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Underwater Color Swimming Pool Lights and Insects
Category: Miscellaneous Asked by: i95commuter-ga List Price: $10.00 |
Posted:
22 Feb 2005 18:07 PST
Expires: 24 Mar 2005 18:07 PST Question ID: 479057 |
Do Underwater Color Swimming Pool Lights attract insects? |
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Re: Underwater Color Swimming Pool Lights and Insects
From: am777-ga on 23 Feb 2005 01:59 PST |
Hi commuter, Id say, Yes, it does........ Preventive Since many nuisance aquatic insects are attracted to mercury vapor lights, it is important to use lights sparingly in and around the swimming pool and other areas where insects are not wanted. Use special high-pressure sodium vapor yellow lights which are less attractive to insects and more energy efficient. Set lights 20 to 30 feet from the swimming pool (directing the light to the pool), if practical. Remember that less light equals less insects. Never use 150 watts of light when 25 watts are adequate. All light attracts insects for warmth and ultraviolet energy. Insects are cold-blooded and they see and respond best to ultraviolet energy mercury vapor light. Use long-handled dip nets daily to gather insects, leaves and other debris falling into the water. Maintain good sanitation through proper filtration, chlorine treatment and cleaning. Prevent slime buildup and empty small children's pools when not in use. When on vacation for two or more weeks, either drain the pool or have someone provide maintenance. Some use pool covers. Keep shrubs and grass trimmed closely, especially adjacent to the pool. Increasing the chlorine content to kill the ins ects could make it harmful for swimmers to use. http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2037.html |
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Re: Underwater Color Swimming Pool Lights and Insects
From: i95commuter-ga on 23 Feb 2005 10:17 PST |
Thanks am777, from reading your post it appears to me your talking about lights around the pool and not the underwater color lights installed into pool walls. Although I think your still correct but wanted to hear from some pool owners that had the underwater color lights to see what their experiences have been. Thanks for your reply. |
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Re: Underwater Color Swimming Pool Lights and Insects
From: i95commuter-ga on 23 Feb 2005 10:30 PST |
Thanks again, read the article didn't mention mosquitoes, I believe they may fall into this category as well. |
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Re: Underwater Color Swimming Pool Lights and Insects
From: 35_years_experience-ga on 09 Mar 2005 20:16 PST |
With a clear lens, light includes all colors. When you install a color lens (say red) over the light, what you are doing is filtering out all the other colors. And in this case, the color red is the only portion of light that is allowed to pass through. And in doing so, you cut down on the illumination in your swimming pool. If I can be of further service, please feel free to contact me at: http://admiral-inground-concrete-swimming-pools.4t.com/ |
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