The second major aspect of pool care is testing your water. Testing is a portion of maintenance that is often neglected, but is crucial to ensure everything is being done correctly with the water chemistry. There are two types of testing: in-store testing and in-home testing. Here’s a brief overview of each: In-home testing: This […]
Many people think that caring for and maintaining a pool takes a lot of time and energy. With a few tips, you can keep your pool care routine under an hour a week. This will be the first in a 3 part series covering the major aspects of pool care including ways to keep your pool swimmable with […]
As energy costs have risen over the years, there has been a focus on lowering the cost to operate most appliances, and swimming pools are no exception. Here are 3 ways to make enjoying your pool more affordable: Variable Speed Pumps: an alternative to the single-speed pumps. Variable speed pumps have permanent magnet motors (same […]
You always hear about water chemistry and how important it is to test and maintain your pool water. One main reason for this is bather/swimmer comfort. Here are 5 factors that can affect bather/swimmer comfort in your pool: Water balance, more importantly, the pH. Properly balanced water (pH of 7.4-7.6) should feel better. We aim […]
In recognition of National Water Safety Month, Swimming Pool Services would like to share some water safety tips courtesy of the “Simple Steps Saves Lives” program: Staying close, being alert and watching children in and around the pool -Never leave a child unattended in a pool or spa and always watch your child when he […]
It’s starting to feel like summer! Rising temperatures are a reminder that it’s time to think about opening your pool. Many of our customers ask us if it’s too early to open the pool. We don’t think so. With Memorial Day right around the corner, below are the top four reasons to open your pool […]
