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Pool and Spa Maintenance

Make your Above Ground or In Ground Swimming Pool Look Like New

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Borderlines easily transforms the appearance of any pool (above or inground) within minutes. Whether it’s to cover an old faded liner or just time for an updated change, Border Lines™ instantly transforms without costly installation. Safe on all surfaces whether vinyl, fiberglass, acrylic or stainless steel.

Application and future removal couldn’t be easier! Simply peel off the Border Line™ backing and adhere along the inner perimeter of any pool. Simply peel off when you’d like to add a new design!

Your Pool Can Look Brand New

Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool and Spa Maintenance

How to Locate a Leak in Your Pool

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There are several steps you can take to try to locate a leak in your pool. There are several areas where your swimming pool may leak:

Any leaks in the underground plumbing will require professional attention; however, you may be able to find obvious leaks in other parts of the pool using simple visual inspection techniques.

Check for signs of moisture or drips around the pool equipment. Also check to make sure that your multi-port valve is not positioned to allow water loss to waste.

Underwater leaks in the pool shell or fittings can be identified with a dye test. You can make your own dye tester by using some dark food coloring and a turkey baster or a plastic syringe. If using a baster, slowly depress bulb to allow a slow steady stream of the dye to be injected into the pool. A Dye Tester allows placement of a small amount of colorant near (within ¼”) a suspected leak. Liquid follows the path of least resistance so dye will be drawn out of the pool where there is a leak. Start by testing suspect areas such as cracks in the tile or plaster, and places where return fittings, skimmers or stairs join to the pool shell. Much of this testing can be done from the pool deck; however, you will eventually have to get into the pool with a dive mask to completely inspect the structure of the pool.

Don’t be discouraged if you can’t find anything; most leaks are not visibly obvious, or may be in parts of the pool (such as the underground plumbing system), that are inaccessible. A qualified pool leak professional utilizing specialized equipment should be able to find a leak anywhere in your pool within an hour or two (some complicated jobs may take longer).

Innovative Solutions, Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool and Spa Maintenance

Time and Money Savers….Let Your Robotic Pool Cleaner Do Your Dirty Work

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Robotic Pool Cleaners

It is amazing how technology is constantly changing our lives. We hope for the better – creating more conveniences to everyday life. From computers to cell phones, to programmable thermostats to robotic pool cleaners, people have saved precious time and money.

Most people would like have a swimming pool in their backyard , but sometimes the maintenance that goes along with one is not very appealing. In the past, cleaning our pools typically has been either a significant time commitment on our part, or, if we could afford the luxury, a service we would pay a “poolman” to provide for us.  These days, a pool owner can benefit from the automation technology that is now available. Cleaning your pool has never been as easy as it is now if you chose to invest in a Robotic Pool Cleaner. It is amazing what these cleaners can do. With the variety of quality robotic pool cleaners now on the market,you can finally spend more time swimming in your pool than cleaning it.

Although these cleaners have proven to be very effective, many people have been hesitant to invest in one.  The main reason being that they are typically higher priced than other types of pool cleaners.  As the technology of these units has improved, the costs have gone down significantly. That is great news for pool owners. The time you save is definitely worth the expense. These cleaners have so many advantages and features that make them the envy of pool owners everywhere. A robotic pool cleaner, once you put it in you pool and turn it on, will independently vacuum up all the debris, dirt, and green algae it comes in contact with on the bottom, walls, and the steps of your pool. It will even work around drains and ladders.The newer models are smart enough to be able to detect the size and the shape of your swimming pool. Some even have internal memories, and after the first cleaning will be able to recall your pool’s shapes and curves making subsequent cleanings even more effective. Finally, many robotic cleaners have self-progamming software that scans and calculates automatically the most effective pattern of cleaning that is needed.

Overall, a robotic pool cleaner is an effortlessly and efficient way to keep your pool crystal clean so that you can get on with enjoying your swimming pool.  Now, you will have time to lounge by the pool with family and friends. Isn’t that the true reason we desire to have a pool in our backyard anyway?

Pool and Spa Chemicals, Pool and Spa Maintenance

Did You Know There Are 21,000 Known Species of Algae?

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Fight Algae

 

Question:  What is Algae?

 

Answer:     Microscopic aquatic plant life that contain chlorophyll. Algae are nourished by carbon dioxide (C02) and use sunlight to carry out photosynthesis. It is introduced by rain or wind and grows in colonies producing nuisance masses. Algae are not disease-causing, but can harbor bacteria, create a high chlorine demand, and it is slippery. There are 21,000 known species of algae. The most common pool types are black, blue-green, green and mustard (yellow or brown). Pink or red-colored algae-like organisms exist but are bacteria and not algae. Maintaining proper sanitizer levels, brushing and super-chlorination will help prevent its occurrence.