Debbie’s Pool Rolling Along

Debbie’s Pool Keeps Rolling Along

When I first met Debbie and proposed my plans for her pool, I could hear some concerns in her voice about whether or not I was the right choice to be her pool builder. I reassured her that “bigger” does not always mean “better”. I reminded her that as the Owner of California Trademark Pools, I have to wear many hats and I am more than happy to do so. You see, as a small pool builder I represent the salesman, the project manager and the customer service representative. As a customer, you only need to know one name, and thats Jerry. To me, this is a huge advantage, as I will do everything in my power to make sure the customer is happy.

At the beginning of the pool dig the skid steer developed a leak in the hydraulic hose , but now the pool is rolling along.  Gunite was shot in on Thursday of last week, and today the tile was installed. I subcontract the excavating to Steve Sylva owner of Innovative Excavating, Inc. and contract with Eric Johnson Tile  all tile and rock work. I’m always amazed when a future client is concerned that I subcontract work out instead of having it in house. These people are business owners too, and also take pride in their work.

To discuss how California Trademark Pools can help futher assist you regarding building your pool, please contact our office at 916-683-1202.

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Jerry Johnson
President
trademarkpools@gmail.com

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Selecting the Right Pool Cover

Finding the Right Pool Cover

 Pool covers come in all sorts of designs, varieties, shapes and general types. However, your first thought in choosing the right cover for your pool should be to decide what the primary purpose is that you want the pool cover to achieve. Do I want a cover that will keep my children safe? Am I concerned about animals drowning? Does it need to help maintain the heat in the pool, or am I just looking for something to keep the debris out?

 Many pool covers are designed to accommodate architectural features such as any water feature, spa, or fountain. They come in vinyl, mesh, or plastic, depending how durable you need the protection to be. They also come in a variety of colors. When you want to use the pool, you can remove the cover manually, or if your pool will allow it, you can invest in an automatic cover that will retract the cover with a waterproof motor mounted under the deck or on the edge of the pool.

 Solar type covers are designed to maintain the heat in your pool. They are generally used in warmer climates where there’s plenty of sun. They are designed with a “bubble” system that collects the solar energy from the sun during the day which not only holds in the heat but aids in heating as well. However, these types of covers are not very secure because of there design.

 Safety is a main issue for pool covers. Many security covers are able to hold several adults at one time without damaging the material. With this type of cover comes the ease of mind knowing that you’ve done everything possible to protect your children and pets. These solid covers will aid in the keeping debris from your pool. Not many people enjoy raking leaves in there lawn let alone there pool. Keeping the cover on when not in use will also help in maintaining loss of water from evaporation which will save on chemical use.

 I would suggest using a cover that meets your needs, as there is a definite price difference for each cover. Bubble wraps are simple and easy, while motorized retractable solid covers are top of the line. Be sure to check with your pool builder or the building department regarding any codes that may need to be addressed. And lastly, it’s always a good idea to choose a cover that has a solid warranty. These products must be able to withstand the sun, water, and all the weather in between.

 To discuss how California Trademark Pools can further assist you with pool cover decisions contact our office at 916-683-1202.

Jerry Johnson
President
trademarkpools@gmail.com

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Choosing the Right Pool Cleaner

Which Pool Cleaner is Right For Me?

 Adding a swimming pool to your backyard can be a beautiful asset. Unfortunately, every asset requires a certain amount of maintenance. Cleaning your pool is not one of the more enjoyable moments of owning a pool. So, you have a few choices with cleaning your pool. Contract it out, do it manually, or use an automatic pool cleaner. Some people will hire it out. A few people that have the time will clean it themselves.  But the majority of people will opt for the automatic cleaner.

 Most people don’t realize that there are two different types of cleaners. There is a pressure side or a suction side. I’ll explain both types of cleaners and then you can decide which one works best for your pool.

First the pressure side pool cleaner works off of pressure from the pool pump or a separate booster pump designated for the cleaner. The pressure from the pump propels the cleaner around the pool forcing the debris into a mesh bag or skimmer net. The biggest benefit of the pressure side cleaner is that the debris is not sucked back to the pump basket or filter. All the debris is held at the unit. Therefore if you have a yard that has a lot of leaves or other debris in the fall than this would be a good choice. The bad thing with pressure side cleaners is that it will not pick up the really fine dirt as it will leak through the mesh bag, and it has a hard time climbing walls and stairs. There will be a little maintenance required to empty the cleaner’s bag or net as it becomes filled.

 The suction side cleaner works like a vacuum cleaner. It requires the suction side of the pump to pull the debris off the bottom of the pool and propel it along. Suction side cleaners act more like a moving drain. They move at a much slower pace than the pressure side cleaners but are able to pick up the really fine particles from the pool. If you have a pool which does not collect a lot of leaves and larger debris, than this cleaner would be a good choice. The bad thing with a suction side cleaner is that it also has a hard time climbing walls and stairs, and everything pulled from the pool through the cleaner ends up in the basket at the pump or the pool filter which will require the need to take the time to clean it more often.

 Both cleaners have some pros and cons. There are also many manufacturers for each cleaner. I suggest buying from a reputable company and one with a good solid warranty.

 To discuss how California Trademark Pools can further assist you in your pool cleaner choices contact our office at 916-683-1202.

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Jerry Johnson
President
trademarkpools@gmail.com

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