A day at the beach I’ve been to the ocean only a handful of times in my life. Some would joke that the Gulf of Mexico as seen from the Florida panhandle beaches “ain’t really an ocean,” but that’s for another essay or informal debate. The vastness is what grabs my attention. Each time I’ve […]
Persistence Through Changes
Weather Pending As fall and winter approach, my friends who don’t own pools often ask me, “I guess things are slow for you right now.” Frankly, any week with an opening is a slow week. We in the service industry depend on a full schedule to keep us happily employed and fully capable of serving […]
Future Proofing Your Pool
What’s trending Imagine pink flowers nestled in a field of blue and white. There are some jumping dolphins, part of a 5-piece, six-inch by six-inch mosaic. Brilliant blue 3-inch squares jump out from the white plaster beneath them. This style of waterline tile was all the rage during the second half of the 20th century. […]
Why You NEED a Licensed and Trained Pool Professional
Licenses, Liability, and Leisure “It’s not rocket science! I mean, anybody can take care of a pool, right!?” I have heard these phrases and many like them since I’ve been a part of the pool industry. Some potential customers have said them in response to my questions about who installed their equipment, or who maintains […]
How does this all fit together? Sizing your pool equipment
One thing we often find during an evaluation of pool equipment is that the components of the system are not designed to work efficiency in the areas of filtration, circulation, cleaning and heating. In some cases, pumps are much more powerful than what the filters can handle. Or there may be valves or plumbing discrepancies […]
The Truth Behind Why Your Pool Costs Are So High
Where does it all go? Money and your swimming pool. During our years of excellent service as Select Pool Services, I have seen a great juxtaposition we need to address. Most consumers seem to have a basic understanding that one gets what one pays for. Not great grammar, but a true statement. At the same […]
A Clean Sweep: Facts about Automatic Pool Cleaners
They get in the way of swimmers, sometimes spray the windows with pool water, and end up in the “shop” far too often. Yes, those pesky pool sweep/vac thingies. Some of my customers have strange nicknames for them, but I always know what they’re referencing. And I know the frustrations. Still, taking care of a […]
Bringing the Heat: Pool and Spa Heaters 101
Defying the tease of an early spring We step outside in the morning and breathe deeply the cool Dallas air. Only a few hours later, the sun compels us to seek shade, and our thoughts go to a refreshing dip in the pool. Except the pool water is barely 70 degrees and far from relaxing. […]
I Love Technology! Pool and Spa Controls in the Modern Era
The thing I love (and fear) about working with pools and spas is the uniqueness of each one we visit. There is rarely an ordinary, repetitive day. This also means we cannot assume a certain symptom demands a cookie-cutter solution. The same uniqueness is carried into how existing pools and spas are controlled. Some are […]
Clean It Up! Facts about Pool Filters
Have you ever stared at green-tinted pool water and wondered, I’ve added chlorine and the algae remover recommended by the pool store. Why won’t this clear up? Chemical balance (see our November blog post) and filtration: one of the two holds the answer. Filtration is essential for making pool water clean, clear, and swimmable. It’s […]
