How to Set Timers on your Hot Tub

Setting your hot tub timer can seem daunting if you are anything like me—I look at the boxes for timers on hot tubs, sprinklers, outside lights, etc. and think, yep, I pass.  But, in the event you have no choice but to tackle this task head on, you may find it a bit easier than you anticipated.  In the attached video, Robbie walks you through setting your timers step by step.

 

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Planning for your New Above Ground Pool!

Making the decision to invest in an above ground pool for your family is a very exciting decision and one that will provide many years of fun family memories.  We get a lot of questions on the next steps and what things need to be considered when trying to decide what size of pool to get and where to place the pool.  We have compiled a list of points to consider and our recommendations as you are working through this very important step.

    Measure for the pool and ensure there is an additional 18” of workspace around the entire outside edge of the pool—you will definitely want to be able to walk around the entire perimeter for maintenance and upkeep.

    Decide on the placement of your pump and filter—keep in mind, your pump cord will only be approximately 2’ long.  You will need to arrange for an electrician to install a 20 amp stand-alone breaker for the pool pump.  Extended use of the pump on an extension cord can ruin the motor and will void the warranty.

    Be sure to watch for overhead power lines—Country Leisure will not install a pool directly beneath overhead power lines, and pool must be at least 5’ clear of any overhead power lines in the vicinity for safety precautions..

    Depending on where you live, you may need to get a local permit—some cities in Oklahoma require a permit for above ground pool installation, most however, do not currently—make sure to reach out to your local City Hall to ensure compliance with any regulations or easements that may affect your yard.

    Try to find the flattest area possible in your yard to avoid additional excavation fees and excess dirt being left behind.

    Place the pool as far from any trees if possible, this is simply to aid in keeping the pool water clean.

    Make sure you are aware of any buried lines, water, sewer, lateral lines, or sprinkler lines—this will avoid the disappointment of having to move your pool location or changing the overall size of the pool.

Hopefully, these items help in determining the best size of pool for your specific yard and things to consider to make the next step of selecting your pool & pool installation go as smoothly as possible! 

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When is the Best Time to Buy an Above Ground Pool?

Temps are dropping and you want me to buy an above ground pool?!?!

One of the most frequent questions we hear is ‘When should I buy an above ground pool’?  A lot of this is truly personal preference, however, if you are looking for the best deal, or want to ensure you have your pool ready for a big Memorial Day weekend celebration, we have compiled some information below to help you make the best choice for your family.

Most pool retailers have a pretty good feel on the market and order what they are going to need for the season. In most cases, by the end of September, they are out of stock and have already placed their order for the next season. However, there are years where it may have rained early on in the season and dealers have remaining inventory going into fall and early winter, or maybe they just simply over-ordered!  If this is the case, and you are a price only shopper, the prices will generally never get better than this time of year (October – December).  You could expect to see up to 40% off in-season pricing. There is a small down side to this discount though; you will be buying from what they have in stock and not all models or sizes will be available.  The plus side – your pool will be installed and ready to be enjoyed in the spring and you potentially saved 40% if you aren’t extremely particular about size/model combo! 

If you have a particular model and/or size that you just have to have, and it isn’t in stock when you go shopping in the late fall, winter is the next best time frame you will generally see for deep discounts and special offers.  Pool retailers are generally warm weather people and don’t particularly care for winter!  They are so ready to get the season off the ground, there will be incentives for those ‘early planners’ that purchase in January/February and are ready to install when those random 60+ degree days pop up, as they do in Oklahoma! Most retailers start receiving their orders for the season in January, which means you will have all sizes/models to choose from, and since it is early in the season, you can get the pool installed once that warm day rolls around, and you will be ready to kick off the season once the spring weather arrives.

The typical ‘pool season’ starts to kick off around Spring break (mid-March), and runs through July. This is the time period you will see normal pricing with specials being offered throughout the summer based on the retailer.  The plus side to waiting until early spring is less time spent explaining to your kids why they can’t go swimming, however, as April/May tend to be our rainy months in Oklahoma, you could potentially wait a bit for install.  If you do find yourself waiting through the rainy season for your install, the silver lining is during 2016, the swim season lasted well into October, and we didn’t see people begin closing their pools until Daylight Savings time ended—so you will have plenty of time to enjoy your new favorite pastime!

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