Author Archives: Kara Redden

  • The Water Flow Back into the Pool is Low

    There are a few different reasons that you could have poor flow. 1.  If you have a Variable Speed pump it may be programmed too slow.  Increase speed to see if the issue is resolved.  2.  Check the pressure gauge on the filter, as low flow is an indication of a dirty filter.    If the […]

  • Pool Filtration Systems: What are the differences?

    When it comes to filtering the water in your pool, you have 3 options:  Sand, Cartridge or DE (diatomaceous earth).  Sand Filters Sand filters are the most popular style due to their ease of use.    The tank is filled with sand or glass filter media (the amount required will differ between sizes / manufacturers – […]

  • Safety Tips for New Pool Owners

    Welcome to pool ownership! The joys of the hot summer days relaxing by the pool are upon you and your loved ones and beautiful memories are about to be created.  Before you and your loved one’s dive headfirst into the pool to splash around, it is important to think about safety.  As a mother of […]

  • Are you having issues priming the pump?

    If you’re finding that your pump won’t prime, here are some possible issues you can check at home before placing a request for a service call: Make sure the water level in the pool is high enough so water can flow into the skimmer (about ½ – ¾ up the skimmer opening). Check the lid […]

  • Pool Foam

    You’re all ready for a lazy day by the pool, grab your towel and head to your favorite lounge chair and as you look at the once inviting water you notice it – the bubbles.  The pool is full of them, the foam is everywhere in the water.  It looks like someone took some bubble […]

  • Help! The pool is leaking

    This is a common statement from clients and often water loss may be due to evaporation, not from a leak in the pool.  So, before you begin to panic about the cost of plumbing repairs or a liner replacement, use the following steps to determine if your pool is leaking by performing a bucket test.  […]

  • Variable Speed Pumps: What speed and when?

    A Variable Speed Pump is the most energy efficient swimming pool pump available and provides a huge energy savings and quiet performance.  They allow you to control the speed of the pump to suit your pool’s needs.  So what speed is best, and when should you consider changing the speed of your pump? There are […]

  • My Sanitizer Reading is High!

    Ugh!  You go for a water test at your local pool professional and you are told that your chlorine is too high for a test!  What can you do to bring the levels back down to an acceptable range?  Why did it happen in the first place? When your chlorine or bromine is above 8 […]

  • ClearBlue Ionizers

    Over the past few seasons clients have been requesting more information on sanitizer alternatives.  The ClearBlue ionizer is one of the alternatives that are available through R&R Pools.  Although you will still use chlorine as a sanitizer, your pool will require less with the ClearBlue Ionzier.  Let’s take a closer look at the ClearBlue system: […]