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Being proactive about getting your pool ready for closing is better than being reactive in the Spring! Taking the time now to make sure everything is properly “winterized” will keep you from finding cracked or broken items come pool opening time. Lubricating Your O-Rings When you are closing your pool in the fall, it is Read More
A Must-Have Fall Clean-up Tool for Your Pool!
Education, General Pool Care, Pool Care, Pool Cleaning, Pools, Water Care
Use a Leaf Bagger to Make Cleaning Easy We all know that leaves are part of what gives Upstate, NY its distinctive fall charm, but once they start coming down, they are a pain for anyone with a pool! A leaf bagger is a simple tool that can help you make a quick job of Read More
Taking the time to protect your pool now will make things easier in the Spring This time of year is always a little melancholy for us here at Pettis Pools. Closing the pool is a sure sign summer has ended and we have to say goodbye to all the fun times in the pool for Read More
Salt Chlorine Generators Eliminate the Need for Harsh Chemicals in Your Pool
Education, General Pool Care, Pools, Water Care
People are always looking for ways to make swimming pool maintenance simpler—and salt systems are an efficient way to do just that! They eliminate the need to lug chlorine jugs or buckets around or worry about storing them. Salt generators also do away with harsh chlorine odors and red eyes. They allow pool owners to Read More
All About Our FREE Water Testing: Part One, Chlorine
Education, Hot Tubs and Spas, Pool Cleaning, Pools, Water Care
When you bring your water in to have us test it for you, we check for several critical water balance parameters. One of these is your chlorine level (if you’re using chlorine as a sanitizer). We actually check three factors when checking chlorine: Free Available Chlorine: This is the chlorine that is free and available Read More
FREE Pool School at Pettis Pools & Patio This weekend kicks off our popular Pool School! Join us at 9am in our Greece or 10 am at our East Rochester location and learn simple “how-to” steps for easy pool care. It’s FREE and serves as a great refresher for those who have a pool, or Read More