Author: Trey Collier

About Trey Collier

Grew up as a Military Brat. (Thanks Dad. Hats off to my Mom too as it took a special person to be married to someone in the military) Was a competitive swimmer in high school and in college. 11 years a Red Cross Volunteer, teaching kids & adults how to swim. ARC Water Safety Instructor and WSI Trainer, CPR Instructor/Trainer and Advance First Aid Instructor. Proud Dad of two beautiful girls.

Hot Tubs and Saunas, Pool and Spa Maintenance, Pool and Spa Safety

Major Recall on Pool Drain Covers

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Anti-Vortex Pool Drain Cover
Yesterday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall on pool drain safety covers that is expected to affect many pool owners and operators across the country. Up to one million pools and spas could be affected. “The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water … which could pose a possible entrapment hazard,” stated the press release from the CPSC. In cases where retrofit or replacement drain covers are necessary, the manufacturer will be responsible for paying for parts and labor. Pools needing a replacement should be shut down until arrangements can be made to correct the faulty drain covers. Please see the list below to find out if your anti-entrapment drain covers are affected by this recall. If you do own one of these drain covers, please refer to the manufacturer’s website below or call the Drain Cover Recall Hotline at (866) 478-3521 (24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week).

Company: A&A
Website: www.aamfg.com
Dates Sold: Dec. 2008 – April 2011

Company: Aqua Star
Website: www.aquastarpoolproducts.com/draincoverrecall
Dates Sold: Dec. 2008 – April 2011

Company: Color Match
Website: www.poolfittings.com/drain_cover_recall.htm
Dates Sold: Dec. 2008 – April 2011

Company: Custom Molded Products
Website: www.c-m-p.com/draincoverrecall.htm
Dates Sold: Dec. 2008 – April 2011

Company: Hayward
Website: www.ahayward-pool.com/draincoverrecall
Dates Sold: Dec. 2008 – April 2011

Company: Pentair
Website: www.pentairpool.com/draincoverrecall
Dates Sold: Dec. 2008 – June 2009

Company: Rising Dragon
Website: www.risingdragononline.com/draincoverrecall
Dates Sold: Dec. 2008 – April 2011

Pool and Spa Maintenance

The Quick and Easy Facelift for Your Pool

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Borderlines
Pool renovation can be a tough process, especially at this time of year when all you want to do is get your pool open and start swimming. Making small, easy changes in the perfect way to spruce up the appearance of your pool without the time and cost of extensive makeovers. Borderlines adhesive borders are a great addition. They transform the appearance of above and in ground pools! Whether you are covering a worn, faded border made into your liner or just looking for change, applying any of the six available designs will add an instant “facelift” to your pool. They are great for fiberglass, vinyl, acrylic or stainless steel finishes. Easy to apply and complete with an installation kit, you will be able to transform your pool quickly and be ready to swim in hours!

Pool Accessories, Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool and Spa Maintenance, Pool Opening

New Rebates on Above Ground Pool Cleaners

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Robo-Kleen Pool Cleaner
The season for pool savings is upon us! People across the country are opening their pools in anticipation of Memorial Day. Last week, we brought you savings on pool cleaners for Polaris in ground robotic cleaners. This week, we want to extend the savings to above ground pool owners. From now through the end of July 2011, you can get an additional $25 rebate on the already discounted Robo-Kleen Above Ground Pool Cleaner. The Robo-Kleen is a fraction of the cost of traditional robotic pool cleaners. It’s self-contained filtration system so it will not clog up your pump and filter. It cleans your pool with no messy hoses to connect and wrestle with. Just drop it in and let it work! Coming in at under $270 already, the current rebate will make this reasonable cleaner more affordable.

Be sure to order before 7-31-2011 to take advantage of this awesome rebate!

Pool Accessories, Pool and Spa Maintenance

Hot Deals on Polaris Pool Cleaners!

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Polaris 9300xi Sport Pool Cleaner
Has your pool cleaner broken or are you looking to upgrade to a robotic model? If you are in the market for a new pool cleaner, now is the time to buy! Polaris, a long time industry leader in the pool cleaner market, is currently offering rebates of two of their top new robotic cleaners. The Polaris 9300 Sport Robotic Pool Cleaner will clean your pool faster than ever before with its new aquadynamic design. It is energy-efficient and does not have a messy debris bag like most cleaners. It’s revolutionary technology includes a rear water propulsion system and 3 motors: 1 for suction and 1 for each side of the cleaner for the drive train. For a short time, Polaris is offer a$100 rebate on this cleaner!

The Polaris 9300xi Sport Robotic Pool Cleaner offers all the great features of the 9300 Sport with the addition of the option of a remote control. You can choose between running a pre-programmed cleaning mode or taking control with the easy to use remote. Make sure that every area of the pool is spotless with rotate right, rotate left, forward and reverse buttons. If purchased now, Polaris is offer a $150 rebate on the advanced 9300xi!

These deals can’t be beat and are available for a short time at BackyardcityPools.com

Environmentally Friendly Ideas, Innovative Solutions, Pool Accessories, Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool and Spa Maintenance

50 Hottest Pool Products of the Season List Released

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Pool and Spa News has released their annual list of the 50 hottest products this season for your pool and spa. Below is an excerpt of their list. 2011 is shaping up to be an exciting season for pool and spa owners! You won’t want to wait to get your hands on these!

  • Insta-Link Home Advanced Iphone App – This water quality program allows Iphone users to photo scan test strips to prevent questions about variations in color. The program returns customized chemical recommendations in seconds, helping pool owners get their pool chemicals balanced in almost no time.
  • Eco-Friendly floats – Several companies are producing floats that are made from reprocessed vinyl and packaged in recycled cardboard. This is a great product for environmentally friendly pool owners who are looking for a product with less impact on the environment.
  • Direct Command Pool Cleaner – As one of the few robotic pool cleaners to make the list, the Direct Command is a breakthrough.  It comes with a hand-held remote, which makes it easy for pool owners to spot clean their pool quickly and efficiently. It is also more affordable than comparable robotic cleaners, making it a great buy for any pool owner. Both its cleaning path and debris bag are larger than most robotic cleaners on the market. This lightweight new addition to the market is already claiming its place as an industry leader.
  • Natural Pools – Chemical-free pools have taken a new turn with in ground pools that are being filtered through plants rooted in the system and other biological filters. These pools are eco-friendly and completely safe for swimmers. The “organic watershapes” are cleaner and clearer than lakes or ponds, but do not use the traditional harsh chemicals or filters of swimming pools, making them more efficient.
  • Solar Powered Pool Filter – Many people already harness the sun’s power to heat their pools. Now, you can use solar power to CLEAN your pool. It is 100% natural and efficient, using no electricity. As the cleaner floats freely around the pool, water is filtered through cartridges to purify water. They are lightweight and easy to remove from the pool for swimming. Since some pool filters can cost up to $100 a month to operate, these filters can save you hundreds of dollars each pool season.