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Old myth regarding swimming pool care solved | Bukisa.com

The old adage that pool companies tell their customers not to add any water and wait to see until the water stops and that’s where the leaks is located is not known to be true. First, water seeks its own level in perfect conditions, with no other variables being involved. Not too many people know that swimming pools are open to the elements and tiny particles of debris such as nats, hair, dog hair, grass, twigs, algae growth, etc, get caught up on the orifice or hair line crack and this acts as a temporary plug. But when movement occurs such as kids playing or a pool man vacuuming the pool, this debris gets dislodged and is temporary removed until once again the pool starts to loose water, almost like having a personality of its own.

Since this debris acts like a plug and water pressure is a determining factor, water loss can seem to be lower than where the leak actually is. It has enough water weight and pressure to push these debris through the hairline crack, but starts to low down as debris gets caught up in the crack, these tiny particles will start to gather acting like a web not allowing water to continue to leak.Thus at 5 ft 2 inches, which is the bottom of the skimmer, the leak stops giving you the allusion that is in the skimmer when indeed is not.

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New Water Feature Playground in Union City, NJ A Big Splash With ...

If you are looking for a free and fun place to take to the water this summer, look no further than Union City, NJ.  Not only does the city boast one of New Jersey's best sprinkler parks, the newly opened Firefighter's Memorial Park is a dream come true for kids of all ages looking to keep cool during the hot summer days.

Firefighter's Memorial Park (9th Street and Palisades Avenue)

This new park has two sections.  First, a large Olympic-sized pool for the big kids.  The pool has handicap access and goes only to 4'6" - perfect for swimming, splashing, and water handstands.  The pool is open from 11am to 8pm Monday to Sunday, closely supervised by multiple lifeguards, and has rules to really let big kids enjoy the pool (no babies in diapers allowed in the big pool).

The little kids are not left out at Firefighter's Memorial Park!  The second half of the park is just for kids 48" and under.  There is a baby pool with a very gradual incline that goes to 1'6" deep.  The deep side is flanked by a step with a triple row of sprinklers.  The center of the pool is decorated with a huge mushroom that spews water and an arch that also sprays water on those who walk under it.  The baby pool isn't the only feature for little kids. There is also a small sprinkler park.  The firefighter theme is apparent here: there is a firefighter toy with a hose that kids can stand behind and control force and direction of the spray.  The other fabulous feature are the overhead buckets, fish-themed, that dump water on those standing beneath them.  To top if off, there is a spectacular view over Hoboken and the Hudson River from the sprinkler section of the park.

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