Upgrades That Change How You Use Your Pool

Pool Accessories and Upgrades in Lakeland

Adding lighting, heating, or automation changes how often and how comfortably you use your pool in Lakeland or a surrounding area. LED lights let you swim after dark and add color to your pool's waterline or nearby landscaping. A heater extends your swim season into the cooler months, and automation systems let you control temperature, filtration, and lighting from your phone instead of walking outside to adjust valves. Florida Aquascapes installs accessories that integrate with your pool's existing equipment and wiring, so everything works together without requiring a full system overhaul.


You'll choose upgrades based on what's missing or outdated in your current setup. Water features like fountains or deck jets add sound and movement, and they're plumbed into the same circulation system as your pool. Covers reduce debris and heat loss, and they're available in manual or motorized versions depending on your budget. Each upgrade is installed to work with your pool's layout and equipment pad, and Florida Aquascapes handles the electrical and plumbing so everything meets code and operates safely.


Reach out to discuss which pool upgrades fit your needs and how they're installed in Lakeland, Eagle Lake, Bartow, or across Central Florida.

What Each Type of Upgrade Actually Does

LED lighting is installed in the pool wall or mounted on the deck, and you can set it to one color or program it to cycle through multiple colors. In Lakeland, lights make evening swimming safer and give you more hours to use the pool each day. Heaters are added to your equipment pad and connected to the pool's return line, raising water temperature by several degrees and holding it steady even when air temperatures drop at night.


Once automation is installed, you'll control your pool's pump schedule, heater, and lights from a control panel or app. You'll notice the pool stays cleaner because filtration runs on a set schedule, and the water stays warm because the heater turns on automatically when the temperature dips. Water features create movement and sound, and they pull from the same pump as your pool unless you want a dedicated line for stronger flow.


Covers are sized to fit your pool's shape and secured with tracks or anchors depending on the type. They reduce evaporation, keep debris out, and lower heating costs by trapping warmth overnight. Florida Aquascapes matches each accessory to your pool's size and usage patterns, and installs everything so it operates reliably without adding complexity to your routine maintenance.

It Helps to Know What You're Adding and Why

Homeowners in Lakeland often ask about energy use, installation time, and whether upgrades work with older pool equipment. These questions clarify what changes and what stays the same after the work is done.

What does pool automation control?
Automation systems control your pump, heater, lights, and any water features from a single interface. You set schedules or adjust settings remotely, and the system runs everything based on your preferences without needing manual adjustments at the equipment pad.
How much does a pool heater increase your utility bill?
It depends on the heater type and how often you run it. Gas heaters cost more per hour but heat quickly, while electric heat pumps cost less to operate but take longer to raise the temperature. Florida Aquascapes can estimate operating costs based on your pool size and how many months you plan to heat it.
What is the difference between LED and incandescent pool lights?
LED lights use less energy, last longer, and offer color-changing options that incandescent bulbs don't provide. Most pool owners in Lakeland switch to LED when their old lights burn out because the energy savings add up over time.
How do water features connect to the pool's plumbing?
Water features tie into your pool's return line or run on a separate loop depending on the flow rate needed. Deck jets and fountains are plumbed during installation and controlled by valves or automation so you can turn them on and off as desired.
Why would you add a pool cover?
Covers reduce evaporation, keep leaves and dirt out, and slow heat loss overnight. In Lakeland, where the sun is strong and debris from trees is common, a cover cuts down on chemical use and cleaning time while lowering your heating costs.

Florida Aquascapes installs pool lighting, heating, automation, and water features that integrate with your existing setup in Lakeland. 


Contact us to review your options and schedule an installation.

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