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As this hot dry year comes to a close, many people have already begun to close their swimming pools. Others are keeping them open even longer than normal to enjoy the hot weather we are still having. While Labor Day signals the close of the main pool season, this year is still giving us plenty of nice swimming days. Remember to watch your water level so that your skimmers do not run dry if we do not get more rain. It also helps to keep your solar blanket on the pool to prevent evaporation and also keep heat in on those cold nights. Watch your chemical levels so that when you do decide to close the pool, it is easy rather than a struggle. If you have already closed your pool, remember to keep your cover pumped down to 1" when we have big rains.

Speaking of covers, perhaps it is time for a new one! Now is a good time to get that old cover out of the garage, basement or shed and check to make sure the mice have not been at it. Check for holes or tears, or anything else that renders it unfit for use. If it has been damaged, contact a Gallagher Pools and Spas associate to find out how we can replace it. If you have an inground pool with a solid tarp-like cover, this might be a good time to invest in a safety cover from Loop-Loc. Safety covers look much nicer than ordinary covers, as well as the added security that your pool will be a safe place in the winter when you are not watching it. Solid safety covers come with an automatic cover pump to pump the water down, while mesh covers allow water to pass through them (but not people or animals). If you use waterbags, examine them to make sure none of them are broken.

For you abovegrounds, check to be sure you have the cable and winch to wind around the pool. If you are in a windy area, consider products like cover clips or winter cover seal, which help keep the wind out from under your pool.

	Heater Cover $73.99 Cover your heater for the winter, to protect it from the elements. Fits all Teledyne, Laars and Raypak heaters. Special Velcro seam allows easy installation with no need to disconnect plumbing.
	Gladdon Cover Loc Jr. $1.20 each
	Winter Cover Seal $21.99 Holds cover on tight.

While you are getting ready for winter, what a great time to examine your equipment to make sure it is all in working order. Have you been putting off getting a new motor for the right time? Is your filter undersized for your pool? Is your ladder starting (or continuing...) to rust? Is your skimmer basket cracked, with the lid and weir missing? Does your pool heater still work?

What an excellent time to pick those things up for next year while we still have 2007 prices on everything! As soon as we start ordering 2008 products, those prices may increase.
You can call our store to secure the items you need, come in to shop for them in person, or order them from our fully functional website www.gallagherpools.com Chlorine will keep over the winter as well, so if you need to get tabs or shock you still can!