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Back To School

debbie — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:36 +0000

 I cannot believe it is already time for the children to go back to
school.  I never did like it when my children were school age and now
that my daughter is a teacher I still dread this time of year.  To me
it is an end of the time my daughter and I are off on the same days
and also the end her extra time with my granddaughter.
     Now is also the time that many people with pools start to think about
closing their pools.  For those with an aboveground pool it is not a
difficult task to tackle themselves.  Our website has a "how to"
section under the "tips" heading.  Many inground pool owners opt to
have their pool closed by a professional.  It saves them time,
especially if they have a safety cover.  It also assures the owner
that the job will be done correctly with no frozen pipes,pumps or
filters.  This gives the owner a little extra peace of mind over the
next three seasons

Back To School

chris — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:15:18 +0000

It is that time of year again. Buying school supplies, figuring out schedules, what day is cheer practice, what is the bus number? These are all questions that every parent asks themselves this time of year, along with the other question “Where do I find the time to do all of this?” On top of all this there is still the pool in the backyard. Realizing that with the hectic schedules there will be very little time to use it, but periodic checks do need to be made. This will insure that the basket is not packing with leaves, or the pump is not running dry from the lack of rainfall and not dropping the hose in. As the old adage says ” An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” – Chris

Automatic Pool Vacuums

max — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:58:21 +0000

A hint: When you are not using the unit, do not coil the hose. It will develop a ‘memory’ and then when you put it in the pool, it will miss large areas. Keep the hose straight and if you must coil the hose, reverse the direction of the coil every time you do so.

Liners

thomas — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:17:50 +0000

We have many customers call us every year in a panic over their liner. If they get a small hole in the liner they believe it’s the end of the world when in fact it is not. A hole in your liner can easily be patched with the water still in the pool and anyone with a set of goggles can do it themselves.

We also have the customers that call in and ask about what the warranty of their liner covers. The liner warranty covers only seam separation or in their terms manufacturer defect. I have seen customers cut out a portion of the liner and bring it up for us to look at only to realize they have nothing more than a tear right at the seam. The manufacturer will not cover this under warranty and it can be easily patched.

Thomas

Ring Around The Collar

max — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:14:48 +0000

If your pool has a nasty waterline ring, try our Pool Pizazz. It is a natural enzyme that breaks down oils and helps minimize that waterline buildup. And because it’s all natural, it won’t hurt you or the environment. And the nasty ‘ring-around-the-tub’ won’t be quite so nasty. –Max

New Sand

max — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:58:34 +0000

Tip: When you change the sand in your filter, the very first time you turn the motor back on, have the filter set on ‘Backwash” and let it run for about 2 minutes. This will wash out the impurities, dust, and extra fine particles that are in the sand. If you start it up on ‘Filter’, all these unwanted things will go in the pool. And remember-whenever you change settings ALWAYS turn the motor off to avoid damage to the spider gasket in the filter head valve.

– Max

Added Thought On An Earlier Posting

david — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:55:56 +0000

In an earlier posting, Scott talked about getting as much information as possible about the pump, filter, or other product that needs a part. Scott is absolutely correct, but I will add one more way for us to help customers get the right part. Besides writing down the model name and number, if you have a digital camera or a phone that takes pictures, snap a few photos of the item to go along with your notes. The more information the better, and it might save you an additional trip. It is kind of like the old rule of measure twice, cut once!

New Customers To Eastgate Service Family

service — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:36:48 +0000

As some of you have noticed, we are giving new customers to the Eastgate service family a coupon and water bottle as a token of our appreciation in choosing Eastgate Pools and Spas Service. There is a $10.oo coupon good on any in-store purchase over $25. Come join the family, as we are confident once we get you to join, you will never want to leave. Call us today at 513-528-8878

Above Ground Liner Rehang Hint

max — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:16:21 +0000

If you are changing your above ground pool’s liner, we offer a step-by-step guide to do it right. Go to: http://www.eastgatepools.com/tips/linerinstall.htm

BIG HINT: If you have a sand base under the liner, make sure you compress the sand thoroughly on the coves. If you don’t, you will get little pieces of sand roll up between the liner and the wall when the cove compacts from the weight of the water. These pieces are then trapped, and when you vacuum the pool, the vac head brushes up against the liner and trapped sand. This causes tiny pinholes that will ultimately lead to rust and wall failure. Pack that sand. The last step should be to wash down the inside wall. Make sure to attach the spray nozzle so that you have a gentle stream of water, not a full blast that would wash the sand away. –Max

Bubbles Down

david — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:55:42 +0000

One of the more common phone questions that we receive here at Eastgate Pools & Spas this time of year involves solar covers. Specifically, do the bubbles go up or down? The answer is down, as the sun heats the air in the bubbles, and this heat is then transferred to the water that comes up between these bubbles. So, keep those bubbles down and enjoy the warmer water that solar covers provide.