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Simple Steps Save Lives – Pool Safety
Pool Safety is simple, and can save lives!
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Pool Safely campaign aims to educate parents and pool owners/operators about the many ways to provide a safe swimming experience for our children. One important way to ensure that the pool or spa you use is safe is to check that all its drains have safe drain covers.
Non-compliant drain covers can create a dangerous suction that can entrap hair, jewelry, clothing, and body parts. Many injuries and deaths have occurred as a result of this powerful suction. That’s why the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act was passed. Now, public pools and spas are required by… Continue reading
How to Measure For a Pool Safety Cover Video
A few weeks ago on this blog, we gave you video instructions on how to install your pool safety cover, but what if you NEED a safety cover? Measuring can be tricky if you have a non-traditional shaped pool. Check out the video below for detailed instructions on how to get the proper measurements to ensure that you get the perfect cover for your pool!
Video Help For Installing Pool Safety Covers
Looking for tips on installing your pool safety cover? This video will help!
Pool Covers for Summer Pool Ease
As a pool owner, you most likely use a winter cover to keep leaves and debris out of your pool while it is closed, but what do you do if you have leaves and other debris falling into your pool during the summer months? The pool is probably being used frequently, and the thought of using a heavy, burdensome cover while you are not in the pool is daunting and impractical. The solution is a summer leaf net! Made from a super strong, yet lightweight, mesh known as “Magic Mesh”, these covers will keep out leaves and large debris, but have special properties that make them perfect for summer use. Sun can easily travel through the cover, meaning… Continue reading