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Winter After February 2021
We tied for the second coldest temperature on record in DFW with -2 degrees and (if you don’t count the hour that it got above freezing on February 13th) it was also the second-longest consecutive number of hours at or below freezing. With one of the coldest winter snaps on record, we saw very little freeze damage to pools that stayed operating. The extreme temperatures put a significant load on … [Read more...] about Winter After February 2021
How to Spookify Your Hot Tub for Halloween
Halloween is around the corner, and incorporating your hot tub into the decor setup is an excellent way to utilize your backyard space. Whether you use your hot tub as a decorative centerpiece with food and beverages stationed around the sides, or you decide to have a Halloween hot tub party, there are tons of creative ways to get your hot tub ready for the spooky season. Here are a few … [Read more...] about How to Spookify Your Hot Tub for Halloween
Putting People First During the Pandemic
The following article at SpaRetailer.Com, sponsored by Sundance/Jacuzzi, mentions Gohlke Pools for "Putting People First During the Pandemic". Please read below: For Gohlke Pools, a Sundance® Spas retailer in Denton, Texas, putting people first during the pandemic meant making sure its customers knew the mental health benefits of hot tubbing, and that they felt safe interacting with the … [Read more...] about Putting People First During the Pandemic
Hot Tubs Play Role for Improving American Lifestyles
The following article published by Sundance/Jacuzzi for Business Wire CHINO, Calif.--A majority of Americans believe having a hot tub would have a role in improving their lifestyles, according to a survey commissioned by Jacuzzi Group, a global manufacturer of premium spas, and conducted online by The Harris Poll. According to the survey of more than 2,000 Americans adults, 71% say a hot tub … [Read more...] about Hot Tubs Play Role for Improving American Lifestyles
Water & Electricity Do Not Mix
One of the trends that we have seen over the past couple of years is string lights, also referred to as bistro lighting or market lighting. While most agree that they are a very good look and provide just enough accent lighting in most situations, most of these lights are 120 volts, which should never be used over a swimming pool due to electrocution dangers. Obviously, electricity and water are … [Read more...] about Water & Electricity Do Not Mix
Drive Safely for Back to School
With school starting for most area school districts this week and next, Denton area roads will be getting much busier. Combine this with the area colleges starting at the end of August, and it can get really hectic around here—especially considering all of the road construction. ☹ While drivers are often in a hurry and looking for ways to optimize their driving time, it is important to remember … [Read more...] about Drive Safely for Back to School
How the Pool Pump Law Changes Affect Your Pool
Remember the 100-watt light bulb? We will be saying the same thing about 2 horsepower pool pumps in the very near future. On average, the pool pump is the second-largest energy consumer in a home behind the HVAC system(s). It is not surprising that pool pumps have been added to the U.S. Department of Energy’s list for minimum energy efficiency standards like refrigerators, washers, and dryers. … [Read more...] about How the Pool Pump Law Changes Affect Your Pool
Swimming Pool Care Tips after the Spring 2021 Rainfall
As can be expected, heavy rain can wreak havoc on swimming pools—by exposing problems such as poor drainage and by creating problems such as debris in the pool and water chemistry issues. Poor drainage If you have drainage issues, heavy rain can really expose them. The best way to determine if poor drainage exists is to observe the pool area during heavy rain. If poor drainage is an issue … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Care Tips after the Spring 2021 Rainfall
