Thursday, September 26, 2013


Wideman Pools, LLC
2565 Hwy 67 So.
Festus, MO  63028
636-931-7665

How the Heart Functions In Water
 
 
 


+Dr. Bruce Becker, noted researcher, 'aquaticdoc', explains how the heart functions and what happens to your heart when you immerse in a pool or hot tub, or any body of water, and why it's good for your mental and physical health.  Click the link below:



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Thursday, September 19, 2013


Wideman Pools
2565 US Hwy 67 South
Festus, MO 63628
636-931-7665
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Swimming Pool Cover


 

Swimming pool covers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and general types. There are solar swimming pool covers that work to keep the water warm as well as warm the water using the suns heat. Safety pool covers do just what it says it does, it keeps the swimming pool safe from unwanted entry of the humans or animals. In ground and above ground winter swimming pool covers, keep dirt, debris, and animals out of your pool during the winter season. It also prevents growth on the inside of your swimming pool that can be caused by the winter elements.

Here are a few things you should look for when shopping for a pool cover for your above ground or in ground swimming pool.

1. Find a swimming pool cover that is strong and sturdy. The cover should not only keep your swimming pool clean, it should add safety as well for humans and animals alike. It should prevent accidental drowning and dirt and debris from entering the pool.

2. Make sure the swimming pool cover conforms to state and local law requirements. Some areas require that a certain size and depth of pool be covered when not in use. There are specific requirements that these covers must meet. Check with your local authorities to ensure that your swimming pool cover meets the requirements needed.

3. Make sure your chosen swimming pool cover comes with a good manufacturer's warranty. In general, the swimming pool cover should come with a warranty of longer than 2 years. It should definitely have a full 2-year warranty for all defects and longer for limited warranties. You only want a pool cover that can be trusted and is safe with a full warranty for a lengthy amount of time. you also need to be sure the company stands behind their products.

4. Make sure the pool cover has a good overlap length. You should buy a size that is a little larger than your pool. This will enable you to securely anchor the swimming pool cover without having to worry about not being able to cover your pool completely.

5. Make sure the swimming pool cover comes with enough parts to securely anchor the cover without worry of slippage. Most larger swimming pool covers come with a strap or anchor for every four feet of cover. You definitely want a good amount of anchoring so the cover will continue to be secure each time you use it.

There you have it! The top 5 things you should look for when you are buying a swimming pool cover for any size pool and for any material type. You can purchase quality swimming pool covers at your local swimming pool supply store or at any department store that sells swimming pool gear and supplies. Carefully read all instructions provided by the manufacturer and ensure that the cover meets all requirements in your local area. Always think safety first when you own a swimming pool.

David Evermon has been involved in many swimming pool construction and maintenance projects, David writes articles about pool cover for ZupaTips.com

 

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Festus, MO 63028
636-931-7665
 
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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Wideman Pools
636-931-7665
2565 US Hwy 67 South
Festus, MO 63628

 

 

Keeping Swimming Pool Algae Tamed

By +Nicolas DAlleva

Algae are a nuisance pest to every swimming pool. If you are a swimming pool owner, you are probably very familiar with algae. If you are new to pools or are considering swimming pool ownership, algae can range from a single celled organism to a multi-cellular plant without any true root, stem, or real plant structure. Algae grow in water swimming pool water and leave a slime residue on swimming pool walls. Algae is found in all types of swimming pools (in ground, vinyl, and fiberglass pools) but particularly swimming pools with rough pool wall surfaces for the algae to cling to such as plaster walls on an in ground concrete swimming pool. It is most prevalent in shallow ends of swimming pool because those areas are warmer and receive more light for the microorganism to use as food and fuel for growth.

Algae buildup is not the result of an abnormal contamination or a chemical imbalance, it is a naturally occurring organism and is a nuisance phenomenon in all swimming pools. The best way to prevent and maintain algae buildup is to perform weekly cleanings, vacuuming, and filter changes. Also, make sure your chlorine and bromine levels are where they should be to inhibit single cell or multi-cellular microscopic plant growth (i.e. algae). However, even if you perform scheduled maintenance and your chemicals are in perfect balance, algae can still infest your swimming pool.

Algae grow as spores which can and will find their way into your swimming pool. They may be in the water you use to fill your pool, they may be carried into your swimming pool by your pool patrons, or they can also be carried into your pool through wind. There is not much that can be done to prevent algae from entering your swimming pool because of its microscopic stature.


Algae are a fact of life to pool owners and are quite a task to remove once it gets out of hand. Many forms of algae can be taken off with hard work and scrubbing, where other types of algae will constantly re-occur. These types should be treated with pool chemical algaecides. For specific treatment information for a tough infestation, we recommend you take a sample of your swimming pool water to your pool supply house where they can analyze your algae type and give you the best chemical treatment options for it. Since algae will always find its way into your swimming pool, the best way to treat it is to maintain your swimming pool through regular cleanings and maintenance.

Poseidon swimming pools is an in ground gunite swimming pool contractor and master swimming pool builder in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware. We build custom in ground pools, custom spas, and commercial pools as well as landscaping, patios, and pool houses.


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2565 US Hwy 67 South
Festus, MO 63628
636-931-7665

 
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Thursday, September 5, 2013

Wideman Pools
2565 US Hwy 67 So.
Festus, MO  63028
636-931-7665
 
 

Do You Know the Swimming Pool Filters Types?



Owning a swimming pool is not considered a luxury anymore, as swimming pools have become more affordable over the last years and more and more people are installing pools in their back yards. However, having bought and installed the swimming pool is not enough. If you want to fully enjoy it, you have to properly maintain it and having an efficient water filter is one of the most important steps in this regard.

However, many people avoid buying a swimming pool filter as they do not consider it necessary or they do not know what sort of filter is most suitable for their own swimming pool.

When it comes to swimming pool filters, you should know that there are three main types of filtration systems. These types are filters are the sand filter, the cartridge filter and the diatomaceous earth filter (also known as DE filter). These filters can and should be installed on all types of pools, no matter if they are in ground swimming pools or above the ground pools.

Each of the above filters has a different task and they should be purchased for their characteristics.

The first type of swimming pool filters, the sand filter, is supposed to remove any sand particles from reaching your pool and they are effective in stopping particles 20 to 100 microns in size to reach your swimming pool.

The cartridge swimming pool filter has a similar method of functioning as your fridge or car purifier and it is effective in removing particles 25 to 100 microns in size.

The DE filters are considered to be the most efficient types of swimming pool filters, as they can stop even the smallest particles from getting in your pool (DE filters are meant to stop debris 3 to 5 micros in size).

Depending on the region you live in and the water's characteristics, you may require one type of filter or another. In all situations, DE filters provide you with the cleanest water possible, but they are also the most expensive swimming pool filters.

All the swimming pool filters should be cleaned regularly and the most frequent and recommended method of cleaning the filter is backwashing them (reversing the water flow through the filter, all the gathered debris will be drained away).

Having a swimming pool filter is vital if you want to enjoy your pool and avoid any possible problems with impure water.

John Collins is a content editor who focuses on a wide array of niche health topics. His latest website - Water Purification focuses on fresh pure water sources, and in particular, a natural water filter company our editors personally use with excellent health results known as - Natural Water Purification
Be sure to check out our water filters of choice, they are the water systems we use and recommend to friends and family, and have done for over 3 years.

 

Wideman Pools
2565 US Hwy 67 So.
Festus, MO  63028
636-931-7665
 
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