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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.

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636-931-7665

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2565 US Hwy 67 South

Festus, MO 63628

 

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.

 

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2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

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636-931-7665

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 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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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’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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Festus, MO  63028

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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

By Scott M. Free 

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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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