Category: Safety

  • Why prepare for a tropical storm / hurricane

    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, […]

  • Chloramines: What are they?

    You may have heard someone use the term chloramines, but perhaps you didn’t understand what the person was referring to.    When it comes to the chlorine in your pool, you have two types of Chlorine:  Total Chlorine, which is the full amount of chlorine in the water and Free Chlorine, which is the amount of […]

  • An Expert Interview on Auto Covers

    R&R Pools has been installing Auto Covers for our clients for many years and have come to love the quality and workmanship of the auto covers made by Aquamatic Cover Systems.   For this expert interview, we took our most frequently asked questions to Jeff Garrett of Aquamatic Cover Systems. 1. What makes an Aquamatic auto […]

  • Pool safety ideas to inspire you

    Taking care of your pool is more than just testing the chemicals and brushing the walls.  You also need to ensure your safety measures are holding up and keeping your friends and family safe. Establish rules for the pool, and around the pool is an important for safety.  Post your rules in an area where […]

  • Think you know pool safety? Take our quiz!

    As pool owners and as parents we take safety around the swimming pool very seriously.  We have been promoting safety around the pool every June and have posted many blogs on the subject.  Now lets see if you know your pool safety with this quick quiz!

  • What You Need to Know About Swimming Pool Fences

    Finally, we can enjoy the pool after a very rainy spring! When you opened your pool this season, did you remember to do a safety check of your yard? How are your pool fence and gate? Whether you have owned a pool for years, or are first time pool owners, it is your responsibility to ensure […]

  • Safety Tools for the Pool

    No one wants to think about safety when the weather is hot and humid, we all just want to jump on the nearest inflatable swan and enjoy the gentle sway of the water. By planning for safety ahead of time, you will be prepared should the need arise.  The old saying – it is better […]

  • 5 Safety tips when kids are around your swimming pool

    When it comes to children and water, most have no fear!  It is important to ensure that every child in the home, whether they live in the house or are just visiting, understands the rules around your swimming pool.  Here are 5 safety tips that every pool owner should read. 1.  Teaching children to swim […]