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Matt's Columns
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
Swimming Pool Care Tips after the February Record Rainfall
February was the wettest on record—a whopping 11.31 inches of rain measured at DFW airport. And almost all of that fell in the last week of February. For comparison, our average February rainfall is 2.66 inches. In addition to that record, we tied the record for the wettest winter overall with 16.72 inches of rain—the only other winter as wet was 1931/1932. (source—Matt Stalley of the National … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Care Tips after the February Record Rainfall
Poolside Landscaping
We have long said that the difference between swimming pools that look good and those that look great, and are often times award winning pools, comes down to one thing—landscaping. It is really amazing how much difference a well thought out landscaping plan can make to a backyard pool. As we enter the spring and a prime time to landscape, what is done between now and this summer can make a huge … [Read more...] about Poolside Landscaping
How to Deal with the Freeze Damage
Although we haven’t had the harshest winter in our history, it has definitely been harsher than the last few years. These low temperatures have resulted in a higher than normal amount of freeze damage to area swimming pools. Most of this damage has occurred at the pool equipment pad area—pumps, filters, heaters, pipes, etc. There are two extreme weather events that can cause freeze damage to … [Read more...] about How to Deal with the Freeze Damage
Dealing with Freeze Damage After the Thaw
There may be quite a bit of freeze damage that becomes evident as the temperatures warm up and leaks begin. Most of the pool damage that occurred will be at the pool equipment pad—pumps, filters, heaters, pipes, etc. Following is the recommended course of action if you observe freeze damage: Call our Service Department at (940) 891-0500 immediately to get on the schedule. If the leak is … [Read more...] about Dealing with Freeze Damage After the Thaw
Happy New Year from Gohlke Pools
A Commitment from Gohlke Pools for 2018 We always end the year with mixed emotions. We are happy that we get a chance to reflect back on 2017 and we have some great memories, a few successes, and also a few failures. In addition, it allows us to look at the goals that we set and see how we did. Overall, we are pleased with 2017, but we feel that the best is yet to come. 2018 is a special year … [Read more...] about Happy New Year from Gohlke Pools
