Monday, October 20, 2008

SmartRail Spa Handrail - The Hottub Handrail, the Smart Rail makes it easy to get in the hot tub


The SmartRail Makes getting into and out of your hot tub easier.

These hot tub handrail has mounting bracket rotates so you can mount on your jacuzzi or deck. Black powder coating and rust free aluminum construction.

Available in black or stainless steel.


Nitro Robotic Swimming Pool Cleaner - Smartpool Robot Inground swimming Pool Cleaner

ALL NEW NITRO ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER with CADDY CART




$25 Mail In Rebate!!!

Packed with power cleaning robotic features at this great price!

Smart Pool, one of the leading manufacturers of automatic pool cleaners introduces Nitro, a new robotic cleaner that is packed with features at an affordable price. Nitro is designed to clean, scrub and vacuum up to a 20 x 40 pool in 2 hours or less. Strategically designed ports means this dynamo cleans up to a 40% wider path than other robotic cleaners. Its patented filter bag is twice as large as other cleaners, so it needs to be emptied only half as much. The tight weave of its bag traps dirt, algae and even bacteria – nothing escapes the Nitro. Since it has its own filtration system the unit filters thousands of gallons an hour while it helps redistribute pool chemicals. None of Nitro's debris ends up in your pool's pump and filter!

Nitro is completely safe and runs on 24 volts so it costs only pennies a day to operate. Its patented “super cord” technology is twist resistant so the unit is never steered by the twisted cord. Its “intelligent” technology insures that it cleans every corner of your pool regardless of shape. Works on all pool
surfaces vinyl, concrete or fiberglass. Even with its powerful cleaning motors, Nitro's advance polymer construction means
it is lighter than other robotic cleaners and weighs a mere 8 lbs. Anyone can easily pull the unit out of the pool.

Use Nitro's advanced design to clean your pool faster, more thoroughly and easier than any other cleaner in the world. Nitro comes complete with transformer, 50 ft of cord and a FREE caddy cart. 3 year manufacturer warranty
(1 year full and 2 year limited).


Click here for the Nitro Robotic Pool Cleaner Manual and instructions.





Where to buy Ramuc Pool Paint

Mega Pool and Spa sells Ramuc pool paint.

Epoxy swimming pool paints are typically the most durable and suitable for swimming pool applications. Epoxy paints are commonly referred to as “Marine Paint”. This type of paint includes 2 parts, the resin and hardener. Most epoxies mix at a rate of one to one to form a resin. Over time, epoxy film with become chalky over time.

The other main type of swimming pool paint is Acrylic Swimming Pool Paint and does not require a hardener or catalyst system like an epoxy paint does. The paint is a polymer resin, but a lot of pool paints are water based. This means that the paint is suspended in water, not oil. Therefore, it’s a lot easier for the homeowner to apply since the fumes are not as strong as they would be with an oil based paint.


How do you paint a swimming pool?

At www.megapoolandspa.com we sell Ramuc brand swimming pool paint.

There are three different types of swimming pool paint you could buy: Epoxy, Acrylic, or Rubber Based.

Epoxy swimming pool paints are typically the most durable and suitable for swimming pool applications. Epoxy paints are commonly referred to as “Marine Paint”. This type of paint includes 2 parts, the resin and hardener. Most epoxies mix at a rate of one to one to form a resin. Over time, epoxy film with become chalky over time.

The other main type of swimming pool paint is Acrylic Swimming Pool Paint and does not require a hardener or catalyst system like an epoxy paint does. The paint is a polymer resin, but a lot of pool paints are water based. This means that the paint is suspended in water, not oil. Therefore, it’s a lot easier for the homeowner to apply since the fumes are not as strong as they would be with an oil based paint.

It is a lot of work to paint a swimming pool, so first decide if you really want to put in the effort. Sometimes, you could just get away with a good cleaning. You may want to consider an acid wash if your current coating can handle the cleaning.

As with any paint job, preparation is probably 99% of the key to success. First, make sure the type of paint you choose can be applied over your existing paint. Not all paints are compatible. The paint could wrinkle or lift due to the chemical reaction.

Once you’ve selected the color and type of pool paint, epoxy, or acrylic, it’s time to drain the pool and take out any obstructions.

Scrape or sand off any flaking or peeling paint and and feather the edges.

Make any repairs to cracks or anything with your choice of caulk, cement, or other products.

Read the manufacturers label for the pool paint you’re using to ensure you use compatible chemicals and materials.

Clean the pool with an muriatic acid solution or per your pool paint instructions.

Rinse the acid off and clean with trisodium-phosphate, TSP.

Final rinse the pool with clean water.

It is best to pump all the water our and thoroughly let the pool dry. Blow out any water that could run out of your skimmer, drains, etc.

Some paints require a primer coat, some are self priming, so read your paint instructions.

Most paints are applied with a standard NAP roller. You probably want to buy an extension to make the rolling easier. Use a brush for corners and hard to reach areas. Start in the middle and work your way to the corners (Just Kidding)… start in the deep end and work your way out of the shallow end.

Wait a few days, longer for some paints, before filling your pool back up with water.

Where to buy cheap swimming pool leaf catcher?

At www.megapoolandspa.com, we sell discount leaf nets for above ground swimming pools and inground swimming pools. Our covers come in a variety of sizes for round or oval aboveground pools. Our Inground Leaf Lets are sold in rectangular sizes and we have them in a lot of different pool sizes.

A Swimming Pool Leaf Net is normally placed over a solid winter swimming pool cover. A pool leaf catcher is a lightweight, mesh type cover made from polyethylene material. The gaps of the netting are about 1/8 square, so this cover is primarily used to catch leaves during the fall and winter months. Since this cover is placed over the solid winter cover, you can remove the leaf net and clean off the leaves without removing the winterized pool cover.

Normally, most people will leave the cover on the pool until all the leaves have fallen from the trees around your pool. Simply slide the cover off and most of the leaves that were ontop of your above or inground swimming pool will be dragged off.

You buy swimming pool leaf nets in “Pool Size”. The covers have a 4 foot overlap so you can properly secure the cover. Our above ground swimming pool leaf nets include a cable that you thread through the grommets of the cover and tighten with the included winch. To install an in ground swimming pool leaf net, you would simply slip your water tubes through the loops that are made into the cover.

Our leaf nets come with a 4 year manufacturer prorated warranty.

How do you figure out the number of gallons in a swimming pool?

It's important to know how many gallons of water are in your swimming pool. A lot of swimming pool spring startup opening chemical kits are sold based on gallons and it's important to know so you can properly add the right amount of chemicals during your normal maintenance.

To determine how many gallons of water are in your swimming pool, you basically multiply the length, width, depth, then we also use a "multiplier".

If you have a sloped pool or a pool with a deep end, you just figure the average depth. Take the depth of the shallow and deep end. Add them together and divde by two. This gives you a rough estimate of the average depth. If you have a flat bottom pool, you guessed it, your average depth is just the depth of your pool

For Round Pools, you multiply the diameter (in feet) times the diameter (in feet) times the average depth (in feet) times 5.9 (the multiplier).

For Oval Swimming Pools, the calculation is roughly the same, but we change the multiplier. To figure the amount of gallons in an above ground swimming pool, it's length x width x average depth x 6.7 (our multiplier).

For rectangular pools, our equation to figure the amount of water in a swimming pool is lenth x width x average depth x 7.5(our multiplier)



Once you figure out how many gallons of water are in your swimming pool, you can buy the right amount of swimming pool chemicals.

Royal Entrance Above Ground Swimming Pool Steps

The Royal Entrance Above Ground Swimming Pool Step features a clean, beautiful look in an easy-to-install design. This step is made from rugged polymer that requires no sand bags, which can be hard to put in and even harder to remove in the fall. The Royal Entrance has skid-resistant steps for sure-footed use and will fit either a 48” or 52” deep pool. New side barriers prevent children from becoming trapped underneath the step and make it compliant with all safety codes. Durable polymer handles make getting into and out of the pool a snap for the young and the old.

We offer an optional 4'x5' protective pad. For pools without decks, add the available ladder attachment kit. The Royal Entrance can hold up to 350 lbs. and measures 43” high x 34” wide x 42” deep. 1-Year Warranty. Ships via truckline.

At www.megapoolandspa.com we have all the cheap swimming pool steps and ladders you need.



Sunday, October 19, 2008

What is better, a blue or clear solar blanket?

Swimming pool solar blankets come in blue or clear.

A blue swimming pool solar blanket is more economical and weighs less than the clear blanket. These solar covers are a little thinner than the clear swimming pool solar blankets.

A clear solar blanket allows more sunlight to pass through and heat your swimming pool. Since they are a little thicker, they have a little better insulating property. However, since they are heavier than the blue blankets, you will need to purchase a higher quality swimming pool solar blanket reel.

What is Swimming Pool Cove?

If you have an above ground swimming pool and will be putting in a pool liner, you should use pool cove sticks.

Pool Cove is placed on the ground right next to the pool wall. They provide support for your swimming pool liner against the pool wall. The structural integrity of your above ground swimming pool is also helped by the use of pool cove.

Pool Cove Sticks are 48" long and made from foam. They do not wash out like sand or dirt coves you build by hand.

At www.megapoolandspa.com we sell Peel and Stick Pool Cove and Clip and Stick Pool Cove.

Do I need to use Swimming Pool Cove when putting in a swimming Pool Liner?

Yes, we recommend using swimming pool cove when replacing a swimming pool liner.

Pool Cove will not wash out like sand or dirt you build by hand

A SMALL INVESTMENT THAT WILL ADD YEARS TO THE LIFE OF YOUR ABOVE-GROUND LINER!

Make sure the place pool cove around the bottom, inside circumference of your pool wall before installing your new liner. Pool cove will help prevent excessive stretching and premature wearing, adding years to the life of your
new swimming pool liner
. Peel & Stick pool cove has an adhesive backing for quick, easy installation. 48” length.


Here are the pool cove installation instructions.

Where to buy Doughboy Swimming Pool Liners?

Most Doughboy pools require an expandable swimming pool liner.

An expandable pool liner is also called a stretch pool liner and is used if you have a dished out pool or a swimming pool with a deep end.

At www.megapoolandspa.com , we sell expandable pool liners that can be used up to 72" deep. We carry the popular round and oval pool sizes or can have a custom made liner.

We sell replacement swimming pool liners for Doughboy pools made by Swimline.

Where can I buy a Pool Liner for an Esther Williams Pool?

At www.megapoolandspa.com, we sell cheap replacement swimming pool liners.

If you need a new liner for an Esther Williams pool, please visit our website to view the patterns we have. We carry pool liners for round and oval pools in many of the popular sizes and can have liners custom made.

Most Esther Williams pools use a beaded swimming pool liner. We sell Swimline pool liners and they are made to fit Esther Williams pools and the majority of pool manufacturers.

Above Ground Swimming Pool Beaded Liners are sold in 48" or 52" sidewalls. They are not like overlap swimming pool liners; the top is different and you must purchase the correct wall height.

Where can I buy the Perfect Pool Bottom Kit?


The Perfect Pool Bottom Kit from Gladon is an entire floor kit for your above ground swimming pool.

If you are doing research on how to install an above ground swimming pool liner, you have probably heard about the different pool pads. The Gladon Perfect Pool Bottom Kit is an entire kit designed to totally protect your new liner and add years of life. The heart of this liner kit is perfect bottom hard, flat polymer that is placed under your pool to form a smooth bottom and protect your liner. Nothing can get through Perfect Pool Bottom, not roots, stones, glass or even NUTGRASS! With Perfect Pool Bottom even footprints are eliminated. Also included in the kit is pool cove which is used around the perimeter of the inside wall of your pool to protect your liner. Pool cove eliminates excessive liner stretch to prolong your liner’s life.

For detailed instructions on how to install the Perfect Pool Bottom Kit
, please visit our www.megapoolandspa.com

We sell the Perfect Pool Bottom Kit for Round Above Ground Swimming Pools and we have the Perfect Pool Bottom Kit for Oval Aboveground Swimming Pools.


How do you install the Happy Bottom Pool Pad

You purchase the Happy Bottom Pool Pad based on your pool size. At www.megapoolandspa.com, we have the Happy Bottom for Round Pools and the Happy Bottom for Oval Swimming Pools.

The Happy Bottom is layed under your above ground swimming pool liner.

First, make sure you have a firm and level surface.

Place the sheets of foam padding out and tape together using Sure Seam Tape.

Install the swimming pool cove ontop of the pool pad.

Continue with your pool liner installation.

For detailed instructions, please visit this link to see how to install the Happy Bottom Pool Pad.

Do I need to use the Happy Bottom Pool Pad?

The Happy Bottom Pool Pad is a poly foam material that you place under your above ground swimming pool liner.

This type of pool padding provides a nice layer of cushion for your pool liner. If you have suitable ground, you may not need to use a sand base with this product. If you are installing an above ground swimming pool on concrete, this is the padding to use.

The Gladon Happy Bottom comes to you pre cut for your swimming pool size. Here are the instructions on how to install the Happy Bottom Pool Pad.

Cheapest Price for Above Ground Swimming Pool Steps?

Mega Pool and Spa is an etailer of swimming pool equipment. We stock several styles of steps for above ground swimming pools.

We have the cheapest prices on the internet and deliver your pool steps for FREE in the 48 states.

We have low prices on the:

How do you put on a swimming pool cover?

After you have winterized your swimming pool, you should place a swimming pool cover over the pool.

A solid winter cover is made with poly threads that are woven tightly together. These covers normally come with an 8,12, or 15 year manufacturer warranty. These covers usually have different colors, but the main difference is the tightness of the weave, commonly referred to as the "scrim size". This is notated in per inch and if you look at the cover, you will notice the "threading" of the material. It looks like small squares and the higher the scrim size, the smaller or tighter the weaving.

The covers are usually, blue, green, or navy in color on top, and black underneath. The blackside is placed on the pool side and the dark color helps block sunlight to prevent algae growth over the winter months.

How to install a winter cover on an above ground swimming pool:

A swimming pool cover air pillow is an optional accessory and they come in a variety of sizes. Depending on your pool size, you may need to buy a small or large pillow or multiple pillows. You would inflate the pillow and tie it and secure it in place so the air pillow is positioned in the center of the swimming pool. These air pillows are commonly used in colder climates and may help protect your above ground swimming pool frame from the freezing and expansion of the water. Your cover should be able to withstand standing water ontop of it. Rainwater may help keep the cover in place, but some people not to have a lot of water on their cover. Many people have tried to buy a lot of pillows to create a dome effect so rainwater and snowmelt would run off the pool cover, but this is not recommened. Instead, we sell an electric cover pump to get water off your pool cover.

Purchase a correct size pool cover. We sell covers in many sizes for round and oval pools. You buy the cover in "Pool Size" . Our covers have a 4 foot overlap which means the cover is actually 4 feet bigger than the pool size. Your cover will go over the walls of the pool, so you need to have extra space to secure the cover in place to the swimming pool. Water level is very important since the cover is made to sit on the water. Your cover should only hang and drop down 12" from the rail or deck. Do not stretch the cover.

Remove the swimming pool cover from the packaging. All of our winter covers come with a cable and winch that should be in the same box. Place the cover on the pool with the black side down, on the pool water. Make sure the cover is installed correctly per the manufacturer's warranty card and instructions. Thread the cable through the metal grommets of the pool cover and tighten the winch. For areas with high winds or if you want the most protection, you can buy cover seal wrap. This product is similar in concept to shrink wrap and you simply wrap the edges of the cover to create an air seal. If you have an above ground swimming pool with a deck and cannot place the cable around the pool, you may need to use water tubes to hold the cover in place.

Then you can place a leaf net over the solid cover or cover pump.

Our covers come with a manufacturer warranty. Fill out and mail in your warranty registration card. Keep your receipts, packing slips, and copy of warranty card.

How do you put on the Gorilla Swimming Pool Padding?

If you're doing research on how to install a swimming pool liner, you have probably heard about protecting your pool liner from nutgrass and other objects coming up and cutting your pool liner.

The Gorilla Swimming Pool Pad is very easy to install. The pool pad comes in a roll cut to your pool size.

The Gorilla Padding is placed ontop of your sand base. The Gorilla Pad does not replace the need for sand. After you have raked out your sand and installed the swimming pool cove sticks, simply lay out the Gorilla Pad. Make sure you pull the material out to get so it is smooth. You can pull the padding up your pool cove , trim the excess, or bury it in the sand.

After the pool padding is layed out, you can then put the swimming pool liner ontop of it.


What is an Overlap Simming Pool Liner?


Overlap Swimming Pool Liners
hang over the pool wall and are held in place with coping strips underneath the railing. Our overlap replacement liners are for use with flat bottom above ground swimming pools. If you have a sloped pool with a deep end, you would need an expandable pool liner. The overlap liners we carry can be used with either a 48" or 52" deep above ground pool.

At www.megapoolandspa.com, we carry a large selection of swimming pool liners. We have all the popular sizes and patterns and can deliver a new above ground swimming pool liner to your door in days.

This type of vinyl pool liner comes in 20 and 25 gauge and is the most popular type of pool liner. The other types of liners are beaded, expandable, and unibead (also call J Hook).

Replacement Swimming Pool Diving Boards

Mega Pool and Spa sells replacement diving boards and ships them to you in a few days for Free!!!.

We stock and sell swimming pool diving boards from manufacturers such as Interfab and S.R. Smith.

We have discount prices on:

Many of these cheap replacement diving boards come in 6, 8, or 10 foot lengths.

Above Ground Swimming Pool Liners with Free Shipping

Mega Pool and Spa has free shipping for above ground swimming pool liners

We do not charge an order handling fee. Our pool liners ship free to the 48 states. Orders sent to Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada are slightly higher.

We stock and sell cheap a wide variety of pool liners for above ground and inground swimming pool liners.

Our overlap swimming pool liners ship free.

We have free shipping on beaded swimming pool liners.

Our expandable swimming pool liners ship free

Our unibead swimming pool liners ship free.

Our J hook swimming pool liners have free delivery.

What is the Gorilla Pool Pad?


The Gorilla Pool Pad is a thin, felt like material that you place under your swimming pool liner. Simply lay the above ground swimming pool liner padding out over your sand base to protect your pool liner from cuts and punctures.

The Gorilla Padding is not a foam material like the Happy Bottom Pool Pad. The Gorilla Pool Padding provides a layer of cushion, but is mainly used to help prevent nutgrass, grasses, rocks, glass, etc. from coming up and cutting your pool liner.

Where to buy cheap swimming pool supplies

Mega Pool and Spa always has cheap swimming pool supplies. We offer free shipping on all our products and do not have an order handling fee.

We have a huge stock of swimming pool chemicals, above ground swimming pool liners, swimming pool ladders, and winter pool covers.

Please visit www.megapoolandspa.com for all your swimming pool supplies.