Pool Service terms, defined
Plain definitions of the pool service words that come up on estimates, inspections and supplier calls, written for pool service companies. Each term says where it matters on the job and links the Koira calculator, cost guide or template that goes with it.
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Shared with ElectricalGFCI outletA GFCI is a ground-fault circuit interrupter: a receptacle or breaker that shuts off power in a fraction of a second when current leaks to ground, such as through a person.Pool ServiceGunite poolA gunite pool is a concrete pool shell sprayed over steel reinforcement, then finished with plaster, aggregate or tile.
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Pool ServicePool barrierA pool barrier is the fence, wall or cover system around a pool meant to keep young children from getting to the water unsupervised.Pool ServicePool leak detectionPool leak detection finds where a pool is losing water, using a bucket test to rule out evaporation, dye at suspect spots and pressure tests on the plumbing lines.Pool ServicePool pHpH measures how acidic or basic pool water is.Pool ServicePool skimmerA skimmer is the opening at the pool's waterline with a basket that pulls in floating debris before it sinks.
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Pool ServiceSalt chlorine generatorA salt chlorine generator makes chlorine from salt dissolved in pool water by passing it through an electrolytic cell.Shared with Money and paperworkService agreementA service agreement is a contract for recurring work over a set period at a set price, listing the visits, what each covers and how renewal and cancellation work.Pool ServiceShock treatmentShocking is adding a large dose of chlorine or a non chlorine oxidizer to break down contaminants and combined chlorine.
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Pool ServiceVariable speed pool pumpA variable speed pump runs the pool's circulation at different speeds, using much less power at low speed than a single speed pump.Pool ServiceVinyl linerA vinyl liner pool has a flexible vinyl sheet that forms the water tight surface over a frame of walls and a sand or grout floor.
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