Clear Pools: Tips for · Additional Tips for a Hassle Free Summer: Request that your Landscapers direct cuttings and clippings away from your pool/spa. Fertilizers and plant materials

Clear Pools: Tips forBeating the Effects ofInclement Weather As much as we love the way our grass and flowers flourish after a good downpour, our swim-ming pools don’t always “weather” the rain quite as well. With regard to rain and swimmingpool/spa clarity, our motto is, “be proactive rather than reactive.”

A few simple actions will help keep your pool sparkling in the face of inclement weather.

• If you have an automatic cover, make sure to always pump any standing water from thecover and remove any extraneous debris. If standing water is not pumped from thecover, it will it enter the pool and cover pit. By removing water and debris you will pre-vent organic material and phosphates from entering the pool or clogging cover pit. Ad-ditionally, the weight of standing water on the cover can cause damage to the motor ortear the cover upon retraction. The extra time spent will pay off!

• Empty skimmer baskets. This tip is especially important not just after a rainy day, butalso when trees and foliage are shedding. By cleaning your skimmer baskets betweenservice visits, your filter will be less likely to clog and your pool will have better circula-tion.

• Skim the surface of the pool. Removing leaves and other organic material will help yourpools/spa sanitation to work efficiently and keep the skimmers clear.

Of special note: After a substantial rain, if you notice that your pool/spa is losing a significantamount of water, call the service department right away. Heavy rain can cause the hydrostaticvalve to pop open and small rocks to become lodged which cause a dramatic loss of water.The remedy to this type of scenario is a quick and simple fix by our service dept.

Additional Tips for aHassle Free Summer:Request that your Landscapers direct cuttings and clippingsaway from your pool/spa. Fertilizers and plant materials de-plete sanitizers, add phosphates, and clog filtration systems.

Call for an additional service stop a few days before hostinga party to ensure your chemicals are balanced, and yourpool is clear for your event.

Consider purchasing 4-5 gallons of shock from our servicedepartment before hosting an event (we will deliver it onyour service day). Add the shock to your pool immediatelyafter hosting a party as a large bather load will deplete poolsanitizing agents due to oils/lotions and perspiration. Thisdepletion can cause a pool to rapidly turn cloudy.

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Water Features: The Sound of Silence


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Since1943

Badu Swim Jet Systems

Badu® SwimJet Systems are designed for either installationduring the construction of your pool, or as an easily installedaftermarket option for virtually anyone with a swimmingpool. These systems create a powerful water treadmillproviding both therapeutic and effective exercise options forpool owners. SwimJet Systems can be installed in any typepool, large or small. The self-contained, flush-mounted unitis a jet-propulsion system that pumps water into the poolcreating a current in excess of 5,000 gallons per minute fromsingle, recessed jet housing. This unit can be installed intothe pool wall during construction or on a mounted as anoverhang unit on the side of the completed pool. Eitherinstallation provides excellent jet propulsion for the ultimateexercise experience.

The addition of a water feature to any outdoorenvironment will add an architectural elementand natural beauty to its surroundings.Elaborate waterfalls, whimsical fiber opticlighted laminar jets, and classic free standingfountains offer a true merger of art and nature.

There is nothing quite like the fluidity andsound of water to transform your outdoorliving space into a peaceful and tranquilenvironment. Flowing water produces a multi-frequency sound called "white noise." Inaddition to being visually soothing, the “whitenoise” effect of cascading water promotesboth relaxation and facilitates concentration asit blocks out unwanted surrounding noise.

Water features are simple to incorporate intoany outdoor environment. Home owners canenjoy:

• Deck or laminar jets with fiber opticlighting added to an existing deck orhidden with-in plantings are an easy installwith the addition of an extra plumbing lineconnected to the existing equipment.

• “Pond less” waterfalls with rock concealedcatch basins can be placed anywhere in afront or rear yard.

• Sheer Descent Waterfalls may be added toretaining walls (this feature can feed into apool or re- circulate independently).

• Free-standing or wall mounted fountainsoffer a classic addition to backyards,courtyards, or entryways.

• Existing statues or found objects can beplumbed and converted into aquatic piecesof art.

For additional information regardingincorporating a water feature in your home oroutdoor space contact Rosebrook at847-362-0400.

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Jona OriBeing the first one to start the work day and thelast one to end it is routine for Jona Ori, co-ownerand construction manager of Rosebrook Pools.From excavation through plastering, Jona spendshis days traveling to each jobsite overseeing 50plus employees along with every detail of the con-struction process.

Like his siblings, Jona’s connection to the familybusiness was cultivated at an early age. His educa-tion began at age 13 working with his father onjobsites over week-ends. While a student at NewHampton Prep and University of Massachusetts,summers were spent learning the construction andservice end of the business. On the job training in-cluded servicing the pools that Rosebrook builtalong with hands on training in swimming poolconstruction techniques. Construction training overthe years progressed from working as a mason’slaborer to trenching lines, pouring concrete, andmastering tile application.

After finishing school, Jona began working for thecompany full time and became a partner in owner-ship in 2000. He continually develops his skills inconstruction not only through training in the field,but also through continuing education programs.He is certified by numerous trade organizations in-cluding: Southern Grout and Mortar (SGM), Na-tional Pool Plasters Council (NPC), Increte, Jandy,Coverstar, and most recently became a member ofGenesis 3 Design Group after successfully com-pleting an intense construction curriculum.

Long hour’s aside, Jona draws great personal sat-isfaction from the camaraderie of working with hisfamily on a daily basis. From a professional stand-point he states that, “the most gratifying aspect ofhis job is watching a simple backyard yard evolveinto an amazing outdoor environment.”

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Rosebrook Pools Offers a Comprehensive List of Services

• Award Winning Custom DesignedInground Pools and Spas

• Ponds and Waterfalls

• Environmentally Friendly Options in Construction, Mechanicals, and Materials

• Patios and Walkways in Natural Stone,Pavers, and Decorative Concrete Finishes

• Outdoor Kitchens, Built in BBQ’s, Fireplacesand Fire Pits

• Pool Houses, Pergolas, and Patio Enclosures

• Pool, Spa, Patio Renovation and Repair

• System Repairs and Upgrades

• Customized Maintenance Programs

Jona OriCo-President/Construction Manager

ABOVE: In-wallinstallation

LEFT: Deckmounted after-market option




Since1943

543 North Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048



Since1943

Rosebrook Pools

543 North Avenue

Libertyville, Illinois 60048


Main Number: 847.362.0400

Fax Number: 847.362.0448

[email protected]

Operations Manager, Lynsey Ori: ext 101

Construction Manager, Jona Ori: ext. 161

Service Inquiries: Jason Ori, ext. 104

or Dave Spradling, ext. 162

Rosebrook Pools has been creating award winning pools for over 60 years.We are very proud to announce that in 2008 we were designated thefollowing industry awards:

2008 APSP Awards of Excellence:: 18 APSP (Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) Gold Awards

for Residential Construction:: 2 APSP Silver Awards for Residential Construction:: APSP Gold Award for Outstanding Customer Service:: AQUA Choice Award for Residential Pool Construction:: AQUA Magazine Top 100 Builders Designation

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