It’s time for a vacation, but before you go… We have all done it. Went and left the pool to its own devices while the family enjoys their two week camping trip. And every time we say to ourselves, never again, next time I will ask the pool store, I will not come back to […]
Our Mission In Water Safety 2013 Posted by The Team at R&R Pools on Wed, Jul 17, 2013 @ 30:03 PM Our Mission in Water Safety I recently had the opportunity to meet one of the wonderful teachers at St Margaret’s Bay Elementary. She is a grade 3 teacher. I met her at centennial […]
And it rained and rained and rained… Posted by Kara Redden on Tue, Jul 02, 2013 @ 05:04 PM What’s a pool owner to do? All this rain puts such a damper on summer. And it seems right now us Nova Scotians just can’t catch a break. Other than reducing our swimming time it also […]
How to Change the Sand in your Filter The silica sand in your filter should be changed every 3 to 5 years. When the sand is new it’s very rough but smoothes over time from the particles in the water. When the sand becomes smooth your filter is no longer efficient. An inefficient filter will […]
The sand filter is the only filter media that can be truly backwashed, making it the most user friendly filter. When backwashing, the water flow is reversed pushing up on the sand and releasing the dirt from its jagged surface. TIP – never gauge how long to backwash on the site glass (clear glass/plastic jar on the side […]
Water Safety starts with You! Posted by The Team at R&R Pools on Fri, Jun 07, 2013 @ 04:11 AM Water safety is a big concern for everyone. The very first water safety program to address drowning in Canada was in 1946 with the Canadian Red Cross. R & R Pools have joined hands in […]
Is this a great mystery? Numerous tests on swimming pool liners have shown that a low PH can cause a pool liner to “gain weight” by absorbing water. This will make the liner stretch, resulting in wrinkles. A new liner is an expensive part of your pool and with non-balanced pool water the liner takes […]
Weekly Pool Maintenance, A Chore No More! Posted by Brandy Redden on Sat, May 25, 2013 @ 00:12 PM Weekly Pool Maintenance Having a clean and clear swimming pool is easier than you think. With proper upkeep of pool maintenance and water balance, you will reduce the amount of chemicals needed. Chemical Maintenance 1. Chlorine […]
Weapons Of Mass Confusion Posted by Guest Blogger on Thu, May 23, 2013 @ 00:09 AM It is once again time to think about your pool. The internal fight begins… do you support your local specialty pool store, or have you become enough of an expert to save a few dollars and purchase from the […]
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR Posted by Guest Blogger on Sat, May 11, 2013 @ 19:02 PM It is that time of year again. Time to get the pool up and running to enjoy for the entire season. You just happen to be at your local grocery store and lo and behold they have […]
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Once we reach our $1,000 goal, Kara will cut off her long hair and donate it to Angel Hair for Kids.
R&R Pools will match all donations, doubling our impact to $2,000 for this important cause in the fight against cancer!
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