by russ | Apr 23, 2014 | Questions and Answers
Here is advice and input: Your pool water turned green most likely because of an algae bloom in your pool water. When you shocked the pool and added the copper algaecide you might have oxidized the copper in the algaecide. What I would do if I were you is take a...
by russ | Apr 23, 2014 | Questions and Answers
Saltwater is an expense when it is installed, but after that you do not have to add chlorine, as salt makes chlorine. This saves you $60 for every bucket you buy. Salt is softer on your skin. The new salt systems are great, as they monitor and clean themselves. You...
by russ | Apr 23, 2014 | Questions and Answers
Cloudy water can be caused for a number of reasons: poor filtration, imbalance of chemicals in your pool such as total alkalinity, pH, calcium hardness and chlorine, imbalance of total chlorine and free chlorine (referred to as chlorine demand), etc. It could also be...
by russ | Apr 23, 2014 | Questions and Answers
The advantages of vinyl are many, but first understand the true facts: First, no manufacturer of fiberglass pools guarantees against cracks. Period. Second, all pools can have problems when the water is emptied, when leaks are not repaired in a timely fashion, or when...
by russ | Apr 23, 2014 | Questions and Answers
Usually, the best and easiest way to determine is by looking at the prices: The higher the price, the better the pool. Stainless steel may be the best. But, steel will be affected by chlorine and may rust eventually. Aluminum does not rust. Aluminum by nature is very...
by russ | Apr 17, 2014 | Salt Water Pools
There’s been a big movement towards salt water pools in the last few years. However, most homeowners have never even heard of salt water pools, let alone know anyone who has one. So we’re outlining the truth about salt water swimming pools once and for all! A...
by russ | Apr 17, 2014 | Inground Pools
For most companies, inground pool prices are fairly standard – but only if you get the standard pool. When you want a custom inground pool, prices can rise based on the materials used, the size of the pool and the filtration system you choose. That’s why it’s so...
by russ | Apr 15, 2014 | Pool Buying Tips
When pool shopping, consult independent rating services, such as Consumer’s Digest, at the Web site: www.consumersdigest.com , which evaluates a variety of models and manufacturers. Only educated consumers can properly determine which water escapes-above ground or...
by russ | Apr 15, 2014 | Spas
The spill-over-spa is designed to sit flush with the deck at the edge of the pool with the water “spilling over” into the pool, making it a spa and a waterfall all-in-one. The spa is made of durable Luran Thermoplastic construction with foam insulation, measuring 78″...
by russ | Apr 10, 2014 | Pool Buying Tips
Make sure the vendor or contractor is properly licensed. The license number should appear in the company’s advertisement. Hire a company that has been in business long enough to have a track record you can check. Avoid those who don’t have an actual business address....
