{"id":1434,"date":"2023-07-24T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/?p=1434"},"modified":"2023-07-23T20:28:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T03:28:23","slug":"how-does-a-pool-uv-light-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/pool-equipment\/how-does-a-pool-uv-light-help\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does a Pool UV Light Help?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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UV light helps sanitize, so why wouldn\u2019t you want one in your pool? We all know how gross the water can get (and it doesn\u2019t take long for it to get that way, either). A UV light makes sense, but how <\/em>does it help?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know a thing or two about pool UV lights<\/a> and pool pumps in Rancho Cordova, CA<\/a>, so let\u2019s talk about how you can protect the water in your pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

It Reduces Germs in the Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UV lights are known to terminate germs, and nothing breeds bacteria germs like still water. The main benefit of using a pool UV light is to sanitize your water so it\u2019s safe to swim in for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re one line of defense\u2013they will not kill all pathogens in the water, but they will reduce the number of pathogens and create an environment that makes it difficult for new bacteria to grow. Plus, these can work against bacteria that might otherwise be immune to chemical disinfectants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lowers Your Chemical Usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting chlorine in your eyes isn\u2019t fun. It\u2019s irritating and can cause eyesight problems over time. UV lights help sanitize the water so you don\u2019t have to rely on chlorine as much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may still want to use chlorine in the water to help mitigate bacterial growth. But here\u2019s the good thing\u2013UV light breaks down chloramines, which is the byproduct of chlorine that gives it such a strong odor (you can smell it now and that\u2019s just from thinking about it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Filter Lasts Longer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Changing out a pool filter isn\u2019t exactly fun, but it is necessary. With fewer organisms in the water in the first place, your filter doesn\u2019t have to do as much work. This will extend your filter\u2019s life, so if you forget to change it on a rigorous routine, you should still be okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While UV light rods do need to be replaced from time to time, they\u2019re cost-effective and help you maintain your pool filter. It never hurts to be double prepared, especially when it comes to your pool water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better Looking Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You want your pool to look clear, right? UV light breaks down organic matter, which includes bits of debris that float around and get in the way of that clear, crystal water that\u2019s so inviting. Your pool looks better when it\u2019s protected with UV lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this reason is on the cosmetic side, it\u2019s still an added benefit of using a UV light in your pool. It certainly makes it more inviting for cookouts and hot summer days when you invite your family over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pool UV Lights Aren\u2019t as Complicated as You Thought<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know just what pool UV lights are, how they do what they do, and that they\u2019re something you can have installed soon, what\u2019s stopping you? Protect your water, reduce your dependency on pool chemicals, and be more eco-friendly in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc. today<\/strong><\/a> to schedule your pool UV light installation and pool pump installation.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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