Swimming Pool blog for pool owners. Read out! our latest blog on swimming pool and repairs, Pool care, chemistry, equipment repair, and replacement, along with healthy living and fun pool lifestyle topics!
After dealing with delays caused by the drought, our pool is once again under construction. We have worked so hard to get all the necessary plans, and permits in place. We understand what our customers go through once they have committed to putting in a pool. And we are using this experience to make Manning Pool Service a better partner with our clients. Last week we had a crew come out and reroute a gas line that needed to be Read More
This broken pipe doesn’t need a plumber. It needs Manning Pool SVC. Ever hear the joke about the broken pipe and the plumber that wouldn’t fix it? That’s probably because it’s no joke. The truth is most plumbers do not and will not work on pool equipment plumbing. Pipe pressures and connections to various pieces of equipment mean you need a respected pool company to work on leaky or broken pool piping. Manning Pool Service is ready to repair any Read More
As of Thursday, August 11th, the City of Houston and several other cities in Southeast Texas are currently under Level 2 Water Use Restrictions. Not only does that mean that pool owners will be unable to add more water to their swimming pool, but your pool equipment will likely be taxed by the current drought. So, what are some solutions for maintaining your pool during this drought? First of all, shut down all pumps if the water level falls below Read More
Houston’s severe drought and heat have drastic effects on swimming pools! The lack of rain causes the soil to dry up and “draw up” becoming looser around tree roots and any structure that is buried in the ground. The weight of the water is what holds the pool shell (gunite, rebar and plaster) in the ground. But even that much weight can shift when soil dries up, shrinks and moves causing cracks in the pool, deck or PVC pipe. We Read More
Swimming promotes long life! Did you know that as we use our muscles and organ systems, our body creates heat? That’s a basic component of the body’s metabolic rate. Our basal resting temp is 98.2 degrees. And in Houston, Texas, heat is a huge factor in the effectiveness of our movement and exercise. Heat is a huge stress on the body. Well, here comes summertime…. So which exercises are the best for our bodies, which exercises promote long life! Less Read More
How can I save money on my pool expenses??? Hello pool owners! Welcome to our blog. One of the renovation questions we are most frequently asked is, “How can I save energy; I’ve got an old pump. Are there more efficient pumps available”. One manufacturer of pumps, Pentair Water, engineered the “Intelliflo” series to answer exactly that issue. To quote Pentair, “ Variable drive technology controlled by an on-board computer…achieve (s) lower flow rates for energy savings”. So what does Read More
What: Ribbon Cutting for Manning Pool Service, Inc When: Wednesday september 22 at 3pm Where: 3106 Lawrence Street, 77018 RSVP: info@heightschamber.com To celebrate joining the Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce, we’re having a ribbon cutting at one of our client and member’s residences (Mr. and Mrs. Salch), this Wednesday, September 22 from 3pm until 4pm. Hotdogs from James Coney Island will be provided. Please RSVP to the Chamber Office at info@heightschamber.com so the the correct amount of food will be purchased. We Read More
On July 27th, the Heights Chamber of Commerce is having a business expo, showing off over sixty different local Houston businesses–including us! Visit us at the expo as we team up with Pentair Pool & Spas to explain how to save money and energy through conservation, explain some elements of pool chemistry, and really, show you some of our pool services.
Dear friends, Our good friend and business coach, Michael Mead, is in treatment for stage four pancreatic cancer. He has created a blog in which he is “journaling” his journey through clearing his body of the cancer and toxins. He has chosen the Gerson method, which uses correct nutrition and a total awareness of the toxic environment in which we live. My desire is that you follow along with Michael while he heals, and communicate to him your experience of Read More
