The IP rating uses 2 figures, the first of which ranges from 0 to 6 and refers to the level of protection against ingress of solid objects. The ultimate ‘6’ rating is indicative of a completely dust-tight housing. For pool lighting the second number is more significant, which ranges from 0 to 8 and refers to protection against ingress of water. An IPX3 rating is considered to be the minimal requirement for outdoor lighting, whilst underwater lights usually require an IPX8 rating for submersion at an unrestricted depth. Lighting around the pool

light trail at the Blue Pool IN PICTURES: Magical light trail at the Blue Pool

When the pool becomes alkaline, the water turns cloudy because the high pH level leads to improperly dissolved calcium. If the ph level does deviate from a balanced state, the water will either become acidic or alkaline, both of which you don’t want happening. A Remote-controlled 18W LED PAR56 Swimming Pool Light that enables complete mobile control of the pool’s colour. Aquamarine pools give you the feeling that you’re swimming in beautiful turquoise water. While finishes come in plenty of aqua shades, all of them err on the lighter side of the spectrum. It’s very hard to plan for how every single element in the surrounding environment will influence pool water color.Plaster is the old school, tried and tested option. It’s applied by hand, trowelled to make it smooth, and is the most budget-friendly option. When designing your pool area, the water color needs to be considered for aesthetic uniformity – providing color blend or contrast throughout the space. What Gives Pool Water It’s Color?

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Each day, the filtration system should fully cycle the pool’s water to get rid of any contaminants. This is even more vital in the summer months when the temperatures are higher and the pool gets more use. How to Get The Color You WantThe RENOLIT ALKORPLAN2000 range comes in 7 attractive different colours: White, Sand, Light Blue, Adriatic Blue, Caribbean Green, Light Grey and Dark Grey. This range offers high-quality membranes that withstand ageing and weather coated with a varnish that makes them highly stable against U.V. rays. An estimate of potential savings in running LED pool lights against a halogen equivalent would work out approximately as follows: The short answer is that the pool’s water color is an illusion. Clean water will always be clear. But there’s ways to “tint” it, giving the impression that the pool is filled with colored water.