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.

Outdoor Entertaining, Pool Fun

Splasher Pools Offer Affordable Fun!

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Splasher Pools

Owning a pool might seem out of reach for some people. While the maintenance doesn’t present a problem, the initial investment can seem daunting! Even for most above ground pools, you can easily spend thousands of dollars to get a pool up and running. If owning a pool has always been your dream, but you are on a budget, a splasher pool is perfect for you! Splasher Pools are always affordable, but with the blowout sales currently happening, you can get one for a super low price! They are easy to install and come with a built-in filtration system, vinyl liner, and ladder. The available twelve, fifteen, and eighteen foot round pools even have affordable shipping so they are an all around great deal! Now you can give yourself and your family the backyard fun that you have always wanted without breaking the bank.

Innovative Solutions, Pool Accessories, Pool and Spa Maintenance, Pool Opening

The Perfect Robotic Pool Cleaner for Above Ground Pools

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Aquabot Pool Rover Above Ground Pool Cleaner
The thought of cleaning your pool next spring can be a daunting task. No matter how well you winterized, spring cleaning will still be necessary. Now is the perfect time to invest in a new pool cleaner to make spring opening a breeze. Robotic pool cleaners are an amazing choice for pool owners. They are basically little computers on wheels! They will know where and when to clean with little or no manual labor. Did you know that robotic models are available for all pools, including above ground? The Aquabot Pool Rover is a robotic pool cleaner designed exclusively for above ground pools. Complete with its own drive motor and filtration system, it works independently of your pool’s return lines. You simply plug it in and watch it go to work. It is perfect for removing all dirt and debris, and it also works for algae and bacteria. It cleans most above ground pools, including flat, dished, oval, round, and rectangular, in under one hour while reducing the amount of time that your normal filter has to work. You cannot go wrong with this cleaner. You will have sparkling clean water in no time this spring!

Outdoor Entertaining, Pool Fun

Top Remodeling Trends for 2011

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Tahitian Above Ground Pool
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recently released a report that outlined the twelve biggest remodeling trends expected for 2011. Along with going green in larger areas of your home and warming up your interior color palate, one of the top trends is adding a deck and pool to your backyard area (which comes in at number four on the list). Leading experts stated in this study that people are spending more time at home and, therefore, are sprucing up their backyard areas in order to maximize their family relaxation time. A great way to get in on this trend AND stay within your budget is to consider an above ground pool. Above ground pools are available in many sizes and shapes. The unattractive, eye-sore pools of the past are long gone. Above ground pools are now stylish and sleek, blending into any backyard. By adding a beautiful deck around your pool, you will transform  your backyard into the oasis of relaxation and fun that you have always dreamed of! Save additional costs by looking into resin above ground pool decks instead of traditional wood.  They offer the same convenience without the steep price. Don’t miss out on this exciting trend in home renovation.

Source:

Glink, Ilyce “12 Biggest Remodeling Trends for 2011” CBS MoneyWatch.com (2010, December 17) Retrieved from: http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/12-biggest-remodeling-trends-for-2011.html

Innovative Solutions, Pool Accessories, Pool Fun

Inflatable Pool Coolers Will Have You Longing for Summer!

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Inflatable Floating Cooler

Whether you are heading to a more tropical climate for the winter or simply dreaming of rising temperatures, it is never too early to start looking for fun new toys for swim season! An inflatable floating cooler is going to be my must-have accessory come summertime! No more jumping in and out of the pool when I need a refreshing drink! The floating cooler above holds up to 12 cans in the icy center cooler and has six drink holders and a pocket for holding valuables on the outside.  It even comes with a built-in carrying case for easy transportation when the cooler is deflated. Now…if only summer will hurry up and arrive!

Pool and Spa Chemicals, Pool and Spa Maintenance, Pool Closing and Winterizing

Check and Balance Your Pool Chemicals

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Pool Chemicals

Making sure that your pool chemicals are balanced during the winter is very important. Chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, and stabilizer levels should all be checked and regulated so that spring opening is easier. The following levels should be maintained throughout the winter.

Chlorine: 2.0 ppm

  • To raise the chlorine level, you should shock the pool.
  • To lower the chlorine level, you should turn down your chlorinator.

pH: 7.8 ppm (or 7.4 ppm in summer)

  • To raise the pH level, add soda ash.
  • To lower the pH level, add muriatic acid.

Total Alkalinity: 80-100 ppm

  • To raise total alkalinity, add baking soda or sodium bicarbonate
  • To lower total alkalinity, add muriatic acid

Calcium Hardness: 250-500 ppm

  • To raise calcium hardness, add calcium chloride.
  • To lower calcium hardness, drain your pool and refill.

Stabilizer:

  • To raise stabilizer level, add cyanuric acid.
  • To lower stabilizer level, drain your pool and refill.Aquacheck Digital Reader

To test your chemical levels, you can either take a sample of pool water to your local pool retailer or save time and money by testing it yourself. With an Aquachek Digital Reader, you can test your pool water quickly and accurately on your own. It takes only 15 seconds to get a clear and precise reading.