Posted by Lee Marcontel on Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 02:33 PM
Maintenance includes...
1.Cleaning the pool
Vacuum Pool
- Brush Pool Walls
- Clean Skimmer Baskets
- Clean Pump Basket
- assure the pool water level is above the skimmer inlet by at least half. (normally
2.Equipment Maintenance
Ensure that the pump is fully primed with minimal air pockets in the strainer pot.
Backwash or clean filter as needed.
*Your pool equipment should be labeled with the brand and model. If you don’t have an owner’s manuals I would suggest trying to seek these out online. Most repairs should be done by a reputable service company, but many repairs can be done by do it yourselfers.*
Visually Inspect Equipment for Problems, look for leaks in and around your pump and filter.
3.Pool chemistry, sanitizers and other water balancers
*For Chlorine Pools*
- Test and Ensure all readings are at the proper levels.
- Chlorine 1 - 3 ppm
- Ph 7.2 - 7.8
- Alkalinity 125 - 150 ppm
- Stabilizer 60-120 ppm
It is always a good idea to make sure that you have the correct amount of Chlorine Tablets or Sticks inside the feeder. Shocking the pool with a chlorine oxidizer once a week is also recommended.
Of course all pools are different and the environmental impact on pools and bather load will determine how often you need to maintain your swimming pool. Most pools can be maintained chemically on a weekly basis using a Bio-guard three-step program and common sense. The same holds true for cleaning your pool. Of course the swimming pool is a living breathing (breeding) thing and if it’s an outdoor swimming pool, pool owners should always keep an eye on the pool and the weather conditions. Remember, it’s much easier to stay ahead of your swimming pool than trying to catch up with it. One suggestion would be to stop in at your local Bio-Guard store and ask what the local habit is for pool maintenance. You can also bring a sample of your pool water to have it tested by the Alex Accu-Scan system, which is much more accurate than any at home test. The people at your local Bio-Guard retail store are pool experts and should be able to help you with any questions about your swimming pool’s water chemistry.
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Posted by Lee Marcontel on Sat, Jun 19, 2010 @ 11:36 AM
Path to pool ownership
Have you and your family been dreaming about owning your own backyard pool? Have you been planning on installing a pool, but don’t know how to go about the process? Here at Able Pool & Spa, we make it easy to transform those dreams into a reality!
There are a few simple steps to take when purchasing your pool:
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Log on to www.ablepool.com . It is always a good idea to research your builder and the services they provide. While on the website, click on the Leisure Pools link and explore the different designs we offer. Imagine your backyard with the different styles available and decide which pool best meets your family needs.
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Discuss your payment options and determine which route you would like to take. The banking industry has changed over the past two years, contact your banker, or mortgage company to get a pre approval on a loan, or contact one of Able Pool & Spa’s representatives to discuss loan packages available.
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Call Able Pool & Spa (915) 778-6777 and schedule your office visit or feel free to stop by at your convenience. Our office is located at 6320 N. Mesa, El Paso TX, 79912. We are open seven days a week. Monday thru Friday we are open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturdays we are open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and on Sundays, we are here from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. We have a Leisure fiberglass pool installed at our location so that our clients can see and feel just what they are purchasing.
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Locate your plot plan / home survey and bring it in to your scheduled office visit. Once we have your survey, we will design the backyard of your dreams and estimate the cost of your project. Allow yourself up to an hour for design and estimating.
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Once we have designed your project and you are ready to start, a contract is signed detailing the work to be executed.
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Finally, RELAX, sit back and let the experts transform your backyard into your very own private paradise.
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Posted by Lee Marcontel on Sat, Jun 19, 2010 @ 11:12 AM
At Able Pool & Spa, we're happy to announce our new blog! Check regularly for featured products, tips & tricks for a happy pool, and our latest news!
We are committed to providing our customers with the highest industry products and professional technical services at affordable prices. We have selected only those products that we believe, through our years of experience, will best serve our customers and their families. At two convenient locations to meet the needs of our customers in the El Paso Area.
At our 6320 North Mesa location we provide a full range of BioGuard sanitation products to keep your pool and spa in top notch condition. With our FREE computerized analysis of your pool and spa water we can keep your pool and spa problem free, and ready for fun.
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