Q.: How do you calculate the water volume on an irregularly shaped pool? A.: Divide the pool into smaller rectangles. Take the average length, average width, and the average depth and multiply them together. Multiply that number by 7.5. Add Read More …
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Ask the Pool Guy: The Pool Guy’s First Solo Service Call {Q & A}
Some of the best training is on the job training. Imagine heading out for a service call before you had a cell phone or the ability to pull up schematics and how to videos on site from the pool equipment Read More …
Ask the Pool Guy: Working with Family {Legendary Escapes}
Working with family (or in this case multiple families)is something that either goes really well, or well… In our case, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Swimming Pool Spa
Swimming pool spa A hot tub is a large tub or small pool full of heated water and used for soaking, relaxation, massage, or hydrotherapy. In most cases, they have jets for massage purposes. Hot tubs are usually located outdoors, Read More …
Q&A: My pool is in my backyard and is surrounded by trees. I am constantly cleaning leaves and branches from my skimmer basket. Is there any way to make this easier?
Q: My pool is in my backyard and is surrounded by trees. I am constantly cleaning leaves and branches from my skimmer basket. Is there any way to make this easier? A: We would recommend trying a filter sock. They Read More …
Above Ground Pool Closings
Above Ground Pool Closing ( Winterizing ) Locate all your winterizing supplies. This should include the cover, the air pillow, the plugs for the skimmers ( gizzmos or rubber plugs ), the winter plate ( if used ) and your Read More …
Q&A: What is ‘superchlorination’ and why do people keep telling me it’s necessary for my pool?
Q: What is ‘superchlorination’ and why do people keep telling me it’s necessary for my pool? A: Superchlorination is an important part of your pool maintenance. It helps to keep your chlorine at just the right level to effectively kill Read More …
Ask the pool guy: Should I ever drain my fiberglass pool?
We are lucky to be helping many new homeowners with their swimming pools in Southeastern Michigan this year. I’ve fielded a few calls where a homeowner asks some questions about pool service, and then decides it’s probably worth hiring an Read More …