Archives for June 2012

With July 4th falling on a Wednesday this year, there is some confusion as to when to have Independence Day pool parties—some are selecting the weekend before (this weekend), some prefer the actual holiday (July 4th), while others are opting for the weekend after (July 7th-8th).  Regardless of when the party will be held, pool games and activities can really add to the party.  Following are some … [Read more...] about Pool Party Games & Activities

Although the recent weather has been much milder than last year’s record highs, the weather is forecast to reach 100 degrees this weekend.  This hot weather can create problems for swimming pools even when a routine swimming pool maintenance program is followed.  Two of the most common pool problems that pool owners experience this time of year are cloudy water and algae. Treating … [Read more...] about 100 DEGREE WEATHER ARRIVES THIS WEEKEND!

Heavy rain can expose problems such as poor drainage and can create problems such as debris in the pool and water chemistry issues. It is important to do the following after a heavy rain: Determine if drainage problems exist which can be corrected. Remove debris from the skimmer baskets. Skim debris off of the surface of the pool. Vacuum the pool as necessary. Check water chemistry and … [Read more...] about What Pool Owners Should Do After A Rainstorm