Winter in New England can be harsh, and proper winter care for your pool is essential to ensure a smooth transition from winter to swimming season. Neglecting your pool during the colder months can lead to various issues, making it more challenging and costly to get your pool ready for enjoyment once warmer weather arrives. […]
When you purchase a home with a swimming pool or decide to add one to enhance your backyard and entertainment space, your priority should be safety. Pools are SO much fun, but can also be dangerous for non-swimmers, including adults, children, and animals. Consider a safety cover to ease your worries in the off-season and […]
There are two options for winter pool covers: Safety Covers and Tarp Covers. We are often asked what to do with the snow that piles up on these covers. The answer is simple…NOTHING! Winter Safety Covers Your pool safety cover is designed to stretch down and sit on the water, which helps support the weight of […]
Massachusetts winters bring an abundance of snow and frigid temperatures. If you live in New England, or in another place where the temperature dips below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, you will need to winterize your swimming pool before the cold months. The good news? We have put together an easy-to-follow checklist to help you close like […]
Choosing the best time to close your pool feels like a game played against Mother Nature. In New England, we follow the mantra “If you don’t like the weather just wait a minute.” It can be particularly tricky in the northeast to get your pool closing timing just right. Early Close Woes Did you know […]
If you’ve chosen an environmentally conscious lifestyle, owning a swimming pool may seem like it would be off the table. With high water and energy use, plus the addition of harsh chemicals, swimming pools don’t exactly scream “green living.” The good news? You can be an eco-friendly pool owner. By making a few smart changes […]
As pool owners, we all have to deal with cloudy pool water at some point. Determining the cause of the cloudiness is the first step in remedying the situation. Cloudy pool water can be caused by improper chlorine levels, pH and alkalinity imbalance, broken or clogged filters, algae, or debris. Use this guide to help […]
“LSI Balance and Calcium Management is the first of Orenda’s Four Pillars. This is arguably the most important of the Four Pillars because it is about understanding water and how it behaves. We need to come together and understand how calcium behaves in water. Let’s start by debunking a myth in the pool business: calcium is NOT […]
When the time comes to open your pool and put the cover away for the season, here are a few tips to help maintain the integrity of your cover while in storage. Make sure your pool cover is completely dry before storing. Most safety covers are mesh, and can be folded and put in the mesh […]
“Swimming pool temperature impacts the water chemistry in a big way. This article will outline a few reasons why. Pool Temperature and Water Quality Let’s divide “water chemistry” into two different categories, and start with water quality: Warmer water means more chlorine demand. This is not due to sunlight degradation of chlorine, though summertime does […]