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Water & Electricity Do Not Mix
A Potentially Very Dangerous Situation One of the most recent lighting trends is string lights, also referred to as bistro 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
Gohlke Pools Again Named to Top 50 U.S. Pool Builders List
Gohlke Pools has once again been named as one of the Top 50 Pool Builders in the United States by Pool and Spa News. This is the third consecutive year for Gohlke Pools to be recognized on this prestigious list. The Pool and Spa News Top 50 Pool Builders List honors the most well-rounded companies in the swimming and pool spa industry. “This is a great honor not only for me personally but for … [Read more...] about Gohlke Pools Again Named to Top 50 U.S. Pool Builders List
5 Tips to Help Insure a Great July 4th Pool Party
The July 4th weekend is traditionally the biggest weekend of the year for pool use. With Independence Day falling on a Saturday this year and most area fireworks shows canceled due to the pandemic, pools will be a popular place to be over the July 4th weekend. Following are five tips to assure that your July 4th pool party will be one to be remembered. Be sure that your pool is readyTo avoid … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help Insure a Great July 4th Pool Party
Weekly Pool Maintenance Tips
As of this writing (June 17th), we have not yet experienced our first 100 degree day of 2020. Our average date of our first 100 degree day is July 1st. We average eighteen 100 degree days per year, therefore we likely have quite a few of them ahead of us. Since weather records have been kept (1898), there have only been two summers in which we did not reach 100 degrees (1906 & 1973). With … [Read more...] about Weekly Pool Maintenance Tips
Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool
This year started out as one of the wettest we have ever had, but we are now in a period of no rain. It appears that the hot, dry weather will be the case for at least another 10 days—as there is no rain in the forecast. That combined with the hot weather that we are experiencing is really drying out area soils. The north Texas area tends to have pockets of fairly expansive soil—soil that … [Read more...] about Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool
Using Liquid Chlorine to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Now that COVID-19 has swept the nation, many people are asking—“What can we do to keep it from getting even worse?” The answer to that question is for all of us to follow the CDC guidelines, which includes using sodium hypochlorite to clean and disinfect surfaces. Sodium hypochlorite is used as a component of the cleaning and disinfection protocol for many facilities. It is well-known for its … [Read more...] about Using Liquid Chlorine to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
100 Degree Weather Facts for the DFW Area
It seems that the hot weather has arrived in the DFW area. We had a really wet start to the year, but we are now approaching the time of year where the heat and humidity settles in and rain isn’t as common. Although it is starting to warm up, the really hot weather (100 degrees +) doesn’t typically arrive until July & August—most of our 100 degree days in the DFW area (15.2 of our average of … [Read more...] about 100 Degree Weather Facts for the DFW Area
How to Protect Your Eyes, Skin, & Hair this Summer
Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21st, hot weather has arrived. We have not yet had a 100 degree day, but it is likely not far off as the average date of the first 100 degree day is July 1st. With temperatures continuing to heat up, swimming pools use will increase. As swimming pools are being enjoyed this summer, it is important to try to prevent irritants such as eye & … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Eyes, Skin, & Hair this Summer
