Archive for January, 2009

Penguin Pools adds New Location in Lacrosse, WI

Penguin Pools of Milwaukee & Minneapolis is opening a new retail location in Lacrosse, WI. The new store will handle above ground and inground pools along with spas and hot tubs.

The Lacrosse, WI location will be the third location for Penguin Pools (parent company Penguin Systems Unlimited) creating one of the strongest companies in the Midwest. Penguin Pools can handle any swimming pool installation or repair job in WI, MN, or Northern IL, Northern IA.

Penguin Pools specializes in Vinyl Liner, Concrete, 1-piece Viking and free form Armor Fiberglass swimming pools along with spas, custom water features, and designer concrete patios. With offices in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Lacrosse & Milwaukee, WI we have the manpower to service anyone in the Midwest.

Feel free to contact us directly at any of our stores.

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Pentair’s New Kreepy Kruiser

Pentair’s Newest Automatic Pool Cleaner — Kreepy Kruiser

The New Kreepy Kruiser features many design elements shared by the most popular suction-side cleaner in history: Kreepy Krauly.  But, the Kreepy Kruiser has its own points of distinction, too.

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The Kreepy Kruiser is similar in design to the Baracuda G3 & G4 that have become so popular with inground swimming pool builders and owners.  Pentair’s design utilizes only 1 moving part and 8 parts in total.

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Above Ground Pool Build

The winter is the time of year when many people begin to think about their summer holidays with thoughts of lounging on a beach somewhere hot. But the colder months are also the best time of year to build your own swimming pool.

The current world-wide economic downturn is forcing many people to postpone their planned home moves as property values continue to depreciate. Uncertainty in the housing market is leading to many people looking at their existing homes and considering ways that they can enhance their property. Rooms in the roof, extensions, new kitchens and garden makeovers are all excellent ways to make the most of your current property and improve the quality of your life. Another is to install a swimming pool in your garden.

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Public Swimming Pool Safety

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Swimming pool operators are now required to install new safety devices aimed at preventing entanglement and drowning. Despite having nearly a year to comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act , commonly referred to as the Pool and Spa Safety Act, a lot of operators failed to update their facilities. Many pools and spas remain open in flagrant defiance of the law, with the owners often citing the cost of the upgrade and the unavailability of necessary drain covers.
Pool operators could also face civil liability if someone is injured or killed due to drain entrapment. Under the legal doctrine of negligence, the pool operator could be held responsible if an unapproved drain cover causes a drowning or similar injury. measures cannot completely prevent drownings.
Always use caution when swimming and supervise young children and other poor swimmers. With those tips in mind, swimming can be safe and enjoyable. Call Penguin Pools in Minneapolis or Milwaukee if you have any questions about keeping your pool in compliance.

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