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Tips for Pinpointing a Swimming Pool Leak
Do you suspect that your pool has a leak? Have you noticed a larger than average drop in your in ground or above ground swimming pool‘s water level? Determining whether there truly is a leak and then locating the source of the leak can present a challenge.
If your swimming pool uses an automatic fill system that keeps the water at a constant level, you may suspect a leak if you spot any of the following situations:
- An out-of-the-ordinary increase in your water bill
- Cracks in the pool deck as a result of settling earth
- Existance of water puddles outside the pool that cannot be easily explained
- An increase in your pool chemical usage
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Pool Fences are Just One Part of the Protection Plan
Ensuring the highest level of safety around the backyard swimming pool means creating a plan of protection that makes it extremely difficult for children or pets to gain entry to the pool water. Proper adult supervision is one important part of this plan, but it doesn’t provide the entire solution.
Along with supervision, a pool fence should be installed around the pool to prevent entry. Pool fences that surround in ground pools should be at least 4 feet in height and should be constructed of a material that cannot be climbed. Gate entry points should always remain locked, and gate handles should be out of reach of small children.
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Pool Safety Tip — Proper Supervision Defined
Supervising children during pool time play is only one of several important steps parents and caregivers should take to help prevent accidents and drownings in the backyard swimming pool. But, what does proper supervision really mean?
Adequate supervision is active supervision. The designated “water watcher” should keep his or her attention focused on the children in the pool at all times. Books, cell phones, conversations with friends, and other distractions should be put aside until another responsible adult takes his or her turn providing supervision.
Accidents can happen in a split second, so keeping both eyes on the action in a swimming pool is essential to ensure safe swimming. Learn more about proper pool supervision… Continue reading
The Only Sport That Can Save a Life
Did you know that swimming is the only sport that can save a life? By learning how to swim, or by strengthening your existing swimming skills, you have a much better chance of staying safe in the swimming pool. Lessons for adults and children are available year round at many community centers, YMCAs or YWCAs, and Red Cross facilities. Now is the best time to improve swimming ability because there’s plenty of time to learn this vital life-saving skill well before swimming season begins again.
If you like to give meaningful gifts for the holidays, consider giving swim lessons to your favorite water-loving adult or child.… Continue reading
The Price Is Right on Above Ground Pools
The popularity of above ground pools has grown in recent years, and many homeowners who may have never before considered owning one are now taking a second look. The reasons for this turn around are numerous, but cost is most certainly a major contributor to the rise in popularity of above ground pools.
Even before the onset of current economic problems, in ground pools were cost prohibitive for many homeowners. In fact, “sales of new [in ground] pools have fallen nearly 75% from their 2004 peak,” according to research conducted by P.K. Data, Inc. Comparing the cost of purchasing and installing an in ground pool with the cost of purchasing and installing an above ground pool reveals a… Continue reading