Breaking Down Saltwater Pool Science
Did you know that about 35% of residential pools are a “saltwater” pool? You may be curious about what that means and how it affects the pool owner, so we want to share some information on the saltwater pool. Many times, pools are categorized as “chlorinated” or “salt” however, these classifications are somewhat misleading. You may be […]
What ever happened to the mighty diving board?
Depending upon your age, you may have very fond memories of springing gleefully off a bouncy diving board into pools. Every pool in the neighbourhood had a diving board. They were as common to swimming pools as water. Unfortunately the only ones who have these memories are getting up there in years. For decades here […]
What is the proper temperature for a swimming pool?
While swimming pools are perhaps one of the best family bonding purchases that exists, there is one issue that spouses and partners commonly disagree on when it comes to swimming pools. The ideal temperature for a pool? We commonly come across one partner who wants the pool almost like a hot tub while the […]
What is the average pool size today?
Ever wonder if pool sizes have increased or decreased over the years? As Hollandia Pools has been installing swimming pools since 1950, which is over 70 years, we are uniquely qualified to comment on this. Currently we typically see our clients choosing swimming pools that range in size from 12 by 24 feet to 16 […]
Benefits of a pool safety cover
While it is probably not much of a surprise, we Canada folk only get to enjoy our pools for half of the year. For a bit less than half of the year, our swimming pools are closed for winter. Naturally these closed swimming pools require covers on them, and when it comes to winter cover […]
What is a baha shelf?
Want a completely different swimming pool experience? Then perhaps you should consider getting a swimming pool Baha Shelf. What is a swimming pool Baha Shelf you may be asking? Only one of the greatest things that can be incorporated into a swimming pool! In many ways it’s like creating a pool within a pool. Basically […]
4 quick tips for opening a swimming pool in spring
Spring is always just around the corner and that means swimming pool opening time for countless London Ontario homeowners who opt to perform this thankless task for themselves. Here are four quick tips on how you can have a better pool opening this spring. 1. If you use water bags and a tarp to cover […]
Should you switch a chlorine pool over to salt water pool?
Chlorine swimming pools were the standard residential (and commercial) pool type for decades. Salt water pools first appeared in 1972, way down south in New Zealand. While they initially faced some scepticism (as many new technologies do), over time more pool builders started to offer them and eventually salt water pools found their way north […]
Can excavated dirt be used for backfill when building your new swimming pool?
Anyone who is having an in ground pool installed in their yard will very soon into the process will literally have a mountain of excavated dirt piled up nice and high for any and all to see. When it comes time to backfill the pool, level the ground or anything that requires support, common sense […]
How often should you change the sand in your sand filter?
If you have a chlorine or saltwater swimming pool, there is a strong chance you’ll have a sand pool filter (its that big round/ egg shaped unit near your pump). A sand filter (not surprisingly) is filled full of sand and is the most popular swimming pool water filtration option for pool owners. What many […]