We encounter pools in our service area that don’t meet the minimum size and slope requirements for a diving board. If one is present we always alert the homeowner to the safety implications, and we also decline to work on Read More …
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Heater Retrofit Kits for Raypak 265A Heater
We recently had a service job where we needed a new board for a Raypak Heater – we had all the codes and a photo of the old board. In our search for a new one we could only find Read More …
Expansion Joint Caulk on a Swimming Pool – Why?
Many people wonder what the purpose of the expansion joint is on a swimming pool. The expansion joint is between the pool coping and the patio, and it’s job is just that, to allow for expansion and shifting of the Read More …
Pool Salt – Purchase from a Pool Place
When purchasing chemicals and pool supplies, we always suggest purchasing from a pool supplier. That way you know that the supply chain got you the best product possible, with the fewest impurities and will protect your pool and your equipment! Read More …
Salt Cell Troubleshooting with Pentair on the intellichlor ic20 or ic40
Community Water Supply High in Iron and high in pH – constantly added to the swimming pool
We have a swimming pool owner with community water that runs very high in pH. The pool has an automatic filling system on it, so as the pool gets low, water is added. As you can guess, this results in Read More …
Is pool tile structural or cosmetic? Can I wait to replace it?
Answer: Tile falling off is mostly a cosmetic issue and it would be something you could schedule for a future date. If you would like us to quote that for you, please send some photos over, 1 or 2 showing Read More …