• Address: 2401 Charleston Road
    Mountain View, CA 94043

  • Call Us: (650) 864-9000
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Pool Care During Winter

Caring for your pool during the winter months involves a set of specific actions to ensure it remains in good condition and is ready for use when warmer weather returns. Here are seven pro tips for off-season pool care: Spending time on these tasks weekly during the winter can prevent damage and save you from

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Navigating the Deluge: Best Practices for Pool Care During the Rainy Season

As the rainy season approaches, pool owners often face a unique set of challenges. Excessive rainwater can significantly disrupt the delicate balance of a well-maintained pool, leading to issues such as algae growth, filtration problems, and imbalanced chemicals. But fear not, as there are several best practices you can adopt to ensure your swimming pool

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POOL MAINTENANCE DURING COVID-19 CRISIS

To our Maintenance Customers; We will continue to maintain your swimming pool and spa during this crisis. We are an essential activity as described per the Shelter in Place order by the counties in which we perform services. The exemption order states the exception; “to provide service and supplies to maintain the safety, sanitation, and

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Pump turns on by itself

Does your pump turn on at night by itself?  It is doing so because the computer control has a freeze sensor.  when the temperature drops below 36 degrees Fahrenheit, the system will turn on the pump. This is to prevent water from freezing in the pipes.  Generally here in the Bay Area in California we

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Can I Fill My Swimming Pool In A Drought?

Ever since the current drought has been confirmed by our Governor, Jerry Brown, the first question I get from everyone is “can I fill my pool?” or “can I build a swimming pool in the drought”. There are no restrictions on filling and maintaining a pool during a drought. Here are a couple of little

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Is My Pool Leaking? A Test For Swimming Pool Leaks

To check for a leak, you can do a “Bucket Test”You may want to do this when the pool is not going to be used for several days. !) Put water in a bucket to any level2) Put bucket on top step of pool3) Mark the water level inside the bucket.4) Mark the pool water

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Do Not Drain your Pool and Leave it Empty

YOUR POOL CAN “POP” OUT OF GROUND An empty swimming pool can pop, or float out of the ground. This is due to possible hydrostatic pressure from unknown underground water. Think of your swimming pool as a “boat” in the ground, and it will float out of ground if there is underground water pressure. There

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