When it comes to swimming pool filters, you have several options to choose from. There are diatomaceous earth (DE) filters, cartridge filters, and sand filters. Each of these types have many good qualities that set them apart from one another. Read More …
Month: February 2014
Working With Water
Do you love to be in the water? Are you the person who can’t wait to open your pool as soon as it’s remotely warm enough? Why not put your passion to good use and create a career around something Read More …
Scary Black Spots in the Swimming Pool: Black Algae
How to avoid the awful black spot this summer It’s first warm day of spring. You go outside, bursting with excitement, and are imagining your first plunge in your refreshing, clear blue pool water. Then all of a sudden, as Read More …
Ask the Pool Guy: Philosophy: Just Show Up {On Location, Philosophy}
You’ll see the Pool Guy at the major industry shows. He keeps showing up to gain knowledge in the industry, and because he recognized the need for an industry advocate. The philosophy is to keep showing up, gaining influence, creating Read More …
The Necessity of Swimming
New research is showing swimming helps children reach intellectual milestones Learning how to swim is a milestone in itself; however, did you know swimming can help your children develop intellectually? The skill of swimming is essential and also potentially life-saving. Read More …
Celebratory Dinner with fellow Pool Professionals: A Pool Girl’s Perspective
Atlantic City Thurs. 1/30/14 It is Thursday morning in Atlantic City, and while more walking around the expo is still ahead, the four of us are still on a natural high from last night. We were invited to a dinner Read More …
Keeping Your (Southern/Un-Winterized) Pool Healthy in the Winter Months
How to keep your pool properly chlorinated in the winter Most people think winter months=less pool maintenance. While that may be true, your pool still needs attention and care in the winter months just as much as it needs in Read More …
Ask the Pool Guy: To Wrap or not to Wrap (Your Equipment) {Pool Maintenance}
It might be tempting to bundle your pool equipment up with plastic. The pool guy offers some advice on why that might not be a good idea.