Poolsafe Blog

The answer is yes.   There are several situations when installation in soil is requested including: planters, grass, slope (hillsides), and artificial turf. Installation of pool fence that passes through a planter to connect to a perimeter fence does not typically require special preparation beyond making sure bushes and other plantings do not impede the area […]

Automatic safety covers provide several benefits from protecting your family to lowering your heating bill. And, yes, they can be installed on new or existing swimming pools. One of the key decisions you and your pool cover expert will make is what type of track will be used to guide the cover from one end of the […]

Like many of our customers who have small children, grandchildren, or even pets, an open swimming pool is a major safety concern. So what are my options to make my pool safe? Your best option depends on your pool, your needs, and your budget. If you are building a brand-new pool and it is rectangular in […]

I understand why someone would ask this question; it is important given that our pool covers are a safety product. It is also important because the chances of someone walking on the cover are high. We always emphasize that it should not be walked on for any reason other than removing a child from the […]

As with the purchase of many modern conveniences that allow our lives to be simpler/safer, we seek value in our purchases. When the product in question is safety, retaining that value becomes that much more important. How does one get the most value out of their Automatic Pool Cover?  -The most critical step in retaining […]

As a swimming pool Safety Consultant, I can’t tell you how many times pool owners have thrown their hands up in frustration with their bubble cover they’ve used to generate and retain heat for their pool water. They tire of having to drag the bubble cover on and off the pool every time they want […]

People that have an automatic pool cover value the many benefits. However, construction standards have not traditionally made efforts to conceal the pool cover to retain the custom appearance desired by the homeowner. Below are a few ideas to maintain the custom appearance starting from basic to more unique: Pool cover track and rope Pool […]

Acts as a protective barrier if it’s a properly installed solid safety cover; like a horizontal fence or wallKeeps debris and snow melt out of a pool Cuts down on chemical use Eases the load of the pump and filter Saves water by reducing evaporation; good for drought-prone or hot regions Saves energy by reducing […]

I once asked a Pool Builder that had designed and built many pools with automatic pool covers why so many of his customers wanted pool covers. He said when starting a design I simply ask one question, “Do you want to look at your pool or swim in it?”  With a small laugh and grin […]

We all know what it feels like when our vehicle makes a new, worrisome noise. Or, we find a nail in our tire and we need it pulled and plugged ASAP. We have daily needs that require the use of our vehicles, and we rely on professionals who have the experience combined with the right […]