We have installed several of these pumps so far and we have been very pleased with the results.  It is completely compatible with the Jandy Aqualink RS along with other pool and spa control systems.  The pump runs more quiet, even in high speed, which eliminates one of the drawbacks that we have found with others, like the Pentair Intelliflo.  It also can still handle a pool and spa combo that originally was fitted with a 1.5HP motor or greater.

AquaPro APEX Series 1HP Variable Speed Pool Pump – 208V/230V – APEXVS1

This is also listed under the SunRunner Brand, MODEL  SUNPVS125  208-230V Variable Speed Pump 1.25SF EE

• (208)9.1/4.5/1.8AMPS
• (230)8.5/4.4/1.7AMPS

We have tested this pool cleaner extensively, and feel it is the best value for the dollar!!!  It also offers much more than any “suction driven” pool cleaner at this price level.

This is the best pool cleaner if you are a do it yourself pool owner!!!!

What are the advantages?

• a robotic cleaner does not rely on the filter pump and flow to operate, it runs independently.  so the pool cleaner can run through the night, even when your pool pump is not in operation.
• this also means less wear and tear on your equipment.  empty the debris and dirt at the pool cleaner itself, not the equipment
• less “hang-ups” and problems handling larger debris and foreign objects

 Only $449.00.  Which includes free delivery and a demonstration up to one hour!!!!  We want you to understand how to use it properly and take advantage of what it can do!!!

SALE!!!  On Marathon Impower Motor, $599.00 plus tax and installation

The state of Florida has began to mandate a transition from traditional single phase motors to variable speed motors on most pool pumps.  While most of the requirements will focus on equipment installed on newly contructed pools, it will start to affect repairs and replacements on exisiting pool equipment as well.  While single horsepower, single speed it still available, some are still choosing to make the switch now.  Obviously, the initial cost of the equipment is higher, so it is a trade off on future savings on utilities.

Click here to estimate how much you could possibly save on your electric bill by switching to one of these motors.

Over the past 10-15 years, cartridge filters have become much more common in SW Florida.  Most agree that the operating cost of a cartridge filter is much less than a Diatomaceous earth or even a sand filter, since it eliminates wasted water (from backwashing) and chemical costs (from having to re-charge).  It also has become the better alternative from an environmental standpoint for these reasons.

One of the most common oversights in maintaining a swimming pool with a cartridge filter is failure to replace the cartridge or element when it is necessary to do so.  Most manufacturers will tell you to replace it after 10-12 cleaning cycles.  Normally, the cleaning cycle will vary anywhere from one month to 2 months, depending on the bather load of the pool and what has been found to be necessary by the user, given other environmental factors.  To put it simply, the more dirt and body oils you run through your filter, the more often it needs to be cleaned AND changed out.

As a rule, we normally track the lifespan of each of our customers’ filter cartridge, and after roughly two years, we automatically replace them.  In other cases, we replace it sooner; when wear and tear has made even more frequent replacement necessary.  

But how do you know?

1.  Know your filter’s “starting pressure.”  This is the minimum pressure you will be able to achieve on your filter pressure gauge.  This can vary considerably from pool to pool, because it is affected by so many variables, for example: pump horsepower, plumbing size and layout, etc.  Make a note of the PSI right after you have placed a new cartridge in the filter.  Or another way of determining your starting pressure is to take the cartridge out of the filter and see what the PSI reads with nothing inside.   If you are still getting more than 5 PSI above your starting pressure, even after you have cleaned the cartridge, you need to replace it.
2. Automatically replacing the filter after the given period of time (suggested above) assures that the material inside, which degrades over time, will be in adequate shape to filter the water.  Your filter might be missing a good deal of particles that it otherwise would remove from the water if it was new.

For a limited time only, get the Aquacal SQ 120 (115K BTU) for only $3,599.00, includes BASIC installation and sales tax.

Basic installation= replacement of an exisiting heat pump (no new electrical or gas work needed)

The HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ120 comes packed with all standard features. Our patented counter-flow water management system heats water faster and more efficiently.

Chemical corrosion is not a factor with our impervious materials. That’s what we like to call “durability without sacrificing efficiency”.

Designed for residential and light-duty commercial pools. Works great for smaller pools where over sizing is desired.

Fall Special on the Nano, only $799.00 installed!!!!!   Handles up to 20K Gallons of water.

Read More Here

A recent advertisement on local radio stations about salt system (chlorine generators) is very misleading to the consumer.

The ad claims “install it, set it, and forget it.”   http://www.recwarehouse.com/

We have written about this before, on this site, and previously explained why it is not necessarily true.  ReadHere . 

With a salt system, you may not have to lug 2.5 gallon jugs of chlorine/bleach back to your pool.  Now you will just have lug 40lb. bags of salt back and forth!!!!  Maybe not as often, but keep that account open at the pool supply store!   It will also be important to keep a close eye on PH and Alkalinity, since the chlorination process via the cell makes that part of your water chemistry even harder to manage than if you were using traditional chemicals.  This, along with stabilizer to lock the chlorine in, will have to be tested for and adjusted using the same store-bought chemicals that you were probably using before.

More importantly, the rate of output on the chlorine generator will always have to be adjusted up and down, as the weather conditions and bather load change.  “set it and forget it” will almost certainly lead the cell being run too much or not enough.  So, periodically you will still need to test the chlorine level in the water to decide if you need to increase or lower output.

Also, the cell needs to be removed and cleaned after a certain amount of run time.  Make sure that is a responsibility that you can handle!!

Finally, you need to watch your salt level.  Too low will make the cell shut down and not produce.  Too much will again shut down the cell to keep it from being damaged by the high salt content.  It takes some diciplined monitoring to stay within this range.  I’ve gone out to salt pools before that were green.  There was no chlorine.  I told the homeowner that the salt level was too low.  Their answer was “I have to add salt?”

Now that salt pools are more common, many side effects have come to the forefront, mostly related to staining.  There are things that you can install with the salt system to prevent certain types of staining, but most of the staining happens when people don’t understand what they are dealing with. 

Tom

We have written to you in the past regarding the risks present in all pools fitted with standard main drain covers. Many of you had your main drain covers replaced with The Anti-Snare Drain Covers of 2006 and 2007.

Today there are a lot more options for preventing entrapment and many of them have been improved to have less affect on the flow of your filter and will not take away from the performance of the rest of your equipment.  

     Most of the recent federal legislation is directed primarily at public pools and new construction, so there are many homeowners that are not required to address these issues, but perhaps should.

We encourage you read about these products and consider having us install them.  Many insurance companies are starting to require them or at least offer discounts and credits when they know the homeowner has made this improvement to their pool or spa.

 E-mail us for quotes and more information (majesticpoolservice@yahoo.com)

Not only will we come and pick it up at your location, but we will also pay your for it!!!! 

Pick-up is guaranteed in 48 hours or less, for most zipcodes in Collier County and Bonita Springs.

Contact us at 239-596-3610 or e-mail  majesticpoolservice@yahoo.com

Get rid of the junk without the hassle!!!

Get a solar blanket or heat blanket (covers) delivered and keep out the cold!!!  Right now we are offering free delivery to our primary service areas.

Solar Cover, Heat Blanket

 Contact us at majesticpoolservice@yahoo.com to schedule next day delivery!!!

This is the standard blue, 5-year material.  Easy to pull on and off the pool. 

12×28                    $109.00 + tax  (delivered)

14×28                    $129.00 + tax (delivered)