Tips and advice

It is now time to choose the sanitizing system you wish to use to treat your pool water. Many options are available.  Owners of salt chlorination systems must remember to turn on the system cell only when the water reaches +/- 65°F to ensure that the cell generates enough chlorine to properly treat the water. If pool water has not reached this temperature, you can use granulated chlorine as indicated on the container.  For owners of ozone generators and chlorinators, temperature restrictions do not apply. You can use these systems when starting the pool.  Finally, know that there is another simple and efficient way to treat your pool water – use our maintenance kits available in stores. Chose the option that suits you best to enjoy your pool all summer long!

You wish to buy a Futura above-ground pool and want to know how the installation is done? Follow our crew on site to find out about the different steps.

Today we are going to put our hands in the water and we’re going to learn together, step by step how to vacuum the pool. Whether it's regular maintenance or a big spring cleaning. The important thing is to keep your pool very clean without debris, without waste in the bottom of the water. It will help you have much healthier and much safer water for swimming.  So to start, you have to understand the principle of the vacuum cleaner. We need a couple of basic items: the telescopic pole, the vacuum cleaner head, a hose to connect everything and a vacuum plate which will be installed in the skimmer.  The vacuum plugs onto the skimmer. That’s where all the succion comes from, so it’s important to ensure that our filtration system operates solely from the skimmer. That's why you need to close the bottom drain.  Every time we manipulate our three-way valve, we'll turn off the engine.  So we start by turning off the engine and putting the drain in the closed position.  If you have an above-ground pool, the 3-way valve is located at the skimmer outlet.  The most imposing arrow, where it is written "close", is directed towards the bottom drain.  If you have a semi-inground or inground pool, this valve is located at the inlet of the pump, so again we will close our bottom drain to make sure our skimmer does all the work with the vacuum.  So — we open our engine in order to put everything back in fonction because we'll need our water return for the connection.  I'll clarify this for you  To connect the hose, you must first locate the tip that rotates on itself. That's the one we're going to put on the vacuum cleaner head. It gives us more flexibility for movement inside the pool. We take the pipe and slip it gently into the water.  When it is completely submerged in water, take the fixed end piece on the other side of the pipe and glue it to the water return. The water that enters the hose with pressure will push the remaining air in the hose and force it out through the vacuum head. It is important that there is no air left at all inside the hose in order to allow better suction. You may notice that the hose is completely full of water when there are no more air bubbles coming out of the vacuum head. It's time to plug it into the vacuum plate. Obviously we try to keep the pipe submerged in water as much as possible when performing this maneuver to prevent air from entering the pipe again.  The vacuum plate is then placed in the skimmer. It is very important that the skimmer basket is always in the skimmer when you go vacuuming because it will pick up large pieces to avoid clogging your filter.  If you do regular maintenance, you are now ready to vacuum. Take your time… on the other hand, if you're doing a big spring cleaning and the pool is very dirty, for example when you first open your pool in the summer, then it's time to vacuum in waste mode. We are therefore going to thwart the filtration system a little to avoid clogging it. We're going to send the dirty water directly to the street, so that means we're going to lose a lot of water in a short time. When vacuuming, make sure the level of the pool is very high. You can leave the garden hose in pools too and never let the water level drop below the skimmer. So if you need to clean for several minutes you may have to stop your work, raise the water level and start again. As we send water to the street, we will need a backwash pipe.  If you have a cartridge filter, you will connect your backwash hose to the outlet of the pump so you have on one side the piping that brings the water to the filtration system and on the other side you can connect your hose of backwash and roll it out to the street.  If you have a sand filter, the connection is made directly to the filter head. Turn off the pump motor and place the filter handle in the drain position.  If you have a cartridge filter, on the 3-way valve at the outlet of the pump, in the same place where you installed your backwash hose, point with the large arrow to the filtration system. As the large arrow indicates the side of the valve that will be closed, the water is prevented from passing through the filtration system and is sent directly to the street.  When you open the motor of the pump, the water will start to flow quite quickly to the street so don't waste time on cleaning - get this done as best and quickly as possible. Remember - it’s important to avoid letting the water go lower than the skimmer! If you don't have time to finish, stop what you are doing, let the water go back up in the pool and start again.  And that’s it for your big spring cleaning!  Once everything is finished, whether it's regular maintenance or major cleaning in waste mode, well, we turn it all off, we can unplug it and don't forget to put the handle back in filtration mode. If you weren't in waste mode when you vacuumed, it's already in filtration mode, so it's time to dive in and enjoy your pool! 

Buying a pool is one of the most pleasant purchases. It is a well-considered investment, so you need to make the best choice. First, if you hire a manufacturer/installer, have a pool build to best harmonize with your land setup. Also think about accessing your backyard: a 12-foot clearance is necessary to allow for heavy machinery to enter. If your yard is too small, it is still possible to have the work done with small machinery. However, your budget will have to be adjusted slightly. To determine the position of the pool on your land, it is recommended to have a location certificate with you when you visit the store. Our sales consultants have access to regulations of most cities. Structures are versatile and can be adapted to different ground levels. You can either chose among a single concrete casting (monocoque), two concrete castings, a 100% concrete pool or a resin and concrete pool. Self-supporting walls allow for installation close to a body of water because it is no longer necessary to build a three-foot pavement around the pool to hide angle corners or supports. Space is therefore maximized, especially in smaller backyards such as town houses. Prestige, Européa and Futura pools have 52-inch walls. They are monocoque pools made of a single concrete casting: reinforced with metal c reinforcement they are extremely solid. They are so strong that it is possible to install them on a mountain side or a steep ground, with a section rising above the ground and the other entirely in-ground, as you wish. If you decide to opt for a section above ground, you may choose among a range of finishes like cement parging, nature stones, bricks or other materials.  The choice of linen is important because the colour of the water is different according to the pattern chosen. Also think about lighting: you can choose a white or a colour light that can also come with a remote control option.  A common misconception is that an in-ground pool requires high maintenance. Thanks to the bottom drain, dirt at the bottom of the pool is history. With the advent of ecological filtering systems, frequent backwashing is no longer necessary as the water is filtered more efficiently than ever.  There is also the sanitizing system that offers different options: you can choose from a salt, bromine or ozone system, the complete summer kit… In short, everything you need to make your life easier.  In your budget, also plan the cost of a fence surrounding your pool: it has been mandatory since 2010. Therefore, the fence becomes an important decorative element. Since you hire an electrician to install all electrical equipment, it could be the right time to add a water heater to extend your swimming season.  Enjoy summer and your pool for many years to come! 

Small or big land, it is possible to realize your dream of having an in-ground pool.Here are 4 questions to ask yourself before you start shopping: What type of pool would you like? How deep do you want your pool to be? Which finishing material would you like? Is your backyard accessible to heavy machinery?

A durable and resistant pool combining elegance and refinement. Made entirely of concrete with linear forms and sharp angles, the lavish Trevi Prestige features a wide choice of trendy liners. Its higher walls provide the groundwork for a larger, flatter floor, thus enhancing the swimming experience. Its sleek, contemporary design and its high quality construction are a perfect match for your décor. The Trevi Prestige is a long-term investment that will stand the test of time thanks to the inherent strength of concrete.

Each year, Trévi put new products on the market. Those are designed, thought of and manufactured by Trévi employees. Here are the steps for creating a new product.  Step 1: Research and Development During the busy season, our sales consultants listen to your needs and share the info with our research and development team. Your ideas and design trends inspire their work.  Step 2: Design The engineering team works with Quebec designers in order to develop a high-quality product.  Step 3: Manufacturing Product is manufactured, tested and packaged directly at our Mirabel plant.  Step 4: Sales, shipping and installation The sales consultant may now offer a product specifically designed to withstand Quebec weather. Our shipping and installation teams finish the work at your place.  At Trévi, we work together to offer you only the best.