Electricity and water don’t mix: Making sure you install and maintain a safe swimming pool

Whether commercial or domestic, although installing or owning a swimming pool can be an exciting experience, it’s important to make sure all of your electrical components are installed by a true professional.

Most people underestimate the amount of electrics that need to be fitted and to have a safe pool, as it’s a large body of water, faulty or ill fitted electrics can cause damage and in a swimming pool there is an increased the risk of an electric shock. Electrical components power the pumps, pool lights and filtration systems and all of these contribute to the essential care to be taken by you as the pool owner – especially in a commercial environment.

Remember to hire a professional regularly to update, inspect and make repairs if needed to your pool.

If you have an older swimming pool an electrical contractor can inspect your lighting to make sure they are not outdated or faulty, and will ensure that they fit lights that adhere to safety standards which ensure they won’t get short circuited.

No matter the age, it’s a wise decision to hire an electrical contractor to check all of your electrical components for safety and durability as it’s essential they remain in a good and safe condition. Examinations of lights, filter systems and the pump are all integral components that ensure a safe swimming pool, both chemically and electrically.

If you have any faults with your swimming pool or you think there may be a problem, do not try to resolve this yourself, hire a licensed electrician or electrical contractor who will be effective and will repair any faulty wiring or electrical systems efficiently, to ensure maximum safety.

Whether you have a pool on a commercial property, are buying a house with a pool or are planning to install one in your home or for your business; hire a professional to carry out inspections that will ensure the safety of you and your guests.

Click here to see an example of the work we carried out recently for one of our clients, which transformed his existing out buildings into an indoor heated pool and call us for your consultation with a professional.