This house design is one of my favourite. Check this house out, you'll find a pool, great rooms designs, etc
(Source : From The Martian Child movie)
HOW TO MAKE YOUR POOL WATER FRIENDLY
Global warming is no longer regarded fiction. As the temperature rises the thought of going for a cooling dip in a pool becomes more and more tempting. The only problem is that with the rise in temperature comes the loss of available freshwater, dam levels are dropping and water restrictions are in place. The socially responsible thing to do if you own a pool is to make sure you conserve your pool water, that your pool is “water neutral”.
Here are 10 tips to help make sure your pool isn’t a strain on water supply and that it is “water friendly"
1 Install a pool coveer – it will dramatically reduce evaporation and make substantial water savings. Consider also installing a shade cover to further reduce evaporation.
2. Install a pool dedicated top up water tank, connected to your guttering to harvest rainwater. Check with your local water authority for details on government rebates.
3. Regularly check there are no leaks in your pipe system or pool. If in doubt call your local pool association member to check it out.
4. When purchasing your pool or spa consider a cartridge pool filter which does not need backwashing and can save thousands of litres of water a year. If you have a sand filter, ensure you only backwash when necessary.
5. Always keep your pool water correctly balanced to avoid having to empty polluted water.
6. Install a rainwater diverter which will divert water to the pool via a garden hose any time it rains, usually costing as little as $20.
7. Do not overfill your swimming pool as this will waste water and hinder filtration.
8. Ensure that the pool is kept free of any dust, leaves or debris which can cause problems with filtration. Check the pool after any storms to clear any debris.
9. Discourage rough play. Bombing and splashing water onto the pool deck increases evaporation and wastes water. Keep pets out of the pool.
10. Conduct an audit on your home and replace any water inefficient showerheads with Triple A water saving showerheads which for a family of four can save an estimated 30,000 litres annually the same amount it takes to fill an average pool.
(Article source : www.completehome.com.au)
(Source : From The Martian Child movie)
HOW TO MAKE YOUR POOL WATER FRIENDLY
Global warming is no longer regarded fiction. As the temperature rises the thought of going for a cooling dip in a pool becomes more and more tempting. The only problem is that with the rise in temperature comes the loss of available freshwater, dam levels are dropping and water restrictions are in place. The socially responsible thing to do if you own a pool is to make sure you conserve your pool water, that your pool is “water neutral”.
Here are 10 tips to help make sure your pool isn’t a strain on water supply and that it is “water friendly"
1 Install a pool coveer – it will dramatically reduce evaporation and make substantial water savings. Consider also installing a shade cover to further reduce evaporation.
2. Install a pool dedicated top up water tank, connected to your guttering to harvest rainwater. Check with your local water authority for details on government rebates.
3. Regularly check there are no leaks in your pipe system or pool. If in doubt call your local pool association member to check it out.
4. When purchasing your pool or spa consider a cartridge pool filter which does not need backwashing and can save thousands of litres of water a year. If you have a sand filter, ensure you only backwash when necessary.
5. Always keep your pool water correctly balanced to avoid having to empty polluted water.
6. Install a rainwater diverter which will divert water to the pool via a garden hose any time it rains, usually costing as little as $20.
7. Do not overfill your swimming pool as this will waste water and hinder filtration.
8. Ensure that the pool is kept free of any dust, leaves or debris which can cause problems with filtration. Check the pool after any storms to clear any debris.
9. Discourage rough play. Bombing and splashing water onto the pool deck increases evaporation and wastes water. Keep pets out of the pool.
10. Conduct an audit on your home and replace any water inefficient showerheads with Triple A water saving showerheads which for a family of four can save an estimated 30,000 litres annually the same amount it takes to fill an average pool.
(Article source : www.completehome.com.au)
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