Customer Vision: Case Study
Customer Vision is a Des Moines, Iowa software solutions company that POOLCENTER.com contracted to host and help implement the new Pool Community. The Biz-Wiki tool provided by Customer Vision allows...
View ArticleABOUT US - History of POOLCENTER.com
POOLCENTER.com went on-line in January 1996, essentially establishing one of the very first websites for pool owners and users providing clear and accurate information on pool topics, competent...
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Is your pool pump electric bill out of control?
You can save on your electric bill by using a smaller pool pump motor and operating it less. Many regional or state agencies are offering incentives to pool owners to help them convert to pool pumps...
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Commercial Pool Main Drains - Time is running out!
If your public or commercial pool or spa is open year round, you have just days left to comply. The VGB act requires all pools to have dual main drains with special approved drain covers. This can be...
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Frozen Pool Test Kit Reagents?
“How long is the shelf life on my test reagents” is one of the most common questions we hear. There really is no definite answer to that question. Some test kit reagents have an unlimited shelf life....
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CPSC clarifies main drain enforcement priorities
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act, was signed into law on December 19, 2007. CPSC has an obligation to carry out the will of Congress and to enforce the Pool & Spa Safety Act as...
View ArticleTips on Opening Your Swimming Pool
There are a few steps you can take to make your pool opening a bit easier in the Spring. Once the weather starts to heat up, usually towards the beginning of March, peel a corner of your winter cover...
View ArticleYikes! My Pool Water is Green!
The green pool. Not very pleasant. Pools turn green from green algae. There is only one sure way to knock the green from a pool. Chlorine. And make sure it’s enough chlorine. Many times we hear, “But I...
View ArticleEnersol Solar Heating
What is the advantage to solar pool heat? It's free! Can't beat that. It is also very easy for DIY types. For less than the cost of a conventional pool heater, consider that being your only expense...
View ArticlePool Safety Tips
Anyone who has been to a community pool has no doubt heard the lifeguards shouting at children "No running!". A whistle is blown and everyone is told to slow down. There’s nothing that can ruin a fun...
View ArticleHow To Throw The Best Pool Party Ever!
Party time! Gather some family and friends and let's have a pool party. The most fun you could ever have around your pool, is when you have guests and are entertaining. It is the perfect time to show...
View ArticlePool Safety: Have a Safety Scan
Once you have your pool opened, taken care of your chemistry requirements, and got the equipment up and running, it's time to make sure your pool is as safe as possible. This is not one of those...
View ArticleHow's Your Filter? The Trio - Part I
I always like to use the analogy that - if you had a filter as “big as a house” you wouldn’t need worry about circulation and sanitation. Or – if you dumped in 5 gallons of bleach every few days, you...
View ArticlePool Community Featured in Inc.com Magazine!
In April of 2008 POOLCENTER.com launched the "Community Pool," a place for our customer's to interact, share information, fun stories about their pool, post videos, collaborate, and just keep in touch...
View ArticleExtreme Makeover: Home Edition
In the Fall of 2007, POOLCENTER.com contributed to helping the Chapin Family realize their dreams. Having been a fan of the award winning television series "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," since its...
View ArticleHow's Your Filter? The Trio - Part II
Today we look at Part II of the Trio, Circulation. It was pointed out last month that if you had the circulation of a rushing river, moving your water at say, 1,000 gallons per minute, you likely...
View ArticleCalifornia Title 20 Pool & Spa Amendments Adopted
As of January 1, 2008, filtration pumps sold with a capacity of 1hp or higher must be capable of operating at two or more speeds. This would include the variable speed pumps made by Pentair, such as...
View ArticleHow Safe is your Neighbor's Pool?
A grieving mother has told how her 3-year-old daughter's body was found in her neighbour's pool. Vimbai Machakaire was playing in her West Auckland garden with her brothers and sisters on Thursday when...
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Swimming Pool Caulking and Expansion Joints
One of the strongest forces of nature is ice. Basically, nothing can stop it. When water freezes, it will expand. With great force. Ice can break steel, concrete, ock and just about anything else that...
View ArticleHow's Your Filter? The Trio - Part III
So, what is Sanitation of pool water? According to Wikipedia swimming pool sanitation refers to both visual clarity and levels of microflora, such as bacteria and viruses in swimming pools. The goal of...
View ArticleWinterize your pool with the Mighty Vac!
A lot of you have asked for help with blowing your own pool plumbing lines. In our winter guide, we give an extensive written explanation, but nothing beats a good ol’ video presentation to help...
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Frozen Swimming Pool - What to do with a Frozen Pool
Frozen swimming pools! Old man winter has set many pools a-frozen! What to do ( and what not to do ) when your pool freezes slightly, and when it freezes solid! We cover all pools, from in ground to...
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Free Solar Pool Heat?
Voters in Florida have passed Constitutional Amendment 3 on November 4th, creating a property tax exemption for renewable-energy home improvements. This does not include solar pool heaters,...
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