Moosehead Pools

07/07/2024

Ahead of the upcoming heavy rainfall expected due to hurricane Beryl, it's recommended to add shock (2lbs.) to the pool to help the pool water recover before and/or after the heavy rainfall event. You can pick up pool shock at any pool supply store, Costco, Sams, Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.
After a heavy rainfall all of that extra water washes out pool chlorine levels, pool chemistry and also any algaecide that has been added. Adding shock to a pool is simple. Just walk around the perimeter of the pool and add 2lbs. of shock slowly. You can also mix it with water in a bucket and then slowly pour in while walking around the pool. Rainwater contains all types of contaminants and shocking the pool immediately following a heavy rain event will get the pool on recovery mode quickly and will also help the pool from going Green before we can get there for weekly maintenance.

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07/04/2024

Reminder... with all this heat and pool water evaporation, be sure to keep the pool water levels up. If water is not flowing into the pool skimmers the pumps can run dry, and it only takes one time for the pumps running dry to cause significant damage.

Hope everyone has time to slow down some today to take a moment and give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy in this great country. Have a fun and safe 4th!

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05/31/2024

With all of the storms and rain we've had in our area these last several weeks, it's always a good idea to keep some pool shock on hand to help the pool recover after a heavy rainfall event. You can pick up pool shock at any pool supply store, Costco, Sams, Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.
After a heavy rainfall all of that extra water washes out pool chlorine levels, pool chemistry and also any algaecide that has been added. Adding shock to a pool is simple. Just walk around the perimeter of the pool and add 2lbs. of shock slowly. You can also mix it with water in a bucket and then slowly pour in while walking around the pool. Rainwater contains all types of contaminants and shocking the pool immediately following a heavy rain event will get the pool on recovery mode quickly, and will also help the pool from going Green before we can get there for weekly maintenance.

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01/10/2024

According to the latest weather forecast, looks like we are going to have another significant hard freeze event in our area. We wanted to share some information that may be helpful for our customers and any others that own a pool.

Most pool equipment systems today are equipped with automation to operate the different pumps on a daily schedule. ALL automation systems (Pentair, Jandy, Hayward, etc.) come with built in freeze protection. That means when outside air temperatures get close to the freezing mark, the pool automaton systems will turn the pumps on until the outside air temperatures get back above the freezing point. So as long as we don't lose power (like what happened in 2021), pool systems with automation will be OK.

If your pool does not have automation and operates on timer dials, some of these dial systems also have freeze protection and will come on automatically. If you have a timer dial system, and in the inside lower left-or right-hand corner of that box there is a dial with temperature settings, that means your timer dials have freeze protection and the system should turn on when temps get around the freezing mark. Most timer dial systems DO NOT come with freeze protection so that means during freezing temperatures, you will need to turn on the pumps manually at the timer dial, and then also remove the OFF tab on the timer wheel so the pumps will run continually during the freezing temperatures. Once the temps get back above the freezing mark, re-install the OFF tab back onto the timer wheel.

In the event power goes out (hopefully this does not happen again), the only way to significantly limit damage to the pool equipment and plumbing is to drain the water from the pool equipment. The first step is to turn off power at the breaker panel to the pool equipment. The next step is to remove the drain plugs for each piece of pool equipment (ALL pumps, pool filter, heater, and chlorinator tower (if equipped). It's also a good idea to remove the pump lids and chlorinator tower lid. Be sure to label the drain plugs while you are removing them so when re-installing, you can remember which one goes where. The drain plugs are always located on the bottom of each piece of pool equipment and sometimes there are two drain plugs per pump. They just unscrew for easy removal.

If we do lose power and drain plugs are removed, it's extremely important to have the power turned off at the breakers. When power is restored, you don't want power getting to the pool equipment with everything drained and plugs removed. Also, we would NOT recommend re-installing the removed drain plugs and then re-starting the pool system on your own unless you are very comfortable doing that. It would better for one of our technicians to re-install, re-prime, then start up and test the system to ensure all is OK after the freezing temperatures are gone.

Hope this is helpful and please pass on to anyone with a pool that may find the information useful.

07/25/2023

We're hiring for immediate opening!
Experienced Pool Cleaner (Cypress Area) or will train the right person.
Well established Pool Maintenance and Repair Company has immediate opening for pool cleaning route technician. Full or part time route available. Great opportunity for someone looking for extra income, or as primary job. Our routes are mainly in the Cypress area and are very close together.
Must have own vehicle (truck preferred) and know how to clean pools, and then balance pool chemistry. We will train the right person and we also provide supplement fuel pay for all part time and full-time route technicians. Knowledge and experience repairing pool equipment is a plus!
The position requires NO weekends and NO nights. Full-time weekly technicians can easily make $40K plus the first year. Average pay range 1st year $35-$45K or more depending on number of pools serviced each week.
Some duties would be:
• Job requires good customer service skills and good appearance.
• Performs routine to complex cleaning of pools and spas
• Maintains records of cleanings by using established procedures
• Operates equipment when necessary to maintain the pools and spas
• Recognizes equipment in need of repair, adjustment, or replacement
• Completes all jobs/routes in a consistent and timely manner
• Works under minimal supervision, completing assigned tasks in a timely fashion
• Keeps informed and updated on current techniques and technical methods
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationship and communication with Management

Send inquiries and / or resumes to: [email protected]

05/09/2023

With all the heavy rain we had on Monday, and also all the heavy rain coming in over the next several consecutive days pools will get an overabundance of rainwater leading to algae issues and washing out pool chemistry. It's ALWAYS a good idea to keep some shock on hand for this type of event. This same scenario will occur multiple times during a typical Spring and Summer in our area. Whenever we get a heavy rain (2 inches or more) it's always a good idea to add 2-3lbs. of shock to the pool (depending on pool size) to help kill all the contaminants that were added to the pool with all the rain. Adding shock after heavy rainfall amounts in between our weekly service visits will help pools recover much faster and also prevent the chlorine value from being totally washed out.

12/19/2022

Looks like we have some freezing weather on the way and wanted to provide some helpful information for all pool owners.

If you own a pool with an automation system (not timer dials), these systems have built in freeze protection already. Automation systems will turn on automatically when temps get close to the freezing mark, then they will turn off when temps rise back above freezing. Unless there is a power outage again like in 2021, if you have an automation system, your pool equipment should be OK for freeze events.

For pool owners with the older timer dials that turn their pumps on and off, some of these timer dial systems also come with freeze protection. If your dial timers also have an additional black or gray k**b at the bottom of the dials panel, you can adjust that k**b to the temperature you want the pool pumps to come on. Most dial system DO NOT have this additional temperature control k**b and will ONLY turn the systems on and off according to how the on and off tabs are set for daily operation. For dial timer systems during freezing temperatures without the other additional temperature control k**b, it's recommended to remove the OFF tab on the dial timer and allow ALL pumps to run continuously during the freezing temperature period. Once the freezing temperature period is over, simply re-add the OFF tab back to the dial timers.

Another freeze prevention method is to drain all of the pool equipment and pool equipment plumbing. There are freeze drain plugs on each piece of pool equipment (Heater, ALL pumps, Filter, chlorinator (if equipped), etc.). All of the freeze drain plugs need to be removed to all pieces of the pool equipment and allowed to drain prior to the freezing temperatures. Electrcial power to the pool equipment also needs to be shut off AT THE BREAKERS so none of the pool equipment will come on when drained. It's also a good idea to remove all pump lids and the chlorinator tower lid too. Once temperatures get back above freezing, then reinstall the freeze plugs, re-add the lids, re-prime the pumps and plumbing with water, then turn power back on to the equipment.

Hope this was helpful!

11/29/2022

It's that time of year again with A LOT of leaves and debris entering the pools. Be sure to check and clean out pool skimmers daily, or multiple times daily while falling leaves are at their peak. When the pool skimmer baskets get clogged with leaf debris, water flow to the Main Filter Pump is significantly limited and can cause pumps to overheat or lose prime all together resulting in expensive repairs. It's also a good idea to check and empty the pool cleaner bag every couple of days. If leaf debris builds up on the pool floor, it can stain the plaster and also causes algae issues. During this brief time window of so many leaves falling, a small amount of daily maintenance by keeping the skimmer baskets clear and also emptying the cleaner bag will really protect the pool equipment.

09/14/2022

We're Hiring!

Experienced Pool Cleaner (Cypress Area) or will train the right person.

Well established Pool Company has immediate opening for pool cleaning route technician. Full or part time route available. Great opportunity for someone looking for extra income or as primary job. Our routes are mainly in the Cypress area and are very close together.

Must have own vehicle (truck preferred) and know how to clean and then balance pool chemistry. We will train the right person and also provide supplement fuel pay. Knowledge and experience repairing pool equipment is a plus!

Some duties would be:
• Job requires good customer service skills and good appearance.
• Performs routine to complex cleaning of pools and spas
• Maintains records of cleanings by using established procedures
• Operates equipment when necessary to maintain the pools and spas
• Recognizes equipment in need of repair, adjustment, or replacement
• Completes all jobs/routes in a consistent and timely manner
• Works under minimal supervision, completing assigned tasks in a timely fashion
• Keeps informed and updated on current techniques and technical methods
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationship and communication with Management
Employment Type:
Contract - Full Time

09/14/2022

Experienced Pool Cleaner (Cypress Area) or will train the right person.

Well established Pool Company has immediate opening for pool cleaning route technician. Full or part time routes available. Great opportunity for someone looking for extra income or as primary job. Our routes are mainly in the Cypress area and are very close together.

Must have own vehicle (truck preferred) and know how to clean and then balance pool chemistry. We will train the right person and also provide supplement fuel pay. Knowledge and experience repairing pool equipment is a plus!

Some duties would be:
• Job requires good customer service skills and good appearance.
• Performs routine to complex cleaning of pools and spas
• Maintains records of cleanings by using established procedures
• Operates equipment when necessary to maintain the pools and spas
• Recognizes equipment in need of repair, adjustment, or replacement
• Completes all jobs/routes in a consistent and timely manner
• Works under minimal supervision, completing assigned tasks in a timely fashion
• Keeps informed and updated on current techniques and technical methods
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationship and communication with Management
Employment Type:
Contract - Full and Part Time

09/14/2022

Weekly Pool Maintenance technician needed. Pool maintenance experience a plus, or we will train the right person. Hourly pay to start while training then will pay $15 per pool plus weekly fuel supplement. Must have own vehicle (truck). Pool routes close together and in the Cypress area.