A Few ‘gifts’ For Your Swimming Pool

OK, so it’s Christmas week and I hope everyone is loving life with family and friends. But considering Santa is on his way, and being that Spring is believe it or not just around the corner, it may be time to think about a few ‘gifts’ for your swimming pool this coming year.

It’s likely that many of you already own some if not all of these, but for those who don’t, these items merit consideration.

1. Salt Chlorine Generator:

The days of you working hard to keep all your chemicals ‘just right’ are no longer necessary with salt chlorine generators. Although you’ll still have to do some chemical maintenance with salt, the work is minimal, and this little device will not only save you quite a bit of time and frustration, but it will also pay for itself within the first few years. At River Pools, we’ve now installed well over 1000 salt chlorinators and not a single person that I’m aware of has ever switched the system out or been dissatisfied.

2. Heat Pump w/Chiller

Does anyone remember just how hot it got this past summer? Yep, it was blazing at times, and because of such heat we had many, many customers grateful they were able to cool their water down because of their dual (heat/cool) heatpump. A heatpump will extend your swim season by a few weeks on each end but more than anything it will ensure the water is ‘just right’  to fit your needs.

3. Vacuum Head w/Rollers

There are two types of manual vacuums for fiberglass pools. One uses brushes and the other is on rollers. If you really want a fast and effective vacuum, get the one with rollers. These vacuum heads are typically used in gunnite pools but they increase normal vacuuming time by about 50% or so.

4. Automatic Vacuums

For those of you who’d like to vacuum your pool less, an automatic vacuum may just be the answer for you (either that or teaching your kids how to do it as I did with my 7 year old son). There are many, many types of auto cleaners for swimming pools and so if you have any questions as to the best ones, please don’t hesitate to inquire in the comments section below.

5. Leaf Rake

For some reason, many pool owners don’t own leaf rakes, and instead just own a ‘skim-net’. The difference between the two is that a leaf rake is more like a bag, similar to what you’d find with a crab net. This allows you to gather many, many leaves from your pool very quickly, without constantly having to knock off the net and bring it out the water. So if you don’t have a leaf rake, make sure you get one by next season.

The ultimate gift that doesn’t expire, break, get boring, or gets lost.

Well here it is, the secret to the best gift ever, and for everyone in the family.  A fiberglass swimming pool!  That is the ultimate gift that doesn’t expire, break, get boring, or gets lost. This is also the gift that gives every year, over and over.

Now the best part of this gift is the surprise of everyone’s face. First your little gifts will be the packages under the tree. Wrapped floats, snorkels, face masks, diving sticks, pool games, pool towels or even a new bathing suit. At first they will be thinking “maybe we are going on a trip” but the last gift they open is the box that has the picture of the pool of all your dreams. Now you could go on a trip, but that last about 5 or 7 days. But this pool will last you a lifetime and create memories that will never end. Your children, family , friends, and even years later your grandchildren will have a lifetime of memories. Earlier I said this gift is even the best for your pet. Why? Because now not only does your pet get to enjoy the backyard fun with the family but he/she won’t miss you while you are away for that 5 or 7 day if you had taken a trip. This way you will always have a vacation in your very own backyard.

Now is the time to get the best price on your pool. Installers aren’t swamped and can accommodate your needs at your price and time frame. So this year make them believe again. Be the hero in their lives and give them the gift that will never be forgotten!