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Ask the General: How Do I Control Heating Costs in My Pool?
Dear General; I absolutely LOVE my new inground fiberglass swimming pool. What I’m not sure I’m going to love is my pool heating bill. Do you have any tips and tricks for controlling swimming pool heating costs? Signed– Don’t Want My Dollars Going Down the Pool Drain. Dear Dollars; I hear you. No one wants to see their hard-earned money going down the swimming pool drain. Let’s take a look at the various kinds of heaters and ways you can save your money for more fun things. ______________________________________________________________________ Four types of heaters First of all, pool heaters are NOT the most energy efficient appliances you’ll ever run across. The most popular options are electric and gas. Some folks also use solar or, in rare cases, wood burning. Which is best? That depends on who you ask. Let’s break it down. Electric Electric heat pumps use electricity to capture heat and move it from one place to another. In other words, they take the ambient heat surrounding your pool and transfer it into the pool. The electric heat pump manufacturers report that they are the most efficient. Gas Gas pool heaters use either natural gas or propane. As the pump circulates […]
Read MoreResolve to Spend it Wisely
We’re closing in on the end of the first month of the new year. So it’s a good time to circle back around and check in on our new year’s resolutions. Have any of them stuck? January is great time to assess our goals and plans. Whether your plans are large scale (like going on vacation or getting a new fiberglass pool in your backyard by summer,) or small scale (like stashing away enough money each month to get some new lounge chairs for the patio by Spring,) minding your pennies now can add up to a big deal later. The secret is in keeping track. None of us really likes to document what we do every day, whether it’s how many cups of coffee we drink, how many cookies we’ve eaten, or how much money we spent on things that weren’t in our budget. But accountability is key to staying on target with any goal you’re working toward. If you want to end up with more money at the end of the month, you need to know where your money goes every minute of every day. You’ll be surprised at how much you can actually hold onto if you […]
Read MoreThursday Pools®Textured Surfaces for Fiberglass Pools
We have learned a thing or two throughout the years in the fiberglass manufacturing industry. Boat building and fabrication of automotive components has been very beneficial for our fiberglass pool manufacturing. One of the takeaways is our fiberglass texture for pools. Thursday Pools® uses a proprietary process to produce our fiberglass texture surfaces on each pool. The steps, seats, tanning areas and safety ledges all have this proprietary surface finish. This fiberglass texture provides a non-slip surface while at the same time is easy on the skin. The surface is smooth to the touch but provides an excellent non-slip area to walk on. Is the technique to produce this surface patented? No, but it is one of Thursday Pools® trade secrets which differentiates us from other pool manufactures. With thirty years in the fiberglass industry: marine, automotive and pools, what would you expect? …your weekend starts early with us…™
Read MoreThursday Pools Delivers a University of Kentucky Blue and White Pearl Spa
Indiana Backyard Living and Judd Pools (www.juddpoolsandspas.com) teamed up with Thursday Pools to provide a Southeastern Conference winning spa to The Collegiate on Angliana student housing development at the University of Kentucky. The Collegiate on Angliana will have the luxury amenity of a Thursday Pools Pearl Spa. The White Pearl Spa will accommodate a grand total of 20 Wildcat students and have a total of 20 jets throughout the spa as well as pushing over 450 gallons per minute …Party On! This particular model has a large tanning area, just in time for spring. The color of the spa is Blue and White. Go Wildcats!
Read MorePress Release – Thursday Pools Attends 2013 APSP-Indiana Chapter Vendor Show
Thursday Fiberglass Pools participated in the 2013 Association of Pool & Spa Professionals Indiana Chapter Vendor Show on March 13th. The show was held in Plainfield Indiana under the direction of Chapter President Dan Hamilton. The show attracted APSP members throughout the state and gave Gene Foster and Ed Vondell a chance to discuss the latest products Thursday Pools has to offer. Director of Sales and Marketing, Gene Foster was very pleased with the turnout.  Gene stated, “I was able to explain the advantages of Thursday Pools with interested dealers and understand their particular needs”.  “This helps us continuously improve and provide value to our dealers”.
Read MorePress Release – Thursday Fiberglass Pools Super Structure
Our Superior Structure Thursday Fiberglass Pools has engineered and implemented the most durable fiberglass pool laminate schedule ever (see below). Â This construction provides incredible strength, flexibility and peace of mind. Â One major factor that contributes to the strength and flexibility is the use of the most technically advanced and environmentally friendly fiberglass in the industry, Owens Corning Advantex EC-R fiberglass, made in North America. Â All our fiberglass pools are built using our all steel structure molds, providing our dealers and customers with super straight and dimensionally precise pools. Thursday Pools…your weekend starts early with us…
Read MorePress Release – Thursday Pools’ Executives Attending Mid America Pool & Spa Show – 1/19/13
Thursday Pools at the Mid America Pool and Spa Show Thursday Pools US and Canadian executives will be attending the Mid America Pool & Spa Show January 21-24, 2013. The show will be held at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg Illinois. The objective is to participate in seminars, review exhibits and meet with current and potential Thursday Pools dealers. Mike Vokey, Director of Thursday Pools Canada says, “given the close proximity to our Canadian customers, many of our Canadian dealers will be attending and we will be comparing notes from the seminars.”  Continuous improvement and learning is part of the culture at Thursday Pools so we can provide the best quality and service to our dealer network. Ed Vondell
Read MoreThursday Fiberglass Pools and Dogs
What do Thursday Fiberglass Pools and dogs have in common? They both love water. Thursday Fiberglass Pools and dogs go well together. Dogs can swim in the pool without worry, not like your neighbors vinyl liner pool. Strong and durable fiberglass is harder than a dogs nail, so if your dog takes a dip it won’t poke a hole through the wall or steps. Have fun with your kids and pets this summer with a Thursday Fiberglass Pool in your backyard. Ed Vondell – Thursday Pools LLC – 1/14/13
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