The Winter Pool: Off-Season Operation Tips
For our customers in the sunbelt – how do you maintain your pool during the off season? Despite what season it is, you can keep the pool maintained so that when it’s time to reopen, you won’t have as...
View ArticleSpa Water Chemistry Management
Balanced spa water is important for several different reasons, and bad chemistry can affect the health of those using the spa or hot tub. Too much or too little of certain chemicals will have negative...
View ArticleMid-Winter Pool Cover Disaster
Spring pool opening goes more smoothly when you have a proper winter pool closing – the most important part being that the pool cover is tightly put onto your swimming pool. A tightly put winter pool...
View ArticleSalt Chlorine Generator Buyer’s Guide
Pool owners know how much work and effort is necessary to maintain a healthy pool. It’s an endless job that can feel like a chore. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to receive reliable assistance?...
View ArticleOzone and Minerals – Natural Pool Sanitation
Chlorine can get expensive. And, it’s not very…natural (sorry, Dr. Pool). Luckily, there are several options that can help minimize chlorine usage. This brief guide will run through some user-friendly,...
View ArticleSaving Money on Chlorine Costs
Chlorine is the most common chemical used to treat drinking and bathing water. Chlorine is dependable to kill bacteria and prevent the growth of algae in the pool water. Chlorine costs can add up to...
View ArticleEnergy Saving & Eco Friendly Swimming Pools
Imagine purchasing a brand new pool. Perhaps it’s an aboveground pool – or maybe an in ground pool, it fits perfectly into your backyard per your hard work. After all of that money spent on a brand new...
View ArticleAbove Ground Pool Step Buyer’s Guide
Above ground swimming pools come with a plethora of parts, equipment and supplies. Pool steps and ladders are important for easy and safe access. Steps should restrict access to the pool, and remain...
View ArticleSwimming Pool Water Balance Problems
As a pool owner, you know how much change occurs in your pool constantly, due to various chemicals, oils and swimmers. Because your pool water is in a state of constant change, it is essential to check...
View ArticleSwimming Pool Heaters Buyer’s Guide
It’s depressing, but the swimming season is coming to an end. Depends on where you live, you may have months longer, but for us in Chicago, that is not the case. If we want to swim past August or early...
View ArticlePool Safety Covers: Costs vs. Benefits
This article aims to be a reference article for you regarding pool safety covers. These covers are for both inground and above ground swimming pools (with complete decks) and they provide many benefits...
View ArticleInground Winter Pool Covers: Parts and Accessories
As the winter season gets closer, it’s time to prepare for pool closing. Here’s the different categories of in ground pool cover accessories and parts to take care of your pool cover and your pool this...
View ArticleInstalling a Nature2 Express Mineral Purifier
Nature² is a popular purifier, a completely natural, mineral-based sanitizer. It has proven itself a useful supplement to chlorine that many pool owners have come to rely on and enjoy. However, this...
View Article5 Winter Pool Cover Problems
When temperatures get as low as they do in the winter, you hardly want to go outside. But this is exactly what you need to do to find and fix problems with your winter cover – when you see the …...
View ArticleCommon Spa Heater Repair Parts
How do you know when it’s time to replace specific parts of your Spa Heater? Spa water temperature will probably be your first clue! When a hot tub becomes a cool tub, what should you look for, besides...
View ArticleSpas & Hot Tubs are HOT!
Heat up the Winter! When some people think of winter, they think of cold weather, frigid temperatures, icy roads and snow. Now you can change all that, and think of heating up – in a Hot Tub. The...
View ArticleBlack Friday Pool Supply Clearance
November is here. This means that most of us start to feel cold temperatures, make holiday plans, and of course, begin to shop. I am referring of course, to the event known as Black Friday. Black...
View ArticleUnique Gift Ideas for Swimming Pool People
Are you someone or do you know someone who owns a pool or loves to swim? If you struggle with finding the perfect holiday gift, look no further than today’s pool gift guide. When you know a pool owner,...
View ArticleDeck the Halls: Festive Swimming Pools
It doesn’t matter if you live in a warm climate, or in the great white north – if you want to throw a Holiday party near the pool, you can! Regardless of whether the pool is going to be open … Continue...
View ArticleSpa & Hot Tub Cover Buyer’s Guide
Hot tub owners know that the spa top is one of the most important hot tub accessories. There are quite a few tips for buying the perfect spa cover. Hopefully, this post will help guide you in the right...
View ArticleSupplement Gas Heat with Solar Heat
Pool owners everywhere know just how expensive it is to heat a pool. There are a few things that can be done to reduce heating expenses without taking a hit on pool comfort. Tighten up your budget for...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide to Pool Water Balance
It really is a balancing act – to maintain the correct levels in the pool water. If pH or Alkalinity is too low, or Calcium Hardness levels are too high, there can be problems. Other pool chemicals...
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