The R&R Blog

Balancing the pool water means adding the proper amount of certain chemicals to ensure the safety and health of bathers as well as protection for the pool equipment.  To determine the amount of chemicals, as well as which chemicals to add, we encourage you to take a water sample to your local pool professional for […]

The new year seems to be a great time to welcome a fresh start. It brings with it the hope of what is to come and time to reflect on what worked and what didn’t in previous years. As much as we would love to put our feet up and relax for the winter months, […]

We hope you and your loved ones managed to stay safe during the pandemic and continue to do so as we go on to navigate it.  We would like to take a moment to thank all our clients, both old and new, for the continued support as we all dealt with the changes the pandemic […]

Properly maintaining your spa will not only keep the water sparkling but will also protect your spa equipment and keep the water safe.  A spa is an investment, and with proper care, can give you enjoyment and relaxation for a long time. Weekly On a weekly basis you should remove your spa filter and give […]

Our clients have come to depend on us, here at R&R Pools, to provide them with quality products, to be able to answer their questions, and to help guide them in the chemistry of their water.   Your hot tub or spa is no exception. So, we decided to take some of our more frequently asked […]

Liner Replacements are a common renovation for the team members here at R&R Pools and we have come to appreciate the quality of workmanship with the liners made by Latham Pool Products.  Our long-standing relationship with them has led us to ask David Berger of Latham some of your most frequently asked questions.  Let’s see […]

R&R Pools has been installing Auto Covers for our clients for many years and have come to love the quality and workmanship of the auto covers made by Aquamatic Cover Systems.   For this expert interview, we took our most frequently asked questions to Jeff Garrett of Aquamatic Cover Systems. 1. What makes an Aquamatic auto […]

What to do about it? Stow Away is used to clean and eliminate odours from your swimming pool cover.  No matter if you are opening or closing for the season, this cleaner will work for your cover – Solar blankets, winter covers, safety covers are all protected with the use of Stow Away.  Removing common […]

What is it? Filter cleaning is the chemical cleaning of your sand (or glass) filter media or your cartridge filter.  The pressure gauge on your filter will provide you with an indication on when to back wash or rinse your pool filter, but over time our filters will require chemical cleaning.  It is typically recommended […]

What is it? Salt Cell Cleaner is used to clean the inside of the salt cell and is recommended to be done at least once per season.  Build-up can form inside the cell and adhere itself to the fins located inside the salt cell.  Possibly causing damage or decreasing the chlorine output. Prevention: By properly […]