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The brand-new winged Patriot Series of water towables are a great way to spend a summer afternoon at the lake or river. Designed for one rider, this heavy-duty nylon covered tube features multiple handle positions, cockpit seating and winged sides that allow riders to get awesome wake action, yet still provide stability when you need it on fast whips. The graphics on the Patriot Tube are eye-catching and the reflective safety tape will get you noticed at the lake.

You deserve a clean pool! At Blue Haven Pools and Spas Supplies Direct, we’ve made it easy to maintain a clean swimming pool by helping you find the right pool filter or pump.

Sand Filters. Sand filters are the oldest and most popular method of filtration. They operate on the basis of “depth” filtration where dirt is driven through the sand bed and trapped in the spaces between the sand particles. Initially, a clean sand bed removes larger particles, and then, as the bed starts to load up with debris, the filter removes finer particles.

Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Filters. Diatomaceous earth is a porous powder with microscopic openings that when magnified look like tiny sponges. Clear water can pass through these openings, but particles, as small as two to five microns, are trapped during the first pass through the media. D.E. filters have internal elements that become coated with D.E. It is this ‘filter cake’ that strains dirt, dust and algae from the water.

Cartridge Filters. When water passes through a cartridge filter, dirt is screened out at the surface of the cartridge element. When clean, the element will trap larger particles, with finer particles being filtered out as the pores of the element become clogged by the larger debris.

Picking the Right Pump for Your Pool

Choosing the right pump for your size pool and filter is critical. We have one of the largest online sections of pool pumps from brands such as Hayward, Pentair, and Jandy.

View all of our swimming pool pumps.

Aqua Art emblems are an easy and inexpensive way to decorate your pool floor. The image appears to be painted on your pool floor, but that’s just an illusion.  You simply set one of these colorful emblems on the water and push it to the bottom. It’s weight keeps it there, no adhesives are needed. To remove the Aqua Art emblem, just lift it off.

View our entire selection of Aqua Art Pool Mosaics.

Fat Towels are the most plush, lush and extravagantly absorbent towels in the world. You have to see and feel these wonderful, 100% cotton towels to believe them. Each weighs nearly 6 lbs.! Their thickness is unsurpassed by any other towel on the market today, and they’re so generously sized that at 78″L by 39″W (6′ 6″ x 3′ 3″) they make for the most luxurious sunbathing you’ve ever experienced. What other towels have you seen that also make great blankets, exercise mats and daybeds? Machine wash.

When water level drops below the skimmer due to splash-out, a minor leak, or evaporation, your pump can run dry and create costly equipment damage. To prevent this simply attach the Poolkeeper to a quality garden hose, make two simple connections, and turn on the water spigot. Poolkeeper will automatically add water as needed to keep your pool safe. A must for hot-weather climates.

Buy the Poolkeeper Water Leveler at Blue Haven Pools and Spas Supplies Direct.

With S.R. Smith’s Swim N’ Dunk Dual Post basketball game, challenge someone one-on-one, or get everyone involved! The Swim N’ Dunk complete set features a competition grade, acrylic backboard, stainless steel posts, regulation rim, net, basketball, and needle.

The Swim N’ Dunk uses two bronze anchors that come complete with caps that lay flush to your deck when not in use, maintaining the look of your backyard. Made from the highest quality materials, the Swim N’ Dunk was designed to provide your family with many years of enjoyment.

Are You in Compliance with Your State Pool Laws? On Guard’s 911 emergency pool phone provides you with a turnkey solution kit that enables you to be in complete compliance with your state pool laws. This exclusive 911 Emergency Pool Phone has a protective water-tight body with an enclosed handset and keypad. The telephone supports a full 12-button keypad. Only ‘911′ or ‘0′ can be dialed from this phone.

Why use PHOSfree?

Your pool water is constantly being invaded by phosphates. What are phosphates? Phosphates are a primary nutrient or food source for algae*. If you starve algae of this important food source, it cannot grow. Phosphates enter your pool from a variety of sources, including:

• lawn & garden fertilizers
• chemicals & cleaners
• rainwater & fill water
• body fluids & waste
• decaying vegetation

and the list goes on…These phosphates build-up in your pool water, providing a necessary food source and bloom environment for algae. Typically, algae is treated with harsh chemicals like algaecides or other sanitizing products. This is where PHOSfree shines.

Read more about the benefits of PHOSfree from Natural Chemistry at Blue Haven Pools and Spas Supplies Direct.

The Derby Duck Floating Chlorinator is built with the ability to hold up to six 3″ chlorine or bromide tablets (or 1″ tabs or sticks).   It is easily adjustable in order to regulate the amount of chlorine dispensed.  Made of heavy duty resin - child resistant lock.

Plus, it just looks fun!