Archive for the ‘Pools & Tubs’ Category

Proper Use of Silicone Sealant

Silicone sealant is used in a wide variety of ways and has a wide variety of types. First be sure you use the proper type for the job you are doing. In the case of repairing a seal around a jet in a hot tub, be sure the silicone is rated for use in water [...]

Problems with GFI Tripping On Hot Tub

GFI stands for “Ground Fault Interrupter”. This is a safety for electrical that is required by Electrical Code and prevents electrical shock or electrocution when working around dampness or water.  When a GFI trips during the use of a hot tub, the cause can be from water leaking into places that should be sealed. Cease [...]

Hot Tub Chemical Adjustment

Chemical adjustment is best done with the water heated so the chemicals added dissolve quickly and mix easier. Once the water is heated up to approximately 100 degrees F., its time to make adjustments one at a time and in a specific order.
When adding chemicals, add a little at a time. You can always add [...]

Bird Problems?

You now have your pool open, everything scrubbed down all assembled and the water sparkling blue. Some of our high flying friends decide they are going to use your hard work as target practice and make a complete mess of all your hard work.
Birds in the spring time nest pretty much everywhere. I believe that [...]

Protect Your Pool Equipment From One Last Blast of Winter

The recent weather till now has been nothing less than fantastic and very welcome after a long winter. But Mother Nature still has some games in store for using the upcoming week or so in Ontario.
Pool owners, who decided to expose that beautiful blue water early, will have to be careful as temperatures dip below [...]