Author: Claire McDaniel
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Recap: 2017 FINA Swimming World Championships
Every four years, the swimming performances at the Summer Olympic Games usually overshadows the following biennial FINA World Championships. However, the 2017 FINA World Championships hosted record-breaking swimming performances each day of the competition. In case you missed it, here are some of the highlights from the 2017 FINA World Championships in Budapest. Legendary Katie…
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How to overcome Aquaphobia
On average about nine people die from drowning in non-boat related incidents every day in the United States, according the National Safety Council. Parents can keep children safe by always having a supervisor watch them when they’re in or around water, whether that’s a pool, lake, river or bathtub. As children get older, swimming lessons can help them feel…
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Are you making these 5 pool maintenance mistakes?
If you stick to a regular routine, maintaining clean, clear pool water can be easy. However, if your break your pool maintenance routine or don’t plan ahead for extra water care after pool parties – it’ll cost you time and money. Here are five common pool maintenance mistakes and how you can avoid them: 1. Not…
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How to prep your pool for a Memorial Day party
With Memorial Day just around the corner, pool owners have the perfect opportunity to plan their first pool party of the summer. If you closed your pool for winter, opening your pool can seem like an overwhelming process and many pool owners don’t know where to start. If your pool has been winterized or hasn’t…
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Secondary Sanitation: A civic responsibility for aquatic professionals
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention developed the Model Aquatic Health Code to educate state and local authorities on safe and healthy best pool practices. With the MAHC, the CDC aims to decrease the amount of recreational water illness (RWI) outbreaks in public pools using traditional chlorine sanitation. MAHC recommends both primary and secondary disinfection…
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Five tips for choosing your pool remodeling company
Spring cleaning has begun, which means it’s officially home remodeling season. If your pool needs an upgrade, now is the time to start planning and find a pool remodeling company. Whether you’re looking to install energy efficient equipment or give your pool a total makeover, here are five things to consider before choosing a pool…
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Cost saving tips for commercial pools
Managing a commercial pool is no small task. Here are several ways to save money, time and energy. Lower Your Energy Bills While expensive, a solar thermal system can reduce energy costs by thousands per year. Because code requires 24-hour circulation, a variable speed pump is also a great option that can lessen your energy use…
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How to pick the right pool filter
Your pool filter can impact the cleanliness of your pool and the success of your sanitation system. All filters are used in conjunction with a pool pump to push water through the filter to clean the water. The combination of pump and filter is called the filtration system. Filtration systems collect dust, dirt, oils, hair and…
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Why you should drink more water – even when you’re swimming!
March 2017 marks the 37th annual National Nutrition Month. This year’s blog focuses on one of the most important aspects of healthy living: hydration. Why drink more water? Our bodies are made up of 60 to 70 percent water and every metabolic process that occurs in our bodies involves H2O. There is a plethora of…