Swimming Pools

As devastating as a storm can be emotionally and physically, the aftermath can often be even worse. When you get the opportunity to go back to your home after an evacuation, you usually have no idea exactly what to expect. After you get a chance to inspect the damage, here are some steps you can […]

Going through a hurricane or severe storm is a frightening experience. Not only are there concerns about personal safety, but there are also anxieties about the possibility of major property damage. If you’re a pool owner, it’s important to have a storm preparation plan in mind if you live in an area that experiences severe […]

If you live in an area that’s prone to severe storms or even hurricanes, you know that that they’re an extremely destructive and potentially deadly force of nature. Not only can they interrupt or even threaten your life, but they can also cause all sorts of damage to your property. Pool owners, in particular, should […]

Finding the right shock treatment product for your pool depends on a number of different personal preferences. You’ll want to consider cost, ease of use, how effective the shock is, and how long you need to stay out of the water after treatment. In our last article (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4), we […]

Ideally, you should shock your pool on a weekly basis. If you forget or decide to put it off, the need to shock your pool could become even more urgent. As noted in our last article (see Parts 1, 2 & 3), it’s important to give your pool a shock treatment at the beginning and […]

Knowing how to shock your pool is only half the battle when it comes to keeping your pool clear of nasty algae overgrowth and bacteria (see Parts 1 & 2). You also need to know when to shock it. Preferably, you’ll perform weekly shocks on your pool as part of your regular maintenance routine. In […]

In our first article, we looked at the steps involved in shocking your pool. Now we’ll turn our attention to what shocking your pool actually means. To shock a pool is to add super chlorination so you can kill chloramines and other unwanted materials in the pool. What are Chloramines? Chloramines are combinations of chlorine […]

Shocking your pool is a necessary step to keeping your pool clean and clear. In this series of articles, we’ll discuss easy steps to shocking your pool, reasons you should shock your pool, when you should shock your pool, and which products you can use to complete the shocking process. Thankfully, shocking a pool isn’t […]

Once you understand the basic idea of how variable speed pool pumps differ from traditional, single-speed pool pumps (see Part 1), you will probably begin to realize that the choice isn’t simply about convenience or water conservation; the choice to upgrade to a variable speed pool pump is also a cost-effective one. Benefit 3: How […]

Did you know that variable speed pool pumps can save you money over the long run? These trending swimming pool additions provide a superior option as opposed to old school heat pumps. Ushered in along with the new Millennium, variable speed heat pumps are continuing to grow in popularity among pool owners — and for […]