Innovative Solutions, Pool Accessories

Ergonomic Chair Takes Pain Out of Poolside Lounging

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Ergo Lounger Spa Chair

Enjoying a warm and relaxing afternoon lounging by the pool is impossible if you can’t get comfortable.  Unfortunately, not all lounge chairs are created equal.  Reclining fully on a typical lounge chair is uncomfortable, and even downright painful, for many people — especially when positioned face down.  Back pain and neck pain are the result of a lounge chair’s poor body support.

The Ergo Lounger Spa is a therapeutic lounge chair that can be enjoyed poolside or in any outdoor livingFace Pillow area.  The Ergo Lounger offers neck and back support so that your body is supported in any position, whether sitting straight up or fully reclined.  The comfortable head support doubles as a face pillow when you wish to lie face down.  The face pillow has a hole in the center, similar to that on a massage table, so you can enjoy reading or dozing without straining your neck.

The point of a lounge chair is to offer relaxation, but most lounge chairs aren’t designed to properly support the body.  As a result, they don’t provide adequate comfort and can actually exacerbate existing aches and pains.  Finding true relaxation in a lounge chair means finding the right lounge chair.  For many people, the Ergo Lounger Spa chair offers the ideal solution.

Pool and Spa Equipment

Vinyl Pool Liners: Is Thicker Better?

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21 Foot Round - Pebbles Beaded 25 Gauge  21' Rolling Rock J-Hook 48  21 Foot Round - Under The Sea

Is this the year for replacing your vinyl pool liner?  Are you wondering whether you should spend the extra money to purchase a thicker liner?  The thickness of pool liners is measured in mil or gauge units.  A mil is exactly equal to .001 inch and can be measured using a micrometer.  A 20 mil liner, then, will measure .020 of an inch thick.  A gauge is not an exact measurement, and the same number may vary in thickness depending on manufacturer, but it is roughly the same size as a mil.

Spending the extra money for a thicker pool liner depends on how your pool is used.  If your pool is enjoyed heavily over the course of a season and tends to take much abuse by the swimmers who use it, choosing a pool liner that measures 28 mil thick, or close to it, may be worth the extra cost.  Thicker pool liners offer better UV protection, too.

No matter how thick your vinyl pool liner, make sure the one you choose fits your pool properly.  Also, be sure to maintain proper chemical balance in your pool’s water.  Proper fit and chemical balance are two of the most important factors that can affect how long your vinyl pool liner will last.

Innovative Solutions, Pool Accessories, Pool Opening

Solar Pool Covers Open Pools Sooner

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Solar Pool Cover
When you finally get to open your pool this summer, waiting for it to warm up can be almost unbearable. You have waited the long fall and winter months to be able to enjoy your pool again and want it to warm up quickly. Using the sun’s warmth, you can quickly raise the temperature in your above ground pool 10-15 degrees with a solar pool cover. Solar covers are a perfect way to swim sooner and extend your pool season longer. They also cut chemical evaporation by up to 95%, saving you money! Clear and light blue solar blankets capture warmth and help it penetrate the water, heating it quickly and thoroughly. They are an affordable solution to traditional pool heater. While solar covers are easy to apply and remove on their own, you can make this process completely effortless with solar pool cover reel. You simply turn the crank to roll and store your solar cover when not in use. Solar covers and reels are the perfect (and easy way) to warm your pool for earlier swimming.

 

Pool and Spa Chemicals, Pool and Spa Maintenance, Pool and Spa Safety

Keep the P and Poo Out of Your Pool: Tips for Healthy Pools

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Pool Signs

Pool signs, like the one above, are a funny way to remind those who swim in our pools that the pool water is not a bathroom.  Contamination of water, though, can be a serious problem.  If a pool’s pH level is out of balance, the chlorine is unable to effectively kill harmful germs that are introduced into the water by swimmers.  Everything from dirt to sun to leaves and other debris can alter the pH level of pool water, so checking the pH level on a regular basis and adjusting the chemical balance as necessary is a crucial step in maintaining a healthy pool.

In addition to ensuring that there are always correct levels of chemicals in your pool’s water, you should insist that all swimmers follow these three rules to avoid contaminating the pool water:

  • Never swim when you are sick.  Germs can be spread to others in the pool.
  • Avoid swallowing pool water or getting water in your mouth.
  • Keep yourself clean.  Take a shower and soap up before taking a swim, and don’t forget to wash your hands after going to the bathroom or changing a diaper.  Even the smallest amount of contamination on your body can be transferred to pool water and cause illness in others.

(Source: Centers for Disease Control)

Being a diligent pool owner will help prevent the spread of germs and illnesses and keep your swimming pool a healthy place for everyone to enjoy.

Use the following easy-to-read charts when determining proper chemical balance and adjusting pH levels:

Hot Tubs and Saunas, Innovative Solutions, Pool and Spa Maintenance

Have a Leak? We Have a Solution!

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Fix-A-Leak
Developing a leak in your pool or spas plumbing system can be a disaster. Often, you cannot even locate the exact source of the leak, leaving you to scratch you head while your water levels constantly decrease. Fix A Leak is the solution. A single quart treats up to a 20,000 gallon pool and it works on practically any type of material. You feed Fix a Leak through your filter (bypassing your filter media) and keep your water circulating ever 4-6 hours until the leak stops. In twenty-four to forty-eight hours, you should be leak free. This high quality solution will also work on walls, floors, and pool shells. The seal is permanent  and lost water will be a thing of the past! Don’t let this costly problem continue if you are experiencing a pool leak. You can save lots of money on water and avoid costly excavation.