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pools and spas popular with markhamites economist suntribune may 13 1987 c25 by nancy hoskin among residential communi ties in canada markham ranks near the top with spa and pool con struction due to the rapid popula tion expansion in the area the spa market continues to grow each year mainly because most yards cant accommodate a builtin pool space is too tight the spa market is divided into two segments those that are full size and installed in the ground and the portables which feature versatility portable spas a portable whirlpool spa is one that is completely selfcontained there is nothing to install it works on 115 volts seats four adults comfortably and fits through a standard door frame they can be placed indoors and out and are self supporting each model comes with a varie ty of options including prog rammable timers skimmers an ozinator which is a device that disinfects spa water quickly and continuously these spas are csa approved portable spas start at s2295 while a permanent spa will cost 3600 adding approximately 500 more for installation spas are made of a tough dur able acrylic finish that isnt affected by hot or cold tempera tures while their counterparts hot tubs are shaped like a wooden barrel requiring more attention in maintenance whirlpool spas are easy to clean and it is recom mended that they be drained and washed down thoroughly every three months a spa can be used year round the temperature should be set according to bathing comfort suggests gary walters owner of seaway pools you can run a spa in the winter at 100 to 105f and in the summer at 75 to 80f to cool you off on a hot summer day while most pool owners target for victoria day to open their pools mr walters advises open ing a pool in early spring as there isnt a savings involved in waiting until the warm weather appears here are several tips to follow when tackling the project try this for your summer barbecues barbecue sauce spicy hot cup catsup x cup water 2 tbsp cider vinegar 1 tbsp al sauce 3 tbsp brown sugar vt tsp pepper v tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp chili powder 1 tbsp liquid smoke i cup finely chopped onion in a one quart jar combine all ingredients shake well prepare in advance to develop flavor use as a cooking sauce for pork beef or chicken yield 1 cup v 1 opening a pool take the pool cover off re moving debris first rinse the cover dry it thoroughly before putting in storage undo what was done the pre vious fall take plugs out of re turns protective pieces out of the skimmer etc review your pool making sure all is in order check the equipment the heater and pump for example as there will be a ring around the vinyl liner use a nonabrasive cleanser that doesnt suds to clean ring reinstall diving board and ladders add water bringing up to correct level immediately add an amount of chlorine shock to prevent algae buildup after water has remained at the right level for at least a day take a water sample 6 to 12 inches below the surface approximately 8 oz of water and have it analyzed the same steps are taken in opening a concrete pool though you may have to drain a concrete pool washing it down with acid and have it repainted depending on its finish my motto has always been preventative maintenance is far more economical than corrective maintenance mr walters said once a pool is in operation an owner will get to know it under standing the way the pool works and when water should be tested mr walters suggests consulting a pool service if something is wrong a new computer which analy zes water has recently been in- toduced into the canadian swim ming pool market nine tests are taken including clarity ph iron and hardness the result is a de tailed computer printout out lying the areas which need furth er attention or added chemicals balancing chemicals in a spa is critical because with hot water things can happen faster it is re commended that spa water is checked daily gary walters of seaway pools holds up the computer evaluation of a customers pool water as de termined by the pool wizard nancy hoskin rpwfi we offer you quality work at affordable prices the cost is easily within the reach of most families we have a number of models that start as low as 8200 call us today well soon have your family in the swim rosswill pools 12 main st n markham 2942770 eveiythii for the wellgroomed lawn dethatch mow and bag with john deere male complete lawn can 3 oncc-over- thoroughly operation with this manicuring kit from john deere a john deere lawn tractor and optional front mount lhatchcr and rear bagger size one 01 the five new john dccre 100 scries lawn tractors to your lawn prom the 9hp 130 with 30 in cut to the 17 hp iso and 185 each with 38- or 46- in mower 5speed rartsaxle or hydrostatic drive ah have john deere premium features fit it with a thatcher to lift harmful thatch from your grass and add the 6vi- bushel rear bagger to clean everything up but dont stop there your john deere tractor can do a lot 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