Swimming Pool Temperature Know The Right Level
If you are wondering what is the ideal swimming pool temperature then it is not a very easy question to answer. It is so because the proper swimming pools temperature depends largely on the preferences of the swimmers. Based on the recommended heater temperature and the settings from all manufacturers virtually the ideal temperature range for both the backyard swimming pool and the indoor swimming pool ranges between 75 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Although this figure is not taken to be as the final one as the temperature varies from the preferences of individual to individual and varied environments.
Ideal swimming pool temperature attainment can be a little tricky job if one possesses backyard swimming pool sans heater. It is so because the swimming pool temperature gradually increases along with the season change and there is a heating of the pool but the very initial swimming pool temperature of swimming season remains to be cold. It is in fact lesser than 70 degrees Fahrenheit or so which is not quite favorable for even the adventurous lot of the swimmers. If the backyard swimming pool does have a heater then there are no issues as the temperature of the swimming pool water can be well adjusted as per the requirements and the convenience of the swimmers and their activity levels. For example cooler swimming pool water is apt for exercising purposes while warmer one is good for beach/ lounge atmosphere.
When the temperature of the swimming pool is increased this is to be well considered that it may have some effects on the maintenance of the pool. Like if the pool water temperature is higher there will be increased water evaporation and thus the pool owners will have to remain vigilant regarding when the water needs to be added for easy swimming. Also higher pool water temperature also implies quicker build up of the dissolved solids which is actually the bad stuff which the chlorine then attacks in the pool water. In fact having higher temperature may also burn the chlorine and the agents used for pool sanitizing far more quickly. The algal growth will proliferate and increased vacuuming squeezing and swimming pool cleanups will be required.
About the writer: Myself author of swimming pool magazine http://www.poolsearch.org a swimming pool hot tub planning guide for swimming pool above ground in ground swimming pools.
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Steam Showers For The Bathroom
Before Installation
Steam showers come in modular acrylic units as well as custom made. A bathroom needs to be prepared before a steam shower can be put in. By its very nature a steam shower produces a lot of steam and the bathroom and shower enclosure needs to be water proof or mould and mildew will begin to grow. People with diabetes high blood sugar who are pregnant or very young should consult their doctor before using a steam shower.
Modular Steam Showers
Modular steam showers are prefabricated and fit into a standard shower footprint. A modular steam shower can be retrofitted into a bathroom that already exists. Modular steam showers average between 3000 and 5000. Modular showers do have various options such as number of shower heads often depending on the brand of the steam shower. Modular steam shower bases can be whirlpool bathtubs. They usually come in white and offwhite colours.
Custom Steam Shower
Custom steam showers are usually created in new home builds and are more expensive then modular showers. Custom steam showers are tiled on the walls floor and ceiling. The tiles are set on mortar bed which ensures complete water resistance. The doors have a seal too keep the steam contained. Most steam showers also have a seat so one can sit and enjoy the steam. A custom steam shower has more options than a modular steam shower: colour is one such option. Custom steam showers can be made in any colour the tile comes in which with the vast array of selection is virtually any colour. The tiles themselves can have designs and texture also. There are also arrays of shower head options.
Luxury Steam Shower Suite
For those willing to spend the money luxury steam shower suites are very nice. A steam shower suite can cost between 20000 and 30000. Luxury steam shower features may include double headed showers extra shower heads on the walls massage shower heads rain shower heads. Other options are foot hydromassage radios iPod setups and telephones. A steam shower suite may also have waterfalls and chromotherapy coloured lights.
Steam Shower Generators
Steam shower generators are a critical part in a steam shower and can cost between 500 and 1600. The steam shower generator warms the water and produces the steam which is then released in the shower with an insulated nozzle. The generator can be installed within 25 feet so can be hidden in the bathroom and need not be an eye sore. A steam shower generator has two controls. The controls can be located inside or outside of the enclosure or one inside and one outside. One control shows the temperature and has temperature control and shut off knob. The other control is a timer and will shut off the steam automatically. A good generator is quiet and produces steam quickly. Another good feature in a steam shower generator is one that has a steady flow of air and not just short burst.
About the writer: Written by Di Vapor Steam Showers: experts in showers steam showers shower enclosures shower enclosures saunas and bathrooms. For more information visit http://www.divapor.com. Copyright October 2008 Di Vapor.
Ssmall Bathrooms
I think the topic of small bathrooms has to address both full baths and half baths or guest baths. Full baths those with a shower and/or tub are either family bathrooms or master bathrooms and are found in the bedroom portion of the house. Half baths sink and toilet only are typically used by visitors and are found close to the living spaces of the house.
Usually half baths are only 20 to 25 sq. ft. in area. Since these are typically off a hallway you don’t want the door swinging out. Swinging the door in makes for tighter maneuvering but it’s necessary.
The good news is that you don’t need any storage capability in these small bathrooms. I would consider a pedestal sink rather than a vanity. Use a corner cabinet either on the floor or wall hung if you want a place to put a few rolls of toilet tissue and other bathroom items.
Industry standards might give you additional insights regarding the spacing of the fixtures. The center of the sink should be at least 15″ from an adjacent wall or edge of toilet. And the same holds true for the toilet 15″ from center to wall or edge of sink.
Your decorating choices are unlimited. Obviously smaller fixtures will allow more movement. Lighter colors are better for giving the illusion of spaciousness but dark colors are more dramatic.
My brother once had a guest bath under a stair that was only 20 sq. ft. and had a slanted ceiling. The tiles and fixtures were all black. With the creative use of lighting and mirrors this was a lovely room that allowed a feeling of comfort when you were in it.
Get the magazines and do the research. When you see something that really makes you smile you’ll know to go for it.
For master baths and family baths talk about whether or not you will ever have more than 1 person in a bathroom at any time. When most families discuss this they discover that the answer is an emphatic NO.
In the unlikely event that your family answered YES there are certain planning decisions that will be different than those families answering NO. Issues to consider are: more than one entry; single sink vanity vs. double sink vanity; separation of sink from toilet and bath; or separation of toilet from sink and bath; or separating all three. Of course space and layout of the house might diminish your options.
In 2story homes like colonials or Tudors these bathrooms are on the 2nd floor. I mention this because it affects the cost of a renovation. Carrying everything up and down a flight of stairs usually adds 5 to 10 to the contractor’s price not that there’s anything you can do about it.
This also gives you a choice you wouldn’t have if the room was on the first floor. You could push the ceiling up to the roof and add a skylight. Family bathrooms usually are entered from a common hallway. So your only options for expansion are sides usually into a bedroom and up.
Master baths are often entered from the bedroom so expansion of that bath into the bedroom might seem like a logical way to go. In a typical builder’s model of about 80 sq. ft. the master bath takes up 15 of the master suite. The bath usually has 2 sinks a dressing area a tub and separate shower and a toilet that’s not in a separate compartment usually called a water closet. A survey of home buyers was taken to determine which options these builders should offer.
Let’s see what the survey says:
Would you take space from the sleeping area to enlarge the bath? 76 said NO.
Would you diminish your walkin closet to a regular wall closet
adding space to the bath? 72 said NO.
Would you eliminate the tub for a larger shower amp; separate toilet? 69 said NO.
Would you eliminate the tub and enlarge the closets or sleeping area? 84 said NO.
Would you replace the separate tub amp; shower for a combination and
put the saved space into closets or sleeping area? 56 said NO.
Where should a walkin closet open into? Master bath got 31
Master bedroom got 69.
Well if nothing else you have several things to think about. When you have it all figured out let me know. I’d be interested to know how it went.
Charles Gueli
www.continuoushomeimprovementhelp.com.
About the writer: Mace BudinOwner/Operator of M M Tile and Grout RestorersBoynton Beach Florida has been serving the South Florida area since 1997.