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Gohlke Pools Blog
Sun Protection
Although this information is a bit later in the summer that it should be, maybe it will help you prevent sunburn for the remainder of the summer—especially over Labor Day weekend, which is one of the busiest swim days of the year. Sunscreen is rated by SPF, which stands for Sun Protective Factor. The higher the SPF, the longer the sun protection. Applying the sunscreen thoroughly and … [Read more...] about Sun Protection
Let’s Prevent Another 2012
You probably remember the summer of 2012, when Denton County had the highest rate per capita in the state for West Nile virus (source—WFAA Channel 8 news on August 22, 2012). As of late, there have been a few cases of West Nile virus in the DFW metroplex. Although the numbers are low, we need to be aware of the situation and prevent it from worsening. Swimming Pools While we will never know the … [Read more...] about Let’s Prevent Another 2012
Pool Care after a Flood
We have just received substantial rainfall, especially in the northern part of Denton County. I am thankful for the rain, as it will help fill area lakes, but this much rain at one time can cause problems—even for swimming pools. Following are some tips to help with some issues that you might be having due to this heavy rain: Pool is overflowing— If your pool is overflowing, it is probably a … [Read more...] about Pool Care after a Flood
Free Ice For Your Pool Parties!
With summer arriving on Saturday, June 21st, temperatures are heating up! Are you in need of ice for your weekend pool parties, kids sporting events, fishing trips, etc.? We provide free ice for our pool customers. Why and how do we do this? Why do we have free ice? We have an icemaker that is used by our field personnel (pool cleaners, service technicians, construction personnel, … [Read more...] about Free Ice For Your Pool Parties!
Preparing Your Pool for the Summer
There are so many things that kids look forward to as summer begins—spending time with family and friends, summer camps, Six Flags, Texas Rangers baseball, summer vacations, not having to wake up as early…the list goes on and on. Another thing that many kids and adults look forward to in the summer is the enjoyment of spending time in a swimming pool. One of the keys of having the time to enjoy a … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Pool for the Summer
Summer is finally on the Way!
Even with the long, hard winter that we had in the Denton area, we knew that it was just a matter of time before it warmed up. Although summer officially begins this year on Saturday, June 21st, most are already enjoying outdoor activities. Many associate the beginning of summer with when the kids get out of school, which happens in late May or early June for most area schools. … [Read more...] about Summer is finally on the Way!
The Water is Starting to Warm Up
The air temperature is finally starting to warm up, which means that swimming pools are also warming up. Each week we check pool water temperatures in the Denton area. This week the pool water temperature is between 72-76 degrees, which is the warmest that we have seen thus far this year. Since we maintain hundreds of pools, monitoring water temperature is very important, as we know … [Read more...] about The Water is Starting to Warm Up
Pool Season is Near!
Pool season is near! Hopefully the last freeze of the winter is behind us, and the odds say that it is. According to Pete Delkus, the average last freeze in the DFW area is March 13th and the latest last freeze on record being April 13th. With no freezing temperatures forecast in the 10 day forecast, it looks like we might be done with cold weather. Many north Texans have … [Read more...] about Pool Season is Near!
