Stabiliser should be added if the water has been topped up. Consider using Fi-Clor Premium 5 Chlorine Granules or Tablets, these have 5 functions in one dose; kills harmful bacteria, combats algae, clarifies, prevents chlorine loss to sunlight and is fast acting. Oasis have an own label equivalent, the Multi-Functional range which comes in both tablet and granular form.

 

Finally, use an algicide such as Oasis Liquid Algicide 2ltr or Fi-Clor Multi-Functional Algicide. This is an important preventative measure as it kills algae, allowing chlorine to concentrate on killing the other nasties in the swimming pool thus prolonging the level of free chlorine in the pool. This means that you don’t need to put as much chlorine into your pool-a great way to save money as algicides are cheaper to buy than chlorine.

Algicides are not to be confused with Algae Eliminators. These are used as a cure for killing off large amounts of algae and are especially important when you first open up your pool for the summer season. Oasis Pool Products have an own label Algae Eliminator 2ltr for use in both in ground and above ground pools.

 

Spring is a good time to stock up on all the other swimming pool chemicals that you may need for the rest of the year, such as Clarifiers, Flocs and Stain and Scale Inhibitors, so that they are ready and waiting when you need them.

 

If you need any further help or guidance on Summerising your in ground or above ground swimming pool, Contact Us or call 01304 619705 to speak to one of our experienced swimming pool engineers.

Swimming Pool Maintenance for 2010

With spring just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about opening up your in ground or above ground swimming pool and getting your pool chemicals for the season. Don’t forget that as well as stocking swimming pool supplies, Oasis Pool Products also offer a pool maintenance service for those living in East Kent including Folkestone, Dover, St. Margarets, Kingsdown, Deal, Sandwich, Canterbury, Ashford, Folkestone, Faversham and all points in between. We will also service in ground or above ground pools in the Thanet area including Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate round to Whitstable.

We will sort out anything that needs doing from locating and repairing leaks, carrying out repairs and replacements of pumps and filters, changes in filtration media, replacement covers, servicing and replacement of pool heating,  to simply testing your water to identify the swimming pool chemicals your swimming pool or spa needs

We carry a wide range of swimming pool chemicals including our own label pool chemicals (Plastica Relax) as well as our premium pool chemicals Fi-Clor. 

So if you want to make it even easier to maintain your pool by having someone else do all the hard work, contact us or call on 01304 619705 to speak to one of our team. Don’t worry if you cannot see the name of your town or village here, call us and we will let you know if we can get to you.

Increased Range of Above Ground Pools

At Oasis Pool Products we have increased our range of above ground pools held in stock at our warehouse in Sandwich (Nr Canterbury) in Kent. We can now offer you next day delivery on any above ground swimming pool and you and your family could be swimming in a few hours.

Take a look at our range of quality tried and tested above ground pools and be assured of purchasing a quality product at low, low prices. At Oasis Pool Products you can also buy spares and accessories to maintain and improve your above ground swimming pool and extend its life with care for many seasons to come.

Our Range Now Includes the Following;

• Intex Easy Set 8’ x 30” above ground swimming pool including filtration package
• Intex Easy Set 12’ x 30” above ground swimming pool including filtration package
• Intex Easy Set 12’ x 36” above ground swimming pool including filtration package
• Intex Easy Set 15’ x 48” above ground swimming pool including filtration kit, ladder, cover & ground sheet
• Intex Ellipse 32’ x 12 x 48” above ground swimming pool including salt water chlorination, pump/filtration, ladder and ground cloth
• Intex Metal Frame 12’ x 30” above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit
• Intex Metal Frame 15’ x 48” above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder, cover & ground sheet
• Intex Sequoia 5m x 1.25m above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder, cover & ground sheet
• Splasher Delux 12’ x 42” above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder, cover & ground sheet
• Splasher Delux 15’ x 42” above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder, cover & ground sheet
• Equinox II 12’ x 52” above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder,
• Equinox II 15’ x 52” above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder,
• Equinox II 18’ x 52” above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder,
• Equinox II 12’ x 17’ x 52” above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder,
• Equinox II 12’ x 24’ x 52” above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder,
• Equinox II 15’ x 30’ x 52” above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder,
• Equinox II 18’ x 33’ x 52” above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder,
• Oasis Economy Wooden Pools 3.99m x 3.99 x 1.85m corner above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder,
• Oasis Economy Wooden Pools 3.71m x 1.85m octagon above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder,
• Oasis Economy Wooden Pools 5m x 1.85m octagon above ground swimming pool  including filtration kit, ladder
• Plastica Wooden above ground swimming pool 4m Octagon x 1.17m deep complete package
• Plastica Wooden above ground swimming pool 5m Octagon x 1.31m deep complete package
• Plastica Wooden above ground swimming pool 6m Octagon x 1.31m deep complete package
• Plastica Wooden above ground swimming pool 4m x 5.9m Stretched Octagon x 1.31m deep complete package
• Plastica Wooden above ground swimming pool 4m x 6.9m Stretched Octagon x 1.31m deep complete package
• Plastica Wooden above ground swimming pool 4.6m x 8.2m Stretched Octagon x 1.31m deep complete package

Contact Us now at Oasis Pool Products and place your order now (All 2010 stock) or telephone 01304 619705 to speak with one of our experienced sales team or swimming pool engineers.

 

Swimming pool pumps targeted for carbon reduction The European swimming pool pump manufacturing sector has been actively engaged with the EU in developing policies, standards and programmes to make an impact on carbon reduction. The move has been made through the European Association of Pump Manufacturers. Swimming Pool Pumps are part responsible for some 5% of total electro-motive energy consumption, and the European pump sector is only too aware of the need to make a significant contribution to carbon reduction. Under the EUP directive the Commission focussed first on high production volume products, identifying glandless circulating pumps up to 2500W and various centrifugal based water pumps as the initial targets. Europump via its standards and technical commissions formed an energy joint working group, who with the co-operation of the Technical University of Darmstadt formulated carbon savings programmes and standards for all the associated pump types. The work on the circulators has now been completed with new and tough efficiency improvements due to come into force in 2013 and 2015 respectively. The changes will require massive production investment by the swimming pool pump sector largely due to a technology shift, which will require a move toward permanent magnet motor technology and variable speed controls. At the same time the EU approved new energy targets for the majority of electric motors fitted to swimming pool and other pumps. Europump are continuing to negotiate with the EU on the water pumps, where their ‘house of efficiency" scheme is expected to be used in the removal of least efficient products. They are also working toward the development of extended product and systems standards, where the potential for significant carbon reductions are best obtained. The EU have now informed Europump that Swimming Pool pumps are next in-line, and it is likely that the programmes and standards being developed by Europump will be adapted to fit products in this sector. The time is fast approaching when pumps fitted to swimming pools, like those used in domestic heating systems, will face stringent efficiency design standards, along with the need to adopt extended product control and monitoring equipment, and to be applied to efficient system design. The British Pump Manufacturers Association have as the UK members of Europump been at the forefront of the European energy programme; providing experts, secretariat, and working group chairmen all overseen by the BPMAs representative on Europump Council, Ken Hall, Managing Director of Calpeda Pumps, who has been the President of Europump for the past two years. The BPMA is also in negotiations with the UK government in respect of the EUP directive and UK specific legislation.