I realize that in some places there is no need to winterize a swimming pool. In areas where the winter temperatures remain mild, or even if a pool is indoors, there would be no need to winterize. However, here in the northern part of the country it is important to take special precautions to...
What Does VGB Mean and Who is Virginia Graeme Baker?
Information in this post can be found at poolsafely.gov In the swimming pool world today, there are certain standards that must be upheld in regards to safety. One of which is that main drain covers must be VGB compliant. I have worked in the swimming pool industry for almost ten years now, and have been...
How To Have Your Vinyl Liner In Ground Swimming Pool Clean Itself – Part 1
Information for this post was found at http://www.paramountpoolproducts.com/ In a previous post, I stated that technology has provided consumers with better, more reliable products. That is undoubtedly a true, and although it’s almost 2015 and we still don’t have flying cars, hoverboards and time machines available to us, it would be difficult to argue that...
Types of In-ground Swimming Pools and Which is the Best
When you think of an in-ground swimming pool, what comes to mind? Many will imagine the typical concrete/gunite swimming pool that you might find at a hotel. I would think that to be a common conception of what an in-ground swimming pool is. The fact is that while a concrete pool may have tended...
Benefits of Having an Automatic Pool Cover
You may have noticed in your area that more and more people are getting inground swimming pools. Furthermore, you might have noticed that more of these pools are designed with automatic pool covers (auto covers). So, you may be wondering what benefits do automatic pool covers contribute to your pool. Well, as a pool...
Swimming Pool Safety
Swimming Pool Safety If you are in need of more information, check out www.poolsafely.gov This is a link to a government website that is full of useful information. Information used in this blog was obtained from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Despite the cold and snow, the pool season is around the corner. It maybe...