Installing your Skimmer for your Above ground pool

Here is some instructional tidbits to installing your above ground pool kit cleaner.    This should better help to you with any pool cleaning needs.
“The safest way to cut the holes needed for the skimmer box and return line is to build the pool entirely and start filling it. Allow the pool to fill about half way up in order to set the liner in place(the weight of the water pushes the liner to the wall and in its permanent placement). At this point your pool is completely finished except for cutting the holes for and installing the skimmer and return.

Put on some shorts and get in the pool. Meet your helper(did I mention you need a helper) at the precut metal wall openings. Your helper is outside the pool facing the openings. First take the return fitting apart. There are just two peices to the return. Press the return (with the threads facing out) firmly against the precut wall hole from the inside. Doing this will push the uncut liner slightly though the hole making it easier for your helper to cut the outline. Continue to apply pressure with the return as the helper cuts the circle. When he is finished cutting, push the return completely through so your helper can screw the plastic nut onto the threading. Tighten firmly and its done.

Now for the skimmer. The skimmer also comes in two peices- a face plate and the box. The face-plate afixes to the wall on the inside while the box hangs on the outside of the pool. The skimmer connects thru the wall using several screws and your pool’s wall is precut for them. Line up the skimmer plate against the precut wall opening on the inside of the pool just like you did with the return. Now, take one of the screws and poke it through the plate, liner, and wall hole. Have your helper line up the skimmer box on the outside of the pool and fasten the screw you poked through to the skimmer box. Repeat this until all of the screws are in place and tighten. Your skimmer is now in place and the only thing left to do is cut the liner around the inside of the skimmer plate to make an opening.

This process is harder to explain than it is to actually do. Just remember- when in doubt- cut small.”

Choose The Right Poolside Patio Umbrella That Suits Your Needs

You love your outdoor pool area. You can take a swim, entertain friends, or lounge on your outdoor furniture. The only thing that would make the pool area perfect is a poolside patio umbrella.

Poolside patio umbrellas makes lounging in chairs and eating at the outdoor table more enjoyable. They offer the perfect shade from the hot sun and can normally be adjusted to give you ultimate comfort anytime during the day. Before purchasing a poolside patio umbrella, always measure the width of your patio area to ensure the umbrella base can sit securely without hanging over the patio tiles. Locate a level area where the umbrella can’t tilt over.

Below are three different poolside patio umbrellas that may fit into your needs.

Santorini 10′ Square Cantilever Umbrella

The Santorini 10′ Square Cantilever Umbrella is large enough to shade two people comfortably while sitting in lounge chairs and enjoying a drink. This poolside umbrella provides 100 square feet of shade under its 10-foot by 10-foot square umbrella. To prevent the wind from filling the inside of the umbrella and inverting the fabric during breezy days, a single top vent allows for adequate air flow.

The umbrella is 9-feet, 10-inches high on an anodized aluminum pole with an integrated crank to raise or lower the umbrella fabric. The base can hold up to 200 pounds of sand to give the umbrella a sturdy anchor. Special features of the Santorini Cantilever Umbrella include a tilt and lock mechanism so you can position the umbrella to catch the sun’s rays at any angle. The base also has a foot pedal so you can rotate the umbrella up to 360 degrees for easy positioning.

  • 10-foot by 10-foot umbrella square canopy gives 100 square feet of shade
  • Available in two grades of fabric: Olefin or Sunbrella Acrylic
  • 9-feet, 10-inch high with adjustable tilt and lock mechanism
  • Foot pedal offers 360-degree positioning
  • Umbrella comes with free cover
  • Square design gives a clean, modern look to your patio

Tobago 10′ Octagon Cantilever Umbrella

The Tobago 10′ Octagon Cantilever Umbrella allows you to customize your patio area for your unique needs. This 7-foot umbrella can accommodate one to two lawn chairs with optimal shade. The octagon shape gives a more traditional umbrella style as a crank easily allows you to open and close the umbrella without dealing with ropes or pulleys. The tilt and lock mechanism allows for you to adjust the umbrella up to 54-percent for the perfect shade all day long.

Instead of dealing with messy sand to stabilize the base, the umbrella has a cross arm stand where you can place 4 square stepping stones into the sectioned base. A convenient rotating hub allows for you to move the umbrella a full 360 degrees to place the shade anywhere you want it. A single vent at the top allows for air passage so the umbrella doesn’t invert on windy days.

  • 7-foot tall umbrella has an anodized aluminum pole for sturdiness.
  • Umbrella shade made of Olefin fabric for durability
  • 10-foot canopy gives excellent shade while lounging on patio.
  • Tilt and lock mechanism allows you to adjust canopy up to 54-percent.
  • Rotating hub base provides 360-degree adjustment to place shade anywhere.
  • Sectional base only requires patio tiles for stability

 

Seabrooke 10′ Square Cantilever Umbrella With Base

Seek a bit of beautiful bronze with the Seabrooke 10′ Square Cantilever Umbrella with Base. This 10-foot, 25-inch umbrella has an aluminum pole covered in a bronze frame for an elegant style. The 10-foot by 10-foot square umbrella gives you up to 100 square feet of shade for family and friends. Easily swivel and tilt the umbrella with the tilt and lock mechanism to place the shade in any direction for protection from the sun.

The umbrella allows for 360 degree positioning with a base collar that swivels and locks. Place 250-pounds of sand into the base to give the umbrella optimal stability. A single vent along the top prevents the umbrella shade fabric to invert from strong winds. Unlike other patio umbrellas, the Seabrooke Square Cantilever has a light adapter so you can attach an umbrella light when you want to lounge on your patio on the warm evenings.

  • 10-foot, 25-inch bronze frame on an aluminum pole.
  • 10-foot by 10-foot umbrella offers 100 square feet of shade as a vent prevents the umbrella from inverting on windy days.
  • Tilt and lock mechanism allows you to place umbrella where it offers the most shade.
  • Rotating swivel function gives 360-degree positioning of umbrella
  • Umbrella fabric made out of O’Bravia Polyester
  • Anchor base with 250-pounds of sand

Crystal Clear Benefits of using Blue Wave Chemicals

Crystal Clear Benefits of using Blue Wave Chemicals

As the owner of a swimming pool, you want beautiful clear blue water without any hassles.  Blue Wave Chemicals are a complete line of high quality products that will simplify pool care and make your water sparkle.  Family Pool Fun is here to teach you about keeping your water clean from spring start-up to winter closing.

 

Blue Wave’s easy pool care 4-step program will give you simple step by step instructions that will insure crystal clear water.  By using Blue Wave Products, you ensure that your pool environment is the best quality that it can be; your liner will last longer, pump and filter will last longer, the water will be crystal clear and easy to maintain, making the time you spend in your pool all about fun.

 

 

Spring Start Up

 

  1. Remove your pool cover.  If you use a solid cover, drain the water off the cover.  Clean the cover thoroughly and let it dry in the sun before storing it.  Be sure to remove any debris (twigs, leaves, etc) that may have gotten into the pool water.

 

  1. Fill the pool.  Add enough water to bring the water level to the middle of the skimmers.

 

  1. Check the pool equipment.  Before starting up your pump and filter system, be sure the main drain (for inground pool) and inlets are open. Make sure that the pump and skimmer baskets are in place and free of debris.  Your pump and filter are a very important part of keeping your pool water clean and clear.  If your filter was not cleaned before closing your pool, then clean it now.  Blue Wave Filter Clean removes the build-  up of grease, oil, and scale in your filter allowing it to operate effectively, efficiently, and extending your filters life.

 

  1. Test your water.  Startup your pool equipment and let it run for 24 hours before testing the water for adjustment.  Use a 4 way test strip to test the chlorine/bromine, ph, alkalinity, and hardness in the water.  If any of these levels are not in their proper range, consult the back of the bottle- give us a call at Family Pool Fun and we will walk you through what is needed to bring your pool into balance.

 

 

Easy 4 Step Program for the summer

 

  1. Balance the water.  It is vital that the proper ph is maintained in your pool at all times.  If the ph is outside of 7.2 to 7.6 it will greatly reduce the effectiveness of pool chemicals.  Test your ph levels at least 3 times per week and use either Blue Wave ph reducer or Blue Wave ph increaser to bring the ph into the proper range.

 

  1. Sanitize. Blue Wave’s 3” sanitizing tablets are the most efficient sanitizer to use in your pool.  Our specially compressed 3” tablets are designed to dissolve slowly and steadily release free chlorine into your water to wipe out bacteria and keep your water clean. Plus, Blue Wave’s 3” sanitizing tablets are stabilized to protect them from the suns damaging rays, making them last longer and work more effectively.  Blue Wave also offers other chlorinated products in convenient sizes: Blue Wave 1” sanitizing tablets, sanitizing sticks, and sanitizing granules.
  2. Shock.  As debris builds up in the water (perspiration, urine, suntan oil, and hair spray) they can cause eye and skin irritation and dull looking water.  These contaminants tie up chlorine, keeping it from effectively sanitizing the water.  A treatment of Blue Wave Burst or blast once  aweek will oxidize these contaminants , freeing up the chlorine, and keeping your water crystal clear. For pool owners that would prefer a non-chlorine shock after opening their pool, Blue Wave offers Blitz chlorine free shock in handy 1lb bags.

 

  1. Algae Control. The best way to combat algae is to never let it get started.  Blue Wave Halt 50 is a powerful algaecide that is very concentrated and low foaming.  In fact one quart treats up to 240,000 gallons! Halt 50 is specially formulated to work well with other Blue Wave chemicals.  It is non metallic and will not discolor hair.  Use Halt 50 weekly to prevent all types of algae from getting a foothold in your pool.