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When should I close my Pool?

6 October 2015October 6, 2015Caitlin RauppLeave a comment

As a pool owner, the times of year for opening and closing your pool are entirely up to you.  However the “pool season” as defined by the industry is typically between Memorial Day and Labor Day.  Many pool use this definition as their way of knowing when to open and close their pools. This is

Is it a Leak or just Evaporation?

3 August 2015August 3, 2015Caitlin RauppLeave a comment

This is something that almost every pool owner will ask themselves at some point.  Does the pool have a leak or is the water just evaporating? Just like every body of water, over time the water will begin to evaporate.  Typically you can expect about a quarter inch of water or less to evaporate each

The Amount of Activity in your Pool – How It Affects The Ph of the Water

27 July 2015July 27, 2015Caitlin RauppLeave a comment

Properly maintaining water chemistry is a very important aspect of owning a swimming pool.  The water quality in your pool can not only affect your health but it can also affect the swimming pool itself and the equipment which circulates the water.  That being said you can begin to understand the importance of properly maintaining

Why does my Vinyl Liner In Ground Swimming Pool Need a Sump Pit

6 July 2015July 6, 2015Caitlin RauppLeave a comment

There are many ways to build a vinyl liner in ground swimming pool.  There are many things that go into building a vinyl liner in ground swimming pool.  One thing that many builders do is install a sump pit just outside of the sidewalk that goes around the pool.  Why do they do this? It

Rainwater and Swimming Pools

19 June 2015June 23, 2015Caitlin RauppLeave a comment

Is it okay to allow rain water to get into your pool, or is it better to cover it?  This is a question that many new pool owners ask themselves the first time it rains after their pool is installed.  After all rain water is supposed to be fairly clean right? So how could it

Automatic Pool Covers – Things to Know

12 June 2015June 19, 2015Caitlin RauppLeave a comment

When someone gets a vinyl liner in ground pool installed with an Automatic Pool Cover, there will usually be some questions that arise regarding that cover.  Should I close my pool every night? Should I open it during the day while I am at work? These are good questions and the answer to both of

The Best Equipment for your In-ground Pool

23 April 2015May 14, 2015Caitlin RauppLeave a comment

There are many manufacturers of in ground swimming pool equipment.  By equipment I am referring to pumps, filters, heaters, etc.  However they are not all the same.  Like anything else there are different levels of quality associated with them.  The brand of equipment that I have found to be the best is Jandy.  In my

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Concerns About Swimming Pool Safety

21 April 2015June 11, 2015Caitlin RauppLeave a comment

I came across an article in Pool and Spa News that basically stated that there is too much emphasis on safety in the swimming pool.  You can check out the article by clicking on this link http://www.poolspanews.com. I certainly see her point with this article.  There is a lot of information out there on how to

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Let the Pros Build Your Pool

31 March 2015June 11, 2015Caitlin RauppLeave a comment

It has come to my attention that there are quite a few people buying vinyl liner in ground swimming pool kits online and building them on their own.  This may seem like a good idea in the aspect that it will save money.  However there is a downside to doing this. Think about it this

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The benefit of a 12v Light over a standard 120v

26 March 2015June 11, 2015Caitlin RauppLeave a comment

Since 1990 there have been over 60 deaths by electrocution and over 50 serious electricity related injuries due to faulty wiring in and around swimming pools. You might be thinking why would anyone have electrical lines around their pool area. You must understand that the majority of swimming pools have underwater lights. These lights can

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  • When should I close my Pool? October 6, 2015
  • Is it a Leak or just Evaporation? August 3, 2015
  • The Amount of Activity in your Pool – How It Affects The Ph of the Water July 27, 2015
  • Why does my Vinyl Liner In Ground Swimming Pool Need a Sump Pit July 6, 2015
  • Rainwater and Swimming Pools June 19, 2015

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