Innovative Solutions, Pool Accessories, Pool Closing and Winterizing

Winterizing Your Pool? Don’t Neglect the Diving Board

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Diving Board Covers

Winterizing your backyard swimming pool includes taking proper care to protect the diving board.  Some pool owners prefer not to do anything to protect the diving board through the off-season.  Without a proper cover, though, a diving board can become stained by debris that falls on the board and stays there for an extended period of time.  Additionally, an uncovered diving board can become damaged over time by harsh winter weather.

Covering a diving board with a tarp and ropes or bungee cords is another way some pool owners choose to protect the diving board.  Doing an effective job of covering the diving board in this manner, though, is physically challenging, and the tarp material itself offers inadequate protection from cold weather conditions and destructive ultraviolet rays.

A proper Diving Board Cover is the most effective way to protect a diving board through many years of cold winter seasons.  Constructed of high-tech and rugged material, the superior quality diving board cover is resistant to mildew, below zero temperatures, and harsh UV rays.  A proper diving board cover should be fast to put on and remove, making it an easy task to add to the yearly winterizing process.

Innovative Solutions, Pool Accessories, Pool Equipment Storage

Storage Solutions for Cluttered Pool Areas

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 Raft, Float, and Towel CaddyPool Deck BoxWicker Storage Cabinet
With pool season over in most areas, this is the perfect time of year to consider organizing your pool area. There are many tools available to keep your pool area clean and clutter free. The Raft, Float, and Towel Caddy is the perfect solution if you have toys littering your pool area. With designated spaces for everything from floats to swim goggles, you will have storage space for everything. It has a built-in towel rack and hamper so even wet towels will have a place. With its simple construction, the caddy can be put together in minutes.

If you are looking for something that offers more concealment, a pool deck box is the perfect solution. Since it is made of a high quality resin, it will keep your pool supplies safe and dry for many years to come. It is great for storing chemicals, toys, hoses, or even patio chair cushions. It has a 73 gallon capacity for lots of storage space, but is equipped with wheels for easy movement even when full. It is white and blue to match most pool decor and easily blend in.

For storage solutions that are both beautiful and sturdy, wicker is the way to go. An All Weather Wicker Storage Cabinet is so elegant that you will have trouble believing that it is designed for outdoor use. It is perfect for keeping toys, towels, and other pool area items hidden away in style. It will stand up to not only the elements, but also the most discerning style critics!

Hot Tubs and Saunas, Pool and Spa Safety

CPSC Seeks Comment on Addition to Pool Safety Law

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Safety Drain Covers

To prevent further injuries and deaths as a result of drain entrapment in pools and spas, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act requires that all public pools and spas be equipped with anti-entrapment drain covers that comply with the ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 standard.  Unfortunately, the term “public accommodations facility” used in the original law to describe who must comply was not adequately defined.  Which types of establishments fall into the category of “public accommodations facility” and which do not?

The answer to this question is the focus of a proposed interpretive rule that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) would like to add to the existing Pool and Spa Safety Act.  If the newly proposed definition for the term “public accommodations facility” is accepted, the CPSC will be able to more effectively enforce the law and ensure that more pools and spas are made safe for public use.

The CPSC will accept public comment on the proposed rule until December 21, 2010.  To read more about the proposed rule and how to submit a comment, visit the following page: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-26520.htm.

Holidays and Gift Ideas, Pool Fun

Unique Gift Idea Will Have Your Children “Floating”!

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Swan FloatWater Taxi FloatWater Wheel Float

If you are looking for a unique Christmas present for your children, why not give them something to brighten up the dreary winter and help them look forward to next summer? Unique pool floats for children are a great alternative to run of the mill presents. There are so many amazing options. You can choose a gigantic white swan or a floating multi-person water taxi. There are interactive floating games, like an Arcade Shooter pool float or the dizzying Water Wheel. Floats are available to hold one child or several, making them fun for the entire family. Your children will get to appreciate your gift all summer long!

Pool and Spa Chemicals, Pool and Spa Maintenance

Maintaining Balance Through All Kinds of Weather

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Pool Chemical Balance

Did you know that a heavy rain shower can throw the chemicals in your pool water out of balance?  When the amount of water in a pool changes, whether due to heavy rain or evaporation, the balance of pool chemicals must be adjusted to maintain ideal levels.  Here’s why it’s important:Pool Chemicals

  • Ideal levels of pool chemicals prevent dangerous bacteria from thriving in pool water;
  • Water that is chemically out of balance can actually damage parts of a pool;
  • Eyes and skin can become irritated easily when pool chemicals are not balanced.

Testing your pool’s water frequently is highly recommended, and using the appropriate amount of pool chemicals to bring the water back into balance is an important step in keeping the water safe and your pool in good working order.