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Fire Up Some Backyard Fun in September

Poolside picnics with juicy barbeque, floating aimlessly wherever our inflatable raft takes us, a refreshing cocktail in hand as we turn the pages of a steamy paperback novel beside the pool…those are just some of the things that can make up a beautiful September. We live in Florida, so instead of packing up our pool gear and covering our swimming …

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Soak It Up!

Summer is in full swing, so soak up those sunny pool days, a slew of summertime fun and all of the benefits of being an SE Pool Supply & Chemical customer… Get professional grade pool cleaning products at competitive prices to rest assured that you are not throwing money away on subpar pool cleaning supplies and that you are getting …

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A Love Letter to My Pool

The fun of diving into cool water on a hot summer day and the joy I get from watching smiles light up the faces of my kids when they play in it and sleep soundly on the nights that they do are just a few of the many reasons I love my pool. I love the way it attracts my …

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Use Your Pool to Keep Fit

Summer is in full swing! Use your pool to keep in shape. Looking for a great place to exercise? Forget about trying to motivate yourself to make sure you get the most out of those hefty gym memberships OR getting up at zero-thirty to pound the pavement (and your joints) for a multi mile run. Swimming and/or exercising in the …

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Summer Pool Fun for Kids

It’s that time of year again…summer – time to ramp up the fun for those kiddos again; and one of the best ways to do that is in the swimming pool! You’re probably familiar with the game of Marco Polo, but when it comes to swimming pool fun for kids, the options are endless… Squirt guns can be great fun …

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10 Cool Swimming Facts

Swimming is the fourth most popular activity in the United States. Approximately 36% of children and 15% of adults swim more than five times per year; and that number jumps exponentially here in Florida, of course! Surprisingly, 65% of Americans and 4 billion people can’t swim. Swimming is a great cardio workout for the entire body. Swimming burns more calories …

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Listen Up: Dry Your Ears!

After swimming, soaking in a hot tub or even the bath, make sure you dry your ears. If not, moisture can become trapped within your ear, removing protective ear wax and softening skin – making it easier for germs to access the ear canal and multiply…and that, my good friend, is swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear differs from middle ear infections …

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Don’t Push People In!

Even if it may seem as if it might be funny to push your boisterous buddy in the pool mid-diatribe, you may want to give that idea a little more thought before acting on it. Although some people clearly need some reigning in, pushing people in the pool isn’t just rude, it can be downright dangerous. Not only could pushing …

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Humans Can’t Feel Wetness, It’s a Trick!

Did you know that humans can’t feel wetness because we actually have no sensors that detect things that are wet? Yep, it’s all trickery! While insects can feel wetness – which is great for them because being able to sense humidity helps those canny creatures more easily adapt to their environment, providing them with a better chance for survival; we …

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Local Swimming Pool Regulations

Swimming pool municipal codes, laws and regulations are put into place for one reason – to keep people safe; and safety conscious pool owners recognize the value of preventing pool area accidents. So let’s get into some pool safety contingencies that have been put into place here in New Smyrna Beach. All swimming pools are required to have fencing around …