Phosphates and your pool

How Do Phosphates Affect My Swimming Pool?

What are phosphates? Without bringing too much chemistry into it, phosphates are natural compounds of salts, calcium and other minerals that are used in a variety of applications including personal care products, water treatment, industrial and institutional cleaning and building and construction. How do phosphates get in my pool water?…
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Fun Days to Celebrate Around Your Pool: June Edition

Fun Days to Celebrate Around Your Pool: June Edition

This June we want to encourage lots of celebrations out by your Rising Sun pool and spa. Here are some days we think you should recognize: (Note: post has been updated with dates for 2018) June 1: National Leave the Office Early Day Initially created by Employee Productivity Specialist, Laura…
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Ice cream graphics

Do I Really Have to Wait to Swim After I Eat?

Now that summer has unofficially kicked off, you’re most likely going to spend your weekends lounging by a pool all day long. Like most summer days, you rarely go inside to even cool down—that’s what your pool is for! Unless of course, you just enjoyed a bite to eat—now you…
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The not so dirty facts about chlorine

The Not-So-Dirty Facts About Chlorine: Part Two

Last week, we sunk the “chlorine burns my eyes” myth. This week, we want to continue with the chlorine theme and discuss how it affects your hair. As we noted in Part One, chlorine is a cleaning agent and a chemical bleach. It’s a great disinfect of harmful bacteria in…
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The not so dirty facts about chlorine

The Not-So-Dirty Facts About Chlorine: Part One

Have you ever jumped into a swimming pool and within minutes felt your eyes start to tingle? It’s easy (and common) to blame the chlorine in the pool water because it does serve as a chemical bleaching agent. Naturally, bleach is used to lighten hair or fabric, but it’s also…
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3 Ideas To Spruce Up Your Above Ground Pool From The Outside

When it comes to sprucing up your above ground pool from the outside, the options are nearly endless. Unlike in-ground pools, above ground pool decoration can be a little bit more fun due to the fact that the structure tends to be non-permanent. Go for green Try some vegetation around…
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National water safety month

May is National Water Safety Month

As we get ready to dive into summer, we recognize May as National Water Safety Month to remind us of safety tips while swimming and participating in other water-related recreational activities. The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals has teamed up with the National Recreation & Park Association, the American Red Cross…
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Pool school May 6

Join Us for Pool School on Saturday, May 6!

You’re invited to join us on Saturday, May 6 for our 2017 Spring Pool School! This fun event teaches current pool owners and prospective pool buyers all about pool maintenance and proper chemical usage. Additionally, Pool School provides you with the best practices on opening your pool just in time…
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How to clean your pools after the rain

How to Clean Your Pool After the Rain

Did you know that the chemistry of your pool can instantly be thrown off with a little too much rainwater? Before you get ready to enjoy your pool this summer, we wanted to provide you with some quick tips on how to clean your pool after a heavy rainstorm. 1.…
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New products available

Splash into Summer with these New Products

Look no further than Rising Sun Pools for all your patio and pool accessory needs! In addition to building the patio, pool and spa of your dreams, we also carry a wide variety of high-quality products to make your summer extra fun. Here are the latest additions to Rising Sun…
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