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What is the best kind of pool to install in Winnipeg?
Vinyl lined steel with a semi hard bottom. Why? Hydraulic clay and ground movement in Manitoba make vinyl lined pools the best option for pools in Manitoba. Other types of pools will crack, shift and leak. Concrete will crack, leaving sharp edges; this is why we have a semi hard bottom. Hydraulic clay expands with moisture and freezing. We can’t … Read More
My pool liner is floating, what should I do?
Keep your pool full of water. Rain, run-off water, or a leaky pool liner can float your pool liner. Excess rain water that has floated your liner will eventually soak into the ground and your liner will go back down. If your pool has been losing water prior to your liner floating, then it is likely that a pool leak … Read More
Why won’t my pool pump prime?
If you pool pump is not priming either your skimmer is plugged, you have not enough water in skimmer/pool basket or it can be plugged with leaves and debris, may have air leaks in suction lines, your pump is elevated above the pool water level taking longer to prime, or the valve on the front of your pump may be … Read More
My pool liner is ripped and torn after winter, what should I do?
Often times a torn or ripped vinyl pool liner is caused from ice damage over winter. We have a department that repairs rips in liners. Contact us to review your options.
My Pool Filter Is Not Cleaning Properly?
Your filter may need to be backwashed in the case of a sand filter or your pump may need to run for a longer duration daily. With a cartridge filter your cartridges may need to be cleaned or your chemicals may be out of balance. Cloudy pool water is usually an early indicator of algae formation however; cloudy water can … Read More
My winter blanket has fallen and collapsed into my swimming pool, what does that indicate?
This usually means that your pool has lost water over the winter or the liner could have ripped in the spring time. It is best to have it checked out by professionals.
My swimming pool pump is leaking?
Pumps usually leak around seals or connections. If the pump seals are leaking, the water will usually make its way into the motor or drip out the bottom. This usually results in rusted bearings and eventually a noisy, seized pump. If the pool pump connections are leaking, it is typically the pressure side which comes out of the top of … Read More
Why are there bubbles coming out of my pool jets in my pool?
This is a common problem and is a result of air being sucked into the pool plumbing. There are lots of places for entry but 90% of the time it is from the skimmer or the pumps strainer basket cover. If the pool water level is low or the flappy thing (called the weir) in the skimmer throat is stuck, … Read More