The R&R Blog

Preparing your pool and backyard for tropical storm / hurricane season is essential to keeping your pool safe and prevent damage.  Your swimming pool was an investment and preparing it for any possible storms can save you a lot of time and money in the future. Before the Storm Once the storm has passed: Overall, […]

There are many ways to heat your pools these days, so why should you consider investing in a heat pump instead of choosing another method?  A heat pump is a cost-effective and energy efficient way to heat your swimming pool and allows the pool to remain open later in the season. While the initial investment […]

A cloudy pool can be caused by a variety of reasons, sometimes we won’t know what caused the issue in the first place, but here are some possible reasons why your pool may become cloudy: Lack of sanitizer. The sanitizer (chlorine or bromine) in the pool needs to be within its ideal range.  If the […]

Safety covers have been proven to be a smart investment for inground swimming pools.  We install them on every new pool install we build and recommend them to our clients with existing pools.  The initial investment may seem a little steep, but the benefits can far outweigh the initial costs.  Here are our reasons for […]

Green pools.  Is there anything more annoying than waking in the morning and looking out the window to find the pool green?  Ugh! Here’s the thing, a green pool is typically caused by an algae outbreak in the water.  Algae thrives in water that is not properly sanitized or circulated.  Let’s look at some possibilities […]

Dear R&R Family, For those who have been affected, we hope you and your family are safe and well, as you are hopefully preparing to return home after the devastating Tantallon/Hammonds Plains wildfire. Our hearts go out to you and your families during this challenging time. We want to offer our deepest compassion and support […]

The circulation system of your swimming pool consists of the pump, the filter, the skimmer, main drain (Inground) and returns.  These parts all work together to keep the water moving and to remove any contaminants that have found its way into the water.  Providing you and your loved ones sparkling, safe water to enjoy all […]

Your pool filter is an essential part of your circulation system that removes the particulate matter that can make the pool appear hazy or cloudy.  Throughout the swimming season you should rinse a cartridge filter or backwash a sand/glass filter to remove any build-up of the particulate matter, especially if it causes a low flow […]

We receive a lot of questions every season about when, in the spring, is the best time to open the pool.  We recommend opening the pool by May 11th, the earlier you open, the better it is.  There are several benefits to opening your swimming pool early: Opening the pool early can help ensure the […]

The Hydrapure system is an advanced oxidation process that combines the germ-killing properties of UV with the shock power of ozone to form hydroxyl radicals that destroy 99.9% of chlorine-resistant microorganisms. But what does this mean? As the water moves through the Hydrapure system it passes through a chamber where ozone molecules are generated.  The […]