RWIs, short for Recreational Water Illnesses, can come in a variety of forms. The most common are diarrheal illnesses, but respiratory infections can also pose a major threat. For swimming pool owners, understanding the causes and risks associated with pool water can be helpful in ensuring that their own pools offer a healthy place for themselves as well as family and friends. When it comes to … [Read More...] about Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 1
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Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 4
While there are many wonderful health benefits to swimming — including cardiovascular, muscular, respiratory, emotional and joint health — you may not realize that there are also a few potential health-related problems associated with it. A variety of RWIs, or Recreational Water Illnesses, can be caused by germs found in water, improper chemical … Continue about Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 4
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 3
Recreational Water Illnesses come in a variety of forms, including skin conditions (see Part 1), respiratory illnesses (see Part 2), and diarrheal illnesses. Often caused by a combination of contaminants and chemicals found in pool water, the list of RWIs includes ear infections. While the official name of the kind of ear infection caused by water … Continue about Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 3
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 2
In addition to what we’ve termed “swimmer’s skin” (see Part 1), there are some risks to your skin associated with swimming pool use. Like all RWIs, using a public pool comes with much greater risk than your own private swimming pool. By learning about them, though, you as a swimming pool owner can make certain to do your part to lessen any risks. … Continue about Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 2
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 1
RWIs, short for Recreational Water Illnesses, can come in a variety of forms. The most common are diarrheal illnesses, but respiratory infections can also pose a major threat. For swimming pool owners, understanding the causes and risks associated with pool water can be helpful in ensuring that their own pools offer a healthy place for themselves … Continue about Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 1
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Have you ever felt uneasy or even a bit alarmed when you hear someone knocking at your door? When you aren’t expecting any company or package delivery, you may be afraid to go to the door for fear that there will be a potential intruder on the other side. With the X10 Driveway Sensor/Alert Kit, you no longer have to play any guessing games about … Continue about Be Prepared for Unexpected Company with the X10 Driveway Sensor/Alert Kit
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 5
Listed below are some questions and answers about winter pool covers (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4). After reading them, you’ll be able to better figure out which pool cover option you should select for your pool. What does a winter pool cover do? A winter pool cover can have several different jobs depending on the type of cover you choose. … Continue about Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 5
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 4
Choosing a winter pool cover is an extremely important part of getting your pool ready for winter (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). There are, however, some other accessories and pieces of equipment that you’ll need to make sure your pool winterizing process goes as smoothly as possible. These supplies can help keep your pool’s water chemically balanced as … Continue about Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 4
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 3
Making sure your pool is ready for winter is an important part of being a responsible pool owner. Choosing to cover your pool with a quality pool cover is a smart decision. In our first two articles in this series (see Part 1 & 2) we took a look at the advantages and disadvantages of standard pool covers, mesh safety covers, and solid safety … Continue about Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 3