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18 - PORT PERRY STAR - 14, 1992 bU( hate. de no of Choice" nm Support your local pool stores Consumers need to be aware of the changing face of the retail swimming pool industry in Can- ada. The backbone of the pool industry is largely made up of small business owners who have always provided personal care and attention to their cus- tomers - often knowing them on a first name basis. Unfortunately, many small business owners in the pool in- dustry today are closing their doors because they cannot com- pete with the large "mass mer- chandisers," who buy pool chemicals and resell them to the public at bargain prices and increase their sales through ex- pensive advertising campaigns. Today, grocery stores, drug stores and other large retail outlets are all selling pool chem- icals without being able to test your water or determine what chemicals you really need. There is no one in those stores to offer advice on the correct use of these products, or help out when problems arise. Whatis the price you are really paying? The prices for pool chemicals at the large retail outlets are of- ten lower than the price you would pay at a pool store - but Trimmers. FTTH ANTI Tractors in stock from 11hp to 18hp. Sale prices on all lawn equipment - Tractors, Push Mowers, Roto Tillers, Gas Powered Now is the time to have your tune-up done. coe St. N. Port Perry >-3192 | Please recycle what is the price you are really paying? A persistent pool chem- ical problem will cost the pool owner a lot more money over the years without the advice of a professional pool person, and when was the last time you had your pool water tested at a drug store or supermarket or at your friendly automotive supply store? So where do you get advice on acid washing and painting your pool or finding a pool leak or re- pairing a vinyl liner? . And where do you get spare parts for your pool filter or heater? Where do you turn if your water suddenly turns green? You guessed it - you go to your local pool supply stores. Your pool store can save you hundreds of dollars in operating costs during the life of your swimming pool by providing a complete pool water analysis in the spring, followed by monthly checkups during the swimming season. Pool employees offer tips Pool employees can also give you a wealth of ideas and tips on how to maintain your pool prop- erly. For éxample, did you know that winterizing your pool while the pool water is acidic can etch this newspaper " SOUTH PORT GARDENS TREES e SHRUBS e PERENNIALS e HERBS RES is Tow -- Naturally! SOUTH PORT GARDENS has a Great Selection of plant material to help you establish and embellish your naturalized Garden Areas. Wildflower Seed, Potted Trees & Shrubs Mulches & Ground Covers Fertilizer, Peat, Manure, Soil I LA ) [A ) [J] ) [A h [A ) [] |} [A } 1) 1] ' ) ' ) A |] 1] ) '" 1) ] 1) ' ) ' 1] ' |) [A ' ] 1] LA ) ] ) ' ) 1} ) ] ) ' ) ' |} ] ) LA ) ' ) [A ) 1] ) [A ] ] 1] LA 1] ] ) ' ' ' [} ] ' ' ) ' ) ' ) ' 1] ' ) ' J ' 1] ' |] ' J i) 2 minutes south of Port Perry on the Oshawa Road (12550 Simcoe Street) the plaster and destroy the grouting between the tiles in a' concrete pool? Did you know that acidic water can cause the vinyl liner to wrinkle perma- nently? Did you know that if your PH is maintained at 8.4 rather than the recommended 7.5, it can cost you as much as six times more chlorine or other pool sanitizers during the sea- son? More cars, for example, can be found broken down at the side of the highway because no one at the self-serve gas station is lifting up the hood of the car Yard Pro SPECIAL Lr12 $1,295 Former Trade name "Roper" to conduct aquick visual inspec- tion that may have prevented a breakdown. The same situation "is happening with swimming pool owners who buy their chemicals from "mass mer- chants" who lack the expertise to help out when problems arise. : When all aspects are taken into consideration, it's easy to see that price isn't everything. Support your local pool stores. article courtesy of Blanchard"s Supply Co. e 12HP Briggs & Stratton Synchro-Balanced Engine e Step-through design * 4 speed in-line transaxle e Convenient operator conlo e 12 position height control ~~. with memory . ~ ® 2 blade 36" deep draw mowing deck e 24" cutting radius e 2 year limited warranty e Grass tatcher optional WILLY & SON SMALL ENGINE REPAIR 17300 Simcoe Street North, Port Perry SFSESTRC Jy [RS J - Learn how to treat your pool right at our free BioGuard®pool care seminar. BoGuara Relax. Bring your pool to BioGuard. Free pool school. An Invitation to Attend Blanchard's 1992 SPRING POOL SEMINAR Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Emiels Back Room, 151 Queen Street, Port Perry 189 NORTH ST. PORT PERRY 985-9746 EE EE CE EE AE EA RELL LES FN