Think Safety This Labor Day Weekend

 

Labor Day Weekend is here!  Now it's time to making sure you're pool is ready for the party.  Are you having a pool party this long weekend? Pool parties give you an excuse to invite everyone you know over to enjoy your swimming pool. It's very important to make sure safety doesn't get pushed to the side in all the poolside fun.

 According to the American Red Cross, knowing how to handle an emergency is key to safety.  Home Pool Essentials: Maintenance and Safety is an online course developed by the Red Cross and the National Swimming Pool Foundation to help teach pool and spa owners what to do in case of an emergency.

Here's other safety tips recommended by the Red Cross:

• When supervising children avoid distractions.
• Never leave a young child unattended near water, and don't trust another child to watch that child.
• Teach children to ask permission to go near and in water.
• All pools should have appropriate barriers.
• If a child goes missing, check the water first. Each second counts in preventing drowning.
• Weak or inexperienced swimmers should wear floatation devices. (ie. life jackets, floats)
• Know and understand how to respond to an emergency, and who to call for help. (CPR Skills)
• Always have life saving gear handy. This include life jackets, ring buoy, rope, pole or other floatation objects.

If you would like to learn more about pool safety tips visit the resources on this page: http://goo.gl/ra7xHT

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Loop-Loc Pool Cover

 

The LOOP-LOC safety pool cover is the only pool cover proven strong enough to support an elephant!  No other pool cover brands are up to par with the quality of LOOP-LOC.

What Makes LOOP-LOC Different?
The quality mesh that makes up the pool cover allows rain water and snow to pass slowly through. The finely weaved polypropylene material keeps out all dirt debris, keeping the water free of the winter mess.

For more information on a custom or standard Loop-Loc cover please call us  (631) 249-7727 or visit our Farmingdale showroom.  Ready to schedule your pool closing?  No problem! We have plenty of available opening at your convenience.

Four Ways To Use A Hot Tub For Therapy!

 

Many experts agree that Hydrotherapy is one of the best and most natural ways to heal and relax the human body.  When relaxing in a hot tub, the warm water causes the blood vessels to dilates, thus releasing tension in the body and allowing for easier blood flow.

Below are several condition that can be aided by hot tub use:

Arthritis
The heated water helps ease the effect of arthritis by soothing aching joints while the buoyancy of the water releases pressure.

Back Pain
Heat helps release the tension in your back muscles by warming, stretching out and relaxing.  Similar to the effect of warm water on arthritis, the buoyancy helps relieve pressure on the vertebrae.

Insomnia
I'm sure most of you have heard that sleep is one of the most important factors to help maintain your overall health and well being.  After you get out of the hot tub, your body temperature will begin to drop back to normal.  This can trigger and promote induced sleepiness.

Foot Pain
Of all your body parts, your feet take the biggest beating ever day.  Having to support the weight of your body will put extra stress on them.  Hot tubs can help release the stress with the combination of heat, water buoyancy and massage jets.  Who doesn't love a foot massage?

Hot Tubs are great for people of all ages!  They can help loosen tight muscles, relax stress on bones and joints, and induce a peaceful atmosphere!   Stop what you're doing today and visit our Farmingdale Showroom!  For more information please visit our website www.suntekpoolsandspas.com.

Pool Myths You'll Be Shocked to Learn the Truth!

 

In the great world of pool ownership, many myths and urban legends circulate the pool community. Here is a few of the most popular untruthful myths that interrupt the pool community as a whole, the truth shall set you free!

Myth #1: You must wait an hour after eating before swimming.
Not entirely true. The idea that jumping in the pool immediately after eating will surely lead to a life-threatening cramp seems to have first showed up in an old-fashioned scouting manual from the early 20th century, Scouting for Boys. However the science is unsupported. There has never been a reported case of drowning due to a post meal cramp in the history of the United States.
In fact the action of swimming does focus the heart’s precious blood to the muscles and away from the stomach during swimming, which can make digestion difficult and even lead to cramping. The idea of being sunk by a turkey and cheese sandwich is exaggerated, to say the least.

Myth #2: There are pool chemicals that reveal urine in pool water. 
The fact is there aren’t any. No manufacturer has accomplished the goal to create a chemical additive that surrounds someone with a bright-colored proof to prove that you have a tinkler in your pool. Very funny concept, but only found in movies and television.
Still worried? Simply remove everyone out of your pool and shock it. Also, maybe you want to reevaluate some of your friendships.

Myth #3: That heavy chemical smell is an indication of a clean pool.
That smell you smell is actually the opposite. The correct way to have a disinfected pool has no strong chemical smell. That stinky odor common to many pools is actually due to chloramines. Chloramines are the byproducts of chlorine’s response to contaminants brought over by swimmers.

What do you contaminants include? Perspiration, urine, body oils and cosmetics, that’s just a few to name. The smell may indicate the need for more chemicals, usually more chlorine.

Myth #4: Chlorine gives people red-eye during swimming. 
When coming out of that pool we’ve experienced or at least seen those scary red angry eyes from the pool. The irritated red eyes are usually blamed on the overdose of chlorine in the pool, most of time that’s never the case.

What cases it then? Swimming pools can for sure provide irritations, the usual suspect is actually chloramines, a by-product of chlorine, it most likely comes from an under-chlorinated pool. Pools that sustain a normal level of chlorination will not cause such symptoms.

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Best Swimming Workout: Lose Body Fat in the Pool

 

With the summer still in full gear, it’s still not too late to find a workout that can get you in shape to look good and feel good in your swim wear. To help you shape up and slim down for your swim wear, look no further than your own pool! Believe it or not, a swimming workout is the most effective workout to burn calories fast and boost your metabolism quickly, while simultaneously strengthening every muscle in your body. An easy swim allows the average person to burn roughly 500 calories in an hour and by picking up the intensity, you can easily shave off an additional 200 calories. Moreover, since water is much more denser than air, your body has to work even harder to move around, really giving your body a great workout.

Pool Workout Tips
Now before you jump right into the pool, know your limits and plan your workout accordingly. If your new to the water workout scene and you start your workout at your highest intensity level, you may feel defeated in just a few minutes. Remember that water is an element that your body has to be trained to adjust to since it requires your cardiovascular system and muscles to function differently in water than they do on land. The key to a successful swimming workout is splitting your workout into shorter segments, while changing the type of stroke and intensity level for each new segment. If you really set your mind to it and keep up with the workouts, you’ll be able to shape up and slim down for your swim wear in no time.

Check out the full article describing a great beginner’s workout and a detailed explanation of each stroke here: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/style/swim-workout.

For more information and details about owning a pool so you can complete this workout, be sure to visit http://www.suntekpoolsandspas.com or call us at (631) 249-7727.  Don't forget to tweet at us your best pool workouts @SuntekPoolSpa.

The Benefits of Owning A Swimming Pool!

 

When homeowners are deciding whether or not to build a swimming pool in their backyard, the pros and cons are weighed.

Owning a swimming pool in your backyard brings way more benefits then not having one, here are some clear cut reasons why you should get a swimming pool, if you haven’t done so yet:

1. Keep The Kid’s Home – You can find on multiple articles, family specialists say it’s a lot safer and better having your kids stay home and spend family time in comparison to going to their friends all the time. Knowing your kids are there and their friends constantly want to go to your house to swim is a great thing to have.
2. Home Improvement Value – Now a lot of people sometimes think adding a pool won’t add value to your home, in some regions that might be true but an article on msn money read that the NAR (The National Association of Realtors) recently came out saying that an in ground fiberglass and concrete pool will increase the value of a home on average 5 to 6 percent.
3. Fitness/Health - This should be obvious and a lot of customers get rectangle shaped pools not only for aesthetics reason but also because they’re good pools to workout and do laps in. I’ve heard some older customers say their doctor had recommended swimming for health reason and swimming is a good physical activity.
4. Family Events and Gatherings – This might not be for everyone and some people prefer their privacy. But, whether your inviting clients, or family and friends over, it’s a great way to engage in social activity without leaving your own home.

 For more information and details about owning a pool please give us a call at (631) 249-7727, or check out our website at http://www.suntekpoolsandspas.com.

Surreal Swimming Pools Around the World!

 

The world is full of one of a kind and strange swimming pools. Whether they are naturally created or are man made, there are some pools that are very much out of the ordinary. Here are some examples from Homesthetics:

1) Pamukkale Pools in Turkey
These natural pools are created out of calcium and limestone deposits, creating shelf-like craters that deposit water.

2) Nemo 33 in Belgium
Considered the deepest indoor pool in the world, Nemo 33 is an artificial created pool that contains simulated underwater caves situated at 10 meters depth level.

3) Blue Lagoon in Iceland
This natural lagoon has geothermal mystical waters. The minerals that are in this natural superheated water are considered to have healing powers for skin diseases.

4) San Alfonso Del Mar in Chile
The San Alfonso Del Mar is a very beautiful pool in Chile that happens to also be the largest pool in the world! This pool measures more than half a mile in length and requires 66 million gallons of water.

5) Cenote Dzitnup in Yucatan, Mexico
This natural pool is in a gigantic cave where the blue turquoise water glows, being lit through a hole in the ceiling.

For a more complete list of exquisite swimming pools please visit http://www.homesthetics.net/exquisite-surreal-swimming-pools-arround-the-world/.

Interested in the types of pools that Suntek Pools and Spas offer? Please give us a call at 631-865-0766 or visit our website!

Does Your Spa Need To Be Cleaned?

 

 

Although summer is winding down, your spa should be kept clean and prepared for the winter. If your Spa is kept in good shape, it can be used year round with little aggravation.

 Suntek Pools & Spas is one of Long Island's largest Hot Tub and Pool service departments on Long Island. We employ highly trained service techs and a fleet of "Satellite Tracked" service vehicles. We service all Pool and Spas regardless of the builder or manufacturer. Suntek does a wonderful job making sure the Spa you own is kept fresh and usable for use at anytime over the year.

 Suntek’s Spa Drain/Clean/Refill service includes:

·         The spa is drained.

·         We clean the tub with a fast acting surface cleaner that removes tough water lines and grease build-up.

·         The tub is rinsed, vacuumed, and wiped down with a towel.

·         The shell of the tub is waxed from the waterline to the lip of the tub to protect the acrylic finish from chemical attack and fading from UV rays.

·         The spa is refilled with fresh water.

·         The filter cartridge is cleaned with a spray on formula to remove oil, grease, calcium, and scale formation.

·         The spa cover is cleaned with a heavy-duty liquid UV protectant.

·         The operation of the tub is checked to make sure that the heater, pumps, blower, and controls are working properly.

·         The water is shocked with a chemical that disinfects the water and kills any bacteria. 

 For more information visit Suntek Pools and Spas, or call 631-865-0766 and schedule a service appointment now with one of our customer service representatives.