Articles for tag: Alkalinity, Chlorine, Ph Level, Ph Levels, Pool Safety

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How to Test Chemical Levels in Your Pool

The summer swimming season is quickly approaching for backyard pools. Do you know how to test your water quality for safe chemical levels? A quick dip stick style test can help keep your family safe and your pool free from odors or discoloration. Water testing kits can be purchased from any pool supply store. I ...

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Baby and Toddler Swimming Pool Safety

Now that it’s Spring Summer is just around the corner. In many areas though it is already warm enough to fill up the swimming pool! A swimming pool is a fun way for your family to cool off when it gets HOT! However, a swimming pool can be a parents worst nightmare when their child ...

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General Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your Swimming Pool

Every year hundreds of people by new pools, whether they’re the in-ground type or the backyard above-ground type. Pools come with all sorts of instructions but there are a few facts that pool manufacturers don’t provide. This guide will help new pool owners determine what they need to keep their pools safe and clean. It ...

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Best Swimming Pool Covers

There are numerous swimming pool safety covers for excellent winter protection care. These covers come complete with brass anchors, stainless-steel springs, installation tool, and storage bags. One of these safety covers is the Arctic Armor pool safety cover. It is durable and long lasting. This safety cover are strong and supportive. The cover is safely ...

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Safety Tips for Pool Parties

If you are lucky enough to have your own pool, you are probably very popular with all your friends! A pool is a great place to gather all summer long, and pool parties are a perfect way to celebrate birthdays and holidays. But a pool party comes with a unique set of safety considerations. Make ...

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How to Make a Floating Bathing Suit

A parent’s number one concern when their child is around water is drowning, and for good reason. Hundreds of kids drown every year, some in their own home pools. That poses a problem. Your child can’t learn to swim if you’re always holding on to him or her, but if you don’t, they could go ...

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Swimming Pool Victim Abigail Taylor Dies

On June 29, 2007, Abigail Taylor of Edna, Minnesota, was severely injured when she was partially disemboweled by the suction from a swimming pool drain. As a result of this she received a triple-replacement surgery consisting of the bowel, liver and pancreas. While the initial outlook was promising, Abigail suffered a number of setbacks including ...