Most Las Vegas pools operate year-round due to the desert climate, with peak season from May through October. Many commercial pools and resorts stay open 24/7 during peak months, while residential pools typically benefit from heating systems November through March.
Salt water pools use electrolysis to generate chlorine from dissolved salt, requiring proper water chemistry balance including pH, alkalinity, and CYA levels. They still need regular maintenance and chemical adjustments despite producing their own chlorine.
Running a pool pump off an extension cord is extremely dangerous and not recommended. Pool pumps require dedicated electrical circuits with GFCI protection for safety.
Yes, saltwater pools absolutely need cyanuric acid (stabilizer) to protect the chlorine generated by the salt cell from UV degradation. Maintain CYA levels between 70-80 ppm for optimal protection.
Most modern pool vacuums, especially robotic and suction-side cleaners, can safely run all night. However, proper setup and equipment condition are crucial for safe overnight operation.
You need a new pool pump if it's over 8-10 years old, making loud grinding noises, leaking water from the motor housing, or if repair costs exceed 50% of replacement cost.
Variable speed pool pumps can save 50-90% on energy costs compared to single speed pumps and are required by law in many areas. They're worth the investment for most pool owners despite higher upfront costs.
Yes, saltwater pools absolutely need cyanuric acid (stabilizer) to protect the chlorine generated by your salt cell from being destroyed by UV rays. Target levels should be 70-80ppm for optimal protection.
Inground pool costs range from $35,000-$100,000+ depending on size, materials, and features. Concrete pools are most expensive ($50,000-$100,000), vinyl liner pools are mid-range ($35,000-$65,000), and fiberglass pools fall in between ($40,000-$85,000).
Variable speed pool pumps save money by running at lower, more efficient speeds that dramatically reduce electricity consumption while maintaining proper water circulation and filtration.
Cloudy pool water results from poor filtration, chemical imbalance, or contaminants. Fix by testing chemistry, shocking to proper FC/CYA ratio, and running filtration 24/7 until clear.
Yes, you can leave an above ground pool up all year, but it requires proper winterization including chemical balancing, equipment protection, and regular maintenance to prevent freeze damage and extend pool life.
Pool heaters work by transferring heat to pool water through different methods: gas heaters burn fuel to heat water directly, electric heaters use resistance coils, heat pumps extract ambient heat from air, and solar heaters use sun energy to warm water as it circulates through collectors.
Pool heaters work by transferring heat to pool water through different methods: gas heaters burn fuel to heat water directly, electric heaters use resistance coils, and heat pumps extract heat from ambient air to warm pool water efficiently.
Yes, you need to run your pool pump regularly for proper filtration and circulation, but not 24/7. Most pools need 8-12 hours daily, with timing based on pool size, bather load, and seasonal conditions.
