Living in Florida you become quite accustomed to flash showers, lightning, and hurricanes. Sometimes, storms may brew instantaneously and dissolve within a thirty minute span. Typical Florida weather for ya. There is very little you can do in those types of situations. Some storms though, like hurricanes, you can prepare for. And although you cannot…
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How to Rid Your Pool of Pests
Most of the pool owners I’ve met are certified animal lovers. Their pool recreation time would not be the same without their furry friend by their side. But that love does not extend to the creepy crawlies or varmints that live in your backyard. Among these critters I count mosquitos, water bugs, frogs, raccoons and…
Read MoreAdvantages of Adding an Auto Water Leveler to Your Swimming Pool
Ever notice the water in your swimming pool decreases over time? Don’t worry, the gradual loss of water in your swimming pool is expected and a universal occurrence. The loss of water in your pool can occur for many reasons: wind, evaporation, water leak, poor pool construction, frequent backwashing, and water that splashes out of…
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Why Ozonators Aren’t That Great
Over the last few years, you may have heard all about the greatness that are ozonators. Ozone, in fact, is a great swimming pool oxidizer, sanitizer, and is a safe alternative to chlorine. It destroys trash and kills bacteria simultaneously. Ozone does almost everything chlorine does and can perform at a higher efficiency. With that…
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Above Ground Pool Pump Buying Guide
Above ground pool pumps don’t have many bells and whistles, they just need to get the job done. When it comes time to replace your little workhorse, check here for the details on our top sellers….
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Which Type of Automatic Cleaner Should I Use?
Ever wanted to buy an automatic pool cleaner but didn’t know which one was most suitable for your pool? If so, jump in line with hundreds of other pool owners across the country. Everyone likes having choices to choose from, but sometimes too many choices can create more chaos and confusion than variety. There are…
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How to Find a Great Pool Guy
When you hear the question, “do you know a good pool guy(or gal)?”, what is the first thing that comes to mind? You may imagine some gruff but chipper guy named Stan with sun beaten skin and chlorine stained jeans trying to make some cash for the evening festivities. He may not be too careful…
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Do I Have a Suction or a Pressure Side Cleaner?
They both have hoses, wheels or floppy discs that help them get around and they both magically clean your pool (hopefully) without much intervention from you. Ok we have the similarities down pat, but what is the difference between the two? Stumped? Every so often we have homeowners who get stymied at the cleaner page…
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Inground Pool Pump Buying Guide
It’s a new pool season and maybe time for a new pump? For those of you who have found yourself in the market for a replacement, here is an overview of our customers’ (and our pool techs’) favorites….
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Common Problems With Painted Pools
Let’s be honest, a pool is a great fun feature for the whole family but what’s the point of having a pool if you can’t show it off? Pool paint is still one of the most popular and cheaper ways to cover your pool surface. It provides a clean and crisp environment for your pool…
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