Pools
Getting ready to plan your dream backyard pool paradise? You’ve come to the right place! Pettis has been building award-winning Fox Pools since 1962! For our climate and for your money and imagination, there’s no better choice than a Fox In-Ground Pool installed and customized by Pettis Pools. With over 85 standard Fox Pool sizes 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
Fall is a bittersweet time of year. Most people enjoy the changing leaves and cooler temperatures, but saying goodbye to those lazy days by the pool is hard. Saying farewell to sunny, poolside days also means it is time to winterize your pool. Properly preparing your pool for winter will make sure that no damage Read More
When you begin to research purchasing an in-ground swimming pool, there are several types—Gunite (concrete) and Vinyl—are two we carry. Our clients often have questions about how they compare to one another, here is an overview to get you started. Gunite Pools: Pros and Cons Advantages: As big as you want: Concrete pools can be 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
Saltwater pools were rare just 10 years ago, but they’ve exploded in popularity. We wanted to take a moment to better educate our customers about what a salt pool is—and isn’t—so you can make an informed choice. There are a lot of misconceptions about saltwater pools. Perhaps the biggest is that they don’t contain Read More
From package to pool in under an hour We are now carrying Splash Around Pools—stop in to learn more about them! There is no other pool on the market that matches the durability, portability and affordability of Splash Around Pool. These soft-sided pools carry the longest warranty, have the greatest puncture resistance, and the highest tear strength. Read More