ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
In addition to the basic support equipment for your pool, many pools also use the following accessories:

Telescopic Pole
A long aluminum pole used for various maintenance tasks. Maintenance equipment such as a net, brush or vacuum attaches to this pole, which extends to reach all areas of your pool.

Nets
Nets are used to remove debris from your pool. Leaf nets (also called leaf rakes) have a wide and deep for collecting leaves and other large debris that have settled to the pool floor. Skimmer nets, which are shallower, are designed to remove debris such as leaves, grass and insets that float on the surface of the water.

Brushes
Brushes, usually 18” in length, are used to brush dirt, algae, and stains and scale away from the pool walls and floor. Bristles are usually made of either nylon or stainless steel depending on the application or pool surface used on. Never use a stainless steel brush on a vinyl-liner pool – its abrasiveness could tear the liner.

Vacuum Cleaners
Pool vacuums remove leaves, twigs, grass, dirt and other debris that are not caught by the skimmers and nets. There is a wide variety of vacuum equipment available for your pool.

A manual vacuum consists of a vacuum head that attaches to your telescopic pole and a vacuum hose that connects to your circulation / filtration system through the skimmer or a designated vacuum line. The vacuum is pushed slowly around the bottom of the pool to pull in water, dirt, leaves, twigs, etc. that are then caught in the pump strainer.

Automatic vacuum cleaners are self-propelled and “walk” themselves around to scrub and clean the sides and bottom of the pool.

Pool Lighting
Optional lighting is often installed under the water and around the perimeter of the pool for aesthetic appeal and for illuminated night swimming.

Pool Covers
There a variety of pool covers, from manual to automatic, available for your pool; but there are basically two main types: safety pool covers and floating pool covers. Safety covers are held in place by anchors or tracks and are primarily used as a barrier to prevent children from falling into the pool. On the other hand, floating covers, like the name implies, float directly on the surface of the water and are not securely anchored. Floating covers are not safety covers, but are designed primarily to heat the pool water using solar energy. Both types of covers, however, serve to reduce heat loss, keep leaves and other debris out of the pool, and reduce water evaporation.

Rails and Ladders
Handrails, grab rails, steps and ladders are installed to make it easier and safer to enter and exit your pool.

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