If you’re an Apple Watch owner and a swimmer, you may be wondering if it’s safe to wear your watch in the pool. After all, the Apple Watch is a sophisticated piece of technology, and water damage can be costly to repair. So are Apple Watches waterproof? The good news is that many Apple Watches…
Swimming in an Olympic-sized pool is an aspiration for many athletes and enthusiasts. These enormous pools are designed to accommodate high-performance training and competition, conforming to precise dimensions and specifications set by the International Swimming Federation (FINA). But have you ever wondered just how much water is required to fill an Olympic swimming pool? In…
As the sun goes down and darkness blankets the landscape, nothing quite elevates the ambience of your backyard pool like the gentle glow of a pool light. However, when that light stops working, you may find yourself unsure of how to change a pool light and whether you can do it yourself. Changing your pool…
As part of the expansion plans for this website, I have acquired pristinepoolclean.com which is sadly now defunct. I will hopefully continue the good work in providing useful content for pool owners. Best pool vacuum heads in 2023 and best in-pool lounge chairs to give your pool a touch of luxury. Please check out some…
As part of the expansion plans for this website, I have acquired Saltwaterpoolsmiami.com which is sadly now defunct. I will hopefully continue the good work in providing useful content for not only salt water pool owners (which I am one of for the past few months) but also all pool owners. Best pool vacuum heads…
If you own a swimming pool, it’s important to know the way to calculate how many gallons in a pool. This will allow you to determine the amount of chemicals needed for proper maintenance, as well as the amount of water required to fill or drain the pool. Fortunately, calculating pool volume is a straightforward…
Filling a swimming pool can be a time-consuming and expensive process, often leading pool owners to seek alternative methods to save time and money. One such option that comes to mind is using a fire hydrant to fill the pool with water. But can I use a fire hydrant to fill my pool, or is…
If you’ve ever visited Florida or any sunny state, you’ll have noticed the abundance of pool screens. You may be wondering why these screens are covering the pools or how they affect your sunbathing. Do pool screens block UV rays? You can definitely tan through a pool screen. The fine mesh material is designed to…
Everyone has an opinion about what the perfect pool temperature is, and in most cases, it is just that, an opinion. A pool temperature that some people consider to be warm others, particularly seniors, may consider cold. If you like to swim lengths then the ideal pool temperature for swimming will be lower than if…
Draining a swimming pool is not something you will need to do often, certainly not with an inground pool, and is generally only required in order to repair the structure, to cure a plumbing leak or if you have major contamination. Draining a pool completely is not without risks to the structure of the pool…