First Day of Summer

Hello everyone, and welcome to the Summer of 2008! Aqua Supercenter has some big plans for Summer '08, and we'd like to share a few with you. Currently, we are featuring top items that have rebates, and free shipping so that you can take advantage of the before they are gone. Some of these rebates only last until July, and some items are based on limited quantity. Make sure you visit our Sale Tab section to find these great rebates.

We will be featuring more articles on pool safety in the coming weeks so that everyone can have a fun, but safe summer. Also, we will be rolling out a few site changes that will give you more opportunities to tell us how the products are, and other interactive features such as our new Product Tags System.

So make sure you stop by frequently this summer as Aqua Supercenter celebrates our favorite time of year!

End of May Update

As May comes to close, feel free to submit a review on pool supplies, or any of the products on AquaSupercenter.com. Your review could win a $100 Gift Certificate. So write a small blurb on your experience with any of our swimming pool supplies.

We are also featuring several sales on the site right now. Currently, we are having a DIY Pond Supply Sale. Items in the Pond Supplies section of the website have been put on special sale so you can economically install a pond or water garden.

Also you can save money on all your Above Ground Pool Supplies. From The spacious Aruba Pool to above ground auto pool cleaners, to special salt chlorination systems. Check our sale tab frequently as we will be changing the specials frequently.

We will be having specials for Father's Day, Hurricane preparedness for our friends in the Gulf Sates, and many other sales, such as out Dela of the Week specials. And Remember, you can always rely on our 110% Best Price Guarantee

Spring Catalogue

Aqua Supercenter's Spring Catalogue is out for delivery. If you signed up for our free catalogues to save on discount pool supplies, check your mailbox in the next few days. If you would like a catalogue sent to your home, sign up for our mailing list by emailing sales@aquasuperv.com . Email us to receive our summer catalogue that will be packed with the latest pool supplies and savings.

Site Improvements

Aqua Supercenter has added new features to enhance your shopping experience for discount pool supplies. New tabs at the top have been added so that you may find pool supplies, backyard and patio furniture, pond supplies, and our new sale section. In our sale section you can save on pool supplies with our deals of the week, and other discount pool supplies that we will periodically put on sale.

Don’t forget, the month is coming to a close, and you can still review any of the discount pool supplies on Aqua Supercenter for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate. So don’t forget to voice your opinion on any of our auto pool cleaners, or patio furniture to win.

Earth Day Swimming Pool Products

Aqua Supercenter not only delivers discount swimming pool, pond, and outdoor supplies, but we also carry Eco-Friendly products. Below are a few products out of all the discount swimming pool supplies that we've decided to highlight for their eco-friendly features, and energy saving abilities. With these products you could say you now have an energy efficient, "Green" swimming pool.

Pentair IntelliFlo High Performance Pool Pump 3.2 KW - Energy Efficient

The new IntelliFlo delivers a level of cost-efficiency previously unheard of in swimming pool pumps. That's because of a revolutionary new motor and built-in microprocessor that programs IntelliFlo to work at that exact level - and no harder. The result is savings in energy consumption up to 90%...or more! Tells you when your filter is dirty and needs to be cleaned. Features built-in blockage detection and safety shut-off along with totally enclosed design, assuring long equipment life. Senses loss of prime, overheating, freezing temperatures and voltage irregularities, and automatically adjusts to protect itself from potentially harmful conditions.

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The Hayward HeatPro Heat Pump HP600

81,000 BTU's can save you up to 80% in operating costs. Whether you just want to extend your swimming season or swim all year round in a warm comfortable pool, the HeatPro Heat Pump could pay for itself in one year with the operating cost savings. With the ArmourCoil™ protected heat exchanger, HeatPro Heat Pumps from Hayward give you the perfect water temperature without a big increase in your power bill. The HeatPro line from Hayward is the perfect addition to your in-ground swimming pool or spa.

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Salt Chlorination Systems

No more mixing, measuring and messing around with liquid or tablet chlorine again. Now you can automatically turn ordinary salt into a self-regenerating supply of pure chlorine for both pool and spa water that's clean, clear and luxuriously soft. Electronic chlorination has become the simple, safe and affordable alternative to using harsh, chemically-produced chlorine to sanitize pools and spas that are abrasive to your body, and the environment.

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Solar Heating Systems

Goldline®'s GL-235 is the country's leading automatic solar controller and is designed for easy dependable operation. The unit's microprocessor-based technology ensures reliable and accurate performance. Simply set the controls for the desired pool temperature and the unit will heat your pool whenever there is enough solar heat available. Goldline's solar controller can also be programmed to cool your pool on hot summer evenings and to protect against freezing. The unit comes complete with a 3-way motorized diverter valve and a water panel sensor. The diverter valve is set up to 2" diameter plumbing and is 110/220v convertible.

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Aqua Supercenter will continue to highlight discount swimming pool products that meet energy efficiency, and are eco-friendly, so stay tuned for more information.

Better Homes & Gardens Homeshow

4/18/2008 – Aqua Supercenter is taking discount pool supplies on the road this weekend. If you live in the Tampa area, stop by the convention center and see us at the Better Homes and Gardens Homeshow April 18^th-20^th. We will be demonstrating top selling items like the Baracuda G3, Color Logic Lights, and SunBrite Outdoor TVs. If you don’t live in Tampa Florida, you can still participate in the fun by visiting our Homeshow page here.

March Review Sweepstakes Winner

Aqua Supercenter is pleased to announce Brian Bohnhoff as the winner of March’s Write a Review Sweepstakes. Brian wins a $100 gift certificate for voicing his opinion, and you can too. Make sure your write a review on any of the 30,000 discount pool supplies we have on this site for your chance to win a $100 gift certificate.

Home Show Appearances

Aqua Supercenter would like to thank everyone who came by and visited us at the Sarasota Spring Home Show this past weekend. We will be appearing again at the Better Homes & Gardens Home and Patio Show in Tampa Florida at the Tampa Convention Center April 18^th-20^th. So if you live in the area, come on by and visit your #1 discount pool supply site.

Sarasota Spring Home Show

Come visit the staff from Aqua Supercenter at the Sarasota Spring Home Show Friday March 28^th through Sunday March 30^th. We’ll be displaying top items from our wide inventory of discount swimming pool supplies, and answering questions about swimming pools, patios, back yards, and ponds. Read More.

Deal of the Week 3.25.08 - 4.1.08

March Madness continues for our Deal of the Week at Aqua Supercenter. We devised an elaborate bracket system to determine the next Swimming Pool Supply that would be featured as this week's Deal of the Week. Read more.

Spring Swimming Pool Opening Guide

Spring has sprung! Here at Aquasupercenter.com we’ve assembled information and pool products to help you re-open your pool for spring. Now that the cold days of winter are melting behind us, feel free to visit the Spring Opening Guide. Our team of swimming pool experts assembled their procedure to re-opening your pool after a long winter. Learn how the professionals re-open a pool, as we reveal the next step to rejuvenating your pool every day for the next week. All the swimming pool supplies that you will need have also been placed on sale so you can begin your pool season at the lowest price. Guaranteed. Read More at the Pool RX.

Deal of the Week 3.18.08 - 3.25.08

The Deal of the Week is up, so head over for March Madness Savings.

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Showing Our Green

As a conscious effort to operate as an environmentally friendly company, Aqua Supercenter has become a paperless office. All orders are processed electronically, inter-office memos are handled by instant message programs and e-mails, additionally all faxes are sent and received via e-mail. By cutting on the consumption of a paper and taking advantage of new technologies, Aqua Supercenter is making a more environmentally conscious effort within our home office.

Over the coming weeks we will be posting articles on this blog, and PoolRX on how to safely use and dispose of swimming pool chemicals, how to maintain an eco-friendly swimming pool, and keep you informed of new energy-saving swimming pool appliances.

Deal of the Week 3.14.08 - 3.18.08

There is a new Deal of the Week to take advantage of at Aquasupercenter.com. Supplies were limited on the last deal of the week, and we are happy to announce a new one. Feel free to visit the Deal of the Week Blog for more information.

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Deal Of the Week 3.11.08 - 3.17.08

The Deal of the Week for 3.11.08 - 3.17.08 is now up. Click here and save.

Pool Pump Information

Information on Pool Pumps has just been posted here, at the Pool RX. If you require information on swimming pool pumps, feel free to hit that posting for more information. Next week we will be posting an article about swimming pool filters, so check back frequently.

And The February Review Sweepstakes Winner Is...

Not yet confirmed. As soon as our winner confirms with us, we will announce the winner here, and on the front page of Aquasupercenter.com. In the meantime, our review sweepstakes is ongoing, so keep sending in those reviews! Your quick paragraph (Or two) could win you a $100 Gift certificate, so submit your review today!

Share A Sale Partnership

Aquasupercenter.com is pleased to announce a partnership with Shareasale.com. For an affiliate sellers out there, feel free to Click Here for information on Aqua Supercenter’s program.

Deal of The Week 3.4 - 3.10

The Deal of the Week for 3.3.08 - 3.10.08 is now up. Click here and save.

Review Sweepstakes

In an effort to serve you better, Aqua Supercenter has implemented the capability to review products you purchased. Your review can help others decide whether they want to purchase an item, or avoid it. We want to give you as much information about the products as possible, but some of the most valuable information we can post is your own feedback.

So to create more reviews for our products Aqua Supercenter has instituted a monthly Review Sweepstakes. If you own swimming pool products, pond products, or patio products we list, write about them. Tell us what’s good, what’s bad, if it was easy to use, or any other information you feel will help someone make a decision about that product.

By submitting your opinion, your review will appear on our site, and you have a chance to win a $100 Gift Certificate. Not only will you be a published author, but you could get rewarded for it as well! Your opinions count, so feel free to surf through our website for products you own or have purchased in the past, and submit a review about them. For more details on the program, click here.

Announcing Our Deal of The Week

AquaSupercenter.com is pleased to announce the Deal of the Week for 2.26-3.3

You can take advantage of our Deal of the Week by heading to our Deal of the Week blog, or subscribing to our RSS feed here.

How Much Solar Heating Do I need?

We’ve received many e-mails and calls about incorporating solar heating systems with your swimming pool. Solar heating is environmentally friendly (Green as it were), and we are more that happy to try and help you incorporate solar heating systems to keep your swimming pool more environmentally friendly. In considering a solar heating system for your pool there are a few basic questions you should take into consideration to make an educated decision about heating your swimming pool with solar power:

1. What is the square footage of my pool? (The solar energy commission recommends the following: South facing panels 80% of your footage, West facing panels 100% of your square footage and East facing panels 115% of your square footage.)

2. How much sun do I get in my area of the country? The southern United States obviously gets more sunshine than the north. Your geographical location can help determine the capacity of your solar panels, and how effective they will be.

3. What kind of temperature gain am I looking for? Some people are looking for 80 degree water and some are looking for 90 degree water. Again, your needs will help determine the effectiveness of the system you want for your swimming pool.

4. What is the average temperature gain for a properly sized solar system? Average heat gain is 6-10 degrees. However, remember this is a solar system, and one of the risks of this solar dependent system is if the sun does not shine, the system cannot produce heat.

5. Where do I have room for the proper number of panels? Some people put then on their roof and some people mount them on a rack on the ground. Solar energy has made steady progress throughout the years. As this technology progresses, the panels will become more effective, and the average home owner will be able to camouflage the solar panels to they can reap the benefits of environmentally friendly systems, without compromising their curb appeal.

6. Will my existing pool pump be enough to run both my pool and the solar system? This can have many variables, such as the distance the panels are mounted from your pool equipment. Generally, a 1 horse power pump is enough for the average size pool with a solar heating system. If your panels are mounted on a second story roof or are an extreme distance from the actual pool equipment you should have at least a 1 ½ horse power pump. A general rule of thumb is the farther away the solar panels are, the harder your pump will have to work.

This provides you with the basics of designing a solar system for your pool. The experts at Aqua Superstore have been designing solar systems for many years, and will be glad to assist you with any of the more complicated issues you might encounter, so feel free to contact us, or post your issue on the blog. Remember, solar powered heating is the most energy efficient way to heat your pool, and now is the best time to incorporate soar into your swimming pool.

Pool Heaters 101

There are 3 common types of heating: Heat Pumps, Gas Heaters, and Solar. Below will explain the pro's and con's of the different types of heaters.

Heat Pumps - Heat pumps are more expensive up front to purchase than gas heaters and about the same price as a comparable solar system. Heat pumps are more efficient than a gas heater. You can heat your pool for as little as a $1 a day with a heat pump. Heat pumps usually carry a 10+ year warranty.

Who should buy a heat pump - Someone looking to heat their pool many times throughout the year.

Gas Heaters - Gas heaters are less expensive up front. The life span of a gas heater is approximately 6 years. Gas heaters heat the quickest but cost the most to run.

Who should buy a gas heater - Anyone wanting to heat their pool or spa quick but use it few times a year, since it is costly to use it constantly.

Solar - Solar is great since it doesn't cost anything to run. It will heat your pool by as much as 10 degrees in most spring and summer months. Solar is not a good choice if you want to swim in the winter. Solar will extend your swimming season approximately 4-9 weeks.

Who should buy solar - Solar is great for those wanting to swim warm during the spring, summer, and part of fall.

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The New and Improved PoolRX

Seeing as this is the inaugural post, I guess we’d better explain what this is all about. This web log has several purposes. Firstly, we would like to post answers to common, swimming pool questions. What swimming pool products we recommend, what backyard accessories will best suite certain needs, what swimming pool supplies will work the best…These are the type of topics we are hoping to cover.

Secondly, we are hoping we can post articles that relate to swimming pool ownership. What type of maintenance is required? What to look for in a good swimming pool cleaner. What type of swimming pool chlorinators are available. What new swimming pool products are available, or on the horizon.

Thirdly, we hope to post information about the company. What we are up to, what expos and conventions you could meet us at, and even some info about our swimming pool experts we have working here.

So feel free to post comments, or e-mail us with any questions you might have. Our next post will be a “How-To” on opening your pool for spring after its winter hibernation, so check back with us soon.