Just as with cars, pools come with that critical decision everyone owner is face with: Am I going to be a “do-it-yourselfer” or am I going to have the pros handle it? Most of us grew up changing our own oil, tuning up the engine, and changing the filters on our car. However, these days[…]
Algae Made the Pools Green in Rio. Don’t let it happen to you. Take advantage of our free algae treatment special. Offer good until the Olympics Closing Ceremonies! The pools are green in Rio, and for pool professionals this is the worse case scenario. Don’t you feel the agony, for whoever is supposed to be taking[…]
My father started Pike Pool and Spa the year that I was born, which was in 1995. Being the son of a small business owner, I have found myself as a part time employee of his company for most of my life. Working for your father could have a rather negative stigma attached to it,[…]
A common questions we will hear is: “How much water is in my pool?” It is an important question for pool owners, so we have sought our some of the best pool volume calculators. Knowing the volume of water in your pool is critical when:Determining proper amount of chemicals for treatmentEstimating ownership costsAdding or improving properly[…]
Getting the right tool for the right job was always something my grandfather would stress to me. Pool covers are no different, and choosing the right one is more complex decision than they first appear. Each pool is part of an environment, part of its own backyard’s eco-system. Pool covers have some plusses and minuses[…]
Rebates to Update to Energy Efficient Pumps? Yes! Energy efficient pumps are becoming more popular as customers discover the savings and rebate programs available to consumers; like this one. These days there is no question that our ability to consume energy is greater than our ability to produce it, especially in the summer months. Believe[…]
Cloudy pool water is a major issue for pool service professionals and do-it–your-selfers alike. Anything but bright dazzling water is short of the mark. The picture below shows the comparison. Over the last 20 years of providing pool service, Pike Pool and Spa has learned a thing or two about avoiding this problem. […]