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It is important to prepare the swimming pools for winter season. If you are also looking forward to prepare your swimming pool for the upcoming winters then there are certain things that you need to keep in mind. The very first thing is that you have to test the swimming pool water levels for normal pH. Run the filters for one day at least. After this, clean all the debris that may have deposited there. Use vacuum cleaner to blow the pool thoroughly.

Once you are done with all this you have to blow out the lines and evacuate any amount of water which might be lurking in those lines. This can be done with a compressor or shop- vac effectively. With the compressor you have to take one old winterizing plug. Remove center screw and push about a quarter compressor inch hose male-adapter in winterizing plug’s center.

You also have to remove the chlorinators or any plugs it has ensuring there is no water in it at all. The multi port valve is to be set between any 2 selections. It is so as this will actually hold the valves open and will prevent internal damage if any. Also, the pump must not be covered for the winters. The pump has been enabled to breathe well as there should be no room for this pump to oxidize. If you own a heater also, then the gas and gas valve have to be turned off with winterizing plug being removed under that manifold. The heater shall be covered to prevent any debris or acorns to get inside it or to reduce the chances of spontaneous fire.

You can use a vacuum to clean plumbing lines properly. For removing the ladders and the hand rails you have to lift the decorative covers simply and loosen the bolts an inch up and hammer them down. This will ease off the ladders and the handrails.

If you have concrete swimming pools, then it is pertinent that you keep the level of water below the swimming pool tiles.

Going with a gas water heater instead of an electric is a choice more and more homeowners are making now because of today’s rising fuel costs. It is estimated that using a gas unit costs the homeowner about half of what it would cost him to use an electric unit.

1) Natural gas over liquid propane. There are debates about which fuel source is better but most believe that it is natural gas. It burns cleaner and is slightly less expensive. However, you must guard against carbon monoxide leaks with either version, as you should do with any gas burning appliances.

2) Tank capacity and flow rate. The best gas water heater for you is the one that has the lowest tank capacity to fit your needs and the best flow rate. A 40 gallon unit costs more than a thirty and a fifty gallon unit costs more than a forty. You shouldn’t buy a unit bigger than your needs. However, even more important than tank capacity is the amount of hot water the heater is able to put out in an hour. Look for the best value by finding the smallest possible tank capacity with the best flow rate.

3) Safety. The best water heaters on the market today will have built in safety precautions to prevent the pilot light from igniting any flammable vapors that might get into the room. Do not purchase one without them. The feature is not expensive and it can save lives.

Being exceptionally tall has many advantages, but what about when it comes to sporting endeavour, in particular when it comes to water sports. So just what are the plus and minus points of height when it comes to Swimming, rowing, water polo, canoe sports etc. How can a competitor use extra height to gain a competitive advantage over an opponent who has a different physical make up.

Let’s look at the key attributes of the taller sports person. First and foremost is the ability to reach further. Being taller implies longer arms and legs, in turn meaning longer reach ability and longer stride ability. This is a tremendous advantage in many sports, but in particular water sports. One of the key factors to swimming is to generate long arcs with the arms and legs. This is only possible with long levers. The front crawl swim stroke requires that you have a long stroke i.e. your arms are powering through the water longer for every stroke than a shorter competitors. The longer your arms are in the water the more time you have to propel yourself in forward motion. Taller swimmers (and just take a look at who lines up for the next Olympic 200 metres Freestyle final) tend to have the textbook long, smooth stroke, whereas the shorter swimmers have a shorter, snappier stroke. Shorter swimmers, if powerful enough do however tend to excel at the more explosive and shorter events, such 50 metre breast stroke, where the long smooth stroke is overpowered by the more powerful short sharp strokes that generate forward momentum quickly.

Rowing is very much the domain of the taller athlete. Take a look any elite rowing crew and they will be tall. Even the lighter weight crews tend to be long and lean as opposed to short and muscular. Rowing is very much a team sport where all action and movement must be simultaneous to maximise effort. This is much easier to acheive if your crew of four or eight are of a similar height. Then to achieve a long stroke, maximising the oar time in the water, longer levers are required.

When choosing a two-piece, pick one with a soft pleated bra. Have the bikini pants tie high for a flattering high-cut leg. You’ll look stunning and slim.

If you are small in the bust, pick a bra that is lightly padded.

Make sure that the briefs adjust with string ties to tie higher. This allows for adjusting in case of weight gain or loss through the summer months.

For a fuller figure, pick a one piece maillot. A lovely low cut will show off your sexy back. The one piece will curve to your shape nicely.

If you are full figured and large busted, don’t let a two piece scare you off. Pick an under wire bra, and well-cut briefs. Choose one with a matching jacket for some extra cover.

For those of you that need tummy control, choose a swim suit with a skirt to flatten the tummy.

For those of you woman who like extra cover, the under wire bra supports the fuller bust line and a skirted brief conceals heavier hips. Also find one with a matching jacket for extra cover up.

Now that you have your swim suit picked, don’t forget, when it comes to Beauty and the Beach.

Getting a tan is a lot like cooking an egg. Both are easy to overdo. But since a burned egg isn’t as awful as a burned back, here are some sensible ways to keep your “sunny side up” this summer.

1. Buy suntan lotion according to your particular skin type. Blondes brunettes and redheads should use a product with the maximum amount of sun screen.

2. Take lots of lotion to the beach and reapply frequently. Better to under tan than over burn.

3. Would-be mermaids and all those who spend hours treading water can prevent that “prune” look by an all over rubbing of skin cream before the first dive.

4. If swimming or water-skiing tangles your hair unmercifully, try wearing it braided or in a bun. Also, never yank a brush through wet hair; it’s most susceptible to breakage when wet.

5. Don’t skimp on body oils or moisturizers in the summertime. Sunshine depletes your natural oils.

6. If you don’t cotton to sandy ears, pack some cotton swabs in your beach bag. Use them also to apply small amounts of oil to your eye area. Even the darkest sunglasses sometimes can’t keep you from squinting and a touch of moisturizer can discourage “laugh lines.”

Wearing the appropriate type of swimsuit for serious swimming is very important for proper resistance, drag and comfort level of the swimmer. Decide on the right kind of style before training with advice from a professional swimmer in this free video on choosing a swimsuit for serious swimming. Expert: Stephen Taylor Contact: www.sttrainer.com Bio: Stephen Taylor is a professional endurance coach and has won over 25 races, ranging from sprints to iron-distance triathlons, marathons and ultra-marathons. Filmmaker: Dimitri labarge