Category Archives: Innovative Solutions

Innovative Solutions, Pool Accessories, Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool Equipment Storage

Solar Saddle Is an Affordable and Effective Alternative to Solar Reels

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Solar Saddle Solar Pool Cover Storage

Removing and storing a solar pool cover each time you wish to use your above ground swimming pool can be a real hassle, especially if you don’t have a partner handy who can help you with the process.  Solar cover reels are a standard option for easy cover removal and storage by one person, but reels are often very expensive.  A simpler solution is the Solar Saddle, which is a much more affordable product that installs easily and works like a charm.

Using the Solar Saddle is easy.  To remove and store your cover, you simply pull the cover off of the pool from poolside, just like you would pull a sheet off from the end of your bed.  The cover lays in the Solar Saddle’s holders, folded accordion style.  Now your cover is stored.  To put the cover on, just reverse the process.

Simple, elegant, affordable — the Solar Saddle is a smart solution for above ground swimming pools.

Innovative Solutions, Pool and Spa Safety

Pool Safety Netting are NOT Safety Covers!

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Above Ground Pool Safety Covers

For years, we’ve emphasized the life-saving benefits of pool safety covers for in-ground pools, which prevent countless drowning accidents and can be a literal lifesaver. Now, with the increasing popularity of above-ground pools, many people are looking for similar safety solutions. While traditional safety covers were not always an option due to the usual lack of decking around the entire pool, we’ve seen innovative solutions like the Water Warden Above-Ground Pool Safety Net.

Keep in mind these do NOT qualify as a safety cover and do not satisfy many requirements of local codes or insurance requirements for a safety cover or fencing for your pool.

A safety net is a significant step toward making your pool safer, as it provides a tensioned barrier that prevents children and pets from submerging into the water. It installs quickly and is lightweight for easy removal, holding up to 485 lbs of weight without tearing. However, it’s crucial to understand a key difference: The picture above Pool Safety Netting is NOT a Safety Cover!

A true safety pool cover, as defined by ASTM standards, is a much different product. It not only provides an unparalleled safety barrier but also helps keep your pool clean. A safety cover is anchored to the deck and is designed to support the weight of a person, preventing them from coming into contact with the water. There are two main types of safety covers:

  • Mesh Safety Covers: These are lighter and allow rain and melted snow to pass through, preventing water from pooling on top.

  • Solid Safety Covers: These covers offer the ultimate protection by blocking all sunlight, debris, and rain from entering the pool. They require a cover pump to remove any standing water.

Beyond providing a safety barrier, these covers offer additional benefits, including preventing evaporation and reducing the need for chemicals and routine maintenance.

Looking for a Safety Cover for your Pool?

For ready-made rectangular safety covers for common-sized pools, visit our selection here: Pool Covers – Safety

For custom safety covers, such as when you are replacing a worn cover and want to match existing anchors, or if you have a non-rectangular pool, or a rectangular pool with non-removable objects within 18 inches of the pool’s lip, we can help! You can find more information and get a quote for a custom safety cover here: Custom Safety Pool Covers

 

Innovative Solutions, Pool Accessories, Pool and Spa Maintenance, Pool Opening

Liquid Solar Blankets: The Maintence Free Heating Method

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Liquid Solar Pool Cover
Ready to swim, but your pool still isn’t warm enough? Try a creative solution. Liquid solar blankets are a fun and functional alternative to traditional heating methods. They work by slowly admitting a liquid that traps heat and reduces evaporation. The best part? The liquid is non-toxic and invisible. It does not affect skin, clothes, or pool chemical balance. You won’t even notice that its there. Unlike a traditional solar blanket, it is in use WHILE you are using your pool. 100% safe and works 100% of the time? Can’t beat that!

Holidays and Gift Ideas, Innovative Solutions, Pool and Spa Maintenance

Give Dad a Gift That Really Sucks (Dirt, That Is)

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Dad Needs a Robotic Pool Cleaner

What’s the absolute worst job when it comes to maintaining a swimming pool?  Ask one hundred pool-owning Dads this question, and you’re sure to hear “cleaning the darn thing” as the top answer.  Yes, owning a pool is sheer luxury and fun… when you don’t have to do the regular job of scrubbing and vacuuming to keep the dirt and debris under control.  This job, unfortunately, usually falls onto Dad’s shoulders.

Robotic Pool CleanersLuckily, you can dazzle a pool-cleaning Dad (your own or someone else’s) with the gift of a Robotic Pool Cleaner, which does all the cleaning by itself.  Robotic pool cleaners scrub and vacuum just about every inch of a swimming pool without much guidance or effort by Dad.  He can just sit back and sip a cool drink while the pool cleaner does its thing.  Paradise!

The best gift to give any Dad is the gift of relaxation.  Offer him a double-whammy of a gift that lets him relax while the work gets done, and Dad can enjoy the best Father’s Day ever.  Happy Father’s Day, Dads!

Innovative Solutions, Pool Accessories, Pool Equipment Storage

This Year’s Goal: A Clutter-Free Pool

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The Pool Pantry

For many homeowners, the start of swimming pool season is at hand.  But, it’s also the start of a season full of clutter and mess around the pool.  Pool floats, pool toys, life vests, and towels can often be found strewn around the pool deck — flung over chairs, floating in the pool, sunk to the bottom of the pool…

Keeping pool gear neat and tidy doesn’t have to be a chore when you have a pool organizing station to help.  The Pool Pantry is one such organizer.  The space-saving Pool Pantry keeps floats, toys, and other pool accessories neatly contained so that the pool area remains uncluttered and easy to navigate.  When properly stored, pool accessories last longer, too.

With everyone’s help, maintaining a clean and clutter-free pool area is possible.  A smart solution like the Pool Pantry makes cleaning up fun and easy.