What is it? Weather conditions have an impact on your pool water which can be noted as evaporation. Evaporation can happen when the water of the pool is warm, and the night air is cool. Causing you to lose heat and water both from the pool. Other environmental conditions such as humidity or strong winds […]
Every new install from R&R Pools comes with Hayward’s Omni Logic Automation, but if you already have a pool and want to consider automating it, we can retrofit your pool to have this system installed. Why would you want Automation? Your pool, at your fingertips, no matter where you are! This blog takes us on […]
Summer is here and the great weather with it! With the ongoing social distancing orders, you’re probably spending the summer at home and enjoying the outdoors with loved ones. So how about doubling the fun with some classic pool games that’ll make the holiday more fun and active. Here’s a list of our favorite pool […]
Why do anything about it? While a small amount of rain does not seem like a big deal, a storm, high winds or heavy downpour can affect your swimming pool. Water is not just water. A large amount of rain can impact the chemical balance in your swimming pool, as well, wind can pick up […]
Is your backyard looking lack luster or unloved? Decking, fences, and worn-out furniture are getting you down? Glam up your backyard and then kick back poolside with these design inspiring tips! Furniture Fixer-Upper If your backyard furniture is bringing you down, it may be time to replace, or up-cycle your patio furniture into a new […]
Nothing compares to a dip in a pool, right? But this might not be that fun if bees, wasps, frogs and ducks are using your pool as their new stomping grounds. Besides being a nuisance, these small insects and animals can be a health concern. Unless you’re ready to face the consequences of a bee […]
What is it? A coating on the wall of the pool along the waterline which feels greasy. Most of the time it is due to oils, lotions and other organic contaminants that enter the water via swimmers, causing a greasy build-up. By not attending to this problem, you may see some staining along the water […]
What is it? Cloudy water is a murky appearance to the water that does not allow you to see the bottom of the pool, whereas Hazy water allows you to see the bottom of the pool, but the water is not clear to the naked eyes. Hazy and Cloudy water are caused by many things […]
As a pool owner, you’ll once in a while make mistakes while carrying out pool maintenance. But it’s your response to such errors that really matters. These slip-ups present an opportunity to learn. Even so, educating yourself on some of the day-to-day pool maintenance mistakes can help you keep your pool cleaner, safer, and running […]
There’s a lot of water care that goes into making sure your swimming pool stays in fine condition. Usually, when asked about pool contaminants, most homeowners will list everything except rainfall. Yet we’ve all heard about acid rain, and if you live in Nova Scotia, you know that it’s a huge problem. Besides thunderstorms, you […]
