We just passed the milestone of the first day of spring which means pool season is right around the corner. Now that the snow is gone and spring is in the air, you might be wondering if your pool is ready for warmer weather, or will it be a big …
Using Borates in your swimming pool is highly recommended and provides many benefits for both inground and aboveground swimming pools. Borates are a mineral that are used in many residential and commercial applications, they are used as ingredients in medicines, cosmetics, ceramics and building materials in addition to being used …
With more people staying close to home in recent years, there is more focus on improving your own indoor and outdoor environment including the use of swimming pools. Taking good care of your pool allows you to enjoy a “staycation” all summer long, without leaving your home. As we anxiously …
Keeping mice and rodents out of pool equipment during the winter months is a common problem for pool owners. When the weather turns cold, mice and other rodents like squirrels, rats and chipmunks love to nest in a warm place like the inside of your pool heater, equipment and pool …
Winterizing your pool correctly is critical to protecting your pool equipment and the structure of your pool over the cold, winter months. We get a lot of questions about the proper way to close a pool and winterizing a pool so that it can endure the cold New England winter. …
If you have not yet closed your swimming pool for the season, there is still time to schedule your pool closing. The Swimming Pool Store will be scheduling pool closings throughout the month of October, although you should start preparing for your closing now. Preparing for your pool closing includes: …
Pool closing season is near! It might not feel like it with the recent heat wave, but it won’t be long before the leaves start falling and we need to cover our swimming pools for the winter. Now is the time to make the decision about your pool cover. If …
Installing a heater in your swimming pool can extend your swimming season to get the most out of your pool each summer. New England weather can be unpredictable with a hot humid summer one year and a cooler summer the next. Opening your pool in Connecticut without a pool heater …
Preventive maintenance is an important part of being a pool owner to ensure healthy water for swimmers, to prevent stains, cloudiness, and discoloration and to protect your pool equipment. Typical pool maintenance includes using algaecides, oxidizers, and sanitizers in addition to vacuuming, skimming, and brushing to keep your pool sparkly …
Salt water swimming pools have been around since the 70s, although the popularity has greatly increased in recent years. With the current shortage of pool supplies impacting the 2021 season, specifically with chlorine tablets, many people are wondering if they should convert to a salt water swimming pool. In addition …
