1. OPEN EARLY! After the winter thaw get ready to start up your pool. Algae loves to grow in dark, uncirculated water. If a heat wave, even a short one, begins before you open the pool, your chances of opening green become greater. Once the pool is green you will need to shock and may develop cloudy […]
There is nothing worse than planning a special pool party and your pool is not ready. Use these tips and tricks to get your pool sparkling before your next big event. 1. As discussed in our last blog, Test your water! Use your test strips or visit your pool professional to see your water conditions […]
It’s that sad time of the year again, time to start prepping to close the pool down. Ugh! We had a late start, but the weather in July and August more than made up for it. Hopefully you all made it through Hurricane Dorian without too many issues. Here are a few helpful tips […]
It’s time to begin prepping! With summer not too far away, everyone is starting to think about opening their pool, but before you do, remember to prepare and ensure everything is in good condition at least a week before beginning. This will provide you with enough time to contact your local pool professional if there […]
So as the year winds down and the season comes to an end, we have leaves falling, the pool is only getting used a few times a week, if at all. A lot of us are so in the habit of doing all of the weekly chemicals that we continue to shock our pools […]
The world of pools is full of myths, ones that often effect how people view their pool or others. We at R&R hear these on a daily basis and we thought we should share with you and debunk the most common swimming pool myths. You must wait an hour after eating before swimming. Oh, […]
Poor pool circulation can be the root cause of many unsolved water problems. On all accounts it appears that we are doing the right thing and adding the right products but we’re missing something. And that SOMETHING is the reason the pool isn’t coming around to its usual fabulous condition. SO who, what, where, when does that mean? […]
What a summer! Could it have gone by any faster? One minute it was May and next thing I know I am preparing for the closing seminar. Hard to believe it is the end of October already. This brings me to a few things I wanted to mention to you. We here at R&R Pools […]
Every year, twice a year, sometimes 3 times a year, we hold our educational classes on how to Open your pool, how to winterize the pool, and every couple years we have a seminar on how to maintain your pool. Every time we learn something new, we can’t wait to share it with everyone. At […]
A swimming pool is a place of relaxation and summer fun. It just hits the spot on a hot summer day with friends. What else could you ask for? Energy efficiency can be gained through all aspects of your home including your swimming pool. Sometimes just a few simple tweaks can save a lot of […]
