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Sparkling Water Doesn’t Happen By Itself Pool maintenance doesn’t have to be a chore — but it DOES have to be done. Regular care keeps the water clean and balanced, and your equipment functioning properly. With today’s technology, pool maintenance is easier than ever, and should take about 10 minutes a week. Come by the Read More
•An hour of vigorous swimming will burn up to 650 calories. It burns off more calories than walking or biking. •Swimming strengthens the heart and lungs. •Swimming works out all of the body’s major muscles. •Swimming helps reduce stress. •Water’s buoyancy make swimming the ideal exercise for physical therapy and rehabilitation or for anyone seeking Read More
Exercising in the water can help a wide range of people. Conditioned athletes wade in to build endurance and strength. People with arthritis and back pain find it an ideal place to stretch and obtain an aerobic workout. “Your backyard above ground swimming pool is your home fitness center,” says John R. Spannuth, president and Read More
To see if water loss is from evaporation only, fill a 5 gallon bucket with water and place next to or inside the pool where it will get the same amount of sun as the pool. Mark the inside of the bucket and the liner at the water line. Recheck 24 to 48 hours later. Read More
A large bubble of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere has been centered across the southern Plains which has allowed the heat to build day after day. To make matters worse, very dry conditions during the winter and spring months contributed to the development of a solid state of drought. These already Read More
-Contact your city or municipality for applicable laws and regulations governing above ground pools – these may include the following: •A building permit (not required in all areas, but you should always check) •Safety standards (in certain regions) •Utilities (electricity, laws governing when pools can be filled and drained, etc.) •Laws regarding fencing and boundaries Read More
Learn how to create safer pool and spa environments for children and what you can do to make your above ground pool or spa safer. Put up a fence that is at least 4 feet high around all sides of the pool or spa. The fence should have a locking gate that closes and latches Read More
S.A.W.S. has offered a $250 rebate to pool owners who switch from sand filters to a cartridge filter. Contact our store (210-646-7665) for a quote on your pool filter replacement. The pump may not need to be replaced! This could be up to a 50% rebate including labor! Start conserving water and improving the clarity Read More
After thoroughly cleaning the cartridge with a degreasing agent, flush the cartridge with a garden hose to remove all traces of soap, etc. Now apply several drops of acid directly to a small area of the filter media. If bubbling occurs, this indicates a build-up of calcium or minerals, and you should proceed with a Read More
1. Clean the elements per Cleaning Instructions for Chlorine or Bromine or Cleaning Instructions for Baquacil or BaquaSpa. Always read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Do not allow excessive buildup of debris or dirt on the cartridge 3. Never use a stiff brush to clean the filter element – a water hose nozzle, water Read More