The R&R Blog

This is a common statement from clients and often water loss may be due to evaporation, not from a leak in the pool.  So, before you begin to panic about the cost of plumbing repairs or a liner replacement, use the following steps to determine if your pool is leaking by performing a bucket test.  […]

Have you noticed little bubbles inside the pool pump and wondered what they are doing there?  Sometimes it doesn’t mean anything, but other times, it could mean issues with the pump or pool.  Here are a few causes and solutions for you: Check the pool to ensure the water in the pool is at the […]

1. Lighting Adding lights to a swimming pool has been done for years, but the technology that is available is changing.  From picking the color of lights to suit your mood, to being able to control them from your smart phone are only a few ways your can transform your yard into a beautiful retreat […]

A Variable Speed Pump is the most energy efficient swimming pool pump available and provides a huge energy savings and quiet performance.  They allow you to control the speed of the pump to suit your pool’s needs.  So what speed is best, and when should you consider changing the speed of your pump? There are […]

Ugh!  You go for a water test at your local pool professional and you are told that your chlorine is too high for a test!  What can you do to bring the levels back down to an acceptable range?  Why did it happen in the first place? When your chlorine or bromine is above 8 […]

The Artisan Handrail – Loved by Kelly Kelly loves the elegant look of the Artisan Handrail (or Stair Rail).  It makes the perfect choice for any inground pool.  The Artisan Handrail is easily able to retrofit into an existing handrail location to add a stylish sophistication to your backyard haven.  Safety Cover – Loved by […]

The first step in fighting bacteria in water is to keep the water in the pool balanced.  When the pool water is too acidic or too basic the sanitizer will have a harder time at destroying the bacteria in the water.  Balancing the pool water means adjusting the Alkalinity, Calcium, pH and Sanitizer levels and […]

The 2020 and the 2021 seasons have seen a lot of industries hit with shortages from manufacturers, and ours was no exception. Chemicals, plumbing, liners, solar blankets, maintenance equipment and winter blankets were all included in these shortages.  By the end of the season, we saw some of these items trickling in, and some never […]

Swimming pools require routine maintenance and chemicals to ensure the water stays crystal clear and healthy.  We recommend customers to come in once a month for a professional water test, but we do have the odd customer who has come in for the first time later in the season because they have a water issue […]

Over the past few seasons clients have been requesting more information on sanitizer alternatives.  The ClearBlue ionizer is one of the alternatives that are available through R&R Pools.  Although you will still use chlorine as a sanitizer, your pool will require less with the ClearBlue Ionzier.  Let’s take a closer look at the ClearBlue system: […]