Replacing swimming pool lights
Replacing a swimming pool light appears deceptively easy. There are only three things that can be repaired on a light — the bulb, the seal and the lens. Generally, if the light has been installed...
View ArticleWater overflowing from my swimming pool… what should I do?
Winter is the season for storms in Phoenix. Historically, we’ve had some whopping rains and Pool People gets calls all the time from clients who are panicked because their swimming pool is overflowing....
View ArticleWhat should I look for in a swimming pool vacuum hose and head?
Swimming pool cleaning systems have gotten pretty advanced, but for people without these advanced gadgets, manually vacuuming the bottom of the pool is still a necessity. And even folks with advanced...
View ArticleNot all swimming pool skimmer nets are created equal
Winter storms in Phoenix often come with lots of wind as cold fronts sweep into the state. Wind means lots of debris in the pool. Skimmer nets are just one of many tools that will help keep your...
View ArticleDoes your swimming pool need acid washing?
Acid washes, otherwise known as chemical washes, are designed to freshen the plaster, remove stains, algae and dirt, but not etch the plaster. There are two major kinds of washes, acid and chlorine....
View ArticleShould I use a swimming pool cover?
There are two different kinds swimming pool covers — nets and solid covers. The first variety, the net, is designed to be child and animal proof. The net will not allow a child or pet to sink below the...
View ArticleWinter is the time to drain and rinse your pool
Many people are unaware that the water in your swimming pool can wear out! Yep! Every time you add chemicals to your pool, you are adding solids (like calcium) that make the water hard. That makes it...
View ArticleWhat is an automatic leveler for a swimming pool?
Just like when you flush the toilet and the water rises back to a certain level… that’s what an automatic leveler does for a swimming pool. The advantage of this is that you don’t have to drag the hose...
View ArticleWhy Use Algaecides in Your Swimming Pool?
When your swimming pool turns green, it means your pool has algae. This happens a lot in Phoenix in the spring when homeowners have not maintained their pool very well during the winter months. No...
View ArticlePreparing diving boards and slides for summer
Getting your diving board and slide ready for summer does take some maintenance and a few safety checks. On slides, first check the tubing that feed the water to the slide to make sure it isn’t...
View ArticleWhat are dedicated lines in a swimming pool?
Dedicated lines require a bit of swimming pool evolution history. In the 1960s, swimming pools used whips attached to the side of the pool to stir up the dirt so it could be sucked away. In the ’70s,...
View ArticleFall is a Great Time for Swimming Pool Maintenance
For most of the folks in Phoenix, unless you have a heated pool, the swim season is over. But that doesn’t mean you should get lazy. Even though you aren’t using your pool, it still needs maintenance...
View ArticleReplacing swimming pool lights
Replacing a swimming pool light appears deceptively easy. There are only three things that can be repaired on a light — the bulb, the seal and the lens. Generally, if the light has been installed...
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