Q: What can a Landscape Contractor do for
me?
A: A licensed C27 (landscape
contractor) constructs, maintains, repairs, installs, or subcontracts
the development of landscape systems which are designed to improve
the grounds within or surrounding a structure or a tract or plot
of land.
Q: Can a swimming pool company construct
any of your construction outside of your pool?
A: No, a licensed C53 (swimming
pool contractor) can only construct swimming pools, spas, and pool
solar systems. A swimming pool contractor cannot subcontract to
an outside contractor for anything related outside of a pool, spa,
or solar system. The customer needs to deal directly with an outside
contractor for all related items outside of the swimming pool,
spa, or solar system.
Q: What happens if I hit rock in the excavation
of my pool? Do I have to blast the rock? A: It is best to have
a licensed C-12 evaluate the type
of rock and determine a way of removing it. A licensed C-12
has many ways of removing the rock. For example, it can be
removed with a breaking hammer or if necessary the use explosives
may be used to remove the rock. It is important to have a C-12
excavation specialist make this call and not a C-53 pool contractor.
Q: Is pipe size important to your
swimming pool?
A: Yes, extremely important. The size of
plumbing used in your pool will help your hydraulics, which in
return dramatically increases the life of your equipment.
Q: If I only have a pool and a spa,
is a one-pump system better or worse for me? A: It really depends on the volume of your pool and spas,
related to you plumbing and pump size. Also if you have over 6
jets in your spa, it is recommended if you wish to work your jets
properly to have an additional pump.
Q: What is the difference between
a Salt Generator and a Chlorinator? A: A chlorinator will help with the maintenance of your
pool by slowly adding chlorine to your pool. A salt generator
makes chlorine gas which in return does not have all the chemicals
that liquid chlorine or chlorine tablets contain. The gas is pure
chlorine which keeps your eyes from stinging, doesn't change the
color or your hair, and doesn't leave a foul smell on your body
after swimming.
Q: What filter works the best DE, Cartridge,
Sand?
A: All filters work but some do make you pool
clearer. The best is a personal choice based on your situation.
A DE (Diatomaceous Earth) filter will filter out your smallest
particles, which will give you the clearest water. However backwashing
can be an issue due to county and city regulations.
