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 […]
Protect your pool heater from mice and rodents this winter. Learn how to mouse-proof your equipment and discover the Jandy JXIQ heater at South Shore Pool Supply. Why Rodents Target Pool Heaters in Winter As temperatures drop, many pool owners face a common winter issue: rodent damage to pool heaters. Mice and other small animals […]
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 […]
If you’re short on time, or just prefer to spend your time on more traditionally enjoyable activities, consider investing in a pool cleaner to handle some of your pool maintenance. When considering pool cleaners, you will want to investigate which type of cleaner is right for your situation. Let’s discuss the options. 1. Suction Side […]
Vinyl pool liners typically last about 12 years if maintained properly. As your pool liner ages, activity, chemicals, weather and UV rays will eventually cause your liner to start deteriorating. When that happens, it’s time to consider whether repairing or replacing is the right choice for you. Replacing your pool liner may be in order […]
Chlorine is a vital tool used by most pool owners to sanitize pool water. There are a few ways to dispense the chlorine into your pool, but an automatic chlorinator takes the hassle and headache out of handling chlorine. An automatic chlorinator (also called a chemical feeder) is your best bet when it comes to […]
Salt water pools are growing in popularity as an alternative to traditional chlorine pools. The benefits of owning a salt water pool are impressive and may have you considering the switch. Safety Contrary to popular belief, salt water pools are not chlorine or chemical-free, but they are safer because pool owners do not have to […]
This checklist will help you properly prepare for your Opening. Keeping this checklist in mind will help us to open your pool quickly and efficiently and avoid costly return visits to get your pool running! ☐ Water is at operating level which should be one-half (1/2) way up the skimmer. If you have an Above […]
If you’re concerned that your pool is losing water and could have a leak, you’ll want to first eliminate other common causes of water loss. The Un-leaky Culprits Did you know that on the hottest summer days, a pool can evaporate up to a 1/4″ of water? That’s 2 inches in just 1 week! Air […]
This checklist will help you properly prepare for your Closing. Keeping this checklist in mind will help us to close your pool quickly and efficiently and avoid costly return visits to get your pool closed! ☐ Water lowering is one of our most common issues during closing season, and one of the costliest. (If your […]