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Frequent Questions
Read below for some frequently asked questions
Swimming Pool Questions
At least once a week, up to every day, depending on the bather load of your hot tub. Bring a sample to one of our stores for a free professional water analysis.
Keeping your hot tub chemicals balanced helps keep your tub clean and sanitary. Bring a sample to one of our stores for a free professional water analysis.
A hot tub is surprisingly low maintenance. Simple, regular maintenance will keep your hot tub clean and pleasant. We offer a variety of sanitation systems to simplify the maintenance. Call or stop by one of our locations for more information.
1 – 4 months depending on bather load and the type of sanitizer you use.
One of our trained technicians will come out to review your hot tub site and inform you of what will be needed.
A 240V hot tub requires a 240V service to be wired by an electrician. Most 240V hot tubs also require a 50Amp GFCI breaker. If you have a 120V hot tub, and it has a prewired pig tail with a GFCI breaker, you can plug it into a standard grounded 120V outlet.
We carry a variety of accessories for your hot tub. We have pillows, umbrellas, steps and handrails. We have what you need to help you enjoy your hot tub even that much more.
We can order custom made, tapered covers in a variety of colors. Call 520-325-6427 or come in for more information.
It would be best to visit one of our showrooms. With no sales pressure, we can guide you through all of the ins and outs of selecting the right hot tub based on your needs.
Proper determination of pool capacity is critical when it comes to the addition of pool chemicals. You must know how much water your pool contains so that you can correctly calculate the amount of chemicals needed to treat that amount of water. The following are formulas for calculating the gallonage based on the dimensions and average depth of your pool:
Rectangle or Square Pools Length x width x average depth x 7.5 = gallons
If your pool is L shaped, break it down into two sections and use the same formula.
Round and Oval Pools Length x width x average depth x 5.9 = gallons
Freeform Pools Average length x average width x average depth x 7.5 = gallons
To figure gallonage on freeform pools, it is easiest to divide the pool into smaller pools, and then find the sum of the figures.
Most of the time, your pool equipment has a label on it that will have the brand name, model number, size, and serial number. If you are having trouble identifying a piece of equipment, take a photo of it and bring it down to our store where we will be happy to identify it for you.
Filtration is one of the most important factors to keeping safe and healthy water so the longer you run your pump the better your pool water will be. A good rule of thumb to follow if you have a single speed pump is that your pump should be running 1hr for every 10 degrees of your high daytime temperature. Although with today’s variable speed high efficiency pumps, you can run your pump 24hrs a day giving you much safer and cleaner water. At the same time, these pumps can save you money on electricity when compared to your traditional pump.
At least once a week. Bring a sample to one of our stores for a free professional water analysis.
Regular testing is required to ensure that your pool is balanced and safe to swim in. It is recommended that you test your pool water weekly. You can use test strips for quick additional testing. We recommend bringing in a sample of water for free water testing once a week and then using test strips at your home right before you are going to swim.
There are alternative sanitizers for your pool like AOP, UV, Ozone and infused oxygen. As well as mineral sanitizers, hydrogen peroxide and biguanide systems. Each system is unique and has specific requirements in order to be successful. Give us a call and we will be happy to discuss the different options available and can schedule a free estimate.
When the CYA (stabilizer) is 100+ or if other test results vs. temperature doesn’t allow you to balance the water properly. In Tucson and the surrounding areas the average is every 2 – 5 years.
We have two products that, along with proper water chemistry, will reduce or eliminate scale build up. Call or stop by one of our locations for details.
Yes, pool covers prevent evaporation. Although limiting evaporation will also heat the water.
Yes, we offer a liquid product that limits evaporation and will help heat your pool. Call or stop by one of our locations for more information.
Most professionals recommend every 5 years. The time is determined by water flow and chemical balance.
The water level should be maintained at half way up the skimmer opening. In most pools this is about the center of the waterline tile.
Hot Tub Questions
At least once a week, up to every day, depending on the bather load of your hot tub. Bring a sample to one of our stores for a free professional water analysis.
Keeping your hot tub chemicals balanced helps keep your tub clean and sanitary. Bring a sample to one of our stores for a free professional water analysis.
A hot tub is surprisingly low maintenance. Simple, regular maintenance will keep your hot tub clean and pleasant. We offer a variety of sanitation systems to simplify the maintenance. Call or stop by one of our locations for more information.
1 – 4 months depending on bather load and the type of sanitizer you use.
One of our trained technicians will come out to review your hot tub site and inform you of what will be needed.
A 240V hot tub requires a 240V service to be wired by an electrician. Most 240V hot tubs also require a 50Amp GFCI breaker. If you have a 120V hot tub, and it has a prewired pig tail with a GFCI breaker, you can plug it into a standard grounded 120V outlet.
We carry a variety of accessories for your hot tub. We have pillows, umbrellas, steps and handrails. We have what you need to help you enjoy your hot tub even that much more.
We can order custom made, tapered covers in a variety of colors. Call 520-325-6427 or come in for more information.
It would be best to visit one of our showrooms. With no sales pressure, we can guide you through all of the ins and outs of selecting the right hot tub based on your needs.