The water temperature you desire for your swimming pool not only affects the size of the pool’s heater, but also your heating costs if use a gas or heat pump pool heater. Pool water temperatures typically range from 78ºF to 82ºF. The American Red Cross Read More …
Author: Ask the Pool Guy
Types of Pool Covers for Energy Savings
You can significantly reduce swimming pool heating costs by using a pool cover. On the following pages, see the tables showing the costs of heating pools with and without pool covers in different U.S. cities: Estimating Heat Pump Swimming Pool Read More …
Heating your Pool with Solar
An example of a solar pool heater. (Original Article by Energy.Gov) You can significantly reduce swimming pool heating costs by installing a solar pool heater. They’re cost competitive with both gas and heat pump pool heaters, and they have very Read More …
Congratulations to Pentair: Awarded ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today named Pentair Aquatic Systems as a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products and educating consumers about energy efficiency. Later Read More …
No More Green Monster: Get your pool back in shape for spring
Get your pool back in shape for spring There is nothing worse then uncovering your pool for the first time and discovering it to be green and unappealing looking. It’s a common problem that occurs before spring but there is Read More …
Solar V. Gas/Propane Heater V. Heat Pump
Here is a helpful discussion by the guys from River Pools about solar heating, heat pumps and gas or propane heaters for swimming pools
Custom Pool Tools Deck Anchor Removal
This is a great product for replacing safety cover grommets in concrete. The Pool Guy gives this product a definite Pool Guy Thumbs Up! Custom Pool Tools new Deck Anchor Removal Tool makes quick work of getting swimming pool cover Read More …
Ask the Pool Guy’s take on the Backyard Pool and Spa Show {Legendary Escapes}
We interviewed the Pool Guy during the 2014 Backyard Pool and Spa Show. Here’s what he thinks, and hopes for the industry moving forward: Influence and Innovation.
