Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Keep Your Pool Algae Free


August is creeping up on us, and that can mean one thing for pool owners, the frustrating experience of having algae float around in your pool.
The end of the summer is slowly approaching, families are taking vacations left and right, and not a whole lot of their attention is focusing on the cleanliness of their pool. Taking care of your pool is the last thought on your mind when school is around the corner, finish the summer strong with a pool that is crystal clear!
Although having algae in your pool isn’t all too common, if it does appear in your pool it can be an annoyance to get rid of. Just in case these green organisms do surface in your backyard pool, here is a list of 4 keys to ensure your pool doesn’t have the problem of growing algae:

• Keep your sanitizer levels up- chlorine levels must be kept at optimal levels, all day, every day.
• Keep the water moving- algae starts when water stops; keep your filter on for the month of August.
• Use the pool- the best way to keep a pool clean is by actually using it. Swimmers mix up the water and debris, which allows the skimmer to catch more particles and ultimately filter the pool better.
• Add an algaecide weekly- best way to prevent algae from ever surfacing, keeps your summer stress free.

For more information on how to keep your pool clean visit Suntek Pools and Spas or call us at (631) 249-7727 with any questions.

Friday, July 26, 2013

The Importance of Pool Alarms For Your Family’s Safety


Enjoying the pool is one of the best things about summer, but if you have young children or pets it is extremely necessary to have a pool alarm.  Kids, especially those 5 and under, find their way into pools even if you just turn your head for a second.  Thus resulting in countless injuries and deaths every year; yet it can easily be prevented.  With so many pool alarms available for both indoors and outdoors you can find one that fits your home, budget, and needs.
Here are some great options from Suntek to protect your family this summer and year round:


Suntek's Pool Toys!

Summer isn’t over yet! Make the most of your pool time this summer with Suntek's Pool Toys!

  1. Wacky Noodle: This classic pool time essential is 5 feet long and bends into crazy shapes! Float on one of these (or 5!) for a fun and relaxing time in the pool!
  2. Bestway Goggles and Snorkel Kit: See clearly and breathe easy under water with this kit to enjoy more water games and fun!
  3. Bestway Goggles Ear Plugs Nose Plug Kit: Love going under water but hate getting water in your ears and nose? This kit is a must have to prevent this!
  4. Pro Racer Tinted Swim Goggles: Tinted goggles are a necessity for every pool lover! Protect your eyes & see clearly under water in these stylish goggles!
  5. Splash and Play Swim Tube: Relax & cool off in the pool in these colorful & fun swim tubes from Suntek!

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Check out some of the Best Water Toys That Never Get Old!

 

Here's a list of the 11 Best Water Toys That Never Get Old courtesy of BuzzFeed.
Source:  www.BuzzFeed.com
  1. Slip N' Slides
  2. Super Soakers
  3. Water Ballons
  4. Water Trampolines
  5. Sprinklers
  6. Flippers
  7. Boats
  8. Kiddle Pools
  9. Pool Noodles
  10. Rope Swings
  11. Hoses just because
Just because you're growing up doesn't mean you have to stop having fun in the sun!  Which water game/toy is your favorite?  Let us know on Facebook.

Monday, July 15, 2013

2013 MLB All-Star Game

 

Tonight Major League Baseball's best athletes will head to Citi Field in Queens, New York City, home of the New York Mets on Tuesday, July 16th 2013.  This will be the 84th annual MLB All-Star Game.  the Mets have not hosted an All-Star Game since 1964, in their inaugural season at Shea Stadium.  Citi Field was completed as a replacement to Shea Stadium on March 29, 2009.

The exciting Home-Run Derby was hosted last night by David Wright, of the New York Mets and Robinson Cano, of the New York Yankees, making it even more exciting for local fans.  The AL and NL All-Star teams have been finalized in a live announcement last Saturday.  The starters were selected by the fans and the rest of the roster was decided by the players and All-Star managers.  Each team will be made up of 35 players, all 30 teams get at least one representative in the All-Star Game.  The events at Citi Field promise to be entertaining, and the always important home-field advantage in the World Series will be on the line.

The game scheduled for 8:00 pm will host the world's best baseball talent and should be a fun game to watch.  New York Mets starting pitcher, Matt Harvey will get the start for the National League Side!  How do you think he's going to match up against the big bats of the American League?

Friday, July 12, 2013

The East River + Pool = Awesome!

 

With the temperatures rising this summer, everyone is looking for a place to cool off.  This is sometimes a hard task to accomplish in a busy city.  Three young, New York based architects would like people to be able to swim in Manhattan’s East River, but the water is too dirty.  These young architects have developed a plan to create a pool that floats on the river.  Their design utilizes walls that act as a passive filtration system to make the water suitable for humans.  The water will eventually be passed back into the river in a cleaner state.  While this pool couldn’t clean the entire river, its designers expect it to process approximately 500,000 gallons of water each day.

In honor of its shape, the project has been named the + Pool.  Each leg of the cross shaped pool will serve as a separate function including one for children, sports, laps and lounging.  In 2010, the organizers launched a campaign on a crowdfunding website called Kickstater and surpassed their goal of $25,00 to raise $40,000 from 1,200 different supporters.  In addition, they were also approached by a variety of organizations, including global engineering firm Arup and Columbia University, each hoping to partner with them on research and development.  This summer the group plans to run tests in the East River, floating the 35x35 foot test pool to gather more information about the water and to see how the current filtration design performs.  The original plan included designs to have the walls perform all of the filtration and sanitation, although it looks like the final design will incorporate mechanical technologies built inside the walls to help with the process.  Because the project is still in development we do not have complete access to knowledge of the exact technologies being investigated.  This project has been receiving 100 percent support and help from a city that wants to see more people back on the water front.  This revolutionary concept combines new technology, eco-friendly principles and a service to the community, which is why it has received support from the city, its citizens and worldwide investors.

For more information on the + Pool or to reserve your spot today please visit  http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/694835844/pool-tile-by-tile

Think this is a great idea?  Let us know on our Facebook page, Linked Here!

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Turn your pool into a masterpiece of aquatic art!

 

Turn your pool into a masterpiece of aquatic art! The AquaGlow 3550 Underwater Light Show is an amazing kaleidoscope of color, light, and motion!  Spinning LED's create continually changing patterns of light and color on the bottom and sides of your pool

Just turn it on and enjoy!!

Suntek Pools and Spas

Check it out here http://goo.gl/VvSxE

If you love this awesome light show as much as we do, let us know on our Facebook page, Linked HERE!

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Pool Safety at a Summer Pool Party!

 

Although pool party are a great way to celebrate the amazing summer weather, it's very important to take the appropriate safety precautions.  According to poolsafety.gov, there are, on average, about 4,200 pool related injuries to children younger than 15 each year!

Make sure an adult is monitoring the pool at all times!
On average 390 children drown a year, of which, 75% are under the age of 5.  The number one cause of children drowning is because no one is watching them.  It may not be intentional, but adults around the party watching the children often think that someone else is responsible for watching the water.
Full Infographic via Poolfence.com
We recommend having a safety talk with the children before they get in the pool, as well as, either hiring a lifeguard or designating a responsible adult as the pool watcher for the day.

Have a great 4th of July weekend, and remember to be safe!