Category Archives: Pool and Spa Equipment

Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool and Spa Safety

Safety Covers Keep Children and Pets Safe

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 I want to share some rather startling statistics regarding children and pool safety. According to the CDC, drowning is the second leading cause of death for children 1-14 years old. Additionally, the Consumer Product Safety Commission found that 75 percent of the children involved in swimming pool submersion or drowning accidents were between 1 and 3 years old. Owning a pool is a great privilege, but also a huge responsibility. In addition to securing your pool with a fence and installing pool alarms, pool safety covers are the perfect way to keep children and animals from accidental drowning. In order for a cover to be considered a “safety” cover, it must be able to hold a minimum of 485 pounds per five square feet. Since this is much more than the weight of even an average adult, you can be assured that any children or animals that might accidently enter your pool area will be safely supported. Safety covers come in two forms: solid and mesh. Both types of safety covers are anchored to a deck with straps that pull the cover taut over the pool. The straps are usually attached to springs and are anchored to recessed brackets in a deck surface. This gives the cover the necessary tension and strength to support huge amounts of weight. It is important to note that only covers that are designated “safety” covers are designed for this purpose. Solar covers, winter covers, and leaf nets will not aid in drowning prevention. Safety covers are an investment in your family’s protection.

Environmentally Friendly Ideas, Innovative Solutions, Pool and Spa Chemicals, Pool and Spa Equipment

Pool Frog Chlorinator Systems – The Mineral Alternative

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If you are looking for a more gentle, natural approach to pool care, the Pool Frog Automatic Chlorinator system is a great solution. Chlorinator systems have become very popular in recent years, with many using salt, oxygen, or light for chlorine generation. Pool Frog is unique because it uses minerals. The system works just like mother nature, using a patented ionic catalyst technology to provide clean, clear, and safe water without the harshness of traditional chemicals. Your pool water be remarkably gentle on the skin, eyes, and hair and smell fresh. You will feel like you have been swimming in a fresh water spring.

Operation is simple and inexpensive. As water passes through the Frog’s mineral system (consisting of silver, zinc, calcium, and other natural minerals), bacteria and viruses are killed and eliminated, effectively purifying your water. You need only to supplement the Frog system with a small amount of chlorine and a regular weekly shock. This means no more high doses of chlorine and other messy chemicals to dump into your pool. The Pool Frog even helps you pool’s pH stay balanced. This system will likely cost less than your current sanitation method does per season, and it is easily installed through your pool’s water return line. It will provide your family with sparkling clear water that you can feel good about!

Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool Fun

A Better Inflatable Swimming Pool

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How many times have you purchased a cheap, inflatable pool for the kids only to have it punctured or otherwise damaged half way into the hot summer months?  In my family, it was the dog who decided to take a bite out of the pool’s poor quality plastic wall, and no amount of duct tape or other “quick fix” idea worked for very long.

We, as parents, begin each summer with that ever-renewing feeling of hope — the one that tells us that this year will be the year that the pool survives the whole summer.  So, we proceed to buy the inflatable pool.  Our hopes are often dashed, though, within a few short weeks, and we exclaim that “never again” will we buy a cheap inflatable pool.

What we really need is an inflatable pool that is good quality but inexpensive, and that will last more than one single summer.  I’m happy to report that there is such an animal.  It’s called the Fast Set Inflatable Swimming Pool.

Fast Set Inflatable Swimming Pools make it easy to set up a quality “temporary” pool in your backyard or driveway.  Simply lay out the swimming pool on a flat surface, inflate the collar with air, and add water. The self adjusting collar floats its way to the top of the pool, pulling the rugged walls along with it. Constructed of heavy duty marine grade vinyl, this inflatable pool is built to last more than one season.  It even comes equipped with its own pump and filter, as well as a 30-day warranty.

Pool and Spa Equipment

Pool Fountains: Multiple Uses for Family Fun

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Swimming pool fountains are an often overlooked pool accessory that offers enjoyment to the entire family.   First, fountains are pleasing to the eye and the ear — when you’re not in your pool swimming, you can still relax by the poolside and watch the fountain’s lovely spray.  Additionally, there is a meditative, calming effect that can result from listening to the water as it falls gently back into the pool.

Second, pool fountains provide a source of fun for kids during swim time.  Children love to run through the backyard sprinkler, and they love to play in the pool.  So, combining the two by adding a pool fountain to your backyard swimming pool makes for extra fun.

Finally, pool fountains add ambiance to an outdoor gathering.  Why let your pool sit quietly while you entertain guests on your deck or patio?  Put your pool to work by turning on a pool fountain — the lovely spray created by the fountain adds an elegant, decorative touch to the party’s atmosphere.

Pool and Spa Equipment

Choosing a Vinyl Pool Liner

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If you are in the market for a new pool liner, you are in luck! There are a variety of patterns and designs available at Backyardcitypools.com! All of our liners are protected against chemical degradation and UV fading and are cold and crack resistant. Whether you are looking for an in ground or above ground liner, they are computer designed and cut of 100% virgin vinyl for a perfect fit!

Dolphina LinerSwirl Bottom LinerBlue Mosaic Liner

Above ground pool liners come in two major categories: overlap and beaded liners. Overlap liners are made so that the excess liner material on the pool wall simply overlaps the pool wall.  They are secured by coping strips Whether your pool has a 48″ or a 52″ wall, it uses the same size liner. You simply trim off the excess. Beaded liners are made with a bead at the top of the liner This bead snaps into a channel (bead receiver) at the top of the wall. This liner can be used to replace other beaded liners without additional equipment.  This liner can replace an overlap liner with the addition of a bead receiver kit.  This liner must also be purchased specifically for 48″ or 52″ wall heights. There are liners to fit pools from 8 ft – 36 ft round and up to 21 ft X 43 ft. oval with many different patterns to choose from!
In ground liners are custom-built to fit every pool perfectly! Available in a variety of quality levels and patterns, you can find exactly what you are looking for and then have one of our expert craftsmen create a liner just for you. All in ground liners have a 20 year warranty and are treated to protect against sun, chemicals, bacteria, fungus, and algae. There are over 20 patterns to choose from!