It is common practice here in Italy for the Estate Agents to produce all the paperwork and documentation needed for the purchase of a property. We would strongly recommend that you use an independent solicitor to check that all the documentation is fair and correct before you sign anything. We would also recommend that you […]
The pumps small filter basket is designed to remove the larger pieces of debris which could damage the pumps impeller or even jam the pump completely. Depending on model of pump they cost between €5 to €20 to replace and can prevent costly pump repairs. If your pool maintenance company is repairing them with bits […]
A continual problem with older or cheap PVC liner pools is the unsightly stain that builds up just above the water line. Even with constant cleaning it eventually gets to a point that it ruins the look of the pool. The simplest way of tackling this problem is with an adhesive tile band that is […]
When laying the base of a swimming pool the pool company must use steel reinforced concrete to ensure it is strong enough to withstand any movement once the pool is finished. The base should be cast in one layer of concrete with the reinforcing grill mid way through the cement. It should not be cast […]
When building a pool it is very important to ensure that all pipework is properly protected from damage once the surrounding earth is replaced. Over the years, as the ground settles, unprotected pipes can easily become damaged. If your pool company takes a short cut then the repairs to broken pipes around your pool can […]
If you have a property in the Martina Franca area and are being charged €500 to winterise you pools filtration system then please call us. This service should be done as part of your pool closing process and costs your pool company nothing at all apart from half an hours work. It is a very […]
Cyanuric acid is a chemical that is added to dichlor and trichlor pool products to help stabalise the chlorine in outdoor swimming pools. Cyanuric acid forms a weak bond with free chlorine in the pool water, protecting it from the sun’s ultraviolet rays to reduce chlorine loss. If levels of cyanuric are too low then the […]
A clean, clear, correctly balanced, healthy pool should not smell in the slightest of chlorine. If there is a strong chlorine smell coming from the pool then it is an indication that something is not as it should be. It isn’t however what most people believe the problem to be. It isn’t because the level […]
It’s good practice to check your pool on a regular basis throughout the winter. At Puglia Pools we visit all our clients pools every three or four weeks (and after heavy storms) to ensure the cover is still in place, water bags are full, pool level is not too high and to test the water […]
Total hardness is one of the water parameters that you need to check regularly to ensure you keep you pool in perfect condition. Total hardness is the measure of dissolved minerals such as magnesium, Sodium and Calcium in the water and is also known as Calcium hardness when referring to pools. High levels of Calcium […]
