Florida and Texas

Things are really happening around here. We opened warehouses in Florida and Texas. Pool owners in those states can now get free next day delivery and not have to fight the traffic to go to the local retail store.

Comments

[Greg Florida]

We need help get the switch needed for a direct suction pool that meets the Graeme Bake Pool & Spa Safety Act.

Also is March 15 realistic to make us meet this act, that no one knew about a month ago??

[pool service san jose ca]

badly needs a pool maintenance service, any recommendations?

[John Puder]

Hi Mike - we would love to help you out but you will probably be better off going to several local pool maintenance companies for turnkey quotes. Reglazing is a pretty specialized process.

[MIKE]

Question, I am looking at buying a home in south fl that has a pool, the problem is the pool needs reglazing. its not a large pool but I am wondering how much of a pain it is to do it myself. Yes I am mechanically inclined, and no I am not spelling inclinded

[John Puder]

Pete - you probably know this already but make sure you're attaching the “leader hose” into the cleaning head. You should also check the bottom of cleaner to make sure the “shoes” are not worn - forcing it to one side.

[pete winders]

My one-year old Hayward pool cleaner now turns only to the right, tangling (coiling)the hose after an hour of operation. After that, the hose is shortened so that it does not reach all the pool. What's the fix?

[aquabot]

i bought a pool for the garden for 6 wks school hols. there was no heater with it, anyone know the cheapest place to buy one? or i,m told a solar pool cover warms the water? but don't know where to look. any help? thank you.the heaters i,v seen are dearer than the pool cost, its a 12 ft one.

[John Puder]

Don - both are designed to be operated by one person (the casters lock on the aluminum model)and you lift the platform reel off the base and roll it away when your done.

You don't have to take off the cover for winter storage, however make sure cover is dry and it should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

The aluminum will last longer (and has a 5 year warranty) but as you know is more expensive. Tough call.

[Don in Wisconsin]

I have a 16 x 32 inground pool. I am considering a solar cover and reel combo. Which typoe is better, the reel with wheels or the reel with a wide base platform? I am concerned that the wheelie will move and become a two person job.? Do you have to lift the platform base reel out of the way when you use it?

With either system, can I roll up the solar cover and leave it on the reel over the winter, outside in the weather?

Don

[John Puder]

Kathy - A follow-up on your water problem. It could be a bunch of different things but you might want to try a phosphate remover- phosphates will get into the pool and feed algae growth. Try item 7447 - PhosFree.

[John Puder]

Patricia - if you have an inground pool you should only drain pool when water table is low (dry conditions) and only for a very short period of time. For an above ground pool, draining, cleaning and refilling will work but it shouldn't be windy (the pool is not as stable without the water in it) and again you should try and have it empty for a short period of time as the liner will begin to contract.

[PATRICIA ONDRA]

MY POOL'S A MESS. WHEN SHOULD I DRAIN IT COMPLETELY,CLEAN THE BOTTOM AND REFILL WITH CLEAN WATER?

[John Puder]

Sorry Vicki, contrary to the our brand name we don't sell water and aren't sure who to contact in Denton. When you get it filled we would love for you to get your pool supplies from us.

[Vicki]

Who can I call to deliver water in a truck to fill my pool after it is built? I live near Denton, Texas.