Pool accessories

Whenever people are planning to buy pools, they start looking for pool accessories. Pool accessories help improve the safety and cleanliness of the pool and also improve how the pool functions. Other swimming pool supplies also add to the aesthetics of the pool. Browse through several pool accessories on Alibaba.com.

Popular swimming pool accessories

Pool covers are placed above the pool, and they're known to prevent dirt, dust, or any foreign particles from entering the pool when no one is using it. Pool safety covers also help prevent the water in the pool from evaporating, and some even preserve the heat of the water. However, it's important to note that not all pool covers are pet- or child-proof. If pets and kids are around, consider getting a fiberglass pool cover. They are strong and can hold a lot of weight.

Another accessory worth considering is pool lighting, specifically LED pool lights. These swimming pool lights have two benefits. First, they allow swimming at night or during winter when there's darkness. One can, therefore, see where they're going. Secondly, they add to the aesthetics of the pool. With pool lighting, the pool area pops up at night, making it inviting. There are also the underwater pool lights, making the pool more appealing. There are several selections of pool lighting. One can select one depending on the color, size, and type of bulbs.

Water strips are also common. They're used to test the quality of water in a swimming pool. This helps keep the swimming pool water free from bacteria and algae. When using a water strip, insert it in water and remove it, then check the strip's color against the color scale gradient that comes with the package. A water strip can also help determine the bromine or chlorine levels, the alkalinity of water, and cyanuric acid present in the pool water.

Pool accessories that are specifically for safety

Pool alarms usually emit a sound whenever someone falls into the pool. These pool alarms are especially good for families with pets and kids. There are two types of water alarms. Those that make a sound when the door leading towards the pool opens. They are called door and gate pools. Then there are the water alarms, which emit a sound when someone falls in the pool. Life rings are like floaters used to rescue someone who's fallen in the pool. They have a bouncy material, and the rings usually have a rope attached. They should be placed in the pool, where people can easily access them in an emergency.