NEGATIVE EDGE GUNITE SWIMMING POOLS What are they and should you add that feature to your pool? Let's talk about what a negative edge pool is. That will go a long way in helping you decide if you like that feature. The concept behind a negative pool is to give the...

PRECAUTION DURING SNOW/FREEZING TEMPERATURESFreezing water could spell danger to your home swimming pool in more ways than one. Freezing conditions can cause damage to your pool equipment, plumbing, and decking. Freezing water expands and can burst the pipes, causing...

Choosing when to replace your pool linerHere at NeJame Pool Specialists, Inc. we normally need between two and six weeks to order and replace a simple liner. More difficult liners or complex jobs, can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks. Choosing a time of year when business...

Winter Mesh Safety CoversThe number one reason pool owners invest in safety covers is to provide safety and prevent accidental intrusion by children, pets, or other animals. According to the CDC, nearly 60% of all drowning deaths for children under 15, occurred at a...

WINTER POOL CARE How To Protect Your Pool From Winter Damage We understand that winter-proofing your pool and keeping up with it throughout the cold months is daunting but it is VERY important.Water level is crucial in winter-proofing a tiled pool. If the water level...

WHICH TYPE OF POOL HEATER IS BEST? How will you heat the Pool? Intermittently or Constantly? If the pool is a vacation home, or the pool is only used on most weekends, a gas heater is probably your best option. Gas heaters can heat on demand. Heat Pumps and Solar...

CLOSING SEASON Some winter chemicals and accessories that may be useful:Metal Out Plus- used to remove metallic stains and prevent hard water from scaling. Controls iron and other metals during the winter months.Winter Pill- Makes spring openings faster and easier. It...

PHOSPHATES What Causes Phosphates to Increase? -Phosphates are a major cause of algae in swimming pools. -Removal of phosphates in pool water is important to help maintain healthy water quality. -Phosphates and nutrients are required by all living organisms, including...

COMMON AUTO CLEANER PROBLEMS Auto Cleaner Flips or does Wheelies The water level in the pool is the most common cause of this. When the water level is too high, the water line is close to the coping, so when the cleaner starts to climb the wall, it hits the coping and...

SUMMER TIPS AND FAQ Here are some popular questions we have been hearing from our customers:   My Pool is cloudy and I can't seem to clear it?  First, as always, test the water. Adjust ph to 7.6ppm, alk to 120ppm, cya/stabilizer to 50 for a chlorine pool and...

RAIN SEASON WATER LEVEL Maintain low water levels outside the pool. Direct flow of water away from the pool. With this amount of rain, your pool water level will rise accordingly. Keep your pool full of water, do not lower below mid-skimmer. This helps to prevent...

STEAMY HOT SUMMER DAYS! Great for swimming, not so great for pool chemistry. What to do to keep up with these hot steamy days:SHOCK- It's a good idea to shock your pool with granular chlorine weekly, this will help your chlorinator keep up with all the bacteria...

JULY 4TH REMINDERS 1.SUN/RAIN Heat and rain can cause a cloudy pool. Make sure you test and adjust your pool during this hot and rainy weather. Adjust pH to 7.6ppm, alk to 120ppm, cya/stabilizer to 50 for a chlorine pool and 50-80 for salt water pools depending on...

STORMY WEATHER AHEAD Thunderstorms are on their way. As thunderstorms roll in, follow this checklist to make sure your pool is ready to weather the storm: Keep all loose items away from the pool so they don't go for a swim. Cover your pool to stop rainwater and debris...

MEMORIAL DAY REMINDERS Mouse Busters - Helps keep mice out of heater. Reapply every 6 weeks. Stain N Scale - Helps prevent staining and scale build up. Add maintenance dose (with concrete pools). Shock pool weekly. Add maintenance dose of algaecide each week. Test and...

MAY IS NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH!WATER SAFETY TIPS: Educate children and adults about water safety. Have your kids pledge for water safety this year....

GUNITE VS. VINYL First, Let’s Start Off By Describing The 2 Different Types Of Construction.Gunite is a form of concrete. It’s applied with what looks like a firehouse. Like you see here. This only represents a small part of the vessel, though. In the same picture you...

OPEN YOUR POOL SOONER, RATHER THAN LATER! Rising temperatures are here, and that means that Summer weather will soon be upon us. Normally around this time of year, homeowners typical ask us: Is it too soon to open my pool, should I wait? These are two great questions,...

BRRRR.... WARM.... BRRR.... MAYBE SPRING IS HERE? Here are some tips on what to do during this confusing weather: Summerized Pools Keep the pools and spas running (this includes jets, laminars, water fountains and negative edges). Keep the water level below or above...

POOL SNOW SAFETY Snow after snow increases the overall load on your cover. This excess snow load needs to be removed in order to maintain the integrity of the cover. First: Safely remove the snow between storms. Second: Check to be sure all straps, anchors, and cables...