FREEZE WARNING TIPS
Many customers are worried about their equipment and possible freeze damage.
The possibility of loosing power can cause a running system to quickly freeze over and cause costly damage to your equipment.
To avoid this, follow these simple steps:

1. Turn OFF the Power
2. Drain equipment by removing plugs from all equipment.
3. Cover equipment with heavy blanket(s) to shield from outside elements ex: cold temps, ice, snow, wind, rain
4. Call Aquarama Pools and Spas to verify everything is properly taken care of.

Drain Plugs

Is your Drain Cover Life Expectancy About to Expire?

This December marks five years that the Federal mandates in the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) have been in effect, including the requirement that

1. All suction fitting assemblies or drain covers manufactured or sold comply with the applicable standard (now APSP-16); and
2. That all commercial pool and spa drains to have new VGB certified covers.

Since numerous fittings were installed in 2008 and early 2009, many have or are about to reach the end of their stated life expectancy and need to be replaced before the start of the 2014 season.

As with the original fittings, each replacement unit must be compatible with the existing frame and sump, and have a flow rating equal or greater than the maximum system flow. All units should be installed by an industry professional (Aquarama Pools and Spas), in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

Aquarama Pools and Spas strongly encourages our customers to contact us and have us review the pool/spa circulation system, as well as the integrity of the existing frames.

Ice and plumbing do not mix. Most plumbing on pools are plumbed with PVC and are subject to cracking as the water expands as it turns to ice. This can cause major damage to the pool equipment and underground plumbing. The last thing you want is to have is something freeze and break.

Running water will not freeze. Therefore most pools are equip with freeze protection devices to turn pumps on or to keep pumps running. This should prevent freeze damage.

However, in case of a power outage or an equipment malfunction during freezing temperatures, you can follow these simple steps to help prevent costly repairs.

STEPS TO TAKE DURING POWER FAILURE AND EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONING DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURES:

1. Turn power off!
2. Drain equipment by removing plugs from all equipment.
3. Cover equipment with heavy blanket to shield from outside elements. i.e. wind, rain, snow, ice.
4. Call your local pool professional.

FREEZE GUARDS ARE AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL STORE
CALL 770-422-6291 FOR MORE INFORMATION

AquaRama Pools & Spas
565 Powder Springs Street. Marietta, GA. 30064

Pool Repairs and Pool Service
AquaRama Pools & Spas strive to be Metro Atlanta’s most dependable swimming pool and spa repair company. We are a full service, year-round company that is the industry leader in knowledge and reliability for residential and commercial pools and spas. We are a full warranty center for all pool equipment and cleaner repairs. We make the warranty process simple as we take care of all the paperwork, scheduling, and finally the repair.

• Automation Repair and Install
• Pump motor repair/ install
• Filter installs/ Sand Changes
• Filter Cartridge Replacement/ DE Grid assembly replacement, cleaning
• Booster pump repair/install
• Leak Detection and leak repair
• Heater diagnostic, repair, install
• Full Pool Inspections for new Home Purchase
• Yearly Equipment Checks to maintain warranty coverage
• Time clock repair/install
• Plumbing/Electrical
• Pool Cleaner Repair
• Salt System Install & Repair
• All spa manufacture diagnosis and repairs

As well, AquaRama Pools & Spas has a full parts department, an in-house motor repair room, and in-house cleaner repair room.

AquaRama Pools & Spas make sure all of our repair techs are trained and certified before we release them onto a job site. As well, we do continuing education with all of our employees yearly, during the fall and winter months. We make sure all of our employees keep up with the ever changing industry of swimming pools and spas.

If you would like to schedule a repair or service call, please click on the contact us page and email your request or call us at 770.422.6291.