Posted by tcampbell in Fun In The Sun, Pools, Spas, Water Care
on May 18th, 2012 | 0 comments
Campbell’s Pool & Spa Inc., one of East Tennessee’s leading pool and spa retailers, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Maryville, May 25 through May 28. Located at 2602 US HWY 411 in Maryville, this location provides families in Blount County a convenient and knowledgeable source for all their pool or spa needs.
The opening of this location continues the growth and mission of Campbell’s Pool & Spa, which is to provide excellent service and support to customers using the latest in industry technology. Other Campbell’s Pool & Spa locations in the area include...
Posted by tcampbell in Chemical Safety, Pool Safety
on May 10th, 2012 | 0 comments
May is national Water Safety Month. Water safety is a growing topic among pool professionals and government officials. With recent accidents and government regulations it is the perfect time to focus on how to have fun and be safe around your pool or spa.
A few ways to help your family be water conscious is to teach children the basic of water safety early. Tell them the rules and what to do when around water and make sure they are in the presence of an adult at all times. Have an emergency plan in place if something were to ever happen and always have access to a phone to call for help. Also make sure...
Posted by tcampbell in Uncategorized
on Apr 27th, 2012 | 0 comments
The 2012 Customer Appreciation Sale is going on now through Sunday! This is your chance to save big with the best deals of the year. Stop on by and let us help you stock up and have the best swimming season yet! Visit our website www.campbellspools.com for sale details and promotions.
Posted by tcampbell in Pool Safety, Pools
on Apr 23rd, 2012 | 0 comments
On Thursday, March 15, 2012, Attorney General Eric Holder signed a final rule extending the date for compliance with sections 242 and 1009 of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design as it relates to the provision of accessible entry and exit to existing swimming pools, wading pools, and spas for a period of 60 days after the publication of the rule in the Federal Register. On that same day, the Attorney General also signed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment on whether a longer period of time would be appropriate to allow pool owners and...
Posted by tcampbell in Pool Safety, Pools
on Apr 20th, 2012 | 0 comments
It can be hard to keep water in a pool. Every swimming pool or spa is probably going to start leaking at some point in its lifetime. These problems can be more than just an inconvenience. Even a hole the size of a pencil tip can result in hundreds of gallons of water loss per day. In addition to the replacement cost of the water, leaks in your pool will increase chemical demands. And could possibly lead to more serious structural and mechanical problems. Fortunately, if you can catch the problem early effective leak repair solutions are available.
By far the most common indication of a leak is the...
Posted by tcampbell in Fun In The Sun, Pools
on Apr 13th, 2012 | 1 comment
With summer quickly approaching, lots of people are debating whether or not they should go with an in-ground or above-ground pool.
So for the those of you out there that are having this debate, here are some things to consider:
In-Ground vs. Above-ground Cost:
In most cases, inground pools—be it vinyl, concrete, or fiberglass—are going to cost, on average, between 30-70k. Although this is a big range, it’s an honest and realistic one.
You may have seen an in-ground pool advertised for “$14,999!” or something to that degree, but I can pretty much assure you that anyone doing this is giving...