Much like the rest of our world, the swimming pool and spa industry has evolved quite a bit since its inception years ago. Why then, should we not consider proactive pool and spa care as an alternative to our traditional “put out the fire” approach? Using an enzyme will enhance water clarity and reduce overall [...]
What are Pool Covers? Swimming pool covers protect pools against debris, evaporation, and injures. Covers are very effective at keeping leaves and wildlife out for easy clean up, and more than capable of supporting huge amounts of weight like heavy snowfall or wandering children for added protection. Pool covers are a safe and smart choice [...]
For many of us, the winter season means an end to late night summer parties and the beginning of the holiday hustle -- but it doesn’t have to be the end of your pool season. Adding a heat pump to your pool system extends the amount of time you can use it, allowing for many [...]
What a wonderful year it has been! Thanks to our amazing staff and wonderfully supportive clients, we at American Pool took the time to shine a spotlight on a few of our brightest stars from this past year. During our annual Drivers Conference, in Baltimore, our top executives convened to award the highest echelon of [...]
On October 20th, the New Jersey General Assembly passed bill A224 which would enact plans to license building, installing, repairing or maintaining pools and spas in New Jersey. The legislation is sponsored by Assemblymen Wayne P. DeAngelo and Thomas Giblin in an effort to put in place better safety measures and trade regulations for pool [...]
In some settings, a sleek, traditional pool may not fit your vision. Enter natural swimming pools, or NSPs. A popular industry trend, the cost of natural, green or organic pools can be on par with conventional pools. Some are designed to replicate a more traditional pool, while others resemble a naturally occurring swimming hole. [...]
What do you do when your pool is under attack by algae? The short answer -- Call American Pool! Hiring a pool maintenance technician to monitor and treat your pool is the best way to avoid a green pool disaster. Experienced service professionals know algae, second to chemical imbalance, is one of the more frequent [...]
Take the boredom out of your workout. Shake up your exercise routine with swimming. Great for building endurance and low impact, swimming isn't as hard on your body as other popular exercise methods like running or weightlifting. On its own or combined with other exercises, swimming can provide you with a full body workout that [...]
It’s a question that is asked every summer: Are water wings safe? For many parents water wings are seen as a way to keep kids safe and protected at the pool, but water wings or arm floaties are not recognized as safe personal flotation devices (PFD). The CDC in particular doesn’t recommend the use of water wings [...]
Any knowledgeable pool manager understands the importance of having a working eyewash station on-site. Eyewash stations are both an OSHA and ANSI requirement for work areas that contain corrosive substances. At your facility corrosive substances include chlorine, muriatic acid, algaecide, and any other chemical used to keep your pool both clean and clear throughout the [...]
