How to Properly Maintain Your Loop Loc Cover

If you have a Loop Loc cover, you know it is the strongest pool cover on the market. While it is virtually maintenance free, there are steps you should take to promote the longevity of your Loop Loc cover.

1. Proper Storage: When storing your Loop Loc, fold it up and roll it into the provided storage bag. Hang the bag on a hook or nail (or any way to keep it off the floor). By keeping your Loop Loc off the floor, you are allowing the cover to drain through the bag as well as protect it from rodents. Rodents notoriously like to make a home out of pool covers; chewing holes and causing rips.

2. Handle with Care: Loop Loc covers can be bulky and heavy, but it is important to handle them with care. It is best to avoid dragging the over across the deck or placing it near any sharp edges which will damage the cover.

3. Snow Support: During Western New York’s inevitably cold and snowy winters, your water level should be 15”-18” below the top of the pool. The water (and eventually ice) will act as a support for your Loop Loc when the snow accumulates. This support will help relieve the stress the weight of the snow is placing on the cover.

4. Stay Off: While Loop Loc is touted to be able to hold an elephant, it is best to keep off of your cover to maintain its strength. Not only can being on the cover put stress on it, but pets and other animals can put rips in the cover with their paws/claws.

There are just a few helpful tips that will allow you to get the most out of your Loop Loc cover! Visit the Loop Loc page on our website for more information: www.colleys.com/loop-loc-covers

Why a Dolphin Robotic Vacuum May be a Good Idea

If you have a pool and clean it regularly, you’re probably well aware what a pain it can be to install and use traditional pool cleaning devices. Whether you have a suction cleaner that connects to your skimmer or a pressure cleaner that connects to the pump, you spend your time installing fittings, cutting and assembling hoses and untangling hoses and cords. It can be a chore!

Not only can traditional pool cleaning devices waste your time, but they can also waste your money. A typical suction cleaner can cost you up to $400 of electricity in a year. Pressure cleaners use even more energy, for a whopping yearly cost of about $650.

A Dolphin robotic pool vacuum from Maytronics is an independent cleaning machine that is “plug-and-play”. It doesn’t rely on the pool’s filter or pump, and it doesn’t need any additional pumps or hoses to get your pool clean. Just drop it into the water and turn it on.

Not only are these robotic pool vacuums easier to use—they are also up to 90% more efficient than the suction and pressure cleaners on the market today. A robotic cleaner uses far less energy for a total yearly electricity cost of only about $20.

The latest generation of Maytronics pool vacuums are cloud-connected, WIFI enabled, remote controlled and easily programmable, giving you the ability to clean your pool from anywhere, anytime.

So, stop in to your local Colley’s location and find out why a Dolphin from Maytronics is the right fit for your pool!

Colley's at the 2022 Erie County Fair!

The 182nd Erie County Fair is almost here- and Colley’s Pools & Spas will be there! The fair runs from August 10th-21st and we’re hard at work setting up our booth. We always look forward to the fair as a time to interact with old friends and make new ones!

This year, like many in the past, we will be there with exclusive deals on ATV Swim Spas, NEW Marquis Hot Tubs and aboveground pool packages!

Additionally, we will have highly knowledgeable associates on-site who can speak to you regarding a wide array of your pool and spa needs!

Our Colley’s Pools & Spas booth will be located right by gate 4A, next to the Event Center (see image below, or click here to visit the fair map.)

For Erie County Fair ticketing information, click here!

Colley’s Pools & Spas can’t wait to see you at this year’s Erie County Fair!

Pool Issues you May Not Want to Ignore

Nobody likes to think about the need to have their pool repaired, but sometimes issues arise that make it a necessity. Ignoring repairs can lead to bigger issues down the liner if not properly addressed. Here are some issues you may not want to ignore:

1. Cracks in Your Gunite Foundation: While small cracks in the plaster coating can be common and usually simple to fix, it’s important to act on them early because they develop into more serious structural cracks over time.

2. Peeling Plaster: If your pool chemicals are improperly balanced, the plaster on your gunite pool can erode, causing it to wear, crack and peel. People tend to ignore these issues, but it may be worth it to address this before it deteriorates.

3. Loose Coping Stones: The stones that top your pool’s wall are called coping stones. These can become loose and crack. When this happens, they can turn into a safety hazard.

4. Leaks: A leak is not always apparent, but signs can include significant water loss and a wet yard among others. If not properly addressed, a leak can lead to future, more costly issues.

If you find yourself facing any of these potential issues, contact us to see how we can help!