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Pool Startup Tips: Opening your Swimming Pool for the 2011 Season

SignaturePools · Apr 1, 2011 ·

Moroccan 38 inground fiberglass pool

Every year around this time customers all over the Midwest prepare to have their swimming pools opened for the season.  And, inevitably, every year we receive calls from customers asking questions on how to successfully prepare their pool for the coming summer.  From proper water level to auto-cover and chemical questions, people sometime need a ‘refresher’ on the in’s and out’s of opening and maintaining a beautiful swimming pool from year to year.  Here are a few pointers to get you started on the right foot:

1. Remove all standing water and debris from your pool cover.  As obvious as this might sound, we can’t count the number of times a customer has asked us to open their pool….and the cover is FILLED with standing water and leaves from the fall and winter months.  Before a pool cover can be removed (or retracted, in the case of auto-covers) it is imperative that all water and debris is first removed.  Our winter covers come with a permeable mesh that allows rainwater and melted snow and ice to drain through.  Leaves and branched need to be cleared before removing the cover.  Auto-covers do not have a permeable membrane.  These covers need to be pumped clear of all water before the cover will operate.  Leaves and branches must also be removed before the cover is operated.  If not, this debris will collect in the cover box and can damage the cover system.

2.  Bring the water level in the pool half way up the skimmer.  This is not a critical step but something to keep in mind, especially if you have an auto-cover.  The cover is designed to be supported by the pool water underneth it.  By having the water at the appropriate level, the cover can operate smoothly and easily as the pool is being started up for  the season.

3.  Even under perfect conditions there will be some sort of dirt or debris in the bottom of your pool.  If you have a winter cover, the snow and ice that collected over the winter has now melted into the pool, bringing with it a fair amount of dirt.  If you have an auto-cover with your pool, a few leaves may have blown into the pool through a small gap between the cover and pool wall.  In either case be prepared to spend a little time removing or vacuuming this debris once the water is circulating.

4. Initial chemical balancing for the season is not a particularly difficult process, especially with a fiberglass pool.  When your pool is first started up for the season you will most likely need to ‘shock’ the water in order to kill off any algae that has collected over the winter.  Once the first round of shock wears off, test your pool chemicals to see where everything is starting at for the year.  If you have specific questions about chemicals feel free to contact us or take a sample of water to a local pool store for analysis.

5.  If you have a salt water chlorine generator on your pool make sure to heat the water to 77 degrees before testing the salt level of the water.  The ideal level is 3500ppm (parts per million).  The sensor in your pool equipment is calibrated to read the salt level most accurately while at this water temperature.  A lower temperature will produce a false low reading and a higher water temperature will produce an inaccurately high reading.  For every 5 degree change from the 77 degree point, the salt level will read 200ppm different from actual levels.

For those fiberglass pool owners in the Illinois and greater Chicago land area, you can download a copy of the Signature Pools 2011 opening letter directly on our website at http://www.signaturepoolschicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Letter-for-openings-2011-Computer-Version.pdf

Fiberglass Swimming Pool Rebate for Leisure Pools Riviera 30′

SignaturePools · Mar 15, 2011 ·

Riviera style fiberglass swimming poolNew Brunfels, TX–

Leisure Pools of New Brunfels, Texas has announced a  $650.00 homeowner direct rebate for their Riviera 30 model fiberglass pool.  This rebate is available for a limited time only.  Consumers who purchase the 30′ Riviera style fiberglass pool shell through an authorized Leisure Pool distributer will be eligible for the rebate, which will be mailed direct from the manufacturer upon final payment of the swimming pool contract.

The Riviera style pool, with its free-form curves and family play bench in the shallow end, is one of the most popular pool shapes on the market.  This pool is perfect for the entire family.  In fact, due to its overwhelming popularity, Leisure Pools has completed a second, duplicate Riviera 30 mold in order to keep up with the rise in consumer demand.

If you are considering the purchase of an inground swimming pool this season, please take a serious look at the Riviera 30 style pool.  Not often does Leisure Pools offer rebates or sales on their products so make sure to take advantage while the offer is still available.  If you have further questions about this manufacturer rebate, or to schedule a consultation with our sales and design manager, please contact Signature Pools directly at 630.845.1145.

Best Pool Design of 2010

SignaturePools · Mar 10, 2011 ·

We at Signature Pools have recently returned from the Leisure Pools Dealer Conference in San Antonio, Texas.  The weekend was filled with fantastic educational programs and was a wonderful opportunity to network with other fiberglass pool builders from all over the country.  From an up-close tour of the Leisure Pools factory and manufacturing process, to sales and marketing seminars presented by Marcus Sheridan and our friends at River Pools and Spas– the weekend was packed with useful industry information.

The conference concluded with a Cowboy Themed awards dinner that honored some of the country’s best swimming pool builders and design firms. We at Signature Pools were honored to be awarded the prestigious ‘Best Overall Design’ for 2010 along with two other awards: Best Riviera Style and Best Elegance Style pools of 2010.  Pictures of these jobs will be available on our website soon. We would also like to congratulate Earl’s Pools of Pelham, Alabama for Best Moroccan Style, Pools Now of Del Rio, Texas for Best Tuscany Style, and Enchanted Pools of Albuquerque, New Mexico for Best Roman Style.  Not only were we impressed by the other award-winning pools that were recognized that evening, but by the overall outstanding quality of the builders that comprises the Leisure Pools dealer network.  The room was filled with some of the most talented and experienced individuals in the industry.

The weekend was also a great opportunity for Signature Pools to get some ‘face time’ with other swimming pool builders, designers and installers from the Leisure Pools dealer network.  Meeting in person with such a large group of like-minded industry professionals provided us with a platform to brainstorm, dream and grow as a company.  We at Signature Pools certainly look forward to next year’s dealer conference as well!

Leisure Pools Expands Fiberglass Pool Shipping Yards to Midwest In Response to Growing Demand

SignaturePools · Nov 19, 2010 ·

Leisure Pools, one of the largest and most respected fiberglass pool builders in the US, has expanded its distribution yards to locations throughout the Midwest, Northeast and Canada. This move is in response to growing demand for their superior products and a need for a more efficient distribution process.  In years past, Leisure Pools had just one yard in Indiana serving the Midwest, Northeast and Canadian dealerships.  However, due to recent explosive  and sustained growth in these markets, the decision was made to expand its distribution base to 4 new locations in the Midwest and Canada to better serve these regions.  One of the distribution locations, Artistic Pools of New Jersey, had previously been one of the largest suppliers and installers of San Juan fiberglass pools and in 2008 they won the San Juan Pools dealer of the year award. After seeing first hand the quality that Leisure Fiberglass Pools offer they are transitioning to sell and distribute Leisure Pools.  Signature Pools and Spas of Illinois (us), American Pools of Missouri, and Leisure Pools of Canada are the other yards that have been added to Leisure Pools distribution network.

Signature Pools and Spas is honored to be selected as one of these distribution yards.  With a centralized location in Illinois, we are excited to provide Leisure Pool products to dealers throughout the Midwest and to offer other dealers our knowledge of the installation process and the fiberglass pool industry. Having a multi-acre lot to store inventory and the trucking capabilities to deliver pools all over the Midwest, Signature Pools is on point to grow the Leisure Pools name even further.  If you live in Illinois, or the surrounding area, and are buying a fiberglass pool from Leisure Pools, the pool shell will most likely be shipping from our distribution yard.

One advantage to this exciting development for our own customers  is the ability to see your pool shell before it is installed and to view many of the different pool shapes, sizes and colors offered by Leisure Pools all in one place.    Our customers have always been able to see previous jobs we have installed but now you can see many different pool styles at once.  Although these viewings are by appointment only, we would be happy to schedule a time for you to see a fiberglass pool up close.  Please contact us or call us at 630.845.1145 to set up an appointment or consultation.

Will an in ground pool fit in my yard? 3 Quick Tips

SignaturePools · Oct 29, 2010 ·

Are you thinking about building an in ground pool in your backyard?  Are you planning on purchasing a new home and would like a new in ground pool when you move in?  Unfortunately, every season we meet prospective clients who are unable to put an in ground swimming pool in their yard due to a number of restrictions.  Here are a few things to consider when thinking about your backyard project:

 

 

1.  Property Lines-  Many municipalities require a swimming pool to be located a certain distance from a side or rear property line.  Make sure you mark out the property lines at your home to make sure a pool will fit. 

2. Utility and Drainage Easements-  Similar to property lines, easements are areas of your yard that you cannot build permanent structures within.  Utility companies can use this part of your yard to run underground electrical, phone, gas, and telephone lines for your home and the neighborhood.  Check your plat of survey to see where the easements are located on your property.  A swimming pool, deck, patio or equipment cannot be located in this area.  Contact your local municipality for more information on building restrictions and easements.

3. Impervious Lot Coverage-  Another restriction to consider is impervious lot coverage of your property.  Several cities, towns and counties in the Chicago land area and across the Midwest are imposing restrictions on the buildable area of your lot.  This restriction is in place to ensure rainwater and natural drainage is not disturbed or adversely effected by a construction project.  Contact your local building department to find out if impervious lot coverage is an issue in your town.

As you can see, there are a few things to consider when planning out the design and location of your swimming pool.  We at Signature Pools have helped hundreds of clients build their very own backyard escape, and we’ve see yards of all shapes and sizes.  Many customers are surprised to see what can fit in even the most limited space.  If you have questions about your specific property please feel free to contact us or give us a call at 630.845.1145

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