We get asked this question every time there is a heavy rain. That answer is pretty simple when you think about it. The pool will only overflow by the amount of rain in excess of the amount of rain needed…
As the warmer weather approaches, you will want to make sure that your pool has all the safety equipment needed. Water safety is an issue that involves the whole family as well as the right safety equipment. In addition to…
Part 2: Pool Filter Maintenance & Safety Part 2: This post will focus on the pool filter and finish up the last main item of the equipment pad. Later I will discuss the life spans of ancillary pool equipment like…
Part 1: Pool Pump & Pool Motor Maintenance We get asked this question a lot, so I thought I would give you some parameters for the useful life of your pool equipment. Today’s blog will focus on the pool pump…
Part 3: Plumbing, Valves, Timers, Heaters, & Automation Earlier I wrote about the lifespan of your pool motor, pool pump, and pool filter. Now I will discuss the other items on your equipment pad. Plumbing The plumbing should be scheduled…
I can boil this blog down to a few words… Swimming is good for you. But so is pool exercise, floating in the water, and getting warm water therapy. Just about everything you do in the pool is good for…
Rule of thumb is if you are losing more than one-quarter of an inch a day in a humid environment or one-half an inch a day in a dry environment- you should check if your pool is leaking. Clients are often…
What to Do if Pool Water is High Since many states are going through a pretty wet June and July, Pool Troopers is here to emphasize the dangers and risks of improperly draining your pool. If you want more background…
At Pool Troopers, we have thousands of pools on service that are in hurricane paths every year. Below is a quick reminder about pools and hurricane prep and then frequently asked questions and the answers to pool Hurricane Prep questions.…
A DIY Guide to Cleaning a Green Swimming Pool It’s almost swim season and your pool is swamp green. What do you do? You can call a pool cleaning professional and we can take the worry away from you. However,…