OPEN YOUR POOL EARLY FOR BEST RESULTS
WHEN IT COMES TO THE OPENING OF YOUR SWIMMING POOL, TEMPERATURE AND ENVIRONMENT ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE DATE ON THE CALENDAR. SWIMMING POOLS SHOULD ONLY BE CLOSED OR WINTERIZED AS A MEANS OF AVOIDING THE POTENTIALLY DAMAGING FREEZING TEMPERATURES OF WINTER. ONCE THE THREAT OF FREEZING TEMPERATURES HAS PASSED, THE POOLS SHOULD BE OPENED AGAIN SO THAT THEY CAN BE PROPERLY CARED FOR AND...
MAYTRONICS DOLPHIN ACTIVE CLEANERS
Not happy with your pressure side cleaner anymore? Repairing your booster pump getting pricey? Well, now is the time to invest in a robotic pool cleaner. Dolphin Active Series robotic cleaners are the best investment for pool maintenance. At the touch of a button, you will have a pool with a scrubbed waterline, the bottom and all sides cleaned and free of debris. The large capacity filter basket...
EVAPORATION IN THE WINTERTIME
Can water evaporate in the winter? YES IT CAN! Many think that when fall and winter come that they will be safe from water evaporation, but that is not always the case. It doesn’t have to be a high temperature summer day to notice your pool water getting low. You may notice when you get a sample from your pool water to test that it is unbearably cold right now. Well, the colder your pool water...
BORATES AND HOW THEY CAN HELP YOU
Borates in Swimming Pools Borates are found everywhere in the environment. They are mined and polished for many diverse uses. They are efficient, timesaving and economical which makes them perfect for use in your swimming pool. Borates provide both chemical and aesthetic benefits. They also do not degrade or evaporate from pool water so a single dose will only require a very small touch up once...
WINTER WEATHER ALERT
Just some friendly winter tips!❄️ With the freeze coming at end of the week, we wanted to give you some information so you are prepared to protect your pool from freeze damage. We have been told that Memphis Light Gas and Water is warning of possible power outages. In the event of a power outage, we suggest you do the following: 1. Turn the circuit breakers off to all your pool equipment. 2....
NEW DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY PUMP AND MOTOR REGULATIONS
Called “Energy Conservation Standards for Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pumps,” this is the second such regulation applying to the pool/spa industry – the other being efficiency standards for heaters. The new federal regulation states that self-priming filtration pumps past a certain horsepower threshold – whether residential or commercial – must meet an established performance standard. Right now,...
BACKWASHING YOUR SAND FILTER
1: Turn pool pump off 2: Turn multi-port clockwise to backwash position 3: Turn your pool pump on and backwash for 3-5 minutes or until water in the sight glass is clear 4: Turn your pool pump on 5: Turn your multi-port clockwise to rinse 6: Turn pool pump on and rinse for 30-60 seconds 7: Turn pool pump off 8: Turn multi-port clockwise to filter 9: Turn pool pump on That’s it and if you ever...
IT’S POLLEN SEASON
IT'S POLLEN SEASON 3/23/20210 Comments There is no way to avoid pollen falling into your pool especially if you have trees and flowers in your backyard. One thing to remember when trying to figure out if you have a pollen problem or algae problem is to look where it collects. Algae will often stick to the sides or bottom of the pool and is not easily filtered through your pool’s filtration...
ADJUSTING YOUR POOL WATER LEVEL
We recommend your pool water to reach halfway to three-quarters up the skimmer. What happens if your swimming pool water level is too high? Your skimmer won’t work as efficiently, if your pool water is too high. While this isn’t a very serious problem, it can create more maintenance work for you. If your water is a little on the high side, take into consideration that natural evaporation,...
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
Coverfree's advanced mono-layer technology offers users the ability to save water and money by decreasing evaporation. A mono-layer (one molecule thick) is formed on the water surface and even when the water is disturbed by the wind or bathers, it reforms the liquid barrier at the surface to protect from energy loss. Simply add 4 oz. of Coverfree to the pool once a week for every 20,000 gallons....