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You know what we say…green water in the fall, green water in the spring!
Well, maybe we’ll experience a bit of magic over the winter. This pool that our crew headed out to close obviously had a lack of chlorine going on for a couple of weeks. Our crew dosed the pool pretty heavily … Continue reading
Spa Covers and One Piece Spa Covers Connected to the Pool
To cover the spa with a hard top foam cover, or all as one with the pool is often a question we get in preparation for the winter season here in Michigan. Our answer on which is the best option … Continue reading
What is the best brand of Safety Cover?
There are many makers of safety covers on the market. Our favorite by far is the Merlin Cover. We have been installing Merlin Covers for decades now, and have found them to be long lasting, great to install, and great … Continue reading
Case Study: what happens if you close a dirty pool in the fall?
It may seem obvious to some of you, but you’d be surprised how often we get the question. If we close a dirty pool in the fall, guess what you get in the spring? You’ve got it, a dirty pool! … Continue reading
Should equipment be covered for the winter when winterizing or closing a pool?
This is a question that we get quite frequently. In the past, equipment was commonly covered with plastic or tarps for the winter season here in Michigan. What we found was that covered equipment, especially heaters, began to deteriorate more … Continue reading
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When is the right time in Michigan to close a pool?
That’s a great question, and much is up to personal choice. Our service team has been closing swimming pools since mid September, though we aren’t anywhere close to being finished just yet. The majority of pools are closed between September … Continue reading
Pietila Pools Services is offering financing for Merlin Safety Covers
One of my favorite things is to get homeowners with swimming pools here in Michigan into a Safety Cover for their pool winterization instead of having to use a plastic cover and water bags. Safety covers come with so many … Continue reading
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SuperGloves for DIYers
If you’re a DIYer, you probably know how hard it can be to work with your swimming pool in the winter. The water seems to get colder than some might think possible. However, problems found in the winter often need … Continue reading
At-Home Test Strips
Insta-TEST strips are unbeatable when it comes to at-home water testing. The strips are easy to use and easy to read. There are several different varieties of strips, designed to fit whatever need you may have. Test chlorine, bromine, alkalinity, … Continue reading
Merlin Safety Covers
Looking for a great way to keep your swimming pool safe through the winter? Merlin Industries is our favorite source for quality safety covers. Merlin covers work hard, are stronger and look better longer. Manufactured completely with U.S.A.-made materials and … Continue reading
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