Natare Blog - Pool Equipment & Systems
Guide to a Clean Pool: Water Distribution with Perimeter Supply Systems
The proper supply and distribution of clean, filtered water is a primary concern when designing the return system for a commercial swimming pool. Even the very best filtration system is of little value if treated water is not properly distributed.
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Flow Velocity and Properly Sizing Drains & Outlets
When sizing drains, outlets and other openings that provide exiting flow from a swimming pool, spa or water feature, care must be taken to avoid suction entrapment. Excessive velocity and improperly installed or poorly maintained drains can cause serious injury or...
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15 Weird Facts about Swimming… #12 is Pretty Gross
Swimming is a fascinating sport. Swimmers are intriguing athletes. And there are so many interesting (and weird) things about both of them that you may or may not know about....
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How to Avoid Stainless Steel Corrosion in Swimming Pools
Stainless steel has a long and successful history in swimming pool environments. It has a lower corrosion rate compared to other metals and materials, but like all nice things, you must take care of it to keep it looking sleek.
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Mountaintop Stainless Steel Pool in New Zealand
When a former Olympic swimmer wants a mountaintop lap pool, we give him a mountaintop lap pool.
When a noted New Zealand business leader and former Olympic swimmer decided to add a pool to his home high in the Crown Range on the South...
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12 Water-Saving Tips for Swimming Pools and Spas
There’s a big source of water consumption in your backyard — it’s called a swimming pool. While the World Water Council is not asking you to replace that big pit with a vegetable garden, there are several ways you can...
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Product Spotlight: Diving Spargers
Natare sparger systems produce instant mounds of highly aerated water in the diver’s entry area to help prevent injuries and aid in the learning of complicated dives.
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Sparger systems utilize special stainless steel and PVC sparger nozzles (diffusers) that...
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Pool Operation and Maintenance: Chemical Balance and Turnover
Are you a newbie when it comes to swimming pool operation and maintenance? Well, don’t worry because (as I am sure you could have guessed), we’ve been doing this awhile.
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Why We Use Perimeter Gutter Systems
The absence of pool gutters on the end of a course is typically related to the difficulty in designing, forming and casting typical concrete gutters. The requirement for a flat vertical “parapet” means that including a continuous perimeter gutter using...
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To All the Procrastinators: It’s Time to Start Planning for Your New Pool Liner
Yeah, we’re talking to you! I know it seems a little early, but it’s time to start planning for your new pool liner!
As you can probably imagine, professionals in the pool industry get extremely busy during the Spring season. The...
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Intro to Pool Pumps and Proper Water Circulation
Pool circulation is critical if you want to maintain that perfect “dive right in” crystal blue water. Proper pool water circulation helps distribute chemicals evenly, so no matter how hard you try to keep your pool chemistry balanced, you will...
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Stainless Steel Pools: Q&A on Composition and Corrosion Resistance
Stainless steel is by far the most durable and trouble-free material available for use in a swimming pool, spa or aquatic environment. Stainless steel is known for its classic look, strength, hygienic properties and resistance to corrosion. Not to mention they...
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