Splash Pools joins Viking Pools Referral Program

We are pleased to announce a new shared lead referral program that is available through Viking Pools. When you a purchase a Viking fiberglass pool from Splash Pools and then refer a friend to Splash Pools resulting in the purchase of a fiberglass pool, Viking Pools will discount the new pool order by $250.00 and you will receive a check for $250.00 after the pool has been paid for by the new customer. In addition, each friend you refer will receive a $250 discount on their new pool purchase.

We have Referral Books available, so that you can give your friends and family a referral slip that will encourage them to purchase a Viking pool from Splash Pools. There are 10 referral slips in each book so you have the potential to make $2500.00, which is a great incentive.

Each booklet is individually numbered and each slip must be faxed in with your order at the time of the order. Coupons after the order has been submitted will not be accepted.

Submitted By: Splash Pools

Raleigh Splash Fiberglass Pools of North Carolina serves all of North Carolina, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Cary, Lake Gaston. We specialize in the installation of Viking Fiberglass Swimming Pools, Vinyl Liner and Concrete Swimming Pool Installations and Renovations including Tile and Coping, Natural Stone and Paver Decking, Pool Resurfacing with Pebble Tec outdoor fireplaces & kitchens, landscaping and more. Visit Splash Fiberglass Pools of North Carolina at www.SplashPoolsNC.com or contact us at Info@SplashPoolsNC.com.

Splash Pools - Raleigh Saltwater Swimming Pools

Saltwater Swimming Pools

Did you know that if you already have a conventional chlorine swimming pool, it can be switched over to a state of the art saltwater pool in no time at all? It's true saltwater pools can save the average homeowner hundreds of dollars per year on chemical costs as well as provide your friends and family an enjoyable swimming experience. No more chlorine smelling hair, itchy skin, forgetting to fill the chlorinator, trips to the store to pick up chlorine orforgetting and having the pool turn green...it all can be replaced with a saline based pool water that generates its own chlorine for you. The salt level is kept extremely low...only about 2800 - 3300 parts per million. Some people say they can taste, some people say they can't. But I think it's that you expect to taste chlorine and you don't, so you assume you are tasting salt. Either way talk to someone that has a saltwater pool and they will let you know that it is the only way to go for ease of maintenance and enjoyment.

Submitted By: Splash Pools Splash Fiberglass Pools of North Carolina serves all of North Carolina, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Cary, Lake Gaston, . We specialize in the installation of Viking Fiberglass Swimming Pools, Vinyl Liner and Concrete Swimming Pool Installations and Renovations including Tile and Coping, Natural Stone and Paver Decking, Pool Resurfacing with Pebble Tec outdoor fireplaces & kitchens, landscaping and more. Visit Splash Fiberglass Pools of North Carolina at www.SplashPoolsNC.com or Contact us at Info@SplashPoolsNC.com or (919) 291-8354

Best Winter Swimming Pool Safety Cover - What's the Difference?

Splash Pools provides Fiberglass Swimming Pools in North Carolina and will explain about Swimming Pool Safety Covers.

As the leaves begin to change colors and we embrace Fall, many pool owners begin to consider a safety cover for their pool. Here are a few tips to assist you in making the most informed decision. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (919) 291-8354.

1. What's the difference between a regular swimming pool cover and a swimming pool safety cover?

A typical solid vinyl pool cover is little more than a tarp to put over your swimming pool. It does not prevent children or pets from gaining access to the pool. All safety covers must conform to the Standard Performance Specification set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). According to the ASTM, a safety cover must be able to support a certain amount of weight, not permit gaps that a child or pet could squeeze through, and remove standing water. A pool cover can not include the word "Safety" unless it meets these standards.

2. Why is a U.L. (underwriters laboratories) approval important?

(By the way, we resurfaced the U.L. test pool in 2008)

Underwriters Laboratories (known as U.L.) is an outside testing company. Many cover company's claim that they meet the ASTM standard F1346-91 for manual safety covers, but have not followed up with outside testing agencies that perform all of the actual tests listed in the ASTM guideline. At at Splash Pools we only install covers that not only meet but also exceed the guidelines set forth for safety swimming pool covers! For example, we only install covers that use double perimeter webbing and double-thick straps, extremely high-strength 302 grade stainless steel springs, and polyester bonded thread that costs almost 10 times more than the thread used by some of our competitors.

3. Can my children walk and play on the safety cover?

All Splash Pools covers meet the ASTM guidelines for safety covers and have been U.L. certified. As such they will easily support the weight of a child or an adult in an emergency. However, we do not recommend walking on the cover, and children and pets should never be allowed to play on top of a safety or any other type of pool cover. Adult supervision is always required around any swimming pool area.

4. Should I get a mesh or a solid safety cover?

Both the mesh Safety Swimming Pool Cover and our solid Safety Swimming Pool Cover provide superior protection for your family. Mesh covers do have one safety advantage: they do not permit water to collect. In order to meet safety cover performance standards, solid covers must provide for the elimination of standing water. Our solid safety cover is available in two versions: one with "invisible" mesh panels that allow water to drain through, and an all-solid version that is always sold with an automatic cover pump. The pump must be used at all times in order to maintain the safety of the cover. Ultimately, though, the choice between a mesh or solid cover is up to the preference of the user.

5. Why does the water have to be removed from the cover in order for it to be considered "safe"?

Collected water on a cover is a hazard in itself. There have unfortunately been cases of children and pets who have wandered out on a cover filled with water and slippery debris, become trapped and drowned. That is why the ASTM Performance Specification states that no pool cover can call itself a safety cover if it does not provide for water removal.

6. What type of warranty do your covers come with?

Currently our mesh and solid safety covers come with a 12-year pro-rated manufacturer's warranty. When completed and signed by the original purchaser, this warrants that the cover is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use.

7. Should I drain my pool before putting on my swimming pool safety cover?

No! It is very important to maintain proper water level to help support the weight of the cover and prevent excess wear. For mesh covers, water level should be 15" to 18" below the top of the pool. For solid covers, water level should be 12" to 16" below the top of the pool. If proper water level is not maintained, the warranty can be void.

8. I have a custom-designed pool that's irregularly shaped. Can I get a LOOP-LOC safety cover that will fit it?
Absolutely! Splash Pools will first come out and carefully measure your pool. Then, the manufacturer will use their exclusive computerized design system to translate those measurements into a cover that will perfectly conform to the shape and features of your pool.

9. How long will it take to get a custom cover?
From the time Splash Pools submits your order to the manufacturer it will take approximately 2-3 weeks including fabrication until the cover is completely installed on your pool.

10. I always supervise my children when they are around our pool. Why do I need a safety cover?
A swimming pool is always a magnet for children. At times when you are not around to supervise or your family is away from home, wandering children and pets from the neighborhood may attempt to enter your pool. Even if you have a locked gate (which is a great extra layer of protection), a determined toddler will often be able breach it. Only the security of a safety cover can ensure that no one will be able to gain access to the pool while you are away.

11. How can I keep my pool water clear over the winter months?

All pools, when covered (no matter what type of cover you have), require winter chemical treatment to keep the water clear. When closing your pool in the fall, we recommend use of a winterizing chemical kit, which includes winterizing algaecide.

12. If we have a paver/brick deck can we use a Swimming Pool Safety Cover?

Absolutely! Splash Pools anchor-in-pipe installation is the perfect application for paver/brick decks. The pipe holds the anchors firmly into place allowing the cover the remain taut all winter long. No wear and tear on the deck, will not pull or ruin pavers/bricks whatsoever.

Submitted by: Splash Pools

Frank is one of the Founders of Splash Pool of North Carolina. Splash Pools specializes is Viking Fiberglass Swimming Pools and installs them in Ralaigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Frank has been recognized as a subject matter expert by the APSP and has been retained to speak at various events including the International Pool and Spa Expo, Coverings, NCHBA, World of Concrete, Watershapes and various other local events.

Best Winter Swimming Pool Safety Cover - What's the Difference?

Best Winter Swimming Pool Safety Cover - What's the Difference?

Splash Pools provides Viking Fiberglass, Concrete and Vinyl Liner Swimming Pools in North Carolina and will explain about Swimming Pool Safety Covers.

1. What's the difference between a regular swimming pool cover and a swimming pool safety cover?

A typical solid vinyl pool cover is little more than a tarp to put over your swimming pool. It does not prevent children or pets from gaining access to the pool. All safety covers must conform to the Standard Performance Specification set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). According to the ASTM, a safety cover must be able to support a certain amount of weight, not permit gaps that a child or pet could squeeze through, and remove standing water. A pool cover can not include the word "Safety" unless it meets these standards.

2. Why is a U.L. (underwriters laboratories) approval important?

(By the way, we resurfaced the U.L. test pool in 2008)

Underwriters Laboratories (known as U.L.) is an outside testing company. Many cover company's claim that they meet the ASTM standard F1346-91 for manual safety covers, but have not followed up with outside testing agencies that perform all of the actual tests listed in the ASTM guideline. At at Splash Pools we only install covers that not only meet but also exceed the guidelines set forth for safety swimming pool covers! For example, we only install covers that use double perimeter webbing and double-thick straps, extremely high-strength 302 grade stainless steel springs, and polyester bonded thread that costs almost 10 times more than the thread used by some of our competitors.

3. Can my children walk and play on the safety cover?

All Splash Pools covers meet the ASTM guidelines for safety covers and have been U.L. certified. As such they will easily support the weight of a child or an adult in an emergency. However, we do not recommend walking on the cover, and children and pets should never be allowed to play on top of a safety or any other type of pool cover. Adult supervision is always required around any swimming pool area.

4. Should I get a mesh or a solid safety cover?

Both the mesh Safety Swimming Pool Cover and our solid Safety Swimming Pool Cover provide superior protection for your family. Mesh covers do have one safety advantage: they do not permit water to collect. In order to meet safety cover performance standards, solid covers must provide for the elimination of standing water. Our solid safety cover is available in two versions: one with "invisible" mesh panels that allow water to drain through, and an all-solid version that is always sold with an automatic cover pump. The pump must be used at all times in order to maintain the safety of the cover. Ultimately, though, the choice between a mesh or solid cover is up to the preference of the user.

5. Why does the water have to be removed from the cover in order for it to be considered "safe"?

Collected water on a cover is a hazard in itself. There have unfortunately been cases of children and pets who have wandered out on a cover filled with water and slippery debris, become trapped and drowned. That is why the ASTM Performance Specification states that no pool cover can call itself a safety cover if it does not provide for water removal.

6. What type of warranty do your covers come with?

Currently our mesh and solid safety covers come with a 12-year pro-rated manufacturer's warranty. When completed and signed by the original purchaser, this warrants that the cover is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use.

7. Should I drain my pool before putting on my swimming pool safety cover?

No! It is very important to maintain proper water level to help support the weight of the cover and prevent excess wear. For mesh covers, water level should be 15" to 18" below the top of the pool. For solid covers, water level should be 12" to 16" below the top of the pool. If proper water level is not maintained, the warranty can be void.

8. I have a custom-designed pool that's irregularly shaped. Can I get a LOOP-LOC safety cover that will fit it?
Absolutely! Splash Pools will first come out and carefully measure your pool. Then, the manufacturer will use their exclusive computerized design system to translate those measurements into a cover that will perfectly conform to the shape and features of your pool.

9. How long will it take to get a custom cover?
From the time Splash Pools submits your order to the manufacturer it will take approximately 2-3 weeks including fabrication until the cover is completely installed on your pool.

10. I always supervise my children when they are around our pool. Why do I need a safety cover?
A swimming pool is always a magnet for children. At times when you are not around to supervise or your family is away from home, wandering children and pets from the neighborhood may attempt to enter your pool. Even if you have a locked gate (which is a great extra layer of protection), a determined toddler will often be able breach it. Only the security of a safety cover can ensure that no one will be able to gain access to the pool while you are away.

11. How can I keep my pool water clear over the winter months?

All pools, when covered (no matter what type of cover you have), require winter chemical treatment to keep the water clear. When closing your pool in the fall, we recommend use of a winterizing chemical kit, which includes winterizing algaecide.

12. If we have a paver/brick deck can we use a Swimming Pool Safety Cover?

Absolutely! Splash Pools anchor-in-pipe installation is the perfect application for paver/brick decks. The pipe holds the anchors firmly into place allowing the cover the remain taut all winter long. No wear and tear on the deck, will not pull or ruin pavers/bricks whatsoever.

Submitted by: Splash Pools

Splash Pools is the North Carolina premiere Viking Fiberglass Pool Dealer. Additionally we install concrete and Vinyl liner in-ground swimming pools and spas in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Charlotte, Wake Forest, Apex, Clayton, Wendell and the surrounding areas. Splash Pools can provide turn key outdoor living areas as well including outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces, Natural stone, paver & concrete patios, landscaping, fencing, pool houses, cabanas and much more. Contact us at Info@SplashPoolsNC.com or (919) 291-8354 or visit the Splash Pools Website.