A Complete Guide to Solar Pool Covers

In Canada, our swimming season is disappointingly short. During the hot days at the beginning of the summer, the weather is perfect for a swim – but your water will take some time to catch up, especially if you don’t have a heater. Over time, the summer sun will begin to warm your water, but it can take weeks off of your swimming season. Solar pool covers offer an effective and affordable way to use the sun to heat your swimming pool more quickly.

A solar pool cover can help you to quickly add a few degrees to your pool water, and to prevent heat loss during chilly nights. Continue reading A Complete Guide to Solar Pool Covers

Tips to Make Your Vinyl Liner Last Longer

A new vinyl liner is a significant investment for any pool owner. If you have a swimming pool with a vinyl liner installed, you will eventually need to replace your liner to keep your pool in good condition. Extending the life of a vinyl liner will significantly reduce the lifetime costs of owning and operating your pool. As a bonus, a liner that is well-cared for will look beautiful until it comes time to purchase a replacement. Continue reading Tips to Make Your Vinyl Liner Last Longer

Can you get Sick from Swimming Pool Water?

Stagnant water, or water that stays in one area, can get dirty and dangerous very quickly. Even though we use swimming pool pumps to keep the water in our pools moving, swimming pool water is technically stagnant. For this reason, swimming pool water can become dangerous to swimmers if left untreated. Continue reading Can you get Sick from Swimming Pool Water?