Prosper Pool Consultant

01/12/2024

Is everyone ready for our cold weather?

Modern pool equipment has built in freeze guards, but that all relies on having power to keep everything running. Do you know what to do if you lose power during a deep freeze?
Hopefully nobody finds themselves in this situation, but the 5 steps below can save you thousands in equipment damage if you do lose power.

Step 1 - Flip the breaker to the pool equipment so that it does not try to run when the power is restored.
Step 2 - Drain all of your equipment including your pump(s), filter, and heater. Each of these will have 1 or more plugs at the bottom for quickly draining the water out of the equipment. Know where these plugs are before you need to use them, and if you need any special tools (Pentair filters usually take a 7/8 size wrench).
Step 3 - Open up all valves, pump basket lids, and anything else that will allow the remaining water in your system to expand if it freezes without breaking anything.
Step 4 - Cover the equipment with a tarp to help retain heat and prevent any trapped water from freezing.
Step 5 - Protect your skimmers by adding cut-up pool noodles to absorb the force of the ice as it freezes and expands. In a pinch, empty plastic water bottles with the lid on tightly in the skimmer can accomplish the same thing.

Most importantly, make sure you know how to do all of the above well before freezing temperatures hit. You do not want to be out there at 2 A.M. with a flashlight and freezing temperatures trying to locate your drain plugs.

Stay warm everyone!

12/18/2022

Alright, who wished for single digit temps for Christmas?

Your pool equipment will protect itself by keeping water running through the pipes when the weather gets below freezing. That works most of the time, but we all know there can be power outages and equipment can break which can cause the water to start to freeze and damage your equipment. In a deep freeze you may only have an hour or less to react so make sure you follow these 5 steps if you find yourself without power or functioning equipment in a deep freeze:

Step 1 - Flip the breaker to the pool equipment so that it does not try to run when the power is restored.

Step 2 - Drain all of your equipment including your pump(s), filter, and heater. Each of these will have 1 or more plugs at the bottom for quickly draining the water out of the equipment. Know where these plugs are before you need to use them, and if you need any special tools (Pentair filters usually take a 7/8 size wrench).

Step 3 - Open up all valves, pump basket lids, and anything else that will allow the remaining water in your system to expand if it freezes without breaking anything.

Step 4 - Cover the equipment with a tarp to help retain heat and prevent any trapped water from freezing.

Step 5 - Protect your skimmers by adding cut-up pool noodles to absorb the force of the ice as it freezes and expands. In a pinch, empty plastic water bottles with the lid on tightly in the skimmer can accomplish the same thing.

Most importantly, make sure you know how to do all of the above well before freezing temperatures hit. You do not want to be out there at 2 A.M. with a flashlight and freezing temperatures trying to locate your drain plugs.

Stay warm everyone!

07/24/2022

Great product I referenced earlier.

It's a scorcher out there!! If your pool is hot, cool with ARCTIC RAIN! Easy to install.

07/24/2022

Trying to get rid of the “bath water” feel of your pool in August? Try www.articraincoolers.com to knock off a few degrees from your pool and make it enjoyable again.
They install in just a few minutes, they have a finer mist that other similar products I’ve tried, and they are a small North Texas company.
Note: I am not affiliated with this company, I did not receive any compensation from them, I just wanted to share an honest review of a product that works!

Arctic Rain is a great looking water feature that connects to the existing return jets in your pool. The adjustable units come in a variety of attractive colors to blend seamlessly with your pool. ​​

07/11/2022

This pool went from cloudy to clear, just in time for their pool party. Let the Prosper Pool Consultant help get your pool back on track.

06/13/2022

Are you looking to save money by taking care of your own pool? The Prosper Pool Consultant can help you put together a plan to keep your pool crystal clear all season long.

05/08/2022

Swim season is just around the corner and the Prosper Pool Consultant is here to help you get your pool ready to swim. My goal is to get your pool back on track and arm you with the right information so that you can easily maintain your pool for many more swim seasons. Message for more information.

02/02/2022

Modern pool equipment has built in freeze guards, but that all relies on having power to keep everything running. Do you know what to do if you lose power during a deep freeze?

Hopefully nobody finds themselves in this situation, but the 5 steps below can save you thousands in equipment damage if you do lose power.

Step 1 - Flip the breaker to the pool equipment so that it does not try to run when the power is restored.

Step 2 - Drain all of your equipment including your pump(s), filter, and heater. Each of these will have 1 or more plugs at the bottom for quickly draining the water out of the equipment. Know where these plugs are before you need to use them, and if you need any special tools (Pentair filters usually take a 7/8 size wrench).

Step 3 - Open up all valves, pump basket lids, and anything else that will allow the remaining water in your system to expand if it freezes without breaking anything.

Step 4 - Cover the equipment with a tarp to help retain heat and prevent any trapped water from freezing.

Step 5 - Protect your skimmers by adding cut-up pool noodles to absorb the force of the ice as it freezes and expands. In a pinch, empty plastic water bottles with the lid on tightly in the skimmer can accomplish the same thing.

Most importantly, make sure you know how to do all of the above well before freezing temperatures hit. You do not want to be out there at 2 A.M. with a flashlight and freezing temperatures trying to locate your drain plugs.

Stay warm everyone!

12/18/2021

Taking care of this beautiful pool so the owners can have a worry free Christmas out of town.

09/23/2021

Prosper Homecoming Parade 2021, such a great tradition!

09/09/2021

Fall is coming and water temperatures are beginning to cool down. Pool water is more aggressive when it cools down and can etch and damage your plaster if you do not have enough calcium in the water. Reach out to us if you need help making sure your levels are in line for the cooler weather. It is also never too early to check your system out to make sure it is setup correctly for freezes, and we can help with that too!

09/05/2021

Welcome to the Prosper Pool Consultant. Our services are designed to help pool owners maintain safe and crystal clear water in their pools. These services range from introducing you to your pool, developing an easy to follow maintenance plan, and even services to help get your pool back on track. With our up-front pricing, we are perfect for new pool owners or DIYers who just need a helping hand.