Need A New Liner?
I know some of you have just pulled your winter cover off and have now noticed your water level is down low in the pool. Don’t jump to the conclusion that your liner has a hole in it or that you need a new liner. Sometimes the weight from the winter cover can force water 
out of the pool, or if you have a small hole in the cover you can sometimes pump water out of the pool when draining your cover. The first thing to do is fill it up and see if the water is still leaking out. If it is get your goggles out and go for a swim and put a patch on the hole. This will usually take care of any problem you think you might have but if you feel like you still need a new liner stop in and see us and we can get you squared away.
Thomas
Vinyl Liner Versus Fiberglass
Here at Eastgate Pools & Spas we have been installing the Legacy Edition by Imperial Pools as our only option for an inground swimming pool since 1981. With over 3000 pools installed and no warranty claims on a pool wall we just don’t see any reason to mess with a good thing. That said we have an increasing number of potential customers that are looking at one-piece fiberglass pools vs. our vinyl-lined pool product. I just thought I would offer a quick insight into why we continue to offer the product we do, and why we have opted to stay out of the fiberglass market.
To put it simply, we don’t offer fiberglass pools because this just isn’t the right part of the country. If you travel to Florida, California, or any other state with a high sand content to the soil you will certainly see more fiberglass than vinyl pools. Well the opposite is true here in the Midwest because the heavy clay content of our soil, and the freeze/thaw climate make it the more appropriate and safer choice. The bottom of our pools have a solid yet porous base, which will allow in the worst conditions for water to “float” the liner. This defense mechanism ensures the pool structure is unharmed. With a fiberglass pool a similar situation would likely result in cracking or heaving of the pool out of the ground. Keep in mind, these are rare occurrences, but that is why we have chosen to stay with a proven commodity for this region. Each of these product options has advantages, but in our neck of the woods we believe in the benefits of the vinyl-lined pool. Over 3000 success stories can’t be wrong.
Hello. My name is Drew Chandler, and I am the Inground Pool Coordinator for Eastgate Pools. When you purchase an inground pool, I will be your primary contact throughout the construction process, which means that you will benefit from both my experience and expertise in pool construction, so anytime you have a question or concern, I am the person who can address it. My primary concern is the structural integrity of your pool, and this quite literally begins with a good foundation. I will therefore meet with you prior to starting your job to review the process, learn your wishes and assess the specific requirements of your yard. Once underway, you will see me frequently on your project and may rely on me to schedule and coordinate all of Eastgate Pools’ crews and materials. Upon completion, I will meet with you to review the operation and maintenance of your new pool, and afterwards should questions arise, I am happy to assist. I understand that an inground pool is one of the largest purchases you are likely to make, and I hope you’ll consider me your partner in the endeavor to make sure it is a successful one.
Buying An Inground Pool . . . In The Winter?
That is right! We are here all year round, ready to help you figure out just the right pool for your backyard. All too often customers let the thought slip to the back of their mind because the weather isn’t that warm at the moment. As soon as the weather breaks the phone starts ringing…a lot! There is nothing I hate worse than having to tell someone that they will have to wait a few months to even start the pool because they waited just a little too long to make the installation list. Please don’t hesitate come in and sit down with us so we can help you build your very own backyard oasis. Even a rainy spring won’t prevent you from swimming this year, because you will be ahead of the curve. - Craig
Inground Liner Rehangs
What is the number one reason people put a new liner in their in-ground pool? Believe it or not, it isn’t that it worn out. For pools we build the liner tends to have a life of 12-18 years and that’s a long time. Most people just want a new look. One of the beautiful things about a steel wall-vinyl liner pool is that you can completely change the look as often as you like. I’m not saying it is something you want to do every year or two, but do you remember how sweet it looked when the pool was brand new? Well, you can get that brand new look back very easily and there are DOZENS of looks you can change to. We have an enormous sample display here at the store so stop in any time and let us show you what is available. -Service Department
Choosing The Right Inground Pool Size And The Right Options
One of the most important things to remember when looking to buy a swimming pool is why you want a pool in the first place. Some people might buy a pool for exercise and some might want it for their kids to use in the summer.
We even have some people who want a pool so they can float around on a hot summer day with a cold drink. Whatever your reasons are for wanting a pool, you need to ask yourself who is going using it and how much time am I willing to spend on maintenance?
If you’re going to have 15 kids a day jumping into your pool then you should have a larger pool than your neighbor who only jumps in to cool off after lying out in the sun for an hour. If you are a person who uses their pool to swim 200 laps a day and other than that it just sits there then you probably don’t need a pool that is extremely wide. We also have those customers where mom wants to swim laps, dad wants to lounge around on a float, and junior wants to play basketball with all his buddies. This family is a good candidate for a Lazy ‘L’ or a True ‘L’. It doesn’t matter why you want the pool, but it is important to get one that fits your needs. If you want to see the sizes and shapes that are available, just click here.
After you figure out what size pool is going to be best for you its time to decide what options you would want. There are options that can take most of the work out of owning a pool, and others that can add years of fun and excitement. Every pool can be customized to fit your need, and it is usually easy to see the benefits of each available option.
Whether you live by yourself, or have 6 kids at home, there are pools and options that will work for you. You can have lights and fountains, diving boards and slides, or you can keep it as simple as you want. Your pool can be 60′ long, or 12′ wide, or you could go with a more traditional size, but you can always find the right pool and options for your specific lifestyle.
–Thomas
When Is A Sand Filter Not A Sand Filter?
Most of our above ground pool and in-ground pool customers have sand filters on their swimming pool. Sand filters are popular because they are easy to use but one drawback is that they don’t filter as small a particle as some other types of filters. Once solution is to replace the sand with something called Zeosand. This is a high purity zeolite material that has a honeycomb shape. It is a mined product formed millions of years ago, formed by alkaline salt water adhering to volcanic ash. The shape of it allows for more surface area than regular silica sand and a cubic foot of Zeosand has the same surface area of 100 football fields. This is 100 times more than regular sand. Your filter will clean more effectively and also will not require as much backwashing so it will save you money. And less backwashing means that less halogen chemicals get washed into the ground making it eco-friendly too. -Max
POOLS THAT MAKE THEIR OWN CHLORINE!
To those that we built a pool for last year: If you have a chlorine generator on your pool, don’t be surprised if the water goes a little cloudy when you turn on the pool for the first time this spring. When the water is still cold, it is common for the chlorine generator to produce a ‘milky’ look. This is normal and it will clear on it’s own without any specialty chemicals. Save your bucks for the fun things, like floats and toys. If you do have questions call us. Not sure what a chlorine generator is? Definitely call us! -Max
IN-GROUND POOLS—WHAT IS YOUR BEST ‘BANG FOR THE BUCK’?
People ask us all the time -”What is the best deal on an in-ground pool?” Well, all my pools are from the Legacy Series by Imperial Pools and all are made of the same high-grade components. We’ve been carrying this product line since 1981 and have built over 3000 of them and it doesn’t matter if you are buying the largest free-form Mountain Lake model or the smallest rectangular pool. The quality remains the same. 
So what one is the best value? Most of our competitors feature Grecian style pools, which are a rectangle pool with cut corners. Picture a stop sign stretched out in the middle. The trouble is that you lose a lot of space on those cut off corners. A better deal is probably a straight rectangle where you have all the corner area still there. For example, a 20 x 40 Grecian pool has just over 700 square feet of swim area to it. A 20 x 40 rectangle with 2 foot radius corners has just shy of 800 square feet of swim area. As the costs are almost identical, you get a lower cost/square foot with the rectangle pool. - Max