Chris Quam
Recent technology advances are offering pool owners the option of managing their home pools and spas from their smart phones and tablets, using apps and controllers similar to those available for home security.
Whether you are at home or on the road, you can monitor pool and spa settings, adjust parameters and receive alerts if a problem is detected. “Imagine turning up the spa heater before you head home from work, adjusting the outside lights, and activating water and fire features, so everything is just perfect for you on your arrival home,” said Chris Quam, owner of Arizona Pool Guy, Inc.
In addition, you can save money by maintaining perfect water chemistry while keeping chemical use to a minimum, avoiding potential problems before they become major. In addition, you can conserve energy by keeping heat low until you need it. Anything you can do from your pool controller, you now can do anywhere.
Chris explained the difference between automatic devices and automated controls. “Everyone is familiar with automatic devices that require timers or a person to turn them on and off,” he said. “Many homeowners have their pool pumps and pool cleaners set on a timer that runs the pump during hours when electricity costs less. They set it and forget it. That’s automatic.”
Automated devices are those that can be pre-programmed and controlled by remote signals from inside the house or via the Internet. These include pool controls for cleaners, heaters, lights, water features and even chemical balance. “Pools and spas can be set up with probes and sensors that test levels and release the proper amounts of chemicals automatically,” Chris stated. “That way you never have either too low or very high amounts of chlorine or pH, preventing the green pool or red-eye situations.”
By combining automatic devices like timers with automated systems, more than 100 pool and spa conditions, parameters and settings can now be accessed and monitored at your fingertips.
“The best part is that your pool service tech at Arizona Pool Guy can also get problem alerts on our computer or cell phones and correct any problems right away, even if it’s not your regular day for service,” Chris explained. “And most times, we may be able to fix the problem without actually having to go to your house. If you love technology, these user-friendly apps are for you, whether you do the monitoring, or we do it for or with you.”
To find out how an automated pool monitoring system would work for your own pool or spa, call Chris at
(480) 699-0607 for a free estimate.
For information on any pool service, installation or repair, call (480) 699-0607. Arizona Pool Guy, Inc. is licensed, bonded and insured, ROC #243628.