Do Dark Pools Get Hotter?

Swimming in an ice-cold pool is no fun, especially if you just want to float around and chill out. Having said that, it is rumored that dark pools are hotter all year round. But is that really true? Physics calculations on an average size pool show an increase of about 5.5 Degrees Celcius or 41.9…

How Often Should a Swimming Pool be Backwashed?

Your pool maintenance routine can get quite complicated, and backwashing is one of those tricky tasks. One of the most prominent questions I get is how often a pool should be backwashed. You should backwash and rinse your filter about once a week. You will want to backwash the filter immediately after vacuuming your pool….

How Deep Should a Swimming Pool be for Diving Safely?

Diving headfirst into a random pool can be very dangerous. However, if you want to make your own pool safe for diving, you will want to make sure it is deep enough to “take the plunge” safely. For head-first diving from the pool deck or edge, the recommended minimum depth is 9 feet. The Department…