2009 U.S. Drowning Statistics
Let’s face it, children get into things and get into places they are not supposed to be in. The last thing you want is to have an unsupervised child around your pool. Hundreds of children die in pools...
View ArticleMesh is Best ~ Avoid the Mess with Mesh!
Summary of the advantages of owning a mesh safety pool cover. Saves money in the long run by savings on labor, water, supplies, all while looking good.
View ArticleThe Safety and Security of your Backyard Swimming Pool
Swimming pools are becoming more common in the backyard of homeowners. When acquiring a pool you are also acquiring an additional responsibility as well as a liability. Drowning accidents are typically...
View ArticleDigital Pool Heaters ~ my pool heater won't come on!
Digital and electronic pool heaters have come a long way in the past few years. Self diagnostics and digital read outs have made life simple for repair technicians all over. Low flow? The heater tells...
View ArticlePush Pull Valves ~ Care & Repair
The push-pull valve is the most simplistic valve to use when backwashing is required. It has only two settings, filter or backwash. The advantage to having a push pull valve as opposed to a multi...
View ArticleHow to Close a Mesh Covered Pool
Mesh covers are great - beautiful, safe, low maintenance, durable. But they do have the drawback of allowing algae growth - if you let it! Completely preventable - just simply add another $20 worth of...
View ArticleSwimming Pool Algae ~ Identify & Destroy
The key to algae control, is prevention. If algae doesn’t get started, it won’t be an issue. My number one rule is chlorine. Chlorine to prevent the algae from starting, and if it does get started,...
View ArticleSolar Heat Showcase
Solar is the free way to heat your pool and save lots of money. Sure, you have to pay for the solar heater, cover, or liquid blanket , but with the money saved you will recoup that in no time. There is...
View ArticlePool Caulking ~ time to Caulk your expansion joints
Pool owners often overlook caulking the joint between the pool coping and the pool deck. Because of the time needed to allow pool deck and coping to shift and allow proper curing time, pool builders...
View ArticleAlgae - the many hues and colors
Algae, bacteria and mold can present itself in your swimming pool in many forms and colors. Restoring your pool and getting back that healthy crystal clear blue water can sometimes become a task. The...
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