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Gohlke Pools Blog
Hard Freeze Warning – Protect Your Pool
With the temperatures that we are expecting this weekend, it is important that your pool equipment is prepared to handle IT. Most pool equipment in the Denton area has been programmed so that the pumps are switched on by a freeze sensor when the ambient air temperature approaches freezing, but it is still important to make sure. Following is what you need to be looking for: Main pump—The … [Read more...] about Hard Freeze Warning – Protect Your Pool
Swimming Pool & Backyard Extreme Makeovers
As we enter the coldest month of the year, it is hard to imagine that temperatures will soon heat up and it will be pool season. With that being said, now is the time to begin planning for that time and considering whether it is now time for an extreme makeover of your swimming pool & backyard. After a number of years, pools can become outdated and in need of a makeover. Some pool owners’ … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool & Backyard Extreme Makeovers
The Clean Up After the Heavy Rain
Wow--What is with this Weather? As can be expected, heavy rain can wreak havoc on swimming pools—by exposing problems such as poor drainage and also 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 … [Read more...] about The Clean Up After the Heavy Rain
Plan Now for a Great Labor Day Party
Labor Day weekend is typically a big weekend for swimming pool parties, probably the second most popular pool use weekend after the July 4th. With the relatively mild weather that we have been experiencing as of late, pools and backyards will be a great place to be this Labor Day Weekend! Following is a checklist to assure that your Labor Day weekend pool party goes as planned: Be sure that your … [Read more...] about Plan Now for a Great Labor Day Party
Water Your Yard – Prevent Pool Damage
If you have been watching local news stations over the past week or two, you have likely seen stories about foundation problems occurring on area houses. Two remarks that I remember from the reports are: From the owner of a foundation repair company—“We are receiving at least twice as many calls as we typically receive this time of year.” From a homeowner—“My wife and I built this house 41 … [Read more...] about Water Your Yard – Prevent Pool Damage
Pool Season is Just Around the Corner
We have had some great weather as of late—spring started on March 20th and for the most part, it has been beautiful. With that being said, this past winter was fairly interesting weather wise: Freezing weather—Although we didn’t have snow/ice, we had two extreme weather events this winter: the approximately 75 straight hours of below freezing temperatures from December 31st-January 3rd; and … [Read more...] about Pool Season is Just Around the Corner
Spring Pool Checklist
Pools should be a source of fun and relaxation, not a source of constant work and worry. Pool care can be very simple and we have found that being consistent and uniform in chemical treatment, vacuuming, basket cleaning, and filter cleaning are the keys to successful pool care. Pool care is like most anything—it is much easier to maintain it than it is to repair it if it wasn’t maintained. If you … [Read more...] about Spring Pool Checklist
Water Safety Seminar is Coming in May
Every year in May, Gohlke Pools celebrates water safety month! What’s better than celebrating it when the grass is green, the water is crystal clear, and the memories of summer time are about to commence? Since Memorial Day is right around the corner, now is the perfect time to have a refresher course of what to watch for during the summer season as well as possibly saving a life. In our one … [Read more...] about Water Safety Seminar is Coming in May
