Tuesday, August 24, 2010

What is the Purpose of Plaster?

Plaster is needed to have the smooth touch on your pool surface. Having a smooth surface means your pool has no erosion or calcium build-up on the surface. Once erosion occurs the surface takes on a very rough feel and creates pits for algae to grow into the pool walls and floor (this can cause problems with repeated algae formation in short periods of time).

How Do I Know I Need to Replaster My Pool?

There are some indicators that you may notice in your pools’ surface that will tell you that you need new plaster. Some major indicators are: algae that has grown into the pits of the plaster, you can see the gray gunite shell under the plaster, bubbles or pop-ups, the surface is rough to walk on, snags bathing suits, or pool cleaner parts seem to be wearing down in a short time (tires, wear rings, hoses, etc.), or when the plaster has blue/green or orange stains from high amounts of metals in water. Sometimes you can get an acid wash to temporarily “fix” your plaster problem, but consult a professional before moving forward.

Cannon ball Pools Most Recommended Surfaces

Pebble Tec & Pebble Sheen are Cannonball Pools most recommended surfaces (they come in 40 brilliant colors).

Pebble Tec brand pool finishes deliver an elegant, long-lasting beauty combined with

resilience and durability. This original pebble finish is made up of naturally polished pebbles creating a texture that has a slightly bumpy feel

with a

non-slip surface. Its unique characteristics allow a pool to blend with landscaping and water features creating the most natural pool imaginable.

Pebble Sheen brand pool finishes provide the natural beauty and durability of original Pebble Tec, combined with a smoother texture. Pebble Sheen pool interiors are lightly buffed to create a luxuriously refined feel with the look of rich granite.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Pool Cleaners


Not a replacement for Junior, but a great addition. Always have your swimming pool looking clean and refreshing with an automatic pool cleaner. We offer only the best cleaners like Hayward Navigator, Pentair Kreepy Krauly and Polaris.


Why Get A Pool Cleaner

Maintenance free is always nice, isn't it? Having Cannonball Pools to maintain your swimming pool once a week is important for overall quality and longevity of your pool systems. Why not add an automatic pool cleaner so your swimming pool always looks like Junior was just there? These robotic pool cleaners keep you swimming pool looking great, even when you decide to host a last minute backyard BBQ!



Summertime Discount

June 21st was the first official day of summer. And to celebrate, we are giving discounts on all our recommended pool cleaners to you. Not every pool needs the biggest, strongest pool cleaner around, so let us suggest one of our newest discounted automatic pool cleaners that would best suit your pool needs. Act during our Summertime Discount and get our special price on any pool cleaner we offer.



Cannonball Pools Most Recommended Pool Cleaner

Hayward Navigator - sets the standard in high performance cleaning for in-ground pools of all types and sizes. Navigator features the exclusive Smart-Drive programmed steering which assures that the average pool will be cleaned in less than 3 hours. Hayward has engineered their pool cleaners to be fast, quiet and most of all efficient. Quiet and attractive, the Hayward Navigator is the intelligent choice in automatic cleaners.


These offers are good during the Summertime Discount event only.