Blog's by Wideman Pools: 2014

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 US Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO 63028

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How To Choose The Right Swimming Pool - Experts Share Some Tips

By Sundari B Watson

Pools are a kind of amenity that you can consider a worthwhile luxury to invest in your homes. From a simple home life, you can jump into having a resort living. There are lots of benefits of having a pool in your home. You can get something to exercise your body with. You can make a habit of a 30-minute swim to tone your muscles and burn calories. It can also serve as a social hub where you can hold parties, family bonding, and other events. Also, it is worth taking note that it increases the value of a property. Not only does it enhance the appearance of your property, it also gives a higher value for your property when the time comes you would need to sell it.

There may be a huge investment required in installing the pool however you would reap a lot more, more than what you spent given you made the right choices in installing the pool. There are some tips on making the right choice. One, is to select the contractor. It does not involve selecting any contractor you come across with. You need to carefully consider the services and products they offer and their prices. It would also be advisable to make a comparison among contractors to determine which contractor offers a far better deal. Making your decision, it would help to keep a checklist of your preferences and personal needs. Check if the contractor meets your requirements. Other than this, here are other tips you can check when considering the right pool to install in your home.

1. The contractor should meet your need. To make sure this whole investment venture is stress-free, get a contractor that meets your need. Choose a company that can assure you of a pool that can be used immediately after construction. You will know you got an ideal contractor if they get you a pool that has all the essentials in it such as a fully fitted pump hose with operating equipment, flow control fittings, underwater lighting, filtration components, and safety-insured walk-in steps.

2. The contractor should provide installation that is efficient and convenient. Make sure you choose a contractor that provides a systematic workflow. The ideal contractor would offer a pre-formed, factory-tiled and fully fitted pool. This would mean a quick and simple installation.

3. The contractor should provide a reasonable price. If you want to save on costs, choose a service that offers an all-in pool installation. Before deciding on a contractor, make sure you know the payment terms. Ask about easy payment schemes. An ideal contractor would offer you one.

In choosing your contractor, always go after quality-made durable pools since they can add value of your property.

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Festus, MO 63028

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Saturday, December 6, 2014

Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO 63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-7665

A Pool for Christmas

By: Berni Wideman

Customer's always want to know when is the best time to buy a pool! Well Chevy Chase's Christmas says it all! I am sure he got the best deal possible. Here are some reasons to buy in the off season:

You have your pool builders undivided attention.
Builders are more willing to make a deal on in stock inventory. So, if you like what is available and want to save money this is the route for you.
Many time the ground is dryer in the fall than in the spring, thus the installation process is not as long.
You will ample time to get your fencing and landscaping and enjoy the pool as soon as the season begins!
You beat any manufacture price increase or interest rate increase (if you are financing) and that will save you even more money!
You can start planning your parties and let friends and family know well ahead of time so they don't have the excuse that something else is on their calendar!

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2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO 63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-7665

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Wideman Pools

636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

Swimming Pool Accident Liability

By Joseph Devine

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Swimming pools can be such a joy in the summer. You can tan, exercise, hang out, and just relax around the water. Some people choose to build a personal pool at home for these reasons. Others opt for the community pool instead. Either way, swimming pools are actually ripe with danger to you and and those you love. However, it is not always clear as to who is liable for those accidents. This article will look at some hazards around the pool and who might be responsible for the tragedies that can arise.

There are a number of things that can happen in the water or poolside, including drowning or near-drowning, slips and falls, disembowelment, diving board injuries, and others. There are also a variety of people who can be held liable for accidents that happen around a pool, including the injured himself, a caregiver or parent, the owner of the pool, the construction company who built the pool, etc. Depending on what the actual accident entailed, there might be no one held liable or up to several people held responsible for the accident.

According to premises liability laws, the owner of a pool, whether it is a personal pool or that of a neighborhood, hotel, gym, etc., is in charge of maintaining the health and safety standards at a pool. This includes making sure that everything is working properly, the chemicals are properly balanced, nothing is broken or rusty, and other issues. However, an owner of a pool may not know if the company who built the pool did not properly grade a deck, leading to water buildup and an extra slippery surface.

Someone who is invited or licensed to be at a pool should expect the pool to be safe. If one of these guests is injured, they are less likely to be held liable for their own accident than a trespasser. If someone breaks into a pool uninvited and sustains an injury, they may not get any financial compensation for an injury. For instance, a homeowner may lock up his own pool because it is in the process of draining. If a person breaks into the pool and decides to trespass and swim, they can get disemboweled by the drain. However, the homeowner had the pool closed up expressly for protecting people from the drain.

Of course, a swimming pool owner is supposed to properly maintain his or her drain. If it is not covered or is turned up too strong when guests come over, the owner may be held liable if someone gets injured due to its suction. At community pools, improperly trained lifeguards and broken things in or around the pool can cause harm to someone, and they are usually the responsibility of the homeowner's association or whoever owns the community pool.

When going swimming, either at your own pool, that of a friend, or at the neighborhood spot, the best idea is to be smart about your fun. If you are bringing young children to the swim, be sure to keep a close eye on them to help keep the safe.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a swimming pool accident, the owner or builder may be held liable for the damages. For more information on swimming pool dangers and other topics in personal injury, check out Vic Feazell, an Austin expert personal injury lawyer.

Joseph Devine

Wideman Pools

636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Wideman Pools

636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

Swimming Pool Chlorine and Bromine

By Linda Gordon

Pool sanitizing is one of the most important aspects of swimming pool maintenance. When pool water is not cared for and kept clean, swimmers are at risk of contracting illnesses and infections from organic waste, bacteria and other microorganisms present in the water. When pool water is properly treated and regulated, it will be clean, fresh and free from harmful contaminants, providing a healthy environment for swimmers to enjoy. In order to keep pool water clean and sanitary, the use of swimming pool chemicals is required. The two most common chemicals used for this purpose are pool chlorine and pool bromine.

Chlorine is a very widely used chemical. Discovered back in the 16th century, it is now used in many different industrial and household products. It's also the most common chemical used for swimming pool sanitizing. The reason for this is that it's very effective at killing contaminants and yet is relatively easy to use. Swimming pool chlorine reacts with the pool water to produce hydrochloric acid and hydrochlorous acid. Hydrochlorous acid is chlorine's active form and is able to penetrate the cell walls of bacteria and other potentially harmful microorganisms, killing them so they no longer pose a risk to the health of swimmers. The molecules of active chlorine continue this contaminant-killing process until they are broken down and deactivated or until they form chloramines by combining with ammonia or nitrogen compounds.

While pool chlorine is used for regular, ongoing sanitizing, it can also be used for pool shock treatments. "Shocking" or super-chlorinating a swimming pool refers to raising the chlorine levels until they are ten times the level of the chloramines in the water. This level is also known as "breakpoint chlorination" and sends a shock of killing power throughout the pool, eradicating contaminants that cause infections and water cloudiness. Chlorine shock treatments are used during pool openings and whenever extra sanitization is required during the course of the swim season. Some pool owners need pool chlorine for shock treatments every few weeks, especially when their pool is frequently used by a high number of swimmers.

As already mentioned, swimming pool chlorine is the most widely used pool sanitizer. However, pool bromine is also quite common. Swimming pool bromine is a highly effective sanitizer, which keeps water clean by killing microorganisms and by combining with and controlling debris in a similar fashion to chlorine. While both chlorine and bromine are affected by UV rays from the sun, bromine remains in the pool and can be reused, unlike chlorine molecules which get destroyed. Another difference between the two chemicals is the range of pH levels at which they are most effective. While chlorine requires the water's pH level to stay between 7.4 and 7.6, pool bromine is effective anywhere within a pH range of 7.0 to 8.0.

One of the reasons that some swimming pool owners prefer to use pool bromine rather than pool chlorine has to do with the fact that bromine does not produce a harsh odor like chlorine does. Swimming pool bromine also has no taste and is far gentler on skin and eyes than chlorine, greatly reducing the incidence of irritation. As a result of these advantages, many pool owners are more inclined to use swimming pool bromine as their sanitizer of choice even though bromine is slightly more complicated to use and can be somewhat more expensive than chlorine. Bromine also requires the use of an automatic feeder, as it dissolves much more slowly than chlorine. However, such feeders are easy to install and use.

Deciding whether to use swimming pool chlorine or bromine as your sanitizer of choice will depend upon your particular needs and preferences. If you choose to use chlorine, the type and form of that chemical that you need will also depend upon your own preferences and your method of application, as well as the size and volume of your swimming pool. These chemicals are available individually, and are also often available as part of a pool maintenance chemical kit, which also contains other useful chemicals such as algaecides and stain removers.

No matter which sanitizing chemical you choose to use, both high-quality pool chlorine and bromine options can be found relatively easily from a variety of online retailers. Best of all, it's possible to find these chemicals at affordable prices, so you can keep your swimming pool clean without hurting your wallet.

Linda Gordon is swimming pool owner with more than 12 years experience of pool maintenance. She describes difference between swimming pool chlorine and bromine for water sanitization. This information is important for pool owners to select right swimming pool chemicals.

Wideman Pools

636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO 63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-POOL

How to have a Safe Pool and Enjoy It

Home pools are a large responsibility. While they provide hours of entertainment and exercise, they can also be the source of serious accidents and even deaths. Putting together a pool safety system ensures that an entire family can enjoy the pool with peace of mind.

Here are 10 ways to keep your pool safe throughout the year

1. Construct and maintain a fence with a gate for the pool area. Many communities require a fence for a pool area that must meet specific measurements. The fence should be a minimum of five feet tall and should include a gate that is self-closing and self-latching.

2. Keep the gate shut. A pool gate should always be closed. People get distracted when they are in the pool and cannot be trusted to keep an eye out for others who may enter the area.

3. Provide rescue equipment and emergency information in close proximity. Keep a first aid kit, rescue rings, long poles, and emergency information, such as CPR procedure, in the pool area.

4. Keep the pool covered when it is not in use. It is easy to keep the pool covered during the off season and become more relaxed about covering it after each use.

5. Establish and enforce pool rules. There should be a set of pool rules for the entire family such as no running and no swimming without proper supervision.

6. Keep pool chemicals locked away from young children and pets. Children and pets may be tempted to drink pool chemicals. Keep them locked away and out of reach at all times.

7. Keep the pool area neat. Children will be less tempted to sneak into a pool area on their own when the area does not contain attractive pool items (i.e. rafts).

8. Provide non-slip surfaces for the poolside. While running should never be allowed in a pool area, accidents are inevitable. It is best to be prepared and offer non-slip surfaces for the area.

9. Install a pool alarm. There are a number of pool alarms available. A good alarm can detect unknown entrances to the yard as well as the pool itself.

10. Supervise young children and pets in the pool at all times. Finally, the most essential of the 10 ways to keep your pool safe is to provide constant supervision. Every second counts when drowning so it is best practice to check the pool first when a child or pet is missing.

It goes without saying, safety always comes first. Let us know if we can help you make your pool a safer place for all who enjoy it

Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO 63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-POOL

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Wideman Pools

636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

Swimming Pool Heaters - Are They Worth It?

By Cindy Martin

Once you have built a swimming pool because the kids were nagging you for a way to keep cool and have fun during the hot summer, it may not have occurred to you what options you may have during the cooler winter months. The onset of winter can be frustrating because swimming is an excellent way to keep fit and trim, and giving up this valuable exercise during the winter can seem like such a shame. But there is some good news here. One way to overcome this cold weather obstacle is to invest in a state-of-the-art swimming pool heater. Once you have one, you simply switch it on and the heater will warm the water in the pool to a comfortable temperature making it nice enough to swim even in when it is cold outside.

There are a number of choices when it comes to selecting a swimming pool heater. They come in a variety of sizes to accommodate any size or shape of swimming pool. One type is a gas heater which is quite inexpensive to use. The other choices are oil heaters and electric heaters, though they can be a bit more expensive to maintain. One of the newest methods of heating your swimming pool water today is through the use of solar heating. When the sun shines, the energy is stored and used to heat your pool. It is actually very environmentally friendly, but can be quite expensive for the initial installation of the equipment. One of the more cost effective swimming pool heaters is a wood burning one, though it can be more difficult to maintain for longer periods of time.

Some situations make it almost a necessity to invest in a swimming pool heater. It can be most advantageous in areas of the world where people experience short summers and the days are few where the water is naturally warm enough for swimming. Other places where a heated swimming pool would be a great idea is in places that have cold summers and practically no opportunity to swim on any summer day. With a swimming pool heater installed, the pool could then be used for at least part of the year for the entire family to enjoy. It could even be a central location for all of the friends and family members to gather and visit for a few days of fun pool games. Your place could now be considered a real "hot spot"!

Once you have decided that you a ready to invest in a swimming pool heater, you will have to decide upon which type of heater you want based upon the amount of money that you'll want to spend on the heating. The gas heaters, as mentioned before, are probably the least expensive method as, first, the heater itself is inexpensive and, second, the gas is less expensive to keep the water continually heated. Another advantage is that it is fairly small and easy to use, so it could be considered a relatively hassle free choice. The last thing to consider is the size of your swimming pool as the strength of swimming pool heater will also have to accommodate its size. It must be strong enough to effectively heat the entire size of the pool water so as to not have any cold patches.

You might discover that an awkwardly shaped swimming pool will be more difficult to heat and you may have to leave the swimming pool heater on for a longer period of time. So, when designing a pool, the most practical size to heat would probably be is a rectangular shape.
Swimming pool heaters are a great option for getting the most out of your swimming pool. Once the cool weather sets in, you still can enjoy hours of fun with all your friends and family and even swim late into the evening. How about a relaxing late night dip in your heated swimming pool without feeling cold at all? Just be sure that whatever the type of swimming pool heater you ultimately choose to install, make sure that it is safe and that any wires or gas canisters are kept away from children.

Cindy Martin owns and operates http://www.swimming-pool-help.com Swimming Pools

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Wideman Pools

636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Wideman Pools

636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

What Can a Solar Pool Cover Do For You? - Swimming Pool Solar Cover Benefits

By Adam Carter

Improve Safety

Not many people understand the importance of the fact that a solar pool cover can keep your family safe. If you have an in ground pool, then you are required by law to have a fence put up around it. However, if you are one of the thousands of people who have an above ground pool, then you more than likely have no protective barrier set up around it. This can leave your pool open for small children and animals to fall into it when it is not in use. By using a swimming pool solar cover that is strong enough to hold an adult, you no longer have to worry about people or animals drowning in the exposed water.

Extend Your Swimming Time

Even during the summer months in some states, it is often too cold to swim during the early morning hours. For these locations a solar pool cover can extend your swimming time by keeping the heat of the previous day from escaping, and allowing the water to stay warm all day long. This makes your pool warm enough for swimming all day, every day during the summer.

There are several areas where it is only warm enough to swim for just few months out of the year. In these places, a swimming pool solar cover can be used to capture the heat from the warmest part of the day and allow for swimming a few months more out of the year.

Less Work More Money

By using a solar pool cover you not only create less work for yourself but you save more money as well. These covers often eliminate the need for a lot of cleansing chemicals which would be necessary if debris and algae were allowed to build up in your pool. Several different types of swimming pool solar covers let you capture debris before it reaches your pool with water.

These covers also cut back on the amount of electricity that you must use to hear your pool, or the amount of money that you would spend while filling your pool with more water after it has been lost through evaporation. Imagine not having to wake up in the morning and refill your pool because a large amount of water was lost the previous day.

The advantages that a solar pool cover offers its users are extremely beneficial. You can keep your family safer, extend your swimming time each year, and create less work for yourself while saving more money. It is easy to see why many consumers are now switching to the use of a swimming pool solar cover instead of just a regular one.

http://www.bestpoolcover.com provides you with all the information you need to know when considering the purchase of a solar pool cover. From safety to finance and much more.

Wideman Pools

636-931-7665

www.widemanpools.com

2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO 63028

widemanpools.com

636-931-7665

How To Use A Pool In The Fall

Are you thinking about building a pool but worried that you will only get to use it for a few months out of the year? A pool is fun to swim in, but it also is a essential part of your backyard living environment! So, as the temperature outside begin to drop as fall approaches, know that you don't have to shut down your pool for the year. Your pool can be used year ‘round for a number of different activities.

Make It An Active Pool

Why not extend the life of your pool and go for a swim this fall? Get the heater going for those chillier October days and continue to use your pool before the temperatures dip closer to the freezing point.

Not a fan of swimming? Then those looking to get a bit of exercise can easily do their very own “aqua-size” or aquatic exercises in the privacy of their backyard. You can use a number of things that you likely already have on hand to enhance your water workout (such as a pool noodle or a milk carton filled with water), or you can purchase floating dumbbells and other pieces to add resistance and increase your strength.

Make It An Party Decorative Area

Pools don’t only need to be used for swimming; they can also be used to enhance the appearance of your backyard at any time throughout the year. One of the simplest and most elegant ways to get decorative with your pool this fall is to create floating paper lanterns. If you plan on having guests over for a backyard barbeque, this will be sure to please. All you need are some lunch bags, sand, Styrofoam and battery-operated votive candles to piece together these easy lanterns. You can even purchase or make lunch bags that match the theme of your special event.

Fire bowls, heat stands and outdoor fireplaces add an ambiance to the pool area. They provide light and sometime much needed heat. Have a tale gating party right in your back yard with a big screen TV!

Another great idea to help make your pool the focal point of your backyard is to float flowers in the water. Wider-based flowers tend to work best (such as orchids and gerbera daisies), though you can also purchase silk flowers (these tend to stay afloat better than real flowers).

Lastly, visit your local pool store and see if they have any portable pool fountains that you can use to spruce up your yard. If you’re purchasing it close to the end of summer or in the fall, you may be in for some great discounts.

Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO 63028

widemanpools.com

636-931-7665