January - 2018

YOU ASK, WE ANSWER

Welcome to our blog where you can find answers to our most frequently asked questions. These articles were spawned from the Famous Marcus Sheridan Philosophy of "They Ask, You Answer". Our goal is to help educate potential pool owners so they can make the best decision when it comes to purchasing their swimming pool, regardless of type or whom they buy it from. We are always looking for input so if you have a great article idea please let us know and we will do our best to get an article up asap.

Why you shouldn't use a salt system for your Fiberglass Pool or Above Ground Pool

Michael Bowers

Why you shouldn't use a salt system for your Fiberglass Pool or Above Ground Pool

SALT CORRODES The number one reason you should avoid salt systems for your fiberglass pool is corrosion. Any pool equipment that is metal will become corroded due to salt systems. This is 100% inevitable and there is nothing that cn be done to stop it. The worst part is many manufacturers state that their products are salt friendly and salt safe, but in reality and metal component connected to your pool is at risk. Not only do salt systems cost more to own and operate versus

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Why does my fiberglass pool need an Automatic Pool Cover?

Michael Bowers

Why does my fiberglass pool need an Automatic Pool Cover?

The answer here is, you don't need an Automatic Pool Cover, but you should want one. For me the main reason I want an automatic pool cover on every pool we sell is safety. An automatic pool cover is hands down the number one device for preventing pool related accidents. SAFETY When your pool is covered with your Coverpools Automatic Pool Cover, there is no way anyone can gain access to your pool. Imagine you have a pool without a cover. Your pool has an aluminm fence and a g

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Michael Bowers

The School of UV

This is another great article from the archives of Aqua Magazine. An insiders view on Ultra Violet Sanitizing Systems For nearly two decades I have been spec’ing UV sterilizers, all the while never fully understanding how to select the correct device for each situation. Manufacturers have beautiful colorful brochures and detailed operational manuals, but for all of my experience and education, I still needed UV explained to me in simple terms. So I called Marty Fisher, U.S. c

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Why Should I Buy an Above Ground Pool from Pool Pros?

Michael Bowers

Why Should I Buy an Above Ground Pool from Pool Pros?

Q: WHY SHOULD I BUY AN ABOVE GROUND POOL FROM POOL PROS? Thats a question I get asked all the time and its a valid one. Why should you buy an above ground pool anywhere? A: First and foremost, Pool Pros does it all. We sell, build and service above ground pools. No one else in Wisconsin does that. Pool Pros is also the only Certified Professional Builder in the state of Wisconsin that builds above ground pools. Ask yourself, do you really want to buy a pool, then try to find

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Michael Bowers

Paver Pool Decks - Pros ans Cons

Paver Pool Decks have been growing in popularity over the last decade. There is no denying the beauty a paver pool deck ads to a pool project. As a pool builder I am a huge fan of paver patios. There is one major downside however and that is cost. COST Paver patios can cost anywhere from $24.00 per square foot for a standard Holland Paver to upwards of $60.00 per foot for Travetine Pavers and so on. As beautiful as they are it can be difficult for the average pool owner to

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Michael Bowers

Can I Bury My Above Ground Pool

No you can not bury a traditional above ground pool. The photo above and the gallery below tell the story. Traditional above ground pools that have one individual pool wall that more or less is a thin sheet of metal is not designed to withstand the force of the ground against the pool wall. DON'T DO IT! It should in no way be done. However it is done all the time and pool store salesman will often time say anything to get you out the door with a pool. If your pool is buried

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