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How a Salt Water Generator (AquaRite) Makes Water Safe for Swimming

Pool chlorine can burn your eyes, irritate your skin, and also cause a number of health problems such as asthma and even tooth erosion in extreme cases. And, while pool water must be cleaned to prevent contamination and bacterial growth, manual application of chlorine isn’t the safest option. So if you’ve been considering making the […]

The Challenges of Pool Building in Bedrock

Looking to have an inground pool installed in your backyard? Before making any official decisions, you should always be aware of the challenges that may be involved. Consider all of the important factors like where the best location will be, what style and materials will work best for your yard, and if you’re likely to […]

Control Your Pool Remotely with Hayward Pool Products

Imagine if you could automate your entire pool, from the pumps to the heater. Well, with Hayward products, you can! Hayward automates everything so you can get an exceptional pool experience each time you step into the water. They offer four ways to manage your pool, spa, or backyard features, all from your smart device. […]

How To Test Your Pools Water Properly

When you own a swimming pool, there are three essential things that you need to do to ensure it’s clean and well maintained: circulate the water, clean the parts, and test the chemicals. Each and every week you should be analyzing the water chemistry and making sure the chlorine, pH, and alkalinity levels are balanced […]

3 of Our Favourite Water Features

Amplify the ambiance and look of your pool this season with a stunning water feature. Swimming pools are not just made for the purpose of swimming any longer. They’re also used to create an impressive focal element in your backyard. That’s why added water features like cascading waterfalls or disappearing edges are more popular than […]

Why Pool Design is Better When Using 3D Design Technology

Imagine if there was a way to turn your pool design ideas into reality (before ever digging into the ground). With our 3D design technology, it’s possible to do just that! We can produce any scheme that you can think of right down to the colour of the tile to the type of plants that […]

We can Heavily Customize Your Pool

A pool isn’t just a place to cool off and have some fun during the summertime. It’s also the focal point of your entire backyard! So why not make it truly your own unique focal feature with some customizations? If you can visualize it, we can create it! Here at Rideau Pools, we offer so […]

Summer is Coming – Have You Ironed Out Your Pool Needs Yet?

Finally, summer is on the way! And we all know what that means – it’s time to get ready to open the pool once again so you can enjoy hours of fun swimming and lounging when the heat kicks in. That also means you need to get all your pool essentials sorted so you’ll ready […]

A Brief History of In-Ground Swimming Pools

We spend hours lounging, exercising, and having fun in our swimming pools. But very few people know the origins of the in-ground swimming pool. And believe it or not, there’s a lot of history involved with the pool in your backyard, dating back to over 5,000 years ago. To find out where your pool originated […]

Top Inground Pool Trends in 2018

There’s a lot to be excited about this year when it comes to pool trends. Technology is paving the way for more convenient methods to maintain and monitor your pool, and new design elements are changing the way pools look and function. To get a sneak peek into what you can expect to find this coming […]