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Enjoy your Pool 10 Months of the Year with a Pool Heater
Summer seems to be hanging on longer than most of us would like for it to, as we are having unseasonably warm weather. In addition, our last rain was on September 25th, which is alarming because October is typically our second wettest month. There have only been two Octobers in which we did not received any measurable rainfall—1924 & 1975. Looking at the 10-day forecast, it appears that we … [Read more...] about Enjoy your Pool 10 Months of the Year with a Pool Heater
Fall is a Great Time to Enjoy the Pool
Now that we are approaching the official end of summer (September 22nd), it is a good time to look back at how hot it has been. Looking at the long range forecast, it appears that we have likely seen our last 100-degree day for this summer and have now entered what is likely the best time of year for outdoor activities—the fall. Many who like spending time outdoors agree that fall in the … [Read more...] about Fall is a Great Time to Enjoy the Pool
Your Pool Flooded with the Recent Rain… Now What?
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 rain. If poor drainage is an issue which causes rain … [Read more...] about Your Pool Flooded with the Recent Rain… Now What?
Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs
Many of us at Gohlke Pools are dog lovers. Whether they are our pets or our clients’ pets, we get attached to them and we want them to have the best life possible, especially during the “dog days of summer” (no pun intended). With that being said, with the hot weather that we are currently experiencing, we are getting asked our opinion of whether dogs should be allowed in the family pool. … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs
Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
As of this writing (July 22nd), we have had eight days at or above 100 degrees, which is about the number that we would expect at this point on our way to our annual average of 20 days at or above 100 degrees. Although we are having some unseasonably cool weather right now, we know that it is just a matter of time before it heats up again. Traditionally, one of the solutions to dealing with … [Read more...] about Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
5 Hot Weather Pool Care Secrets from the Front Lines
The extremely hot weather arrived approximately one week early this year—the average date of our first 100-degree day is July 1st, but this year it arrived on June 23rd. History says that our two hottest months are July and August—we average 1.6 days of at least 100 degrees in June, 7.4 days in July, 9.7 days in August, and only 1.4 in September. As you can imagine, this hot weather can create … [Read more...] about 5 Hot Weather Pool Care Secrets from the Front Lines
Swimming Pool Maintenance Tips
It has been an extremely wet spring so far. But now that we are into June, temperatures are beginning to rise into the 90’s on a fairly regular basis and based on our weather history, the rainy weather will likely lessen. Before long, we will likely be seeing 100 degrees, as our average first day to reach 100 degrees is July 1st. With that being said, we know that as the temperatures continue to … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Maintenance Tips
Protecting Yourself This Summer
Now that all area schools are out for the summer and the Memorial Day weekend is behind us, the hot weather is beginning to arrive. As of this writing (May 28th), we have only reached 90 degrees ten times (May 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27), and it has not yet reached 100 degrees. The average date of our first 100-degree day is July 1st, but it will be here soon enough. With the … [Read more...] about Protecting Yourself This Summer
