Environmentally Friendly Ideas, Pool and Spa Equipment

Pool Heaters Stretch Out Swimming Season

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Solar Pool Heater

 

Now is the time to consider extending your swimming season with a pool heater. You can make your investment last months longer each season. There are several kinds of pool heaters to choose from. The three basic types are solar heaters, gas/propane heaters, and heat pumps. Solar heaters allow you take advantage of the sun’s natural energy. Solar panels are virtually free to operate and super efficient. They are also environmentally friendly. Gas and propane heaters also offer excellent heating capacity. They represent a smaller upfront cost than solar heating so they are great for those on a tighter budget. They are perfect for a water temperature that is consistently comfortable and inviting. Heat pumps take heat from the air and transfer it to the pool water. This makes the heating process ecologically safe, clean, and cost-effective. Heat pumps operate even in the most frigid temperatures for warm water year round. No matter what kind of heating you choose, preparing now will ensure that you are swimming for months to come!

Innovative Solutions, Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool Closing and Winterizing

How Will You Keep Your Winter Cover in Place?

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When summer ends and you prepare your above ground swimming pool for a long winter’s nap, a major part of that process is using a winter cover to protect the pool through long months of harsh winter weather.  How do you protect your winter cover from wind damage and keep it from blowing off of your pool or from creeping slowly out of position over the course of the winter season?  Two inexpensive and super-easy options for protecting and securing your winter pool cover are Cover Clips and Winter Cover Seal.

Cover clips are eWinter Cover Clipsxactly that…clips that keep your above ground pool’s winter cover in place.  Cover clips grip your top rail, holding your cover on tightly.  They also help to reduce wind damage and general wear and tear on your winter cover.  It is recommended to use two clips per upright or approximately every 16 to 18 inches.  Cover clips are inexpensive and come in packs of 5, 10, 20, or 30 clips.

Another option for securing your above ground pool’s winter cover is Winter Cover Seal.  While it lookWinter Cover Seals a bit like the plastic wrap that you have in your kitchen, Winter Cover Seal is actually a tough poly blend film that wraps around your pool to seal out gusty winds and keep your cover in place.  A special blend of resins enables this unique material to stretch and hold tightly over a long period of time, even during extremely cold weather.  Winter Cover Seal is also packed with UV inhibitors so that the sun will not weaken it.

However you choose to secure your above ground pool’s winter cover, doing so is an important step in protecting your pool cover, which in turn protects your pool.

Pool Equipment Storage

Storage Sheds for Pool Areas

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Cedar Storage Shed

Storage space at many pools is limited. Unless you have a “pool house”, chances are you have very little dry long-term storage space. You can create this coveted space with an easy to assemble outdoor storage shed. They are perfect for storing everything from pool floats and lounges to chemicals and patio furniture. They can easily help de-clutter your pool area. They are available in a huge variety of sizes, shapes, and finishes, including metal, screen, and cedar. These storage sheds are easy to assemble so you can begin using them quickly. They are the perfect storage alternative to the classic pool house.

Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool and Spa Safety

Pool Decks for Above Ground Pools — An Affordable Alternative

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Owners of above ground pools face a common problem — what kind of deck do you put around the outside of the pool, if any?  Having no deck means that swimmers take the ladder straight from the grass into the pool, which means you’re cleaning grass and dirt out of the pool more often than you’d care to.   Decks for above ground pools, though, can be expensive if they are built with wood and custom-made to fit your particular pool and your particular yard.  Typical custom-made wood decks may look great, but they often cost even more than the pool.

Resin pool decks for above ground pools can be an ideal alternative.  High quality resin pool decks are extremely durable, UV protected to resist damage caused by the sun, and will fit nearly any above ground pool.  Additionally, resin pool decks are often less expensive than wood decks, and they add beauty and ease of entry to your above ground pool.

Pool Closing and Winterizing

Quickly Drain Your Inflatable/Collapsible Pool

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If you have an inflatable or collapsible pool that will be emptied and taken down when summer ends, you have probably struggled to find a quick and efficient way to drain the water. The Quick Drain is the perfect solution to your problem. Simple and easy to use, the Quick Drain is designed to make your life easier! It used siphon action to remove dirt, debris, and water from your pool. Since it has no moving parts, it is easy to operate and can drain a pool at a rate of 10-12 gallons per minute. Simply insert the suction tube into the pool or spa, shake the tube and the Quick Drain goes to work. You can add extensions hoses to direct water up to 24 feet away. Draining your pool could not be any easier!

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