Ron Burr


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Swimming Pool and Spa Heat Pumps

Tired of swimming in a cold pool? Is you spa not quite "hot' enough? Thinking about investing in a new electric heat pump pool heater? These are questions which should be asked when thinking about purchasing a new electric heat pump for your swimming pool or spa. - How many BTUs will you need? - Do you have the electric service required for a heat pump? - Do you have the space to install a heat pump? - What type of... (posted by Ron 3 years 80 days ago.)
DE Filters For Swimming Pools

DE filters also know as Diatomaceous Earth filters are a common method to filter swimming pool and spa water. DE filters use a very fine powder to coat internal grids or plates to capture debris and dirt as they pass through a filter tank or vessel. DE filter are available in many sizes usually noted in square footage. The most common sizes are 24, 36, 48, 60 and 72 square feet of surface. Most filters are rated at 2 gallons... (posted by Ron 3 years 100 days ago.)
Swimming Pool Problems and Corrective Measures

One of the worst things about owning a pool is looking out your back window of your home and seeing that the pool water is a nasty shade of green. Now what? The family is ready to go swimming but the pool is a mess. The fix to your swimming pool problems may be as simple as some of the following suggestions. - No free available chlorine. Use your test kit to check the chlorine and pH levels. Remember to... (posted by Ron 3 years 107 days ago.)
Underwater Lights For Your New Swimming Pool and Spa

The decision has been made to build a new swimming pool and or spa and you have decided on many different options. What type and style of underwater lights are you going to install? Up until just a few years ago the only option regarding underwater lights was how bright do I want my lights and how many do I need. If you are currently planning to build a new swimming pool think about the many different... (posted by Ron 3 years 128 days ago.)
Three Types Of Swimming Pool and Spa Filters, Sand, DE and Cartridge

There are three types of pool filters, let's discuss the differences of these units. The first type of filter is a sand filter, it uses fine filter sand inside a vessel or tank to collect and trap dirt and debris from a swimming pool. The pool water is sent to the filter from the pool pump to the top of the tank and a fitting inside the vessel called the distributor "rains" the... (posted by Ron 3 years 152 days ago.)