Tag Archives: gas
Choosing a Pool Heater
Finding the perfect pool or spa heater can be boiled down to a few factors. Emissions, cost, efficiency and performance are the most important parts of a pool heater. Where you live and your budget are also important factors in the decision. Read below on how you can find the perfect pool heater to extend [...]
Hayward® Pool Pumps Earn Energy Star® Certification
EPA-certified pumps save pool owners thousands of dollars, while promoting superior energy efficiency.
Hayward announced that its variable speed pumps have met the ENERGY STAR® certification requirements recently finalized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This is the first ENERGY STAR specification for pool pumps established by the EPA, and is part of the program’s [...]
Pool guide for first-timers
If you have recently installed an in-ground pool at your home, you might have some questions about operation, proper maintenance and general questions about how your pool works. After all, there is more to pool ownership than simply enjoying the water.
How your pool works
In an in-ground pool, water has to go through a filtration process [...]
The 3Cs of Salt Chlorination and New Salt & Swim 3C from Hayward
Salt & Swim 3C delivers the 3 Cs of salt chlorination – Comfort, Convenience all at a Cost you’ll love.
You’ll get unimaginable Comfort of silky soft water, that won’t turn your eyes red, dry out your skin and hair or bleach clothing and toys. It’s more natural approach to chlorination also eliminates the harsh chlorine [...]
Yippee it’s back to school time!
Are any of you secretly giddy the kids are headed back to school? No more piles of wet towels and constant flocking of kids… that’s about to end, at least during the week.
It’s been an amazing summer PoolSide and we all want to hold on to it as long as we can. For those of [...]
Outdoor Living Renovations
So you’re thinking about renovating your pool and spa, maybe your entire backyard living space. There are many things to consider before digging in.
Why renovate? Why do you want to remodel your outdoor living space? Are the materials, surfaces and equipment tired, inefficient and/or dated? Does it not suit your lifestyle and how [...]
Entertaining PoolSide with Paella!
All this talk about Spring and salt got us thinking of the perfect dish to cook PoolSide. Fire up your outdoor gas paella grills, grab all these amazing ingredients and head outside. This is by far the most popular paella recipe in Spanish restaurants in America. Mixing seafood, meat and chorizo is close to heresy [...]
Will a Heat Pump Heat my Pool During the Winter?
Yes… technically. Heat pumps derive their heat from the air. There is enough usable heat for a heat pump to operate efficiently down to around 45°F, however, there may not be enough heat available to keep your pool as warm as you would like. If the air temperatures in your region normally drop below 50°F, [...]
Add Months to your Fall Pool Season
Sharp Fall temperatures and warm water make memories that last. Take advantage of more late nights in the spa and summer-like days by upgrading to energy-efficient solutions. You’ll be able to keep your pool open longer, without paying high energy bills.
Heating water is one of the largest energy drains. But a modern heat pump can [...]
Heating 101: Graduate to a Higher Degree of Comfort
A heater’s a heater, right? Not anymore. You have options that can heat water, even cool it down, and pay for themselves in a year with energy savings.
For pools, the choices are gas heaters and heat pumps. Gas heaters are the best choice to raise a pool’s water temperature fast but heat pumps are incredibly [...]
