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Solar heat as an option for the swimming pool…is it really worth considering? To answer the question simply, yes! Realizing that every heating option has its pros and cons, lets focus on solar heating and you will be more knowledgeable to determine if it is an option for you to consider. Solar pool heating is… Read More »

Most of the country is under the assumption that if you live in Florida you can swim all year around, right? Wrong! How can you travel to the coldest destinations in the United States in the dead of the winter and an outdoor whirlpool be a selling feature? Or, you travel just a little north… Read More »

Pool lighting can be a game changer. Whether it is for entertaining or just for your own daily enjoyment, the calming feeling you have when you walk onto the patio really sets the mood. There are some cool innovative products available today. If there is an existing 100 watt or 300 watt light (the big… Read More »

Winter in Florida can be a standing joke to many living elsewhere. However, to actually swim in the winter in a pool that isn’t heated is unfavorable. Just like jumping into cool water in the heat of summer feels so nice, so does slipping into a warm pool to escape the nip of the cooler… Read More »

When considering heating options for your pool and spa, there are really only three different heating methods available to choose from, solar, heat pumps, and gas heaters (propane or natural gas). Solar heaters work well when the panels can be installed on the roof or on a platform with exposures facing due south, south-southwest or… Read More »

Many pool owners are so focused only on chlorine for sanitizing the pool that they forget about keeping their water properly balanced.  There are four main components to proper water balance:  pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness and water temperature.  Here is a quick snapshot of how each contributes to the balance of your pool water. pH… Read More »