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Fiberglass Pool Information | Options and Accessories
This is a guest post from from Kate Brown of Hydroworx. If someone does not get the proper amount of exercise due to unfortunate medical circumstances such as age, weakening muscles and bone mass, and athletic injuries, aquatic therapy may be the solution. Aquatic therapy is a form of physical therapy or exercise that takes place in the water. Movement in the water reduces the weight placed on bones and joints making exercise easier for those who suffer from arthritis, strains, or sprains. Water also provides resistance for those looking to strength or endurance train but also provides assistance for those who need help completing certain movements. The assistance provided by the water allows people to gradually evolve through various levels of exercise without the pain that can come from stress to the knees, hips, or ankles.
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Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Options and Accessories
What kind of salt should I put in my pool? With salt water pools becoming so prevalent in the swimming pool industry today, a lot of questions arise—and not always a lot of answers. A lot of pool companies don't even know the answers to the questions, and very little has been written about this subject. Such confusion is understandable. Salt water pools grew rapidly within the industry, and there are so few case studies to understand this important science. This article will help you understand the different types of salt currently available for purchase and which of these is best for use in a swimming pool with a salt chlorine generator.
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Don't blindly wonder if a fiberglass, concrete, or vinyl liner pool is right for you. Our educational ebook does a deep-dive comparison of the 3 types, all while noting the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Options and Accessories | Pool Closing/Winterization | Pool Maintenance
Each year, many pool owners throughout the world attempt to properly winterize inground swimming pools. And unfortunately, each year many pools sustain damage over the winter because pool owners make simple mistakes when attempting this task.
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Options and Accessories | Pool Maintenance
I was sitting with an inground pool customer last night that had owned her previous pool for about 19 years. It was a small, 12'x24' design with only about 7,000 gallons of water. She was in the process of tearing out her old pool and getting a new one, and when the subject of pool chemicals came up she mentioned to me that she had spent $700 this past summer to keep the water clear. Before she even mentioned what type of chemical she had been using, I knew there was only one that could cost so much for such a small pool for just one summer: Baquacil.
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When pool owners are sadly at the end of the swimming season, the topic of pool covers often comes up. Many pool owners elect to upgrade from their standard tarp-style winter cover to a stronger, more permanent security-style swimming pool cover.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Installation & Construction | Options and Accessories | Patio and Coping
I've been talking quite a bit about this subject lately, but because there are still so many misconceptions out there regarding fiberglass pools and how they look, I feel it necessary to further address the "bathtub" phenomenon.
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What is a solar pool cover? A swimming pool solar cover is a thin plastic blanket that floats on a pool's water surface and has the appearance of bubble wrap. Typically they come available in navy blue, black, and forest green colors and are cut to conform to the shape of the pool.
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Thinking about adding a slide to your backyard pool? They can be fun for the whole family! Here at River Pools, we want to help you create the backyard of your dreams while also staying within budget. We're big fans of pool slides, and we go by these guidelines: You can add a pool slide later. You need to plan the slide's location. You need enough space on your patio for the slide. You have many slide models to choose from.
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Each year about this time I get calls from previous customers making such comments as: "I can't believe you were right." "We haven't used it much but boy are we glad we have it now." "I can't believe what a difference it makes on such hot days as these. Wow it's refreshing!" So what are these comments referring to? Well, the answer is Heat Pumps with Chillers.
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When purchasing an inground swimming pool, there are some accessories such as heaters, security covers, and automatic vacuums that can be added or changed over time. You do not have that flexibility with an inground pool light. It's a one-shot deal. Let's look at the two most popular products on the market today to find which inground pool light could work better for you.
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