There are three things that may cause your pool to be cloudy. Pool Chemicals – An inadequate amount of chemicals may cause your pool to be cloudy. Pool Filter – If your filter system is not working properly, you are at risk for a cloudy pool. The Environment – Weather, animals, construction, trees, sun and people may cause your pool … Read More
Efficient Pools
You can save money and the environment with an energy efficient pool. I have listed a couple ways to make your swimming pool eco-friendly. Prevent Water Evaporation – The U.S. Department of Energy has found that water evaporation is devastatingly the single largest source of energy over consumption, accounting for 70% of total energy lost in both indoor and outdoor … Read More
Child Safety Around Your Pool
Many people have enjoyed time with their children in the swimming pool, especially during the quarantine period. We need to be responsible on safety tips for everyone in the pool. The highest rate of drowning deaths, according to the World Health Organization, are from ages one to four, followed from five to nine years of age. There are many ways … Read More
How To Cool Swimming Pool Water
A question pool companies often get asked from swimming pool owners in the heat of summer is “How can I cool down my pool water?” Below are a few suggestions to be considered: 1) Use ice: This quick fix is one of the fastest ways of cooling down your pool water in a pinch. If it is feasible to obtain … Read More
How to Raise Alkalinity
What happens if your pool’s alkalinity is too low? Your pool finish can become etched and stained, water can turn green, your swimmers’ eyes can burn, metals corrode and pH can rise up or fall. If you want to raise the alkalinity level without overly affecting the pH level, baking soda is recommended. One you know your pool’s volume and … Read More
Things Not To Do With Your Pool
Swimming pools are a luxury and most are a serious investment to own. Failure to maintain your pool or attend to regular service items will lead to failures in the system. Review these things that you should absolutely NOT do to your pool. Never add random chemicals to your pool. Never ignore a pool leak. Do not turn your pump … Read More
Foam in your Hot Tub?
Do you have a hot tub foaming problem you want to fix once and for all? Too much foam in a hot tub is one of the most common problems that spa owners complain about. When the water first goes in to the spa you notice that there is almost no bubbles or foam at all, but a few weeks … Read More
Ways to Create Gathering Spots in and Around Your Pool
Who does not love gathering around the swimming pool on a beautiful day? Your ideal entertainment space can offer options. A few options would include: Swim-Up Bars/Sometimes you don’t want to get out of the water, but the bar is where the action is! Outdoor Kitchens/The kitchen many times becomes the main gathering place when entertaining. Why not bring the … Read More
Acquatic Therapy for Lower Back Pain
Aside from swimming laps, there are many low-impact water exercises and stretches that allow your spine to decompress gently. Swimming and other water workouts strengthen the core, obliques and lower back muscles, to reduce strain to overworked ligaments. Swimming also stretches and strengthens the legs and shoulders, which are often overworked and painful from supporting a lower back in spasm. … Read More
Lifeguard Tips
When you have a swimming pool, you want to make memories to last a lifetime. However, owning a swimming pool means responsibility, not only keeping it clean, but it is a better idea to have safety supervision skills. It is important to be alert like a lifeguard. Below are some suggestions that can save a life. Learn CPR – Not … Read More