Pool Care
There’s no doubt about it – a swimming pool is an investment. Not just of your hard-earned money, but of your time and convenience during construction, too. So when you choose to have a vinyl pool installed you want to know how long it’s going to last. We’re proud to carry Fox pools, the best Read More
It’s an absolutely sweltering day. You and the kids have been busy running errands and everyone is cranky. (Yes, even you.) The whole family can’t wait to get home, slip on your swimsuits and hop into the pool for a cool, refreshing and calming swim. By the time you get home, the kids are jumping Read More
Buy Your Water Treatment Products Locally!
Education, General Pool Care, Pool Care, Pool Cleaning, Spa Care, Spa Supplies, Water Care
Today, we can find just about anything we need online. Often times, the prices seem great and the shipping is fast and usually free. While online shopping can be super convenient, it lacks that quality customer service experience you get at a brick and mortar establishment. Bear that in mind next time you need to Read More
Swimming pool water chemistry can seem intimidating at times but knowing a few basic principles can foster confidence in caring for your pool and ensure a safe and fun swimming pool season. One term that pool owners need to understand as part of their regular maintenance routine is Total Alkalinity or TA. This is the Read More
So you’ve been planning on putting a pool in your backyard, but you figure you’ll wait until pool season. Seems like sound logic, right? WRONG! The very best time to begin planning your pool purchase is NOW. Most people wait until the last minute to begin planning for their pool build. By then, the pool Read More
Salt Chlorine Generators: Dispelling the Myths
Education, General Pool Care, Pool Care, Pools, Service
The salt chlorine generator automates the delivery of chlorine, providing a steady sanitizer level and removes the burden of transporting chlorine products to the pool. Many consumers say the water in a salt pool feels better on their skin. That is the pro. The con is that many pool owners don’t fully understand how to Read More
With high temperatures in the greater Rochester area lately, local pools face a host of hot weather challenges. As a pool owner, you’ll need to adjust your pool maintenance strategy to compensate. Here are our top tips. Beat Back Algae Growth Our beautiful summer sun can wreak havoc on your pool water’s chlorine concentration. Read More
As a swimming pool owner, you know that there are a number of different maintenance requirements to keep your swimming pool clean and functional. From vacuuming to maintaining proper water chemistry levels, swimming pools require a consistent upkeep. One way to keep your swimming pool’s filter system in working order is through the use of backwashing, or reversing the flow Read More
When it’s time to open your pool for the season, keep these steps provided by our pros in mind. PUMP OR SIPHON ALL WATER FROM COVER before attempting to remove it. Use a long-handled net or “leaf rake” to remove leaves and debris. Using a submersible cover pump, pump the water from the cover. Read More
How to Care for Pools after Heavy Rains
Above Ground Pools, General Pool Care, Pool Care, Semi Inground, Water Care
Rain, rain, go away…so the children’s song goes. In honor of the heavy rains in our area, we’ve put together a few care tips for your pool. Heavy rains inundate the pool with debris that can cause cloudy pools are act as a food source for algae. It’s important to chemically treat the pool to Read More