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Innovative Solutions, Outdoor Entertaining, Pool Accessories

Smart Summer Solution: Keep the Party in the Pool

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Pool Party Pool Furniture

The last thing most people want to do once they’re in the swimming pool is get out of the swimming pool.  Sure, getting out is necessary sometimes, but it would be great to be able to enjoy that refreshing water as long as possible.  Whether it’s lunch time, snack time, or party time, you can stay in the pool longer thanks to Pool Party Pool Furniture which is designed to go in the shallow end of your pool.

Pool Party Pool Furniture is not floating furniture, nor is it affixed in any way to the pool’s bottom.  Two key ingredients make this pool furniture unique.  First, the furniture pieces are designed to fill quickly with water when submerged so that they are naturally weighted down in the pool.  Second, specialized foot pads prevent the furniture legs from damaging the pool bottom, no matter what material it’s made from.  Pool Party Furniture can be used on the pool deck, too.  The water-filled pieces drain quickly as they are lifted out of the water.

Kids, teens, and adults appreciate the convenience and novelty of lounging on the patio furniture and enjoying the pool at the same time.  Visit with friends, chat on the phone, read a book, or enjoy a meal without having to leave the water.  Pool Party Pool Furniture is a smart and innovative solution for pool-loving families.

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.
Innovative Solutions, Pool Opening

Fill Your Pool and Support Your Local Fire Department

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Tanker Truck

Looking for an easy way to fill your swimming pool this season and support your local firefighters at the same time?  Creative thinkers in Jackson, New Jersey, developed a unique fundraising idea that would allow homeowners to fill their backyard pools quickly with clean water by paying the local fire department a small fee to do the job. 

For only $200, fire fighters from the Cassville Volunteer Fire Company drive their tanker truck filled with clean water to local residents’ homes.  The $200 buys 7,000 gallons of water, so filling a newly installed pool would cost more, but it’s a win/win situation.  Backyard swimming pools can be filled much more quickly this way, and the fire department raises funds which can be used for necessities like training and equipment.

Community fire departments across the country could certainly benefit from a similar partnership with pool-owning citizens.  The Cassville Volunteer Fire Company and the residents of Jackson, New Jersey, have proven that creative fundraising can work in everyone’s favor.

* Photo source: http://www.cassvillefire.org/pool.html

Innovative Solutions, Pool and Spa Equipment

Heating Your Pool in Tough Economic Times

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People come up with unique solutions to all of their problems when the economy is bad. Many two car families have started car pooling and eliminated the payment and gas for a second car. Most people are eating out less often and almost everyone has stopped impulse shopping. One of the wildest stories to come out of the recession comes from the city of Redditch in Britain. Sharp spending cuts have forced the city to consider alternate ways to heat their community swimming pool. Their solution? Diverting waste heat from the local crematory to the next door leisure center, where the pool is located! It’s a very innovative solution, to say the least!

Fortunately, you don’t have to rely on a crematorium to save you money when heating your pool. Pool heaters are more affordable than ever before. Whether you choose gas, propane, heat pumps, or solar, you will be able to find a money saving option that will allow your family to swim earlier in the beginning of the season and longer at the end of the season. You can maintain the perfect water temperature no matter what season.

Source: Burns, John F. “Britain: Crematory to Heat Swimming Pool.” The New York Times Online. 9 Feb. 2011. Web. 15 April 2011.

Innovative Solutions, Outdoor Entertaining, Pool Equipment Storage, Pool Fun

Bobbing for Snacks in the Swimming Pool

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Big Bobber Floating Cooler

The weather is gradually warming, and the time is right to start planning for long summer days spent playing and relaxing in the backyard swimming pool.  Staying hydrated and refreshed while outside will give you the energy to stay out for as long as you wish.  The key is to drink plenty of water and other fluids and to have healthy munchies at hand.  Apples, grapes, and carrot sticks are excellent choices for outdoor summer snacks.

Keeping all of your refreshments cool and crisp is simply a matter of having a cooler filled with ice siFloating Coolertting poolside.  An even more convenient place to store drinks and snacks, though, is directly in the pool water.  The handy and playful Big Bobber Floating Cooler keeps your refreshments within arm’s reach — you never need to leave the pool to fetch a soda or a snack.  This floating cooler is less cumbersome than standard coolers, and it’s versatile, too.  You can take it out of the pool and with you on your next camping trip or picnic in the park.

The fun and functional Big Bobber Floating Cooler makes it easy to stay outside longer on warm summer days.  Pack plenty of drinks and snacks to keep you going — this cooler lets you keep them close at hand, whether you’re in the pool or on an outdoor adventure with the family.