Pool filter settings explained
When it comes to operating the equipment (machinery?) of your swimming pool the majority of it is pretty simple to understand and use. If we look at the most common pool elements they would include the pool pump, the heater and the filter. The heater is also a pretty easy thing to comprehend and use. […]
How to make your vinyl liner last longer.
While there are few things that freshen up a vinyl swimming pool more than a brilliant and dynamic new liner, most people want to get as much life out of the liner they have before incurring a liner replacement cost. Today we’ll share several tips that can help increase the life of your pool vinyl […]
Variable speed pumps – are they really better?
Are variable speed pool pumps really better? It’s a simple question and fortunately there is a simple answer. Yes, variable speed pool pumps are better by most any measure when compared to single speed pumps. Why are they better? We’ll get into that in a moment. First a quick refresher on what a variable speed […]
Fire features for your pool
Fire and water. Two opposing forces (mortal enemies?) that have battled since the dawn of time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The proper allocation of fire to your swimming pool can result in one of the ultimate pool accents and create an impression like no other. Once a fire feature (or features) […]
2023 Spring Swimming Pool Opening Tips
Spring is coming! While it may seem like it will be forever until our Canadian winter subsides and the warm weather returns, it will be here before you know it. So, in that spirit, let’s start moving your thoughts toward pool opening tips, suggestions and things to avoid. The first question we are often asked […]
Hypothermia and Swimming in Cold Water
Everyone remembers the movie Titanic when Jack and Rose (and most everyone else) went into the frigid North Atlantic Ocean after the boat hit the iceberg. Rose survived (as she enjoyed her cozy floating door) and Jack froze to death. The night of the actual Titanic disaster, according to the mighty Google the water was […]
How Covid-19 Affected the Swimming Pool Industry
If you think back, you may remember a few years ago a little event known as the Covid-19 pandemic. You probably don’t have to think hard on this one. While the most severe times from Covid are (hopefully) behind us, the impact and realities of this world-wide event are in many ways still being played […]
Can Swimming Help You Sleep Better?
The health benefits of swimming have long been established. Swimming is a great form of physical activity that offers a wide range of health benefits. Some of those benefits include: Improved cardiovascular fitness: Swimming is a great way to improve your cardio and can help improve both heart and lung function. Helping build stronger […]
Does a swimming pool add value to your home?
Yes. How is that for a direct and fast answer! A well-maintained pool not only enhances the overall aesthetics and curb appeal of a property, it can definitely increase its value. Having said that, the extent of the value added will depend on several factors including the location, type of pool (above ground and fibreglass […]
Benefits of concrete swimming pools
Anyone who decides they want to install a swimming pool in their yard will quickly find out there are no shortage of decisions to be made, the first of which is “what kind of pool” you want to go with. There are primarily 4 types of swimming pools you can choose from, these include… Above […]