How to Open or Start a Swimming Pool in the Spring Starting or opening up a swimming pool is pretty simple. But it does require a bit of work and a couple of extra hands. Honestly, it’s best to start a week or two before you want to open it for not only best results,…
Spring is such a great time of year but it does bring a few seasonal “chores” and for many of us that includes the task of bringing a dormant pool back to life. Depending upon your local climate, this can be a big deal or a non-event. For the warm-weather folks that run their pumps…
Some pool owners choose to close their pool down for winter, which can mean less regular maintenance. However, winterizing swimming pools means that there are certain steps to take when re-opening the pool for spring. You should probably start the process of re-opening a few days before you want to use the swimming pool so that you can…
With summer close at hand, now it’s time to rethink what you’ve done for winter maintenance because what you did to prepare for winter, will make your summer pool opening that much easier. It’s never a happy time when you close the pool for the winter but it is a necessary part of pool ownership…
Sometimes things don’t go so smoothly after you open your pool. Here are some common problems and what actions you should take: Obvious drips coming from filter tank, pump or visible pipes. Try tightening the fittings. If you cannot get leaks to stop, contact a local pool professional. Sand in pool under or near the…
The Ph level of your swimming pool is one thing you indisputably want to keep an in depth eye on. Each and every week you must be the use of a checking out kit so you know what the degrees are. Ideally you need them to be as close to 7.2 as possible. Then again, the rest…
DEAR BARRY: Two years ago, we bought a home with a backyard pool. Then, a few months ago, the county posted a violation notice on our front door for an expired pool permit. The previous homeowner, who was also the contractor for the pool, pulled the pool permit, completed the construction, but never called for…
Phoenix Children’s Hospital kicked off the swimming season this week by attempting to ensure that Valley children know how to be safe poolside. Nearly 1,100 first-grade students from more than a dozen Southeast Valley schools attended the 13th annual Water Safety Day at Mesa Community College on Tuesday. Organized by the hospital’s Water Watchers program,…
In-ground pool closing accessories, in their many different forms, are becoming more and more popular among pool owners as a result of the many benefits they provide. Ranging from pool vacuums and skimmer closures to cover pumps and weatherproof equipment covers, in-ground pool winterizing accessories offer outstanding convenience as well as enhanced winter protection. They…
Nowadays swimmers had been able to swim faster with the correct swim wear because of the advancement of technologies. You can enjoy those advantages as well by just choosing the right swimsuit and goggles. In the old days the main purpose of swimsuit was mainly for fashion wear but thanks to technology having those advance swimsuitscan actually…