How to Buy Swimming Pool Chemical Feeders

Keeping a pool clean means ensuring that the pool chemicals are in balance. A pool chemical feeder allows you to automatically feed pool chemical into your pool at the exact rate you need. Here is how to select the right chemical feeder for your pool.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Look at all the types of chemical feeders. Most chemical feeders work by fitting somewhere in the pool's filter system, while others simply float in the water. All have their benefits and drawbacks.

2. Watch different types of chemical feeders in action. If you can, visit a pool supply warehouse and watch the pool feeders in operation.

3. Ask a specialist for a recommendation for your type of pool. If the installer of your pool is available, ask him what type of pool filter you have and what type of chemical feeder he recommends with this type of filter system.

4. Decide if you need a regular or high capacity chemical feeder. In general, the high capacity models are for public or commercial pools.

5. Get the warranty and return information. Most chemical feeders have a limited warranty, but if you get the pool chemical feeder home and installed and it doesn't work properly, you're stuck. Ask if the sales rep has a free trial or a money back guarantee to help assure you of proper operation.

Tips & Warnings

• It is ok to look and buy online, but if you do, at least establish a relationship with a real sales person by calling the company's toll-free line. This builds trust on both ends.
• Some different types include in-line, off-line and floating types of chemical feeders. Be sure you know the pluses and minuses of each one before purchase.