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,…
If you are thinking of getting a swimming pool, you should simplify the project as much as possible. A lot of people would enjoy have a well maintained pool on their own property, but they don’t know where to start the process. Some people choose above ground swimming pools, while others prefer in-ground models. This…
Above ground swimming pools are definitely a budget friendly option when it comes to buying and installing your own swimming pool, sometimes saving thousands of dollars compared to an in-ground pool. Your budget, how much time you want to spend on maintenance, and the size of your yard are some factors you may want to…
What is my secret to clear pool water when opening my inground pool in the spring? When the pool cover comes off, the pool water is crystal clear and all the debris has settled to the bottom. Most pool owners ask “How is this possible?” The most common sight when opening a pool is green…
Spring will be here in the blink of an eye, and all across the country people will be opening their inground swimming pools orabove ground pools. Anyone who is not lucky enough to have one of these will be out at the store shopping for one. Now is the time to begin buying swimming pool supplies and…
Be it for location, design or size, these pools are more than just enclosed bodies of water intended for swimming – as put in a definition. These extraordinary pools give a whole new meaning to swimming. In some cases you would have to be super rich to dip yourself in the luxurious waters, but a…
The benefits of having a swimming pool in your yard can outweigh the task involved in opening it up for that first summer swim. Opening an above-ground swimming pool requires more time than opening an in-ground swimming pool. Hose connections with in-ground pools are permanently plumbed, whereas the above-ground pool has temporary connections. Once the…