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Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs
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. Although it is recommended by most in the swimming pool industry that dogs not be allowed in pools (due to additional chemical requirements and dog hair in the filter), we have always felt that dogs that enjoy being in the water should be allowed to do so. … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs
Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
The heat arrived a bit early this year and it doesn’t appear to be letting up any time soon. As of this writing (July 12th), we have had five 100-degree days. Last year at this time we were already at eighteen 100-degree days on our way to 47 for the year. With that being said, the weather forecasters are predicting that the remainder of July will be extremely hot and likely at or above 100 … [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 25th. We ended up with five 100-degree days in June, yet we average only 1.2 days. Hopefully this isn’t a trend that will continue into July & August, which are normally our two hottest months—we average 7.4 days of at least 100 … [Read more...] about 5 Hot Weather Pool Care Secrets from the Front Lines
Now is a Great Time to have a Pool Heater
With ambient temperatures beginning to warm up, pool water temperatures are increasing as well. As of this writing (May 9th), average pool water temperatures in the Denton area are in the low to mid 70’s—of course this depends on if the pool is shaded, if it has a dark surface, etc. According to the National Oceanographic Data Center, 70-78 degrees is where most people feel comfortable … [Read more...] about Now is a Great Time to have a Pool Heater
Protect your Pool Cleaner
The thefts seem to be mainly focused around the Fort Worth area, but it is better to be safe than sorry. No one wants to lose their cleaner, especially when prices can range anywhere from $700 to $2,000 for a new one. There have been at least 17 reports of pool cleaner thefts with one person claiming to have been hit twice by the cleaner thieves. Police have been on the lookout and have made … [Read more...] about Protect your Pool Cleaner
Fall is a Great Time of Year to Enjoy Your Swimming Pool
It has been a very hot summer, as we have had 43 days of 100 degrees or more, with our last 100-degree day being August 17th. Since that time, it has been surprisingly milder. The average date for our last 100-degree day is August 26th, although we did have a 100 degree day as late as October 3rd (1951). Hopefully, we have seen our last 100 degree day for 2022. Many who like spending time … [Read more...] about Fall is a Great Time of Year to Enjoy Your Swimming Pool
Swimming Pools & Dogs
Disclaimer 😊: I have always been a dog lover. As a child, we always had dogs—several dogs. In my adult life, I have owned four dogs: With that disclaimer out of the way, I am often asked about swimming pools and dogs—especially with the hot weather that we are currently experiencing. Although it is recommended by most in the swimming pool industry that dogs not be allowed in pools … [Read more...] about Swimming Pools & Dogs
Ways to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
The heat has arrived early this year and it doesn’t appear to be letting up anytime soon. If the current trend continues, it appears that we could be breaking some records. As of this writing (July 13th), we have had eighteen 100 degree days, which already exceeds the number of 100 degree days that we had in each of the last three years. In addition, there doesn’t appear to be any relief in … [Read more...] about Ways to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
