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Exposed to the outside air on all sides except for the floor, above ground pools can lose heat more easily than in-ground pools. If you battle this heat loss with an electric or gas heater, heating the pool comes at a great expense. There is, however, an affordable solution — a solar powered pool heater. Above ground solar pool heaters require more room than a compact gas or electric unit. However, with good installation and placement, solar heater panels are just as out of sight as any other heater. Plus, they pay for themselves with the savings in heating expenses!

Above Ground Solar Panel Installation

The installation of an above ground solar pool heater involves three steps:

• Building the rack
• Securing to the rack
• Plumbing connections

Building a Solar Panel Rack

The rack is very useful in a solar pool heater application. Sure, you could just lay the panels on the ground, but they will last longer and absorb more heat when mounted on a triangular rack, built at an angle to the sun. Mounting panels on a roof may be too much vertical lift for smaller above ground pool pumps.

A solar panel rack is a simple contraption that does several things:

• Keeps solar panels clean and protected
• Gives the appropriate pitch for maximized sun exposure
• Allows for easy draining of the pool water through the system

Building the Rack

The rack is often something that is not included with the purchase of solar panels, which is why most installations are custom-built by the owner or a professional installer. When it comes to the construction of the rack, it is really nothing more than a wedge that props up the panels to give them a pitch of about 35 degrees off the ground.

You can use pressure treated two-by-fours to build the frame, topped with 4×8 plywood sheets. Or, you can build a frame with angle iron or strut channel, bolted together — a more expensive option. Painting the rack or platform black can help protect the wood and help to blend it visually. And will add a bit more absorption of the solar energy.

If you have a hillside not far from the equipment, you could build a flat rack, position it on the hillside, and run pipe across the yard, or bury the pipe. A flat rack can also be made easily with 4- or 8-foot plywood, pitched at 35 degrees.

Securing a Solar Panel Rack

Once the solar rack has been built, secure it to the ground to keep the solar panel installation from collapsing in high winds. Long rebar pieces, bent at the top is a good method to secure the rack to the ground.

As you assemble the solar panels and stretch them across the rack, take care to properly connect the panel segments snugly together. Use the directions and materials included with your solar panels to secure the solar panels to the rack.

Straps and screws are commonly included with most systems to secure panels to a roof or rack. You can use pipe clamps, from any hardware or home store. I’ve seen adhesives like Liquid Nails used to further secure the solar panels to the solar rack, but not if you plan to store your solar panels inside during the winter.

Once the panels have been secured to the solar rack we’re ready for plumbing!

Above Ground Solar Pool Heater Plumbing

The plumbing is just as simple as any of the other steps in the installation. That being said, ask yourself two questions before connecting the pipes coming out of your filter to the solar heater panels.

1. Do you want to install a valve to be able to bypass the solar panels?
2. Do you want to automate this process with a solar controller?

A bypass valve, either two two-way valves or one three-way valve, will allow you to control the speed through the panels (slower speed is generally better, under 10 gpm), and allow you to bypass the panels at night, or when it’s not sunny. This is important, because when the panels are cooler than the water, running your pool water through the panels will cause your pool water to lose heat! So in general, you should always install a bypass valve to give you the options of solar-on and solar-off.

An optional but recommended upgrade, a solar controller includes a bypass valve and an automatic valve-turner device. The panel has a thermostat knob, and when conditions are right, the sensors will signal the controller to open the bypass valve and send water through the solar panels. When conditions are poor for solar heat, the bypass valve is automatically closed. Solar controllers create optimum solar absorption, and I highly recommend them for all serious solar pool systems.

What else?

For those that are looking for the easiest possible install, again, you could just lay the panels right on the ground on the sunny side of the pool. You do have the option to forgo a solar rack and a diverter valve or controller. Especially if you run your pump only during the sunny hours of the day.

One other comment, and answer to the question “How many solar panels do I need?”. Solar pool heaters are modular, and the more panels you have, the more square footage of sun absorbing panels, the greater the heat transfer.

With one 4-inch by 20-inch panel, you can probably realize 5-10 degrees temperature rise on most above ground pools. Double the panels, and you’ll get double the heat! Other factors come into play too, like amount of hours of full sun, position of panels, amount of wind and whether you use a pool cover or solar blanket.

Once everything is all installed, check the system for leaks, give the panels the initial few minutes to warm up, and you’re ready to begin heating your pool! Remember to keep your pool covered at night to minimize heat loss!

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Whether you’re a brand new pool owner or seasoned pro, chances are you have heard about chlorine. The powerful water sanitizer is synonymous with pools and swimming, but have you heard about its cousin, bromine? This lesser known sanitizer is similar to chlorine, but with a few key differences. In this post, we will discuss the chlorine vs. bromine debate, and help you decide which sanitizer is best for your pool or spa!

Chlorine vs. Bromine

First things first, let’s cover the basics. Chlorine and bromine are sanitizers that help keep your pool or spa water clean and safe. Both chlorine and bromine come in tablet and granular form, while chlorine is also available in liquid form.

Understanding how each sanitizer works is key to deciding which one is the best option for your pool or spa. While both chlorine and bromine clean your pool, they do so in different ways. Let’s dive into the differences between chlorine and bromine, and discuss the unique role of each sanitizer.

How Chlorine Sanitizes Your Pool or Spa

As many pool owners know, chlorine is what is known as an oxidizing sanitizer. When chlorine is added to your pool water, it immediately zeroes in on contaminants and neutralizes them through oxidation. During this process, chlorine molecules penetrate the contaminant and strip the electron particles, breaking down the contaminant. Following the oxidation process, waste byproducts called chloramines are leftover.

Chloramines create the unpleasant, overwhelming chemical smell and skin irritation commonly associated with chlorine. The production of chloramines is the biggest inconvenience when using a chlorine sanitizer. Many people assume the intense smell of chlorine means their pool is clean, but in reality, it means the opposite. As chloramines build up over time, they decrease the amount of Free Available Chlorine — the active, sanitizing molecules — and leave your water unprotected. The only way to clear the chloramines is to shock your pool, also known as reaching breakpoint chlorination. When your pool hits breakpoint chlorination, the chlorine levels exceed the contaminant or oxidant demand, and Free Available Chlorine starts to increase.

Chlorine is available in tablets — the most common form — sticks, and granules. Tablets and sticks work well in floating dispensers, and in-line or off-line chlorinators. Granular chlorine needs to be pre-dissolved in a bucket of water before being dispersed throughout the pool.

Ideal Chlorine Levels: 

• Pool: 2.0–4.0 ppm
• Spa: 2.0–5.0 ppm

How Bromine Sanitizes Your Pool or Spa

While chlorine oxidizes contaminants to get rid of them, bromine eliminates contaminants through ionization. During ionization, bromine particles attack and break apart the pollutant molecules. But unlike the ineffective and frustrating chloramines left over after chlorine oxidation, bromine produces bromamine molecules that continue to sanitize the water after ionization. Chlorine-free pool shock will reactivate the bromamine molecules, returning them to their full strength.

Bromine is more limited than chlorine regarding the forms it comes in and how it’s distributed in your pool. Bromine is only available in tablet and granular form, and works best in a floating dispenser. Because bromine tablets take longer to dissolve than chlorine tablets, they don’t work well in in-line or off-line chlorinators.

Due to its slow-dissolving nature, bromine takes longer to build up a residual in the water, and is difficult to raise quickly if the level drops. A bromine booster is a great product to use if your bromine levels drop suddenly or you need to raise them quickly. Bromine boosters instantly build a bromine residual in your pool or spa.

Ideal Bromine Levels: 

• Pool: 2.0–4.0 ppm
• Spa: 4.0–6.0 ppm

Which Sanitizer is Better: Chlorine or Bromine?

The answer to which sanitizer is best depends on whether you’re sanitizing an indoor or outdoor spa or pool. Chlorine and bromine are both effective sanitizers, but each one has its own optimal working conditions, and its own pros and cons.

Advantages of Chlorine

1. Typically half the cost of bromine sanitizers.
2. Compatibility with Cyanuric Acid (stabilizer/conditioner) protects it against UV evaporation.
3. Sanitizes water faster than bromine.
4. It’s both an oxidizer and a sanitizer.
5. Easier to quickly raise or lower levels.

Advantages of Bromine

1. Stays effective at higher pH levels.
2. Remains stable in warmer water.
3. Can be reactivated or re-used by adding an oxidizing shock.
4. Bromamines retain killing power, chloramines do not.
5. Bromamines do not gas off the water surface, as chloramines do.
6. Often less-irritating to people with sensitive skin and eyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are a few commonly asked questions regarding caring for a bromine pool and what type of pool it is best suited for.

Can You Shock a Bromine Pool?

You can shock a bromine pool with non-chlorine shock or chlorine shock. Shocking a bromine pool oxidizes contaminants and creates bromamines, which aren’t harmful. Refer to the shock dosing instructions before adding shock to your bromine pool. The standard dose for a chlorine pool is typically sufficient for a bromine pool.

Can You Use Bromine in Outdoor Pools?

While bromine can be used in outdoor pools, we don’t recommend it because bromine is not compatible with Cyanuric Acid (CYA). CYA protects chlorine molecules from the sun and prevents evaporation. Therefore, Bromine is at a high risk for evaporation when used in outdoor pools.

Should You Use Bromine or Chlorine in Indoor Pools?

Use a bromine sanitizer for indoor pools that receive little sunlight. Bromamines, the leftover bromine particles, do not “gas-off” the surface of the water like chloramines. Chloramines are potentially harmful to metal structures like pool ladders, furniture, and any other metal when trapped indoors. Outdoor pools are better suited for handling chloramines because of the abundant airflow.

Switching Sanitizers

Perhaps the most important part of having a chlorine or bromine-based pool is knowing what to do if you want to switch sanitizers. Switching from chlorine to bromine is simple, while switching from bromine to chlorine is a laborious process.

Chlorine to Bromine

To switch from chlorine to bromine, simply stop using chlorine tablets, and begin using bromine tablets! Replace your chlorine floater or in/off-line chlorinator to prevent any chlorine residue from coming into contact with the bromine.

Bromine to Chlorine

Changing your pool’s sanitizer from bromine to chlorine is not quite as simple. Making this change requires a full pool drain to remove the build-up of bromine ions in the water — which will continue to convert added chlorine into bromine. Even when bromine levels are zero, there are still ions present, which is why draining is necessary. As with switching from chlorine to bromine, replace your existing floating chlorinator with a new one to avoid cross contamination.

There you have it — the ultimate guide for the chlorine vs. bromine sanitizer debate! Each sanitizer plays an important role in pool and spa care, and neither one is “better” than the other. The best sanitizer is the one that works for you and your pool.

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Perfect as my little one’s first daycare bag.
Little Panda introduces you to his friends!

Characteristics of the Panda Bag Sweat

• Material : nylon.
• Capacity : minimum 676 oz / 20 l
• Bag not compatible with A4 size.
• Age range : 1 to 4 years.

Looking for the first school bag for your baby? The kindergarten plush backpack, more than a plush bag, the perfect bag for your baby.

A classy and cute companion that he will show off with pride! For the beginning of the school year, Petit-Panda has invited his friends.

Characteristics of the Panda Bag Red Bow Tie

• Made of cotton and polyester, soft and fluffy, its fur is pleasant to the touch.
• This 10×9.5×4″ / 26.5x24x10.5cm comfort bag has adjustable padded straps.
• Bag not compatible with A4 size.
• This Plush Bag is suitable for children over 24 months.
• This Backpack Plush Nursery consists of several zipped pockets in which your child will be able to put the essentials for a leisure outing or for a day in the nursery, like his snack, his toys, and even his little secrets…
• This Plush Bag is very soft with a fine fur.
• It is not only a plush bag, it is a companion to cuddle. The Plush Backpack, my cute and very soft friend. To take everywhere.

Wind, snow and ice and will soon be on its way, and for an aboveground pool, this can be particularly worrisome. Mistakes with any of these three and your pool or pool cover can suffer serious damage.

We’ve talked about the winter cover accessories for inground pools here, and today we turn our lens on above ground pool cover accessories, all designed to save you time, money, and worry.

Dealing with Debris

In a perfect world, every above ground winter cover would be dry and clean, but in the real world, Mother Nature and Old Man Winter will make a mess of the cover in just a few weeks. Two essential cleaning accessories for above ground pool covers are leaf rakes and leaf catchers.

Cleaning your pool cover regularly protects your cover and your pool water. A small hole in a winter cover can contaminate the pool water, or rip into a much larger hole. And removing the worms, berries, bugs and nuts that attract birds and squirrels, protects your cover from sharp beaks and claws.

Pool Leaf Rakes

A leaf rake is a bag shaped skimmer net that attaches to any pool pole. Push or pull the pool Leaf Rake gently across the pool cover to scoop up leaves, twigs and other debris. Oversized bag holds large amounts of leaves to quickly dredge any solid cover efficiently.

Leaf Net Covers

An easier method for sure – if you have large trees around the pool, spread a leaf net cover over top of your winter cover until all of the leaves have dropped. Then remove all of the leaves from the pool cover at once, and easily take the bundle of leaves to the curb or drag-off into the woods.

Rain Water & Snow Melt

Keeping water pumped off of your pool cover is important to prevent the cover from tearing – just 100 gallons of water weighs over 750 lbs, stressing the walls and the edges of your winter cover. And when rainwater freezes solid, sharp edges can form while the massive ice sheet thaws, which could puncture some pool covers. Cover pumps are a cover accessory that nearly all above ground pools will need.

Pool Cover Pumps

Electric submersible pumps, manual or automatic, allow you to easily remove rain water and snow melt from the pool cover. Just attach a garden hose, and plug it in. Manual pumps should be unplugged when done, but automatic cover pumps will safely turn themselves on and off as needed.

Gravity Cover Pumps

We also have gravity-fed, siphon pool cover pumps, that work great with above ground pools, such as the siphon pump cover drain, permanently installed into an above ground pool cover, to drain out of the wall return.

Snow? It’s best to leave it alone, to avoid damaging the pool cover with a sharp snow shovel, but if it gets over 12″ deep, you can either carefully use a plastic shovel to take off the top 6 inches, or spray the snow with warm water, and then pump off with your cover pump.

Winter Winds

High winds can wreak havoc on an above ground pool winter cover, tearing and ripping the edges as heavy winds get up underneath. In addition to the cover cable and winch used on above ground covers, there are a number of cover accessories made specifically to combat high winds.

Cover Seal

This is like a giant roll of Saran Wrap™ – only much stronger! Once your above ground pool cover is installed, wrap around the pool 3 or 4 times to block wind and prevent your cover from rubbing on the top rail of your pool. A reusable cover seal pool cover wrap can be rolled back up on the spool in spring.

Cover Clips

Pool cover clips hold your pool cover to the top rail of your above ground pool, to help stop winds from getting under the cover. Use 2 cover clips for each vertical upright in your pool (between wall panels) after tightening your cover cable. Sold in 5, 10, 20, and 30 packs for all pool sizes.

Wall Bags

Vinyl bags that you fill with water and hang on the cover cable, or they can also lay up against the pool wall, on the inside of the pool cover. Reusable for years and years, pool cover wall bags are the classier option to hanging milk jugs half-filled with water!

Spider Cover Saver

This solid center disk attaches to 5 spots around the pool edge by use of thick bungee cords and heavy hooks. The web holds covers in place during high winds, and Spider Cover Saver also helps keep air pillows from drifting to the side of the pool.

Ice Dangers

Not a friend of above ground pools, ice expands nearly 10%, putting pressure on pool walls and skimmers. Of course, there are above ground winter accessories to help you deal with the damaging effects of winter pool ice.

Air Pillows

Place an air pillow in your pool before you button up the pool cover. The pressure of the pool cover pushes air pillows down into the water, preventing a continuous ice sheet from forming across the pool, which can damage pool walls and skimmers. Use more than one pool pillow for larger above ground pools.

Skimmer Guard

Dual purpose Gizmo™ like device plugs your skimmer line tightly, and the raised plastic cylinder absorbs ice expansion from water inside the skimmer, which can quickly crack it into pieces. Reusable and very durable, threaded Skimmer Guard screws right into any above ground pool skimmer.

Skimmer Plug

Works like a Lid’l Seal™ or the Aquador™, with the big exception that you don’t need to replace your skimmer faceplate. Just push it into the front of your skimmer, and Skimmer Plug makes a water tight seal, keeping water out of the skimmer, all winter long. No need to lower the water to winterize!

Old Man Winter and Mother Nature will be certain to throw a lot of weather at your swimming pool during the off-season. Fight back and protect your pool with these smart above ground pool cover accessories to prevent damage from debris, water, wind, and ice!

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How to Install a New Above Ground Pool Skimmer

How is your skimmer looking this year? As you head on out to the backyard this spring, you may be surprised at what you find.

Skimmers can crack even in the mildest of winters. Or, if you are planning on a new liner you may want a nice new skimmer box to go along with it.

Skimmer replacement is easy, you just need to know what type you have. Most  skimmers have a manufacturer name and model number molded on them. Once you have that information, you can search for it at In The Swim or call one of our friendly representatives to help identify your above ground skimmer and place the order for you.

Once you have received your new skimmer you may be shocked to find there are no instructions in the box. I guess they expect that you still have your original owner’s manual of the pool. But if you do not have that, the process is fairly easy.

I replaced my own skimmer when we changed out the liner on our 24-foot round pool. Begin when the pool is almost full with water, an inch or two from the bottom of the skimmer. Stop filling the pool until the skimmer(s) and return fitting(s) are in place.

I had a friend assist me with replacing my skimmer. She was on the outside of the pool while I took the chilly plunge into the freshly filled cold water to work from inside the pool. Trust me, I was nervous to make that first cut of brand new pool liner, but it turned out just fine. I followed some skimmer replacement tips my coworkers gave me.

Replacing an Above Ground Pool Skimmer

1. Before replacing the liner, we removed the old skimmer and gaskets from the wall completely, and cleaned up both sides of the wall by scraping off a little rust and calcium. For bad rust, sand the area and apply a rust-proof paint and allow to dry.
2. Be sure the water is close to the bottom of the skimmer before you begin. If you cut into the liner too soon, the liner may stretch more and cause a hole in your new pool liner.
3. The skimmer comes with two gaskets. I glued the rubber gasket in position onto the face of the skimmer, using some silicone. Then, my outside-of-the-pool helper held the skimmer and gasket up to the skimmer opening.
4. I inserted the two screws that secure the skimmer to the wall. Usually there are two round headed screws that are tightened down first. After finding the screw hole, through the vinyl with my finger, I pushed the screw through the vinyl and tightened with a large Phillips screwdriver.
5. Next, I placed the faceplate over the skimmer hole, with the thinner paper gasket on the pool side. I found each hole by feeling through the vinyl and running the SS flat head screws through with a long #3 Phillips screwdriver. Then I got out of that cold pool! Don’t tighten all the way until all the screws are in place. Then go back and tighten all the screws as tight as you can until you hear the plastic faceplate begin to creak!
6. Next, we installed the skimmer weir and basket and threaded in the hose adapter into the bottom, using Teflon tape. I connected the skimmer hose to the adapter with a clamp.
7. Final step: Using a razor knife, I carefully leaned over the wall and cut out the rectangle of vinyl inside of the skimmer faceplate. We saved this piece as patching material.

Adding a Second Skimmer to Your Above Ground Pool

For those of you that have trees around your pool, a second skimmer will help to keep your pool cleaner. Or maybe you want to upgrade from the standard size above ground skimmer, to the Wide Mouth Skimmer shown left.

To tackle this job, you’ll need a new above ground pool skimmer, enough pipe or hose to reach to the pool pump and a few plumbing fittings to connect the new skimmer line into the pump.

The best tool to cut the wall may be a 4-inch grinder, but you can also use a reciprocating saw with a fine tooth blade, or a jig saw can also be used. Cut from outside the pool wall.

1. Decide where to put the new skimmer. Since the pipe will have to connect to the pump, the length of the run of pipe is the first consideration. Adding another skimmer on the same side of the pool will have a shorter run of pipe but may be too close to the existing skimmer to have a real impact. Also consider the location of the return line(s) and the direction they flow. A skimmer located too close to a rushing return line won’t be able to draw in many leaves, as the current may push them past the skimmer too quickly.
2. Lower the water in the pool. Lower to a point below the bottom of the skimmer, of course – but not too low, keep at least 6 inches of water above the floor. This will keep the weight of the water on the walls and on the liner. When vinyl lined pools are drained too far, weak walls may collapse inward, or the liner will relax, pull away from the wall, shrink somewhat and develop wrinkles.
3. Pull the liner away from the wall. If you have a beaded liner that fits into a track, pull up and out on the liner to remove it from the track in this area. If you have an overlap liner, you may need to remove one or more of the top rails to gain access to the liner clips. Next, place a shallow cardboard box or sturdy cereal boxes between the liner and the wall to keep the pool liner away from the area of the wall that will be cut out (with a very sharp power tool).
4. Cut the wall. Well, measure first and mark the cutting lines with permanent marker. On most skimmers, you will cut four times, two sides, top and bottom. Use a 4-inch grinder with a diamond blade cutting wheel. Cut on the outside of the pool, not on the inside, wet side. Use great care with a grinder; they are hard to handle and can quickly lop off a finger! Use hearing and eye protection and wear a pair of heavy gloves, long pants and work boots.
5. Drill the screw holes. Again, measure first before drilling, or use the faceplate of the skimmer as a template to mark the holes. Use a steel carbide drill bit of chosen size and after drilling the first hole, make sure that the screws will fit through before drilling the remaining holes. Make sure that the cardboard box is still in place to protect the liner from the sharp and hot drill bit.
6. Screw the skimmer onto the pool. A gasket may be used on the back side of the wall, or not in some cases. If you want to use a gasket, you can make your own from a cereal box, using a razor knife to cut the proper size, and a hole punch to make the screw holes. Tightly screw the screws into the skimmer through the wall as tight as you can. You may need to remove the liner a bit farther out from the pool wall to position the screwdriver properly. Be careful if using an electric drill (around water) not to drop it in the pool. I like to use a large, long screwdriver that properly fits the screw head, twisting very tightly.
7. Replace the liner into the track. Or over the wall for overlap liners. Reassemble any top rails, clips, screws, etc.
8. Refill the pool to normal level. It’s important to fill the pool before continuing, as the added water may stretch the liner vertically. Cutting the liner for the skimmer opening or screwing on the faceplate before refilling the pool could result in stretched holes and a leaking skimmer.
9. Screw on the faceplate. With included gaskets that come with new above ground skimmers. Again, it’s very important to use a proper size, long handled screwdriver that you can really torque. A #2 Phillips head is usually best for skimmer screws. Crank these screws as tightly as you can, using a star pattern to apply equal pressure. Screw them down until you hear the plastic creak and groan, or crack just a little.
10. Cut out the liner. The liner material inside of the faceplate. Use a razor knife to cut out along the inside of the frame (faceplate). Save this piece of vinyl as future liner patch material.

Oh, did I forget about connecting the skimmer to the pump? You may want to do this part as step No. 8.5 – before the pool water enters the skimmer and pours onto the ground. If you already have one skimmer, you may want to use a three-way valve, like a Jandy valve, to control both skimmers with one valve. Alternatively, you can use separate two-way valves on each line.

Leaking Above Ground Pool Skimmers

If you have discovered you have a leak at the skimmer you may not have to replace the whole skimmer.

If the leak is between the skimmer and the wall, you can first try to clean up the wall and replace the rubber gasket to see if that solves your problem.

If the leak is from a crack in the housing of the skimmer, you may be able to repair it with pool putty or silicone, if you’d rather not replace the entire skimmer.

I have to say it’s an easy job, replacing a pool skimmer. We were done in under 30 minutes. It took me longer to write this post than it did to actually install the new skimmer! Visit our Hayward above ground pool skimmers page and make your plans today!

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1. Coliseum Pool at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach

The Coliseum Pool, true to it’s Roman namesake is surrounded by vaulted arches, columns and an amphitheater of cabanas. Over 1 million hand laid tiles cover the pool floor and walls. Perched on high cliffs overlooking the Pacific ocean gives the resort pool a ethereal vertigo, like it’s floating on the horizon. This 136 ft diameter perfect circle is the world’s largest circular pool!

2. The Rooftop Pool at the Standard in Los Angeles

To visit this pool, you must travel 12 stories up, but the view makes it well worth the walk. With a striking red AstroTurf sundeck, and contrasting turquoise waters, this pool is a unique experience that you won’t forget.
With views to downtown L.A. and the sparkling ocean beyond, the Standard Hotel pool is 14 floors secluded from the bustling street below.

3. Neptune pool at the Hearst Castle in San Simeon

Built by William Randolph Hearst, this Roman-inspired pool has played host to many famous faces such as Charlie Chaplin and Clark Gable. It even features a special ramp that to gave easy access to Marion Davies’ pet dachshund.Unfortunately, while the Neptune pool is the highlight of tours on the property, no swimming is allowed. All 345,000 gallons are purely for visual enjoyment.

4. The Rooftop Pool at Andaz Hotel in Los Angeles

At this pool, you can get lost in the view which overlooks the Hollywood Hills and downtown LA. Set high in the hills, it can claim the tile of the highest rooftop pool in Los Angeles.
In addition to hosting wild Hollywood parties when the lights go down, this serene spot is also home to morning yoga classes – with a view!

5. Rooftop Pool at The London West Hollywood in Beverly Hills

Much like the previous pool we looked at, this pool is perched at the top of a luxury California hotel. With panoramic views of L.A., this rooftop pool creates the perfect atmosphere with private luxury cabanas, firepits and cozy couches.
If hunger creeps up on you, order your lunch in the cabana at the Rooftop Restaurant by Gordon Ramsey. Yum!

6. Hotel Del Coronado’s Beach Village Main Pool in Coronado

The Beach Village Main Pool offers beautiful ocean views and is always lively with family activity. One of several pools on the enormous property, the Main Pool flanks the Beach Village at Del Beach.Much larger than it looks in this picture, the 200,000 gallon pool is wrapped by 112 lounge chairs at the ready, and 12 private cabanas.

7. Fountain Pool at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel in Anaheim

Our number seven and eight spots both can be found at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel in Anaheim, at Disneyland of course.The Fountain Pool, glimpsing in the foreground is for those seeking relaxation, with a backdrop of mature trees, stone walls and giant boulders, it’s perfect for guests who want a quiet day by the pool. The resort’s Redwood pool brings the thrills and spills, with a 90′ water slide that curves around a Giant Redwood stump replica.

8. Cal-a-Vie Health Spa in Vista

Located in a secluded valley, Cal A Vie is a private forested enclave of 200 acres of rolling hills reminiscent of Mediterranean Italy.Cal-a-Vie Health Spa is located midway between LA and San Diego, where you go to get away it all. Programs for wellness, nutrition and and spa treatments in a Tuscany village setting, with two pools!

9. Mosaic Pool at Montage Laguna Beach

At the Mosaic pool, spectacular ocean views are the backdrop for the ultimate pool experience, and becomes a favorite guest meeting spot for sunsets.  The mosaic tile pattern on the pool is very unique and really lights up at night. Cabana rental for the day is available, including fan, towels, sunscreen, fresh fruit and drinks and your own cabana boy!

10. Main Pool at Rancho Valencia Spa and Wellness

Southern California spa resort is muy tranquilo, and houses a full resort spa facility, villas, fine dining and events. 45 acres with horses in the Sand Dieguito valley. Rancho Valencia has two salt pools for popular water workout classes and fun volleyball games, but most of the time are quiet for for lounging or swimming laps.

11. Indigo Pool at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa in Ojai

With a stunning backdrop, the newly remodeled Indigo Pool offers the perfect place to relax well into the evening. One of 4 pools at the Ojai Valley Resort that guests can use.
The main pool features 8 newly redesigned cabanas with cool lounge furniture and a personal pool butler to cater to your every whim. It could be your best day at the pool ever!

12. Cielo Pool at Terranea in Rancho Palos Verdes

Stunning views and exotic drink specials keep the days cool, while the poolside fire pit heats up the night at Cielo Point. Designed with a chic atmosphere in mind, this adult setting is for ages 18 and older.

13. Vista Pool at Terranea in Rancho Palos Verdes

2015 saw the opening of the Terranea resorts 4th swimming pool, the Vista Pool, open to resort guests over 13 yrs. The saltwater pool and hot tub offer panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean while being close to all the resort fun.

15. Resort Jungle Pool at Four Seasons in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara California is host to a mild climate all year long, with warm breezes, few clouds and bright sunshine, thanks to the buffer from the Santa Ynez mountains.Guests to the California Riviera soak up the sun around this Jungle themed swimming pool. Authentic Kentia palms and Australian tree ferns, this exotic hand-tiled pool features underwater music.

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May
10

A Press Release from the Fastener Training Institute

Officer elections were held at our most recent Board of Directors meeting. We’re pleased to announce the following:

President – Tim Roberto, Jr – Star Stainless Screw
Vice President – Gene Simpson – Semblex Corporation
Secretary/Treasurer – Dallas Puckett – Valley Nut & Bolt
Managing Director – John Wachman – Desert Distribution Sales, LLC

We also welcomed our new BOD member Chris McCaffrey, R & D Fasteners. He will join Andy Cohn, Duncan Bolt, to fill our BOD.

Jennifer Sturm, Empire Bolt, leaves our BOD with our deepest thanks and appreciation for her years of service to FTI. Jennifer was instrumental in the creation of FTI and served on our inaugural BOD until this year. 

The Fastener Training Institute is a registered 501(c)6 non-profit. We rely on the support of the fastener community to continue to operate and grow. Please support us by attending our classes and webinars or by sponsoring an event. Tax deductible donations are accepted through the Fastener Education Foundation, www.FastenerEducationFoundation.com.

Please visit www.FastenerTraining.org for a complete listing of our events.

The Fastener Training Institute’s core purpose is to enhance fastener use, reliability and safety by providing fastener product and technical training at all levels. Through this, FTI can achieve its goal of strengthening the industry and its personnel in all segments.

The objective of the Fastener Training Institute is to elevate the level of technical understanding and expertise of individuals in the fastener industry by providing a variety of training programs presented by recognized industry experts. FTI provides beginning and advanced training on fastener products, standards and specifications.

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