Links
Archives
Tag Archives: swimming pools
Aboveground Installs
I know winter is not the typical time of the year when people want to start looking for a new pool. However, if you come in and purchase one now, you will get first dibs on install dates. Then when … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff, General, Sales, swimming pools, Tips, Uncategorized
Tagged Above Ground Pools, Aboveground, Installs, pools, swimming pools
1 Comment
2013 Is Here!
We made it! The Christmas season has passed and we are headed full throttle towards 2013. If 2013 is anything like its predecessor 2012, we are sure to experience another incredible year. 2012 brought us ups and downs but as … Continue reading
Posted in Billiards, Furniture, Spas, swimming pools
Tagged 2013, Casual Furniture, Eastgate Pools and Spas, hot tubs, Luxury, swimming pools
2 Comments
Protect Your Cover!
Every year we see people bring in winter covers that look like they have virtually been shredded. Since those covers are only protected against seam separation, these customers are left with little option but to buy a new cover. Well, … Continue reading
Posted in swimming pools
Tagged Care, Eastgate Pools and Spas, swimming pools, Water Balance, Winter Covers
Comments Off on Protect Your Cover!
Just Want To Say Thank You!
In the wake of the housing market collapse a few years back, financing for inground pools became very difficult to come by. Most banks were only offering equity driven loan programs, while potential customers were quickly discovering that the equity … Continue reading
Posted in Sales, swimming pools
Tagged Eastgate Pools and Spas, Inground, swimming pools, Thank You
Comments Off on Just Want To Say Thank You!
Hardworking, Tired Associates
Well, it was a GREAT summer for us. Inground and aboveground pool sales were exceptional – one of our best years ever. Casual furniture was a little sluggish while the 100 degree + heat wave was upon us, but rebounded … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff, Sales
Tagged Dos, Eastgate Pools and Spas, end of season specials, swimming pools
Comments Off on Hardworking, Tired Associates
Swimming Pools, Hurricanes, and Casual Furniture
Okay—we’re not a big hurricane area, but on occasion, we get some pretty good leftovers from hurricane paths. More likely are severe thunderstorms and the occasional tornado. So what do you do if you have a pool surrounded by patio … Continue reading
Posted in Furniture, swimming pools
Tagged Casual Patio Furniture, Eastgate Pools and Spas, Hurricane, swimming pools, Winds
Comments Off on Swimming Pools, Hurricanes, and Casual Furniture
Look how safe this is!!
Do you ever wonder about the safety of you pool cover? If you have little ones running around, you will love to see this video. We do not recommend to use this like a trampoline or to walk on it all … Continue reading
When Should I Close My Pool For The Year?
In short, don’t jump the gun. Many people see Labor Day as the traditional end of summer so bam!—they close up the pool! Don’t do it. While most commercial pools get closed then due to budgetary concerns, residential pools will … Continue reading
Posted in swimming pools
Tagged Closing for Year, Eastgate Pools and Spas, swimming pools
Comments Off on When Should I Close My Pool For The Year?
Winterize your Pool…Properly!
Okay, the time has come to close up the old swimming hole for the season and your Uncle Joe says that all he does is drain about a foot of water out of his pool then throw in a case … Continue reading
Posted in Chemicals, swimming pools
Tagged Eastgate Pools and Spas, swimming pools, Winterizing
Comments Off on Winterize your Pool…Properly!
Keep That Water Stirred Up!
Pool owners are sometimes mystified when they get little patches of green algae on the bottom of their pool. Hey—they just tested the water and the chlorine level is right. So why is there algae there on the bottom? The … Continue reading
Posted in swimming pools, Tips
Tagged Algae, Auto Cleaner, Chlorine, eastgate pools & spas, swimming pools, Tips
Comments Off on Keep That Water Stirred Up!
Haziness In The Pool
This season we have been dealing with an innumerable amount of algae, mold and cloudy pools. I would like to address the issue of cloudiness and give a few ideas for remedies. When you get a cloudy pool, typically caused … Continue reading
Posted in Chemicals, swimming pools
Tagged Eastgate Pools and Spas, Filter Aids, Haziness, swimming pools
Comments Off on Haziness In The Pool
Some Do’s and Don’t’s of Pool Ownership:
Don’t take the skimmer or vac head off the vac pole. Kids sometimes will drop the pole in the pool and the ‘bare’ end can punch a hole in your liner. Don’t curl up automatic vacuum hose. It will develop … Continue reading
Posted in Chemicals, swimming pools, Tips
Tagged Chemicals, Eastgate Pools and Spas, safety, swimming pools, Tips
Comments Off on Some Do’s and Don’t’s of Pool Ownership:
No Chlorine?
Are you having a hard time maintaining your chlorine level in your pool? It could be many things. The first easy check is to test your stabilizer level (cyanuric acid). This product helps protect the chlorine from the effects of … Continue reading
Posted in Chemicals
Tagged Algae, Chemicals, Chlorine, Eastgate POools and Spas, swimming pools
Comments Off on No Chlorine?
Heat Pumps—there is no downside!
I’ve been working at Eastgate Pools for a very long time and when I first started, there were two constants. Dinosaurs were present on the earth. When people wanted a pool heater, they purchased a gas-fired heater (natural gas or … Continue reading
Posted in swimming pools
Tagged Aqua Pro, Eastgate Pools and Spas, Electric vs. Gas, Heat Pumps, swimming pools
Comments Off on Heat Pumps—there is no downside!
The Urge for the Immediate Pool Install
One thing that has always confused me is the tendency of our society to seek instant gratification even if that means making major compromises. As the economy appears to be turning a corner and business is picking up I have … Continue reading
Posted in swimming pools
Tagged Eastgate Pools and Spas, Installation, swimming pools, Timing
Comments Off on The Urge for the Immediate Pool Install