The third Saturday in September is National Pool Closing Day. However, here in the Southeast, we have several more weeks of warm temperatures, at least. However, as the leaves begin to fall and the temperature begins to drop, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll do with your pool over the winter. Unlike in…
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In the past, there have been some remarkably sad and even disturbing stories about accidents involving main drains. The problem stemmed from the fact that a main drain, by definition, creates suction at the bottom of a pool. The tragedies occurred when a swimmer got stuck in that suction. Swimmers have drowned, unable to escape…
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When most people think of pool safety, they think of drowning. However, another danger around pools is the danger of electric shock. Unlike on land, an electric shock in a pool doesn’t have to be strong enough to cause death by electrocution. A lesser shock can still immobilize a swimmer, leading to what is called…
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The pool pump is the heart of your swimming pool. It is the single piece of pool equipment most responsible for keeping your pool clean. The pump maintains the circulation of the pool, making sure that all of the pool’s water is passed through your filter regularly. But it is also the most expensive piece…
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Have you noticed that your pool is losing more water than usual? Are you having to refill your pool more than you used to? You might have a leak. But when is it time to call a pool repair professional? How much water loss is normal and how much is too much? The truth is…
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It’s every pool owner’s worst nightmare, a green pool chock full of chunky chunks of algae, floating debris, and maybe even a dead animal. It looks hopeless. You may throw up your hands and decide the best course of action is to drain the pool and start over. In fact, draining a pool should be…
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Summer is a great time to go out and use your pool. Whether you’re hosting a large pool party or just swimming laps alone, summertime is the best time to enjoy your pool. But here in Georgia summertime is also prime time for severe thunderstorms. While a small amount of rain won’t affect your pool…
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When installing a new pool, there are hundreds of large and small decisions to make. One decision that you’ll notice every time you look at your pool is the pool finish. Different finishes can affect the color of your pool water, so picking a finish is a major decision. But many factors besides the finish…
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Normally, your pool is kept clean by chlorine from chlorine tabs, a salt chlorinator, a cartridge system, or some other slow-release, low-dose system. But when the chlorine in your pool is not doing the trick, you may need to shock your pool. But when it comes to shocking your pool, there are choices. Many pool…
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Are you the proud new owner of a swimming pool? Maybe you just moved into a house with a swimming pool. Congratulations! Or perhaps you just installed a pool in your home. How exciting! But with a pool comes a new responsibility. You have to keep the pool clean. If you don’t, you won’t be…
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