Author Archives: Kara Redden

  • Need a Sand Change? DIY Today!

    How to Change the Sand in your Filter The silica sand in your filter should be changed every 3 to 5 years. When the sand is new it’s very rough but smoothes over time from the particles in the water. When the sand becomes smooth your filter is no longer efficient. An inefficient filter will […]

  • How to Backwash your Sand Filter

    The sand filter is the only filter media that can be truly backwashed, making it the most user friendly filter. When backwashing, the water flow is reversed pushing up on the sand and releasing the dirt from its jagged surface. TIP – never gauge how long to backwash on the site glass (clear glass/plastic jar on the side […]

  • Water Safety starts with You!

    Water Safety starts with You! Posted by The Team at R&R Pools on Fri, Jun 07, 2013 @ 04:11 AM Water safety is a big concern for everyone. The very first water safety program to address drowning in Canada was in 1946 with the Canadian Red Cross. R & R Pools have joined hands in […]

  • Do you see wrinkles in your Pool Liner?

    Is this a great mystery? Numerous tests on swimming pool liners have shown that a low PH can cause a pool liner to “gain weight” by absorbing water. This will make the liner stretch, resulting in wrinkles. A new liner is an expensive part of your pool and with non-balanced pool water the liner takes […]

  • Weekly Pool Maintenance, A Chore No More!

    Weekly Pool Maintenance, A Chore No More! Posted by Brandy Redden on Sat, May 25, 2013 @ 00:12 PM Weekly Pool Maintenance Having a clean and clear swimming pool is easier than you think. With proper upkeep of pool maintenance and water balance, you will reduce the amount of chemicals needed. Chemical Maintenance 1. Chlorine […]

  • Weapons Of Mass Confusion

    Weapons Of Mass Confusion Posted by Guest Blogger on Thu, May 23, 2013 @ 00:09 AM It is once again time to think about your pool. The internal fight begins… do you support your local specialty pool store, or have you become enough of an expert to save a few dollars and purchase from the […]

  • YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

    YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR Posted by Guest Blogger on Sat, May 11, 2013 @ 19:02 PM It is that time of year again. Time to get the pool up and running to enjoy for the entire season. You just happen to be at your local grocery store and lo and behold they have […]

  • Thirty Years and Still Growing

    Thirty Years and Still Growing Posted by Derek Redden on Tue, May 07, 2013 @ 07:07 PM It is hard to believe that thirty summers have come and gone and I still look forward to the next pool building season. What a great feeling it is to be part of an industry that delivers the […]

  • Welcome to the R&R Blog!

    Welcome to the R&R Blog! Posted by Kara Redden on Wed, May 01, 2013 @ 57:02 PM Welcome to our first blog! It has been 30 years. Hard to believe really, since I am only 29 this year, but I hear it’s true. If you read Derek’s letter in our 2013 magazine, he thinks so too. […]

  • Do it Yourself: Spring Pool Opening

    Spring Pool Opening Posted by Brandy Redden on Wed, May 01, 2013 @ 44:01 PM Spring Opening Made Easy Opening your swimming pool can be super easy if you have some instruction and patience. Also great to have a friend to help you along. Use these tips to make your way through the hassle of […]