5 BENEFITS TO ADDING A POOL HEATER
We are fortunate as Marylanders to live in an area where we can enjoy all four seasons and pretty, mild seasons, usually. However, we do have a summer pool season, and one way to fully enjoy your pool is to invest in a heater. There are numerous benefits to having a pool heater. 1. ADD […]
What is the VGB Act, and why is it so important?
What is the VGB Act, and why is it so important? As a pool or spa owner you have a responsibility to stay educated about pool safety. Did you know that there are about 3500 fatal drownings in the U.S. every year, and 75% of those are children in pools at private residences? According to […]
Why is my auto cover not suggested to be used as a winter cover?
Auto covers in our Maryland area are great during the summer months, however during our winter months it can be very risky to use an auto cover as a winter cover. We can get large accumulations of rainwater and snow during the winter months, this along with freezing temperatures does not make the use of […]
Are these new variable speed pumps and motors REALLY that energy efficient?
Except for your HVAC system, your pool pump is the largest energy consumer in your home. Once we reviewed the actual numbers, we were astounded to see how much money somebody could save by upgrading to a new variable speed pump. For example: A traditional 1hp pump running 12 hours a day costs about $92 […]
Is It Time To Replace Your Old Safety Cover?
Depending on the manufacturer, you can expect 8-15 years of life from your safety cover. If you have a Loop-Loc Cover and know your original order number or the year of purchase, Loop-Loc can reproduce your cover for you without ever seeing your old cover. Call us with that information and we will arrange an […]
Which heater is right for my pool?
If you want to do one thing to increase how much time your family spends in the pool, adding a pool heater to your equipment system is probably the answer. In this area, a heater should probably be a standard piece of equipment on every pool. That is why Watercrafters offers both gas heaters and […]
How do I backwash my DE filter?
Backwash your filter when the pressure reaches 10psi over the “clean reading” to obtain the best filtering capabilities. If your pool is dirty, green or cloudy, backwashing may be a frequent task. This is because the filter is doing its job of pulling out the problem causing contaminants. Remember, every pool is different. Your pressure […]
Why isn’t my Polaris working properly?
Usually, this is due to low flow. Empty your pump and skimmer baskets and then backwash your filter. If the screen on the Polaris wall fitting is clogged, that will also cause low flow to the cleaner. Disconnect the cleaner from the wall. Inside the wall fitting, there is a small mesh screen that needs […]