http://poolquotesnow.com/ en russwittmann@mac.com Copyright 2008 2008-12-30T14:57:34-08:00 http://poolquotesnow.com/article/pool-spas1/ http://poolquotesnow.com/article/pool-spas1/#When:14:57:34Z Whether you’re looking to upgrade to a pool spa or you’re just testing the waters to see if a pool spa is right for you, the following two websites will put you on your way to knowing all the ins and outs of pool spa ownership. With dozens of articles, safety tips and search options, you will be well on your way to enjoying a night in your brand new pool spa. The about.com website is the go-to place for expert advice on thousands of topics both popular and obscure. Pool spas are just one of the many topics that about.com covers. On http://www.swimming.about.com/od/swimming/poolsandspas , you’ll find 60 articles on pool and spa maintenance alone. In addition to the articles, there are discussion threads populated with both novice pool spa buyers looking to get their questions answered and more experienced buyers and experts who are more than willing to answer any questions and concerns. Take your time going through the pool spas section of the about.com website. More than likely, any questions you may have will already be addressed. Aqua Magazine is a periodical that covers the pool and spa industries, both in print and online. On their website, http://www.aquamagazine.com, there are archives of every article ever published in the print. Among the articles found is the “Annual Guide to the Most Professional Spa and Pool Dealers in the Country”. There you’ll find nationwide dealers that gets Aqua Magazine’s seal of approval. On the magazine’s website, you’ll also find a buyer’s guide, where potential pool spa buyers are able to search Aqua Magazine’s database to find pool spa products, companies, and brands. In addition to the buyer’s guide, the magazine has over 1,700 listings of all suppliers and manufacturers. The full listings can also be found online. When looking to acquire a pool spa, you’ll have to visit a whole lot of websites and do a whole lot of research. However, starting with the pool spa section on about.com and researching local companies on Aqua Magazine’s website will definitely put you on the right track to pool spa ownership. 2008-12-30T14:57:34-08:00 http://poolquotesnow.com/article/sunscreen1/ http://poolquotesnow.com/article/sunscreen1/#When:14:54:06Z As you prepare to spend a lazy Sunday hanging out by your backyard pool, one thing that should not be overlooked is the sunscreen situation. In the days of ballooning skin cancer rates, it is more important than ever to have lots of sunscreen on hand. Every person on the planet should use sunscreen, whether you have darker skin, tan easily, or just have a high toleration for the rays of the sun. Along with the beach towels, hot dogs for the grill, and your favorite beach read, bring plenty of sunscreen to the backyard festivities. Extra care should be taken for children when they can potentially be exposed to excessive sun. Never let them in the sun without generous amounts of sunscreen. Babies younger than six months shouldn’t be out in the sun at all. If your baby has to be out in the sun, make sure to cover up exposed skin with clothing. Sunscreen should be applied to their face and hands. When looking at different types of sunscreen, you should always go for the higher SPF number. The higher the number, the more protection you get. Don’t think that your 30 SPF sunscreen can last for hours and hours under the harsh sunlight. First off, you should apply sunscreen 30 minutes before you even venture out into the sun. If you go in the water or perspire, you should definitely reapply the sunscreen. If you’re not sweating up a storm or swimming laps in your pool, reapply the sunscreen every two hours. Most people seem to think that if they’re heading for the backyard instead of the beach, they can forget about the sunscreen. The rays of the sun are harsh and unforgiving, whether you’re in your family’s backyard pool or at a public beach. Do your family’s skin a favor and stock up on the sunscreen! 2008-12-30T14:54:06-08:00 http://poolquotesnow.com/article/pool-test-kits/ http://poolquotesnow.com/article/pool-test-kits/#When:14:48:13Z Owning a pool is a great pleasure and also a serious responsibility. One of the most important responsibilities is keeping your pool water safe. When people get into your pool, they expect the water to be clean and free of impurities. The only way this is achievable is to clean your pool water regularly with the right chemicals. Having the right combination of chemicals can only be determined with one of a variety of swimming pool test kits. It should be thoroughly understood that having the right testing kit makes the difference between whether your pool is safe for people to swim in or poses a health risk. Swimming pool test kits are not meant to be used compulsively. This means that over testing can be just as bad for your pool as not testing enough. Swimming pool test kits are valuable tools but are not the only gauge for safe water conditions in the swimming pool. When you are looking to purchase a swimming pool test kit, let us help. We can provide you with access to a variety of swimming pool test kits that are designed for a variety of different swimming pools. Not all test kits are created equal and we can help you discover the differences as well as to help you purchase a swimming pool test kit that’s right for your particular swimming pool. Once you have purchased the right swimming pool test kit, be sure to follow the directions of the kit in terms of how often to test and how to interpret the results. Safely enjoying your pool means keeping the water clear, clean and free from germs that can cause people to get sick. Using swimming pool test kits to conduct regular testing can help to achieve this. 2008-12-30T14:48:13-08:00 http://poolquotesnow.com/article/pool-covers1/ http://poolquotesnow.com/article/pool-covers1/#When:14:45:09Z Pool ownership is a great pleasure and also a serious responsibility. When your pool is not in use, it must be safely covered. Many reported accidents with swimming pools include small children drowning where a pool cover was not used. Putting the right type of cover over your pool when it’s not in use is paramount. There are many different kinds of pool covers so you need to determine what your pool cover will be needed for and then decide what type of cover you want. Safety swimming pool covers provide extra safety measures in case someone falls onto the cover. Safety covers are typically also of a very strong material that keeps your pool safe from the elements and vandalism. Solar swimming pool covers harness the power of the sun’s rays to help keep your pool’s water temperature from becoming uncomfortably cool. Solar covers are different from other pool covers because they absorb the sun and turn into energy that the water uses to stay warm. Solar covers don’t provide as much security and should be monitored around children and pets that cannot swim. Winter swimming pool covers provide coverage for pools that need coverage for the entire winter season. These types of covers are made of a heavy duty material such as tarpaulin, are weighty and tend to stay in place very well when exposed to elements such as snow and ice. Choosing a swimming pool cover can be challenging but don’t feel you have to make the decision alone. We can help you decide on which one of the best swimming pool covers is right for your pool. Swimming pool covers come in a variety of shapes, sizes and prices. Let us help you with a factory standard or a custom built cover if you have a special pool that requires a special cover. 2008-12-30T14:45:09-08:00 http://poolquotesnow.com/article/chemical-safety/ http://poolquotesnow.com/article/chemical-safety/#When:14:40:29Z Owning a swimming pool is both a pleasurable reward and sometimes a challenging responsibility. When it comes to enjoying your pool and ensuring the safety of other who swim in your pool, it is essential to understand how to use the proper swimming pool chemicals to keep your pool water clean, clear and safe for everyone who gets in the water. Swimming pool chemicals are not to be taken lightly. Not only are they responsible for controlling the cleanliness of your swimming pool’s water, they must be stored and handled properly so that they do not propose a hazard in the locations where they are kept when not in use. When it comes to getting in the water, you must have the proper balance of swimming pool chemicals to guarantee clean water. Swimming pool chemicals include sanitizers, stabilizers, shocks, balancers and algaecide. All of these chemicals should be handled and distributed to your pool according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. We can help you maintain safe use of the swimming pool chemicals your pool needs. Give us a call today. We have pool specialists who are familiar with many different types of pools, generators, pumps and other methods you may be using to keep your pool safe. We believe you should never have to guess about how to keep your swimming pool safe. No matter what swimming pool chemicals you may have need of, we can help you with administering, swimming pool chemical choices and more. Swimming pool chemicals are not an option for your pool. Understanding which chemicals to use and how to apply them doesn’t have to be a headache or an ordeal but it does require the knowledge of what to apply, when and how much. Let us help with each step. 2008-12-30T14:40:29-08:00 http://poolquotesnow.com/article/cover-reels/ http://poolquotesnow.com/article/cover-reels/#When:14:35:39Z Pool ownership is a great pleasure and also a serious responsibility. When your pool is not in use, it must be safely covered. Many reported accidents with swimming pools include small children drowning where a pool cover was not used. Putting the right type of cover over your pool when it’s not in use is paramount. There are many different kinds of pool covers. Likewise there are a variety of swimming pool cover reels that you can use with your cover. This means you need to determine the type of pool cover you’re going to use and which swimming pool cover reels you’re going to use with that particular cover. We believe the process of deciding which cover and the appropriate swimming pool cover reels should not be a headache or an ordeal. We can help with a variety of choices and by providing knowledge about which swimming pool cover reels are appropriate. Swimming pool cover reels are the support system that makes it possible for your swimming pool cover to stay firmly in place and provide the maximum coverage for your pool. If you don’t have the right swimming pool cover reels, you can’t expect your cover to stay in place or be as effective as it should be. Don’t risk the safety of your family or others by having the wrong swimming pool cover reels installed or using them with an incorrect type of swimming pool cover. Swimming pool cover reels come in a variety of shapes, sizes and prices and not all reels will work with all swimming pool covers. When you need help deciding on the right cover and swimming pool cover reels, let us help you with your swimming pool cover and swimming pool cover reels needs. Give us a call today. 2008-12-30T14:35:39-08:00 http://poolquotesnow.com/article/chlorine/ http://poolquotesnow.com/article/chlorine/#When:14:30:53Z Owning a pool is a great pleasure and also a serious responsibility. One of the most important responsibilities is keeping your pool water safe. When people get into your pool, they expect the water to be clean and free of impurities. The only way this is achievable is to clean your pool water regularly with the right chemicals. Chlorine is regarded as one of the safest, easiest and lowest priced sanitizers for your pool. It works quickly to destroy bacteria in that can be harmful to people who enter the water. The way chlorine works is that it is a halogen which breaks down into chemicals that create clean water by oxidizing the bacteria found in your pool. Although chlorine is an excellent way to keep your pool water clean and clear, it is a very temporary means and must be repeated regularly in order to maintain the maximum coverage for the water. Another consideration for chlorine is the strong odor it has. For many people, the smell of chlorine is okay but for some, it can be overwhelming, particularly if too much chlorine is used.  Chlorine can also be responsible for leaving that strong odor on your skin, which can be hard to remove. Those who have sensitive skin may also suffer with allergic reactions to pools that have the incorrect amount of chlorine in them. Itching and irritation are definite warning signs and should not be ignored if you are still in the pool. Creating a clean pool atmosphere that family and friends can enjoy means you must keep the water sanitized so that it is clear, clean and free from germs that can cause people to get sick or have an allergic reaction. Proper sanitization with chlorine along with regular testing can achieve this. 2008-12-30T14:30:53-08:00 http://poolquotesnow.com/article/zodiac/ http://poolquotesnow.com/article/zodiac/#When:23:56:29Z Nothing is more beautiful, relaxing and satisfying than cool, clean, soft water in a sparkling pool. If you have a pool, you know what it can be too keep your pool looking like the clear waters of the Bahamas.  With Zodiac, your job is much easier.  Pool cleaning is their business and they do it well!  They carry a wonderful line of Mineral Sanitizers, PH controllers and Salt chlorinators.  Your pool will provide you with many hours of joy and the Zodiac products will make your pool all the more inviting.  Their products help with the day to day care as well as maintenance chores of your pool.  Filtration and circulations all contribute to keeping the water in your pool crystal clear.  You want the water sanitized with Chlorine, but you also need to keep it well filtered.  Zodiac has the products to help you with those needs.  Heating care is also needed to maintain the health of your pools water. Automatic pool cleaners make the pool-owners job much easier, but you will still need to clean the baskets of your pool skimmer and the filter.  You should also test the PH and chlorine levels if you do not have an advanced water treatment system.  Zodiac wants to ensure your pool will be free of bacteria and algae with as little effort from you as possible. When choosing to built or install a pool, be sure to consider the pool care equipment you will need.  Zodiac has a wide range of products to help make your pool the envy of all of the neighbors. Zodiac’s history dates back almost a century.  They pride themselves in providing customers with the information and products they need to make owning a pool more enjoyable and easy.  Zodiac products are among the best in the world providing the best to the following areas; US, Europe, Australasia and South Africa 2008-12-29T23:56:29-08:00 http://poolquotesnow.com/article/winter-pool-covers/ http://poolquotesnow.com/article/winter-pool-covers/#When:23:54:52Z Owning a pool is a great pleasure and also a serious responsibility. When your pool is not in use during the winter months, it must be safely covered. There are many different kinds of winter pool covers. Knowing which type of cover is best for your pool depends on the type of pool you have and the winter conditions where your pool is located. Choosing a winter pool cover is not the same as choosing a pool covering you use just for overnight covering. Winter pool covers are made from a strong material such as a tarpaulin. These covers are also fashioned with hooks or other fasteners that help to secure the pool cover so that it stays in place during the entire winter. In warmer climates where snow and other types of in climate weather are not a consideration, you can invest in a winter pool cover of moderate or medium weight. This is perhaps the only difference between warm and cold winter climates because you still need a pool cover that is strong enough to stay securely in place and prevent breakage if weight is applied to it. In cold climates, winter pool covers must be sturdy enough to hold the weight of snow or ice. Even if you clear the cover regularly, it must be able to maintain a cover over the pool so that an opening does not present a hazard. A part of winterizing your pool is covering it with a winter pool cover that will protect your pool from the winter elements and have it in good condition when you are ready to uncover it and start using it again the following spring or summer. Investing in a quality winter pool cover will provide you with many years of excellent coverage. 2008-12-29T23:54:52-08:00 http://poolquotesnow.com/article/wholesale-pool-supplies/ http://poolquotesnow.com/article/wholesale-pool-supplies/#When:23:52:26Z When you are a provider of services that install & maintain pool systems you should look for a wholesale supplier. It is important to choose a Swimming Pool Equipment Supplier that matches your approach to marketing & delivering services to your customers. You will be viewed as a retailer so it is imperative that you adhere to any state & local taxation policies & collect & remit those taxes for equipment to the authorities regularly. Now often the services you deliver directly to your end-user customers are not taxed as services but the products you buy from wholesale & resell to your end-user customers are usually taxable. So you may be asking what’s the best way to choose a supplier? It is important to find a supplier who can deliver all the supplies you will need to service your customer – one supplier is best so you can get the best deals on volume purchases. Knowing where to locate dealers too & what they carry is important. Normally, as a consumer you will be looking for replacement parts, items you need to maintain your pool or improve it. You might need to resurface your deck, need glue to repair something, or reseal something. Heaters for commercial use may also be required for in-ground pools. You might need filters, lights, materials to make a diving board, make a ladder into a slide, items to repair tiles, coatings you need while painting, plaster repair materials, plugs for generators, covers of all types & other items for your above-ground pool. Before you choose the first wholesale pool supplies dealer you run across on the web or in the yellow pages, know what you’re looking for. Have your list at hand. This will help when you contact the potential supplier to know what you need. The internet these days can help educate you before you go looking for your supplies. It is also important to ask for or already know the business history of your potential suppliers. Know their business associations & ask potential vendors for wholesale pool supplies for professional business & consumer references too. 2008-12-29T23:52:26-08:00