A normal evaporation rate will depend on the surface area of the pool, the temperature fluctuations of the pool water and the air temperature thorough the day and night, the humidity, and the wind. Water loss due to splash out Read More …
Tag: swimming
Why does hair turn green after swimming? (The answer might surprise you!)
During the summer, people with blonde hair often face an inconvenient problem: green hair. I remember childhood summers, filled with day after day of swimming in any pool my friends and I had access to, knowing it would give my Read More …
Design Process: Ask the Pool Guy and it is unique and organic
(January 2013) – Al Curtis, builder and designer for Legendary Escapes Pools, has a unique process for building swimming pools. His process is organic and, if trusted by the client, produces extraordinary results. The design and construction process is fluid Read More …
Is it time to plan a spring swimming pool?
Yes, it is the perfect time to plan a spring swimming pool. The first step in planning a spring pool installation is to have a conversation with our pool designer. He can take a look at the yard, look at Read More …
AskthePoolGuy’s product of the year!
Ferritabs are the Pool Guy’s favorite product. http://www.AskThePoolGuy.Net and http://www.LegendaryEscapes.com Al Curtis, builder and designer for Legendary Escapes Pools and Ask the Pool Guy, has been in the pool industry for decades. He is committed to building dreams in backyards Read More …
Glass pool tile: A good idea or not?
Glass pool tile can sure be an eye-catching and beautiful element in a swimming pool. We came across an interesting article about some tile concerns in the pool market. Our best advice when it comes to pool tile in general, Read More …
Interesting Facts & Statistics About Swimming Pools [INFOGRAPHIC]
From our friend Matt at Swim University
The Pool Guy’s favorite product for iron removal in swimming pools is FerriTabs!
FerriTabs have been around since the pool guy got his start in the business, which means FerriTabs have been on the market for a really, really long time. He’s in the middle of his 26th pool season. Not bad for such Read More …