Wideman Pools

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

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636-931-POOL(7665)

Closing Your Pool

 

It is easy to get excited about getting the pool ready for the summer. You've been spending time inside all winter and are itching to get back in the water again. It just isn't as thrilling to close the pool up again when the weather gets cold. However, winterizing a pool is a critical part of pool maintenance. If you want to find your pool in great condition again in the spring, learn how to prepare your pool for the winter

 

Complete Cleaning Take an afternoon to clean the entire pool. Remove leaves, bugs, sticks, and other garbage from the skimmer basket and filtration devices. Use a pool vacuum to clean out any garbage that has sunk to the bottom of the pool.  During this cleaning process, take the time to empty the skimmer basket on a regular basis. This allows the water to flow smoothly from the return back to the pool and maintains a strong vacuum suction to clear out larger garbage. Finish the cleaning process by backwashing the pool to clear out tiny debris. Chemical Treatment A pool requires a final dose of chemicals before it is closed up for the colder months. This treatment helps the water get through the winter, leaving it ready for warmer months. Make sure to include a super-chlorinator or check treatment and a dose of algaecide to prevent algae growth during colder winter and spring days. When you've finished with the chemical treatment, do one last check to ensure that the chemicals are balanced. Accessories Storage As you consider how to prepare your pool for the winter, don’t forget to consider storage for pool toys and other pool equipment. Rinse off all of the pool toys and deflate them, then store them in a semi-heated area where they will not get brittle. Detach the hoses from the filter, skimmer, and pool vacuums and drain them completely. Water left in hoses may contract and expand, resulting in cracked or torn hoses. If your pool filter has a winterize setting, turn it on before closing up the pool. Take off the drainage plug or cap to prevent moisture build-up.

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2565 Hwy 67 So.

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636-931-POOL(7665)

 

 

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Wideman Pools

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

Widemanpools.com

636-931-POOL(7665)

Closing Your Pool

It is easy to get excited about getting the pool ready for the summer. You've been spending time inside all winter and are itching to get back in the water again. It just isn't as thrilling to close the pool up again when the weather gets cold. However, winterizing a pool is a critical part of pool maintenance. If you want to find your pool in great condition again in the spring, learn how to prepare your pool for the winter.

Complete Cleaning

Take an afternoon to clean the entire pool. Remove leaves, bugs, sticks, and other garbage from the skimmer basket and filtration devices. Use a pool vacuum to clean out any garbage that has sunk to the bottom of the pool.  During this cleaning process, take the time to empty the skimmer basket on a regular basis. This allows the water to flow smoothly from the return back to the pool and maintains a strong vacuum suction to clear out larger garbage. Finish the cleaning process by backwashing the pool to clear out tiny debris.

Chemical’s for The Winte

A pool requires a final dose of chemicals before it is closed up for the colder months. This treatment helps the water get through the winter, leaving it ready for warmer months. Make sure to include a super-chlorinator or check treatment and a dose of algaecide to prevent algae growth during colder winter and spring days. When you've finished with the chemical treatment, do one last check to ensure that the chemicals are balanced.

Toys, Decorations and Equipment Storage

As you consider how to prepare your pool for the winter, don’t forget to consider storage for pool toys and other pool equipment. Rinse off all of the pool toys and deflate them, then store them in a semi-heated area where they will not get brittle.

Detach the hoses from the filter, skimmer, and pool vacuums and drain them completely. Water left in hoses may contract and expand, resulting in cracked or torn hoses. If your pool filter has a winterize setting, turn it on before closing up the pool. Take off the drainage plug or cap to prevent moisture build-up.

  
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2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

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636-931-POOL(7665)

 

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2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

widemanpools.com

636-931-7665

 

3 Tips for Pool Care During Drought Season

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Owning a pool often means three-digit summer temperatures that usually make pool owners powerless with a bowl of ice cream in hand. The scorching summer heat can sometimes bring a little more than just a sunburn and sweat. A drought can be problematic for pool builders and customers. For example, unresolved equipment leaks or pool leaks can result in high water bills and, more importantly, a reduction in precious water reserves. 

While some problems may require professional help, below are a few things pool owners can do to aid in keeping their pool up and running during the drought:

How to Check for Leaks
Normal evaporation is one inch per week. If your customer is unsure they have a pool leak, ask them to do the bucket test as follows:

1.Make sure the pool is filled halfway up the skimmer, which is the proper water level.

2.Fill a container with water and place it on your top or second step, level with the pool water. 

3.Mark the water level on the outside of the bucket with tape or a marker.

4.Run the system 24 hours.   

5.If the water level in the pool is lower than the bucket, they may have a leak. Normal evaporation will occur in the bucket, but it won’t lose water.  

6.If the water level in the pool dropped, make a note of how far. If it drops ½ inch or more in 24 hours, they may have an underground leak.

7.Refill the pool to the proper water level and maintain it so the system doesn’t “run dry” and burn up the equipment.

8.If the pool has lost more water than the bucket, you may be in need of leak detection.

Possible Leak Locations
If you think you're dealing with a leak, start by looking for equipment leaks at the backwash valve, filter band clamp and or other fittings, any of which can cause the pool to loose water. Leak detections should be done when there are no aboveground leaks and the bucket test indicates higher than normal water loss. During summer drought, detecting leaks ASAP is important in saving water and keeping the pool running properly, as well as saving your client time, money, and frustration.   

Maintenance Matters
Proper pool maintenance is especially vital during high temperatures. Proper chemical balance is crucial to healthy water — if the system goes down, a pool should never turn green. The pool can be safely shocked by broadcasting 8 to 10 lbs. of granular chlorine, then brushing the sides and bottom for circulation.

The pool will be cloudy for 2 to 3 hours, and the process may have to be repeated. It’s imported to note that this should not be done with a saltwater pool or on a pool with colored plaster. 

And don’t forget the filter. Regular filter cleans and routine backwashing are crucial as the filter grids collect pollen, dirt, and debris, and will cake to the grids over time. This leads to poor water circulation, algae, high pressure and chemical imbalance, making pools unusable and even dangerous for swimmers. 

These are just a few tips for pool owners during a drought season. With water restrictions, it's important to provide customers with valuable information to help keep their pools running in peak performance.

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OUTDOOR LIGHTING & SOUND SYSTEMS

 

As you dream about your new backyard living environment, remember to consider exterior design elements like outdoor lighting and sound options. When they are seamlessly incorporated into your outdoor living area, these features can really help to complement your new custom swimming pool and create an oasis for entertaining. Here are some examples of the different design choices you can make when it comes to outdoor lighting and sound options:     Outdoor Lighting  Outdoor lighting has a practical use to light driveways and walkways so you can safely navigate without running off the path or bumping into something around your house.  Outdoor lighting is obviously helpful for protection purposes to keep intruders away from your precious home and property. But outdoor lighting can be a beautiful enhancement to your home and lawn as well.  From backyard events to attractively presenting the front of your home, there are some exciting lighting trends that can make your home stand out.   Lighting Features: Things to Consider Artisan Lights: These artfully crafted lighting fixtures have all of the practical capabilities of typical outdoor lights but have enhanced flare and artistic appeal.  Spotlights: New light technology, special lenses, and easier installation can take a traditional spotlight and transform it into a beautiful showcasing device. Water Features: Adding soft lighting to ponds, bird baths, fountains or other water features provides a serene and peaceful feel to your patio, pool area or backyard. Use it to spice up pool parties and add an extra element of fun! Sculptures:  From friendly forest creatures to impressive stone or ceramics, you can utilize lighting to accentuate the beauty of and create the right ambiance for your outdoor exhibits. Outdoor Sound Systems Integrating sound into your outdoor entertainment experience is an exciting trend that everyone can enjoy.  Whether you have a small patio or a complete walking path in your backyard you can enjoy outdoor sound options to suit your particular lifestyle.

Sound Systems: Things to Consider

Waterproofing: When looking for pool area speakers, be sure to find well protected equipment that will resist water damage at the connectors, the wiring, and the power receptacles.

Receivers: Choose a high quality receiver that can support around ten speakers. With this type of flexibility you have the option to make adjustments depending for your specific needs.

Concealment: You can utilize planters or ceramic rocks to conceal your outdoor speakers so the sound is still perfect but the technology is carefully hidden from view.

Party Placement: Consider the best placement of outdoor speakers for optimal sound. Wireless speakers can work great in these situations with the right speaker positions.

 

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Beautiful Landscaping - Outdoor Decoration to Your Swimming Pool Creates Added Beauty

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Swimming pools make your backyard more elegant

Before spring comes you need to decide how much mulch is needed for your new landscaping projects. Being young and able to do physical labor which I discovered later, I got hold of wonderful landscaping ideas for swimming pools. The idea on adding swimming pool to your outdoor decorating is worth sharing.

Landscaping plays an important role if you are designing your outdoor areas. There has been an increase in this aspect of landscaping and outdoor designing of your pools. If you want to setup a swimming pool by yourself, it would be difficult to choose the correct place unless you are quite an expert in this line. Keeping that end in view, take professional help and guidance.

Again planting evergreens around the pool area to give a good beautiful landscaping effect is something you have to consider without fail. According to the size of the house you can create designs and select the type of plants and shrubs you want to fix around the swimming pool. Take the help of professionals to guide you in your project as they would be the best person to assist you in this regard.

Essential tips about the pool

Find out the ground effects on would be location of the pool and also the pool foundation. The ground will hold the pool so the effects have to be studied properly. All depends on the type of swimming pool that you would be constructing. Some can be installed in a very short time whereas others take a longer time. A carefully designed landscaping for a swimming pool takes lot of effort.

The pool should be surrounded with a colorful garden with a deck area. Comfortable furniture should be set up with eating areas. Visitors and family members can be comfortable while others are using the pool. It should be a place to enjoy and relax.

There is no end to the designing you would want to do. Just by placing some furniture to the backyard or by setting up an indoor bar fitted with bar stools can add beauty to the yard. Only money and imagination is the key factor. After working for the whole day you would definitely want to relax in a beautiful landscaping area to ease your tensions of the day.

When you are designing your beautiful landscaping a swimming pool and relaxation gives a good blend. Use the tips for designing a creative landscaping. There is great responsibility in constructing a swimming pool in your home, but if you are ready to handle this, then what joy you get when you return home from work is incredible.

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Everything You Need to Know About Swimming Pool Services

By Troy Hallewell

Your pool is a superb escape during sizzling summer days for you and your family, but a person's outdoor oasis requires a great deal of work. There are pH levels to take into account, chemicals to add and filters to be emptied. Though some people will be willing to devote the time to perfect this balancing act of routine maintenance, several prefer to retain a pool service to tackle chemicals and skim leaves. Prior to employing a service, however, there tend to be a number of elements an individual must keep in mind.

But what exactly does a pool service do?

A few pool owners go for a do it yourself system in pool care, but some find it worth it to employ another person. Knowing what services the pool company supplies is definitely vital in determining just how to deal with the servicing connected with your swimming pool.

The majority of swimming pool companies provide similar servicing duties, many on a weekly time frame. Several of these types of duties may well include things like retaining the pool's appearance by scrubbing up walls and steps and skimming trash off of the water's surface, maintaining equipment in operating order and balancing the chemical compounds throughout the pool. Some services also provide swimming pool installation. You should take a look at whether your pool installers perform swimming pool services also, since if they do, this is actually the finest quality service an individual can find. These individuals already know your pool and consequently, these people understand how to take care of it in the greatest possible way.

If perhaps you do not keep your pool available year round, a pool service company can also open and close your pool for an added cost. Opening a pool involves the removing of the cover, a chlorine treatment, re-installing the pump and filter, as well as the ladders and diving board. Shutting down the pool calls for empyting water out of the water pump, taking off the ladder and diving board and ultimately covering the pool.

How much will these services cost?

Lots of companies provide primary services for close to $145 a month with swimming pool openings and closings from $100 to $150 each time, yet a few swimming pool owners quote up to $400 for monthly services. The price of pool services is remarkably variable, with numerous adding elements. Here are some questions to ask yourself when determining the price:

Just how large is your swimming pool? The size of your pool impacts just how many gallons of water have got to be treated with chemicals as well as just how long the swimming pool guys will have to brush off walls and steps, therefore when you currently have a big swimming pool, you might be charged more for chemicals and man hours.

Just what exactly are the usage and circumstances of your swimming pool? Elements like the consistency of utilization along with just how much trash falls into your swimming pool may signify more or less appointments from your swimming pool service in a month.

Exactly where do you reside? The location in which you actually reside can have a large impact on the cost of pool maintenance. Many swimming pool providers in your region can produce more aggressive costs. Fuel and chemical costs furthermore influence service prices, because the pool provider may factor that straight into their fee.

Exactly what type of equipment does your swimming pool have? Swimming pools have distinct filter systems, skimmers and vacuum cleaners that influence the consistency of servicing the pool will require. Excess equipment including heaters and lights may suggest more repair phone calls to the service.

Things to Consider Before Hiring

Selecting the incorrect service can be a expensive oversight. Though there tend to be quite a few excellent providers out there, swimming pool maintenance can be a transient business. In advance of choosing, be positive that the service is covered by insurance and knowledgeable. How long has the company been around? Are they a part of an honest business association? Do a little investigation prior to hiring.

Interviewing the provider is also essential to be sure that they have competent employees. Are these people knowledgeable with regards to your pool's equipment? If you have a heated pool, does the provider understand how to repair the heater if it breaks? Do they understand the important maintenance pertaining to your specific filtration system? All these are concerns to think about.

Finally, it is important to look around. Assess fees and services of different providers. Consult neighbors asking what provider they employ. Choosing to retain the services of a company can take away the burden of taking care of the overall health of your pool, but hiring the inappropriate one can turn out to be even far more of a problem. Consider all of the specifics and make your decision properly.

If you are looking for a provider in the Austin, Texas area then please give Pool Service Austin a call and they will provide you with a free quote. Pool Service Austin provides professional residential and commercial swimming pool services throughout the Austin, Texas metro area.

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