Category Archives: Pools
Increase the Energy Efficiency of Your Swimming Pool
With a few simple steps, you can cut costs, save energy and improve the comfort in your swimming pool. Here are three opportunities to create an energy efficient pool. Read More
What is Bathing Load and Why Is It Important for Pool Design?
Bathing load of a pool is the number of people who can use a pool safely at one time. There is an intricate relationship between a pool, treatment capacity, and the number of people who can use it at once. When you are designing a new pool, you have to consider the bathing load also. Read More
Training for the Toronto Triathlon with Water-Based Exercises
Swimming is one of the most popular forms of exercise. It’s safe and effective in keeping our bodies fit and healthy. This is a result of the impact water has on our bodies due to its greater level of density. Read More
BonaVista’s Spring Service is Here to Make a Splash!
Spring is upon us – what better way to celebrate this glorious season than to enjoy fun-filled swims in your pool or savor the surroundings lounging in the relaxing waters of your spa? But hold that thought – is your pool/swim spa ready to serve you? We’re thinking you may need some professional help cleaning, chlorine washing and getting your water feature all refined for optimal use. Say hello to BonaVista’s Spring Service – we can assist you in the pool/spa servicing department and give you a cool discount on water care bundles. Here’s how it works. We have … Read More
Building a Natural Rock Waterfall for Your Swimming Pool
More and more pool designs are being created by including rock waterfalls. There are many benefits of installing waterfalls in swimming pools. When the water cascades over the rock waterfall, it creates a sound that can make an oasis of any swimming pool. Read More
What Are the Benefits of Covering Your Pool?
Covering the swimming pool when you are not using it brings many benefits. Here are some reasons why you should be covering your pool. When the pool is not covered, a lot of water will evaporate from the pool due to the sun. Covering the pool can slow this down or even prevent it. Read More
How Much Volume of Water Does Your Pool Hold?
Whether you are making adjustments to the pH value, shocking the water, or adding chlorine or other chemicals to it, you have to know the correct volume of the pool to make sure that the right quantity of the product is being used. If you use too much or even too less of a product, it could cause problems. Read More
How to Safeguard Your Pool during a Storm or a Hurricane
If you own a swimming pool and if a storm or a hurricane blows over it, how would you ensure the safety of your pool? Here are a few things that you should do to safeguard your pool. Read More
Water Features Can Make a Lot of Difference to Your Swimming Pool
Have you ever thought about adding a water feature to your swimming pool? It can be a very simple thing, but can make a world of difference to your pool. Apart from the aesthetics that it provides, moving water creates a very pleasant noise. This sound is very relaxing and peaceful. Some basic water features are mentioned below. Read More
Removing Algae from Your Swimming Pool
Swimming pools are a lot of fun, but occasionally you might have some problems with the water. There are several types of algae that may grow in a swimming pool. Green algae, mustard algae, and black algae are the most common ones. There are several reasons why they might be growing in your pool. Some of them are mentioned here along with the tips on how to get rid of the algae. Read More
