Pool Noodles ~ Not Just for Fun anymore!

10/31/2012 8:55:56 AM

A rolled up towel or foam "pool noodle" can be used under a rear facing seat to assist in properly positioning the child seat at the required 45 degree angle. Why a noodle? Well, you can also use a tightly rolled towel, but towels compress over time, whereas the material in pool noodles does not. If you use a towel, check it occasionally to see that the angle has been maintained.

POOL SAFETY: Footprints on the Web

11/18/2011 2:23:29 PM

Who are the major players in swimming pool safety on the internet? Which websites create the most influence, drive the most support for education and legislation for the safe use of swimming pools? Swimming pools can be dangerous, especially to small children. In an average year, over 300 young children drown in swimming pools and spas, and over 2000 emergency room visits occur for near drownings.

Enzymes…The Organic Eater

11/17/2011 3:42:51 PM

Enzymes are used as a biological agent to remove and neutralize contaminants in polluted water or soil in a process called bioremediation. Bioremediation can effectively degrade fossil fuels and fuel oils. Enzymes designed to bioremediate almost all fractions of crude or modified petroleum products were used in one of the worst oil spills ever recorder, The Valdez, owned and operated by Exxon.

Green Pool Lighting ~ Watts Happening

4/30/2010 5:39:27 PM

Now, what I really want to talk about is using LED bulbs in your swimming pool. LED bulbs use less wattage, usually under 10 watts. That's a lot less than a 500 watt bulb! LED pool bulbs also last nearly forever! A light emitting diode won't burn out like the tungsten filament in a regular bulb. LED bulbs are also much brighter! Lower wattage means fewer amps required to operate your lighting around the pool. This means less energy consumption and less dollars flying out of your pocket.

The wonders of swimming pool engineering

12/18/2009 5:13:23 PM

Pool design has come a long way over the years. With advancements in technology and endless possibilities in modern engineering, swimming pools have become marvels of modern day design. No longer is a pool just a hole in the ground, with cinder block or poured wall construction. Yes, pools have gotten rather fancy.

Now is the time to plan a pool renovation

12/13/2009 2:59:26 PM

Have you had a pool and it is starting to look dull in your back yard? Is you pool system more that 10 years old? Or have you just been thinking of upgrading to make pool care easier for you? If you said yes to any of these now is the best time to take action. In this article I will tell you way now is the time and give you an inside look into the pool industry.

CPR in a Swimming Pool Environment

12/13/2009 1:55:42 PM

There is no place that the skill and training of lifesaving tactics come into play more than around a swimming pool. Accidents happen all the time. Drowning, heart attacks and injuries happen every day around pools and you should be ready and trained if you own a pool, or spend more than a few hours a week around a swimming pool. Here is a guide for performing CPR, and a few other rescue tips.