Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years of age in the US according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. As a pool owner or parent there are several things you can do to protect children from drowning or injury. Pool safety for children includes having safety equipment and accessories…
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Swimming Pool Safety Devices
Pool safety devices to keep your pool safe and fun. Drowning is the leading cause of death in US children 1 to 4 years of age according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. There are several devices that can help prevent children from entering unattended pools and they can be the difference between life and…
Swimming Pool Rules
We have all heard them, “no running”, “no glass in the pool”, “don’t go in the deep end if you can’t swim”, and the list goes on and on. Think about many times have you seen scraped knees, crying children (or adults for that matter), or lumps on the noggin? It’s all fun and games…
Turbidity – Causes and Remedies
“Wow, that’s some nice turbidity you have going on” says no one – ever! If your water is turbid that’s a sign that something is not right and needs to be addressed. It could even be a sign of dangerous water if it’s caused by a lack of sanitizer. So what is it, what causes…
Pool Water Delivery
Why and how to have water delivered? Pool water delivery can be very helpful for filling a new pool or refilling after maintenance. Water delivery services use large tanker trucks to deliver fresh water right to your house, for a price of course. It’s important to test your fill water and plan ahead if you…
Top 5 Tips For New Pool Owners
Dear first time pool owner (or soon to be), If you’ve recently installed a new pool or are considering getting one, the responsibilities may seem daunting. From rules and regulations to care and maintenance, there are many facets to ownership that need attention before you invite all your friends and family over for a weekend…
How Ecosystems will Transform the Pool & Spa Industry
If you missed last week’s webinar, no worries, we’ve posted the video recording to YouTube (see below). In it we discuss the transforming pool and spa industry, and the importance of adapting to quickly emerging trends and creating our own ecosystem. Free Webinar Video Condensed Webinar Agenda Covid-19 and its effect on eCommerce Day 1…
Cleaning Your Pool After a Tropical Storm or Hurricane
Tropical storms and hurricanes can be devastating and destroy life and property and do millions of dollars worth of damage. They bring torrential flooding, heavy winds, and tornadoes that are capable of destroying anything in their path. It is common for pool owners to experience flooding, major debris from trees and flying objects, and power…
Cleaning Your Pool After a Wildfire
It’s an unfortunate fact that every year there are major wildfires that destroy life and property and do millions of dollars worth of damage. If you live near an area that has been impacted you know what it can do to your pool water. It leaves ash, dirt, and other contaminants in your water that…
What Causes Cloudy Pool Water and How do You Clear It?
The most common causes of cloudy pool water are improperly balanced water chemistry, insufficient water filtration, environmental conditions, and the addition of granular or powder chemicals. Patience is a virtue when it comes to clearing cloudy water, but through the process of elimination it can be done. It is important to understand the root cause…