Your Old Pool Remote

Your Old Pool Remote  In the 70s, 80s and 90s there was a commonly used pool remote designed so the pool owner could turn on and off all the pool equipment using a hand held or plug-in controller. This remote, sometimes called a pool automation or management control...

Is Your Pool Low?

Is Your Pool Low?  The most common insurance claim filed by pool service companies is water damage from forgetting to turn off the garden hose. The pool service shows up and finds the water too low in the pool so they turn on the garden hose or turn on the manual fill...

Swimming pools and El Niño

Swimming pools and El Niño  Well, it sounds like we may get some rain this winter. Here are some things to check on before it rains. Check around your pool equipment to make sure the area is clean and clear of debris.  All pool equipment is made to be installed...

Winter is coming

Winter is coming Everyone take a deep breath, the summer heat is over, yeah!  As we move into fall, thoughts of cool winter nights begin, and it’s time to start looking for holiday gifts. This year give the gift of good health. Check with your doctor first, but all...

How to Size your New Pool Heater

How to Size your New Pool Heater  As of 2,000 all new pool and spa heaters in California are high efficiency and low pollution, called Low Nox. If you heat your pool to 80 degrees from May 1st to October 1st, the normal swim season, you can expect to pay $500 to $600...