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Draining an above ground pool
above ground pool maintenance, above ground swimming pools, backyard pools
There are a few very important rules if you are going to attempt to drain and clean your above ground vinyl liner pool. Above ground pool liners will shrink, in both depth and perimeter, in a short amount of time. Submersible Pump is a must You will need to clean the sidewalls of the pool Read More
My pump is running but I have no flow…..
above ground pool maintenance, above ground swimming pools, Family leisure pools
Several things can allow leaves to become lodged in the inside of the pump, broken basket, cleaning the basket inside the trap, or simply to much debris in the pool. When the “veins” of the impeller are clogged, the motor turns, but the inside the pump “water wheel” does not move any water. Read More
ECHO Robotic Swimming pool cleaner
above ground pool maintenance, above ground swimming pools, Robotic Cleaners
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Compact pool? Swim Spa
above ground swimming pools, backyard pools, hot tubs, on ground pools, swim machine, swim spa, swim spa san antonio, Uncategorized
What is Your Fitness Forte? Some people find it easy to set the alarm clock for 4:30 a.m. and jump out of bed for a five-mile run, while others hit the snooze button so many times that the chance of a morning workout becomes obsolete. There are specific aspects of your personality that determine what Read More
Hurricane prep for South Texas above ground pools
above ground pool maintenance, above ground swimming pools, Bexar County, swimming pools, Uncategorized
Before Storm: Remove outdoor furniture from the pool deck. Turn off power to pool pump. Secure your skimmer lid snug. The small hole in the top of the skimmer lid will allow for a controlled drainage of your above ground pool. (pictured) After storm: Once you’ve taken care of other more critical assessments of damage, Read More
Nutgrass!! Weeds in pool!
above ground pool maintenance, Above ground pool sale, above ground swimming pools, backyard pools, Uncategorized
Nutgrass Will Not Destroy Your Above Ground Pool Liner Nutsedge or nutgrass is a persistent weed. When in its growth stage, it grows upward forming a needle-like point that is strong enough to grow through asphalt. A pool liner is no match for the nutgrass as it pushes toward the sun with its super strong Read More
Replacing the grids in your family pool
above ground swimming pools, Family leisure pools, Uncategorized, waterway crystal water
Replacing the grids in your diatomacious earth filter can be a difficult task. The 8 grids ( 7 large and 1 small) are difficult to arrange under the manifold. The average life of a d.e. grid is approx. 6 years. If you are only replacing one damaged grid, stop reading. If you are replacing the Read More
For centuries the power of water has shaped the world we live in. From oceans to streams, the forces of moving water have changed our landscapes and our lives. That same power is now available for your home in the new AGP Company swim spa from the outdoor adventure experts, The new swim spa uses Read More
A roundup of several recent studies, courtesy of the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF), found that water exercise may offer unique benefits for stroke rehabilitation. These include improved balance, gains in muscular strength, and cardiovascular benefits. While researchers have known water exercise produces positive benefits, specific measurements for targeted populations were hard to gather in Read More
Do’s and Don’ts of swimming at public pools
ENDLESS POOL, exercise pool, on ground pools, Uncategorized
DON’T: • Butterfly if there’s another person in the pool. This is a social space, and butterfly is a very antisocial stroke. (Exceptions: I’ve seen it done beautifully, and if that’s you, do carry on: you are magnificent and probably an Olympian. The rest of you? Stop. You are drowning children in your backwash.) • Read More