Swimming Pool Cover

Wideman Pools

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"Swimming Pool Cover's"

By David Evermon

 

 

 

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.

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Swimming Pool Accessories - Things to Consider Prior to Purchase

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Festus, MO 63028

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Swimming Pool Accessories - Things to Consider Prior to Purchase

By David Troy

  

We feel something is lacking in our pool without any accessories like ladder and slides. This is the reason why we always find ways to be able to get such items. Aside from giving us more fun when swimming, these stuff also adds assurance for safety.

In as much as we try to get the most ideal swimming pool ladder and slide for our own pool, we try to consider the costs and quality. We also weigh where to get them - whether via online transaction or getting them from our local suppliers.

If you have just built your own pool you probably want to add some accessories like slides and ladder to make it more appealing and to be able to experience a lot of fun when swimming. When you do this, you have to consider some important things before getting such items. Make a note of the following ideas:

The size of pool

Before getting swimming pool accessories like ladder and slides, it is important that you know the exact dimension of your pool ( ask your builder). There are specific types of pool accessories for a particular type. You have to determine depth and the surface area.

Materials used

Swimming pool accessories are built in different kinds of materials. Some are built in plastics and rubbers, others are built in steels, and there are also made-up of cemented materials. Whichever type you choose, do not forget to ask your supplier if you are getting a kind of swimming pool accessory that is best fitted for the type of pool you have.

Where and how to get it

There are a number of swimming pool accessories suppliers around and you can get them either by these two - online or offline. When you get it online, always remember to do transactions only to those who are proven reliable and trusted. Else, just do the purchase in your local suppliers.

The design

Swimming pool slides and ladders come in various designs. In the case of swimming-pool slides, you'll probably come across the semi-spiral or curve types or just plain straight types. When choosing, you have to remember that every deign has its own purpose - there are designs that are best fitted to pool corners and there are also items designed to be put in the middle ( side of pools).

Types of pool ( in-ground or above ground)

You also need to take into consideration the type of pool you have. Is your pool an in-ground type or the above-ground type? Is it a cornered-type our a circular type. There are specific type of designs for different types of pool and you should get the right ones - or else, you'll be wasting bucks!

So, now that you have swimming-pool accessory ideas, hope you'll be able to get the right ones. Good luck - and have fun in swimming!

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Safe Swimming Tips For Kids of All Ages

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Safe Swimming Tips For Kids of All Ages

By Denise Sanger

 

 

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Swimming lessons are a must for any child. Many people believe that babies should learn to swim while it is still a natural response, but some health professionals advise against it. The practice of literally throwing babies into the water was popular some years back but physicians argued against it deeming that it caused them to inhale dangerous amounts of water. Don't start lessons for children under six months old at the youngest and always find a certified instructor. The sooner your child learns to swim, the safer he/she will be.

Infants and Toddlers
Children in this age group are the ones that need the most supervision. Often, parents and caregivers rely too heavily on those toys that are used to support children in the water. Keep in mind that a floating seat for an infant or "floaties" that children use to keep them above water have warning labels on them for a reason. These are not life preservers and are not meant to serve as flotation devices for rescue or for keeping anyone afloat who can't swim. Although they can be great learning tools for children, they can rely on them too heavily and so can parents. Never leave toddlers alone and stay close and alert with infants while they are in one of these devices.

You should also be meticulous about applying sunscreen. Many of the floats for babies have umbrellas made over them to protect them from the heat and rays from the sun. However, water can reflect sunlight onto the baby and cause burns.

Elementary Aged Children
Never let children swim alone regardless of how adept they are. The lure of the pool may be strong when they get home from school but you should have a strict rule against going into the pool without adult supervision. If you have a pool at home, it isn't a bad idea to have locked access to ensure the safety of your kids and of those in the neighborhood.

Teenagers
Enforcing the rules commonly printed on the signs at the public pool will provide you with the best safety steps for these active kids. "No running, no pushing, no horseplay, or jumping into the pool." Teenagers are the kids that are closest to adulthood and the most likely to ignore safety. They approach life with the attitude that they are immortal and that there is no danger in anything they do. It's all about having fun and this is a dangerous attitude to have.

Some parents even allow their children to have "teen-only" pool parties with their friends. Any time you allow them to socialize without supervision, there is the danger of having alcohol brought in or of having tempers to flair. Always supervise your teen's parties or any time they are in the pool.

Safe swimming is a matter of using common sense and never taking unnecessary chances. Swimming can be one of the most enjoyable forms of recreation for all ages but without rules, it can also be one of the most dangerous.

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Opening Up Your Swimming Pool For the First Time

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Festus, MO 63628

Opening Up Your Swimming Pool For the First Time - Read This

By Steve Merillat

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Steve Merillat has been involved in the Pool Industry for 40 years. Since the age of 15, he started working for a local pool supply ..

 

A lot of us are seasoned pros when it comes to maintaining our swimming pools. It's almost like second nature. Like riding a bicycle, or brewing your coffee in the morning. I can do that with my eyes shut. But for a lot of newbie's or even people that have only owned their swimming pools for a couple of years it's a struggle still every year when its time to open their swimming pools. Well read on, here are a few tips on opening your swimming pool for the upcoming season. First thing of course is to remove the cover removing any debris and pumping off any water that has accumulated over the winter season. Make sure you clean your pool cover off and dry it before you put it away so any mold or mildew will not build up on it.

Remove all the freeze plugs and devices you have installed in protecting your swimming pool from freezing. All of these items will have to be removed before you go to your next step. It is now time to start up your pool pump and pool filter. If you didn't clean it when you closed the pool last year, do it now. Prime your swimming pool pump and start er-up. You will hear a lot of action in your plumbing because of the air that has been trapped in the pipes. Make sure you release any built up pressure before opening up your equipment. When running, go around and check for any leaks. Time to clean the pool. If you had a mesh pool cover, there will be dirt and debris in the pool. Scoop out debris with a leaf net, and vacuum the rest. If you had solid cover it should be relatively clean. If not, check for a hole or improper installation of that cover.

Add necessary water to get the level to halfway up your pool skimmer openings. Then you must let your pump run for ½ a day to let the new water circulate with the old. After that is done you can check your water balance and add your swimming pool chemicals. The best thing to do is bring a water sample to your local pool professional for analysis. If you don't know be sure to follow their procedures so you don't damage any of your swimming pool surfaces. Install all ladders and handrails if you have them. Please make sure you inspect your diving board before you let anyone use it. Look for any stress-cracks and if you find a single one, replace your diving board. If you have tiles around the top of your pool clean them with baking soda only. You should never use any abrasives or cleaners in your pool. For a good reference on swimming pool start-up procedures can be found National Pool Council's website.

An expert in his field, Steve Merillat has been known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Guru. He has been a leader in the Swimming Pool Chemical & Spa industry for 35 years. He has invented many of the processes that are used today in the installation of swimming pools and spas. He holds classes on how to properly take care of your swimming pool. If you have any questions about you Swimming Pool or Spa, visit 1800Pools.com

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Money Wise Moves on Getting Swimming Pool Loans

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Festus, MO  63025

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Money Wise Moves on Getting Swimming Pool Loans

By Yvonne Garcia

 

 

Building a house with a swimming pool is no longer a luxury nowadays. With its feasible function as well as its financial advantage, swimming pools are now considered as hot portion of a house.

Experts say that the presence of swimming pools in homes create a higher market value, bringing homes at a greater perspective. No wonder why homes with swimming pools that are on resell have higher resale values compared to those that do not have pools.

For this reason, more and more people are now opting to build or refurbish swimming pools in their homes. In a survey, 8 out of 10 respondents have stated their desire to build or renovate swimming pools.

However, the process could be very tricky and the financing ability of the homeowner is such a big issue. Building a swimming pool is not such an easy task and requires a lot of tools, materials, and labor force. Hence, there is usually a big amount of money involved.

If you cannot afford to pay the expenses in building or renovating a swimming pool, it is best that you get swimming pool loans.

Swimming pool loans fall under the category of home improvement loans. These loans are usually used to add value to a certain house. Hence, the resale value becomes higher and more profitable for resell.

However, getting a swimming pool loan is not that easy. Loans are one of the most sensitive money matters and must be dealt with accordingly. Hence, it is important to know the basic rules and tips in getting swimming pool loans to avoid financial problems.

Here is what you need to do:

1. Do your homework

Remember that not all swimming pool loans are created equal. Most of all, loan quotes are not provided in the same context in all situations and in all companies. It is imperative that you personally get in touch with your contractor and ask them the possible quotes for the construction or renovation of swimming pools.

The point here is to get as many quotes as possible. This will make your budgeting easier to deal with. It gives you a generalized scenario of the market. In this way, you will be able to deal with the matters as professionally as possible.

Also, it is imperative that you know the lending institution that you will approach. Check on the background information of the company. How long have they been on the business? Are they worth your time and effort?

2. Look for lower interest rates

Most private lenders that can provide you swimming pool loans, their interest rates can be astronomical. When opting for lower interest rates, financial experts suggest that you compare the interest rate and swimming pool loan tenure offered by your lending company.

The concept is that if your loan is extended over a longer period in years, then your monthly amortization is lower, but the interest is higher.

3. Collateral matters

Most lending companies are particular with three main factors before they can grant you with loans such as swimming pool loans. Factors like the collateral, ability to pay, and the borrower's character.

Among the different lending companies, banks are the ones that are very particular with character. Some may have the capacity to pay but many may not be of good character. Collateral is another issue. Not any lot will do. The location has to be considered.

4. Read the fine print

An important reminder of all: Read the fine print before signing. Things to look out for: high interest rates, pre-payment penalties, and balloon payments. These are all adding up to bury you further into debt.

5. Capacity to pay the loan

Experts suggest that you borrow money only if you have plans of selling the house together with the swimming pool of course in the future. This is because home improvements such as swimming pools add up to the resale value of the whole estate.

 

 

 

So before you get a swimming pool loan, make an assessment first. If your cash flow or even your future profit taken from the resale value of the house is higher than the interest rate, then go ahead and borrow.

So the point in swimming pool loans is to know exactly where you are heading. You do not just borrow because you need a swimming pool. You should also take into consideration its future stake.

6. If possible find a broker with experience in home improvement loans and swimming pool financing. A bank equity loan is not the same as a this type of loan and will almost certainly cost you more.

Yvonne Garcia is the author of various websites including a Swimming Pool Builder Directory which she created while working for a pool company. Find her recommendation for swimming pool loans can found at the pool directory.

 

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Keeping Swimming Pool Algae Tamed

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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.

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