We are seeing unprecedented cold temperatures for a long stretch of time in February 2021 due to the impact of Winter Storm Uri. Within the context of this emergency, for all local pool owners that are currently hoping to protect your pool, pool cleaning & heating equipment, and accessory pumps, we recommend you not attempt winterize your pool in the midst of this crisis, unless you have failing equipment. Proper winterization requires blowing out the pool lines and plugging them.
Read MoreShould I Winterize My Pool?
There are several options when it comes to winterizing your pool. The weather in Oklahoma does not require that you completely shut down your pool in the winter.
THE #1 ENEMY: FREEZING!!!!!
When water freezes, it expands with enormous force. It can crack pool pipes, filters, pumps and skimmer baskets.
Your time clocks or automation system should be equipped with an automatic freeze guard that turns on the pump when the temperature reaches 34-37 degrees. This feature should protect your pump from freezing. HOWEVER, if you lose power, the freeze guard will not work. At this point, you will need to winterize your pumps.
Read MoreWe get asked often to explain the differences between traditional chlorine pools and saltwater pools. What are the differences? What are the costs? Does the water feel different? In this blog entry, we list some of the top questions that are asked by individuals on this topic, and we offer answers to those questions.
Read MoreHopefully, you are finding your pool in good shape after the long winter and now you are ready to get everything ready for swim season. I know we are all ready to hear the sounds of children and family laughing, splashing, and playing in our pool. Here are few tips for those of you that don’t close the pool in the winter. In this blog entry, we cover the following areas:
Checking Equipment
Salt Cells & Water Pumps
Water Sample
Chemicals
Cleaning
