by Valley Pool and Spa | Jun 29, 2019 | Events, Swimming Pools
Kelowna’s summer is in full swing! That means everyone with a pool is laying by it. So, have all your friends and family join you at your next pool party. The key to throwing a phenomenal pool party lies in its preparation. Here’s guide to throwing the ultimate pool...
by Valley Pool and Spa | Jun 15, 2019 | Chemistry, Swimming Pools
Opening up your swimming pool to find cloudy water is never fun. It could mean a bunch of different things—from needing to shock your water to changing the sand or cartridge in your filter. But if it could mean so many things, how do you figure out what to...
by Valley Pool and Spa | Jun 1, 2019 | Chemistry, Swimming Pools
In order to prevent algae, you need to keep a balanced level of chlorine in your water at all times. If you have a salt cell, this is relatively easy—all you have to do is turn it on and it will produce chlorine on a regular basis. But what happens when it stops...
by Valley Pool and Spa | May 11, 2019 | Chemistry, Swimming Pools
There’s a common misconception that salt water and chlorine pools are widely different—that one doesn’t have chlorine and the other does. Even though they have dissimilarities, both are chlorine pools. The NaCl in salt water pools is electrically converted into...
by Valley Pool and Spa | May 4, 2019 | Guides, Swimming Pools
One of the most rewarding things about installing a swimming pool is seeing your kids get outside and get active. So, here are some of the best pool games for kids to play with family and friends this summer: 1. Marco Polo This is a classic pool game that will never...
by Valley Pool and Spa | Apr 27, 2019 | Guides, Swimming Pools
With Kelowna’s hot weather and bluebird skies, there’s no better place to be than by the poolside this summer. While you’re enjoying your outdoor oasis, sip on one of these three fantastic drinks that will surely quench your thirst: 1. Frosé Frosé is one of the best...
