Watts Happening: Advances in green pool lighting technology

1/5/2013 6:26:07 AM

But what I'm really excited to tell you about - are the new pool light bulbs available. Yes! Lightbulbs! Halco lighting has introduced 3 new bulbs this year, at low cost, including a Pool light CFL bulb! These new CFL pool lightbulbs can replace a regular R40 bulb, burning brighter, at huge savings. You'll want to use your pool light more often. And that's good!

Pool Apps for your Smartphone

12/29/2010 9:02:41 AM

Application development has continued at breakneck speed for smartphones. Originally made for just the iPhone, developers now cross-script for both apple iDevices and for the upwardly mobile (sorry) Droid device. The pace of droid application creation may be faster than iPhone apps currently. Half a million apps out there, and only a handful for the swimming pool operator. And although work is underway, I've not seen a retail application yet from the major online swimming pool supply retailers.

Top 5 Hazards around your swimming pool

12/23/2010 8:13:19 AM

When we speak about Pool Safety and Layers of Protection for swimming pools, we primarily focus on drowning prevention of swimmers and access prevention for non-swimmers. We may spend so much time working to prevent tragedy that other dangers around a swimming pool may be ignored. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water - here's a list of 10 things that can otherwise go wrong around a swimming pool.

Pool Fence & Gate Maintenance

12/20/2010 9:17:06 AM

For most of us, the selection and installation of a pool fence was done long ago, and we normally don't give the fence a second thought. Let's take a moment to give our pool fences and gates an inspection. Here's a list of things to look for and repair for your most important Layer of Protection.

Fun swimming pool games to play

12/15/2010 9:19:18 AM

Swimming pool games for kids of all ages - here is a list of some old and some new games that keep kids occupied for hours. These are great games for larger parties - many of these are favorite July 4th traditions around the country. Swimming pool games encourage strong swimming skills and pool enjoyment.

The Dormant Pool - winter pool check-up

12/9/2010 3:08:06 PM

...especially for those of us up north it is important to take a moment and go through a quick winter check list before mother nature turns your leisurely swimming pool into a make shift hockey rink. The water level is dropped when winterizing a swimming pool. The appropriate level depends on what type of pool structure as well...

Pool Pump and Portable Spa Energy Efficiency Standards

12/2/2010 3:50:56 PM

A recent bill passed by Arizona specifically targets pool pumps as the demon stealing power from the grid. The new “Pool Pump and Portable Spa Energy Efficiency Standards” will take effect Jan. 1, 2012, and will require two-speed, mulit-speed or variable-speed pumps on all residential installations with a pump size more than 1hp. What this means to the homeowner is that when they’re current pump fails they will have to buy a pump that is either energy efficient”, 2 speed or variable speed.