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 2023 pool season is on its way, and we have new products to talk about, as well as some that have been missing from our shelves due to backorders. Here is what you can expect for our 2023 line up. From BioGuard is Pool Complete 911! Boasting a dual action clarifier, it will clear […]
The air is a little chilly, but the pool looks so inviting. You dip your toe into the water to discover it is freezing! Why is the heat pump not heating up the water? There are a couple of possible situations that may cause the heat pump not to work. Check the breakers. If the […]
Enjoy your swimming pool, but finding the season too short, or want the heat to last longer so you can extend your season? Here are a few tips to help you accomplish that… Using a Solar Blanket. Yes, a solar blanket does help to retain the heat in your swimming pool. We recommend having the […]
Every season so many homeowners are purchasing swimming pools from the big box stores, and there is nothing wrong with that, there are pool shortages and installation waits all across the country. What a lot of homeowners don’t know when they purchase from a big box store, is how to properly take care of their […]
This is a frequent question we receive – Should the 3-way valve on my inground pool be on the skimmer, the main drain, or a partial opening of the two of them? 50/50 is the quick answer, however, there are reasons for having it be different than a 50/50 split between them. Every pool is […]
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 – […]
Oh no, there seems to be a leak in your sand filter! Where is the leak located at? Below find common areas for filter leaks and the possible solutions for each. Water is leaking from the backwash line The handle may not be seated properly. Push the handle around and place back into position 2. […]
We often see a small difference when we check your salt levels on our testing equipment compared to the level that your salt generator is reading, but when the difference is substantial, we recommend you recalibrate your salt system to see if that will correct the differences. Our in store lab is recalibrated a few times […]
Your pool is sparkling as the sun shines and shimmers on the calm waters, it is beautiful and peaceful in your haven, you glance at your pool and notice…wait, what is that? There’s sand in the pool! There are a few reasons why you may notice sand in your pool… 1. After backwashing the filter, […]
