Growing up with a pool, I knew how to swim at an early age. My brother and I learned to swim because of the strong desire to imitate my oldest brother, who was diving and jumping and having a great time, we wanted to do that.

As it happens, my sisters were the complete opposite. Their push to swim did not come from a desire of imitation; but, a necessity to survive in a family of swimmers. Even then, one succeeded and the other did not. To this day, my oldest sister still cannot swim.

Last week, ISR Swim School started here at Aquarama Pools. This program is designed to teach infants how to survive, if they fell into a pool or any body of water.

The parents began to arrive and quickly outfitted their children in the needed gear to start swimming.  Now, it’s easy to imagine a toddler learning to swim as their mind has developed enough to make visible responses to our instructions. However, many of these young swimmers are infants, who are still adapting to this new world.

Children grow up and learn to fear water, as they know they cannot breathe while under it. Infants on the other hand, are wild and bold. Fears that have yet to become developed, do not hold them back as any parent will tell you. This is one key factor in teaching them to swim early on.

Although many are quick learners, these amateur swimmers did not quickly take to the water. Screams split the normally calm air here, causing fellow employees to quickly come and check out the commotion.  With strong hands, the expert instructor takes on each child as if they were her own. Carefully molding these young swimmers to make sure they will be safe after they leave her care.

Looking back, I can only imagine the change my sister would have experienced if she was given the same instructions at such an early age. Considering the positive impact these classes have on each of the infants and their parents, our employees quickly relate to a sense of accomplishment. To share in this amazing achievement and know that through their support here at Aquarama, these little ones will learn to love the water.

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.