By barbs21 May 13, 2014
I called Elite after visiting their website. It was a pleasant experience from the start. I received a call within hours of my inquiry over the web. The girl answering the phones was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Prices were given to me and everything explained prior to my appointment. When the tech arrived he was very professional and took care of my pool issue very quickly and it was actually LESS than what I was quoted! Then Elite serviced my sprinklers the same day saving me time and money. This is my new Lawn Sprinkler and Pool company!! Barbra Freehold NJ ...read more
By Desire Ellimaco August 26, 2009
This is the worst company I've ever dealt with. They told me how to use chemicals for algae and after I followed their directions, the chemicals burned my liner. They never came by to look at it, and when I called the owner, he told me flat out that he wasn't responsible. End of story. There are too many reputable pool places around who don't treat their customers so poorly. Try Woodbridge Pools on Rt. 1 in Avenel. They're a great company! ...read more
By Manuela Sampedro May 22, 2009
Stardust pools built my pooll 3 years ago, to this day, I do not have the jets that circlulate the water in the pool, they left them @my door and never came back to place them in the pool. I have called hundreds of time-no-one ever shows up. Now my fiberglass is coming apart, I had to call 3 time after waiting hours and being told someone would call me back in 5 minutes, Not to mention the cool decking around the pool, the second year they had to come and replace half of it , and it is lifting from the concrete again. They are horrible when it comes to customer service, but when a payment was due (because I paid everything up front without financing) the old man (may he rest in peace) was at my door at 7 AM. They sure do know how to collect their money and then not make good on their product. If this is the case after 3 years I can not imagine that they will make good on their 25 year Warranty!!! That is a real joke. ...read more
Here are some of the questions I am asked about Pool Closings. Q. What kinds of Chemicals are added to pool for closing? A. Most commonly used with Pool Professionals is a concentrated shock treatment along with a winter algeacide. The water chemistry should be balanced at a minimum of 24 hours prior to the closing of your pool. Most importantly the PH and Alkalinity. Q. Why do I have to lower the water in the pool? A. In a concrete pool, the water level should be lowered to approximately 1' under the tile line. The reason for this is that if the water is at or above tile line and it freezes, it an expand outwards and actually crack the tile. In a vinyl liner pool it is recommended to keep water level below the skimmer. The reason for this is "better safe than sorry". As we all know in this world of modern conveniences, in this case a "Gizmo" as things age, they may fail to perform in the way they were meant to. I personally would not want to leave my water level up and find out when I open my pool that my Gizmo or a plug failed and now I have a leak in my pool plumbing, would you? Q. Should I vacuum the pool before I close it? A. Well, honestly this is totally up to you. If there is a lot of debris in the pool, then I wouldn't recommend closing it like that, the pool will open dirty. If there are only a couple leaves and bugs then its really not a problem. As most pool owners vacuum once they open the pool, a little bit of dirt isn't a problem. Q. I lowered the water in my pool, so why when I check is the level high again? A. Pool in NJ where we have hard freezes, snow, and lots of rain during the Fall, Winter, and Spring months, the pool will fill with water. I would recommend getting a submersible pump like a Little Giant to lower the water if you can. The water gets into the pool under the pool cover if a mesh type, if you are using a solid cover if there are any tears in the cover this will allow water into the pool or if your solid cover falls into the pool and had water on it. Q. In pool season I use a floater for my chlorine tabs, can I leave this in the pool over the winter so it can release chlorine after I close? A. I do not recommend this as if the water freezes (highly likely in NJ) it could crush the floater causing the tabs to sit at the bottom of the pool causing damage to the pool's finish. If you have a vinyl liner pool having the tabs sit on the bottom of the pool or if the floater becomes trapped against the wall of the pool, this can cause bleaching of the liner which is unsightly and the only way to repair is to install a new liner. ...read more
By Elite Lawn Sprinklers, Pools & Spas.com September 29, 2014
Saunas help relaxation and to unwind after a stressful day. Many people use saunas for this purpose; however, others find it useful for different reasons. A sauna is designed to raise your body temperature and release stress. By sitting and letting it work, you are ready to face the world again. There... ...read more
Using a sauna is an excellent way to rest and relax, the hot rooms seem to be very calming and help to alleviate minor aches and pains. Most people only spend around 20 minutes in the room before moving on with the rest of their day. However, some are not aware of the dangerous effects of spending too... ...read more