Closing Your Swimming Pool

By using the right products and following these simple procedures, you will protect your pool during the cold winter weather.

Cave Diving

Diving in underwater caves may seem quite dangerous and only fit for the brave and adventurous types. However, more and more people are beginning to explore the exciting world of cave diving. Cave diving is a form of technical diving, which means that certificates and licenses from certified and recognized cave diving associations must be obtained prior to diving into a cave.

Swimming Pool Chemicals Part Three-Shock

Anytime a pool is getting heavy use chlorine levels will drop as free chlorine combines with contaminants and forms chloramines. Chloramines cause that heavy “chlorine” smell any swimmer knows and loves. Though attributed to too much chlorine it’s actually the best indicator that chlorine is way too low! The pool needs a big dose of chlorine right away or bad things will happen. This is where pool shock comes to the rescue. Designed to add lots of chlorine in just minutes shock products are often the same stuff you use day to day but in a different form. There are two kinds of shocks; chlorine based and non-chlorine. Each is useful but in different situations.

Swimming Pool Care Made Easy

The biggest downside to owning a swimming pool is maintenance. Pumps, filters, chemicals, water balance and on and on. Admit to owning a pool and the first comment is “isn’t it a lot of work?” It doesn’t have to be. You can set up a routine that takes just a few minutes several times a week and keep your pool clean, clear and inviting any time you want to use it. Here’s how

Tips for Winterizing Swimming Pools

Once summer ends and cold days start to show up, it will be time to shut your pool down. Here is what you need to do.

Swimming Across the Gulf of Mexico

Is it possible for a human being to swim across the Gulf of Mexico? I bet some day someone tries and succeeds. I had a dream about this, but then I woke up and remembered although I am a good swimmer, I am not that good!

Learn the Importance of Swimming Pool Safety

Unfortunately, each year, a lot of children die from drowning in residential swimming pools. Here you will learn essential pool safety tips.

How To Protect Your Kids at the Pool

Seven Easy Tips to Protect Your Children. Can a Swimming Pool Really Be More Dangerous than a Gun? What follows helps to reduce risk. Especially if there is a swimming pool at your home.

Swimming, the Sun and Care of Your Hair - Do You Suffer from Green Hair?

Do you suffer from Green Hair? Many Women do. Overexposure to sun, salt and chlorine can do significant damage to your hair. This article from Roger Hall of COEGA Sunwear tells you how to repair damage to your hair caused by these factors.

Hot Tub Etiquette – 14 Tips To Keep Soakers Comfortable In Hot Water

You've been invited over to the neighbors or a friend's to test out their new hot tub. Here are 14 tips to make the date go smoothly.

Inflatable Pools

The popularity of inflatable pools has increased in time and continues to enthrall many families. This is because it is a cheaper alternative to concrete in built pools. Others prefer them as they can be placed close to a porch, or anywhere in the backyard as and when needed. This eliminates the need for permanent and costly excavations, and allows people to use the same limited backyard space for other purposes. The sale of inflatable pools soars during summers, as they are an ideal way to cool off in the backyard. These options are convenient and can be made ready to use in a short span of time. This makes it possible for families to enjoy many fun filled summer experiences.

Swimming Pool Supplies

Many people who have the resources include a swimming pool in their residential plan. Swimming pools are a great way to beat stress and is one of the simplest ways of relaxing. However, swimming pools must be built and maintained in compliance with hygiene and safety standards. A swimming pool should be supported with the right pool equipments to ensure regular care and maintenance. It can be a daunting experience for many people to shop for the right swimming pool equipment. There is a multitude of retailers and suppliers that provide swimming pool accessories of various makes and models. These retailers offer swimming pool supplies through their local outlets as well as their websites.

Pool Supplies

Pool supplies can generally encompass a whole array of equipment for pools. Some of these are pool sweeps, filter grids and cartridges, saltwater chlorinators, pool pumps and motors, pool filters, pump/filter combinations (skid packs for above-ground pools), pool heaters, timers and controls (electronic controls, pool timers, freeze guards), lights, valves and plumbing, and parts (cleaners, pumps, filters, heaters), as well as pool covers. Slides, diving boards, ladders, liners, and other accessories also form a part of swimming pools.

Hurricanes and Swimming

During the 2005 Atlantic tropical hurricane season we saw many hurricanes which took out the power plants in the local region as well as the power lines for up to three or four weeks making it impossible for public swimming pools to open.