Yearly Archives: 2015

Pool Water Calculator

How Much Water is in My Pool? That is a question we hear quite often. If you had your pool installed, you may know how many gallons of water it holds. If not, however, it is probably a mystery to you. Pentair, swimming pool equipment manufacturers, has developed a handy Pool Volume Calculator to determine…
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Swimming Pool Water Balancing Guidelines

If you own or manage a pool, you know that in order to keep your pool healthy and safe for swimmers, the water must be balanced. Balanced water is free from harmful bacteria and will not harm eyes or skin. Additionally, balanced water will keep your pool's surface free from algae, staining or corrosion. In…
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What is the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act?

Virginia Graeme Baker was a young girl who died tragically in a hot tub in 2002. Virginia was a twin and the youngest of 5 children, whose grandfather was former Secretary of State James Baker III. She was an avid swimmer and a member of her local community swim and diving team. However, when Virginia…
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