5 Tips on making your pool opening easier Posted by Kara Redden on Sun, Mar 30, 2014 @ 00:11 AM Finally the time is near, that first splash right around the corner. You can almost taste the burgers and pasta salad. But how to get there without all that pain and frustration. Well you could […]
Have you ever been swimming in a pool and noticed afterwards OH NO, your hair has a green tinge to it? Oh no! Most folks believe that it is chlorine that turns your hair green. It is not the case. Copper is usually your culprit. Copper can be found in swimming pool water. Most commonly, […]
Purchasing an inground swimming pool is a big job. As it is a huge investment you want to get it right. Things can run smoothly, on time and on budget when you put your ducks in a row. Check out how to ensure you dot your i’s and cross your t’s and make the building […]
How can I tell its Algae? If it is, what can I do to get rid of the Algae? How can I make sure I never get algae again? Getting algae is something you can avoid with a good regular weekly pool maintenance schedule. You can get algae from a few ways. Two of the […]
The following steps will ensure the most accurate water test results. Monthly water testing not only protects your pool and its equipment but keeps bathers safe from bacteria. It is recommended by your pool support team for you to test your own pool weekly and bring a sample into the pool store once a month for a […]
Salt Series: What is a salt water pool? A salt water pool is a pool of which we add salt to the water and it transforms into chlorine by way of a machine called a salt chlorine generator. How does it work? Typically approx. 3400 ppm of salt is added to the water (based upon […]
Salt Water Truths (Part 1) for Salt Chlorine Generators Posted by Kara Redden on Thu, Mar 13, 2014 @ 02:02 PM Salt Series: Salt Water Truths Salt chlorine generation has fueled more myths in the swimming pool industry than ever before. Toted as the be-all and end-all by manufacturers, pool dealers, false advertising and then […]
How to protect your pool or hot tub from Water Borne Illness Posted by The Team at R&R Pools on Fri, Mar 07, 2014 @ 00:09 AM What is Water Borne illness and how do we protect ourselves from them? When owning a pool or hot tub it is our responsibility to keep the swimmers safe from […]
My Beef with SALT chlorine generators Posted by Kara Redden on Mon, Feb 24, 2014 @ 00:02 PM My Beef with Salt Water Pools Sounds kinda negative doesn’t it. I have been told I am pretty negative when it comes to salt pools. I wouldn’t disagree, but the topic irks me to high heavens. Now […]
Online and DIY Buyer Beware- The big 3 make warranty changes Posted by Kara Redden on Tue, Feb 11, 2014 @ 03:01 PM Online and DIY Buyer Beware- The Pentair, Hayward and Zodiac make changes to their warranty policies. Last year was an interesting year in the land of pool equipment warranties. Hayward Pool Products, […]
