as our crews have been out on the road opening swimming pools, we’ve noticed some trends. This past winter was very hard on pools in Michigan. A lot of tile has popped off, which is a relatively common occurrence here Read More …
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We have Ferri-Iron Tabs!
A popular product, especially where water is hard and contains Iron, is something called ferritabs. They were produced previously by Hydrology Laboratories, a division of Aqua Clear Industries, in packages of 10 per box, and designed for sand filters or Read More …
Test Strips – Have some on hand for regular water chemistry results
Test kits are a must have in your supply closet. As a pool owner, you have a responsibility to keep the water chemistry in your pool stable. This is for a number of reasons. The water chemistry affects not only Read More …
Does your pool look like this over the winter?
The pool cover used on this pool is a standard plastic cover with waterbags. The benefits of using a plastic cover are that it’s a relatively inexpensive way to cover your pool, and the cover doesn’t need to be custom Read More …
Replacement Timer Trippers for Intermatic Systems
Such a small piece of equipment with such a big job! If you have a timing system on your pool that looks like this: Intermatic Pump/Heater Timer Switch – 125V, SPST, 40 amps You may or may not have these Read More …
Solar Panels for Above Ground Pools
Most commonly used on above ground pools where there may not be a heater installed, a solar panel can help you extend the swimming season of your pool. It’ll also help to keep you warmer while you are in the Read More …
Swimming Pool Opening: A Pictorial
Our opening crew recently opened this vinyl liner pool, and while we could describe it to you, perhaps a photo series is worth even more. If you’d like our service crew to help you with opening or any service or Read More …
Do you love your pool, but not the cost to heat it?
I’ve had my pool open early in the season and late into the fall every year since it was built. On the really cold nights it’s almost alarming to watch the steam rising off the surface of the pool. Usually Read More …