Gohlke Pools Blog

This weekend is traditionally the biggest weekend of the year for pool use.  In addition, with Independence Day falling on a weekend this year, the emphasis on pool use and backyard parties will be even greater. If you are the pool owner, hopefully by now your plans are in place for this weekend – the yard is mowed, the food is planned, the guests are invited, and the pool is ready!  … [Read more...] about Enjoy Your July 4th Weekend

Probably the second most common type of filter in the Denton area is a sand filter.  Sand filters are the oldest types of filter—they were used in ancient times.  They are typically very reliable and are easy to operate.  The concept of a sand filter is fairly simple—sand filters are approximately 2/3 full of sand and any dirt and debris that is larger than the sand is filtered before it reaches … [Read more...] about Backwashing A Sand Filter

One of the most common types of filters in the Denton area is a diatomaceous earth (DE) filter.   DE filters can filter down to less than 5 microns, which is very small. For example, a grain of salt is approximately 100 microns and the human eye can see down to approximately 40 microns. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a fine, white powder that is all-natural and is made from fossilized … [Read more...] about Backwashing A DE Filter

In order for pools to remain clean and clear, they must be both biologically clean and physically clean. Biologically clean water is water that is free from harmful bacteria.  Biologically clean water is achieved by maintaining proper water chemistry. Physically clean water is water that is free of particulate matter (particles and contaminants in the water that make it cloudy).  Physically … [Read more...] about Cleaning Your Filter

Water treatment for swimming pools, for the most part, has historically been dependent on the use of chlorine.  Since chlorine was first used in U.S. pools in around 1930, it has been the sanitizer of choice for most pools.  Chlorine has been marketed in many forms for the pool industry—gas, liquid, tablets, sticks, and granular. Over the past 20 to 25 years the pool industry has been looking … [Read more...] about Alternative Sanitizers for Your Swimming Pool

Have you ever wondered what the inspector was looking for when your commercial pool was being inspected?  As we get closer to the opening of commercial pools in the north Texas area, commercial pool operators are beginning to wonder what the inspectors will be looking for when an inspection is done.  Here is a general checklist that should help with the most commonly inspected … [Read more...] about Commercial Pool Code In Denton

Over 20 years ago, Gohlke Pools started having an annual sale—called The Big Sale!  This is a great opportunity for pool owners to stock up for the season at special discounted prices and to begin preparing for the upcoming pool season.  Following is a schedule of the events planned: [table id=1 /] One of the highlights of the sale is the fact that we offer free installation for pumps, … [Read more...] about THE BIG SALE NOW ON AT GOHLKE POOLS!

I am not sure whether it is the above-average temperatures that we are experiencing in the north Texas area or the fact that our local school districts had spring break this week—but all that I can say is WOW!  It has been very busy this week—and if the number of phone calls and walk-in customers is any indication of what is to come this spring and summer, the future looks bright for outdoor … [Read more...] about Wow! Pool Season is Near…no its Here!