Tips on Operating, Care, Installation & Maintenance
An outdoor clock can add a splash of color or a beautiful design to your pool area. Weather and water-proof, you can find a design to brighten up any outdoor area! Whether you choose resin, metal, or wood, there are countless designs and styles. You can even find radio controlled atomic clocks designed for outdoor use! They are all made to withstand the elements and stand the test of time. You will never lose track of time while enjoying your pool!
If you own an above ground pool, you probably use a winter cover. With the abundance of options available with your cover, you might find yourself slightly confused about what to buy. I am here to help! Below is your guide to winter pool cover accessories for above ground pools!
Pool cover pumps are used to remove water that builds up on your pool cover. They are available in manual models, where you will have to monitor the pumps progress and unplug it when the water is drained, or in automatic models, which sense and automatically start when water is on the cover and cut off automatically! While cover pumps are not absolutely necessary, they will drastically reduce the amount of time it takes and the burden of removing your cover.
Air pillows are placed under the cover on top of the water. They absorb freezing water’s pressure to protect your pool walls and liner. They also reduce excess rain, snow, and leaves on your winter cover. Using an air pillow under your winter cover will make draining the water off the top of your cover much easier.
There are also several option available when deciding how to keep your cover in place. Pool cover wall bags are fillted with water and used to hold your cover in place during times of high wind. They are designed to lie on top of the cover around the inside perimeter of your pool. Winter cover seal is very much like a large roll of plastic wrap. It is wrapped around the covered pool to keep wind from getting under your winter cover and causing damage and premature wear and tear. It is easy to apply and can be done by one person. Cover clips are handy fasteners that hold your pool cover in place. They grip your top rail like a clothes pin and hold throughout the winter season. The cover lock system is similar to cover clips, but more secure. It involves a two-part system that snaps together to ensure maximum hold, even in the highest winds.
With you understanding of these accessories, you will be thoroughly prepared to close your pool this season!
What’s the best kind of gift to get? One that you would like to buy for yourself, but never do. When it comes to backyard swimming pools, there’s always something else more pressing to pay for — pool chemicals, replacement filter cartridges, upgraded equipment… So, if you are wondering what to get that special pool-loving person in your life, here are some fun and practical ideas that won’t drain your wallet:
Fun Stuff
to play. Toss games? Ball games? Team games? Games that can be played solo? It’s hard to go wrong if you keep in mind your friend’s preferences.Practical Stuff
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, a fun or practical gift for your pool-loving friend will be greatly appreciated, especially if that gift is something unique that your friend wouldn’t normally think to buy for him or herself.
When water freezes, it expands by approximately 9%. When this water is in your pool skimmer, that expansion is just enough to cause damage. Instead of repairing or replacing your pool skimmer each spring, protect it with a Skimm
er Guard when you winterize your in ground or above ground pool in the fall. This handy (and affordable) little gadget is made to absorb the expansion that occurs during a freeze, so it protects your skimmer all winter from damage caused by expanding water. Instead of expanding outward and cracking the skimmer, freezing water will actually compress the Skimmer Guard.
Skimmer Guard proves to be an easy and inexpensive way of saving yourself the hassle and expense of dealing with a damaged skimmer each spring.
Picture a group of friends, lounging around the pool under an umbrella, sharing drinks and conversation. Sounds fun, right? Now imagine that table and chair IN the water! Swimming pool furniture is a great way to add some unique seating to your pool. With unique foot pads designed for any type of pool finish, your furniture will stay in place without the worry of it scratching and tearing your liner. The furniture and cushions quickly fill with water when they enter the pool, providing balance and security. When lifted from the water, the quick drain features make sure that you can transfer your furniture from pool to pool side with very little effort. This table and chairs is the perfect way to relax and stay cool in your pool!
