Daudelin Pool Services

05/31/2026

Oh boy. This is what we have been waiting for! FINALLY

Are you loving this forecast as much as I am???
I think I found someone who isn't a big fan of the forecast...It's ok though...Puddle Ducky has had a really rainy spring (5th wettest spring on record)

05/25/2026

POOL OWNER WARNING: IT HAS BEGUN… I SAW IT FIRST HAND,…. It wasn’t pretty.

“The Cottonwood Invasion” has officially arrived.(Nature’s version of fake snow… except sticky, gross, and determined to ruin your day.)

That fluffy little cloud of evil can quickly turn your skimmer basket into a solid cottonwood brick - blocking water flow and making your pool system work way harder than it wants to.

✔️ Check those skimmer baskets DAILY
✔️ Scrape the cottonwood out (your nails become tools this time of year - I hate that part the most)
✔️ Don’t let it build up and sneak its way into your pump check the blowers at all time.

Trust us… cottonwood season is one of those "ignore it today, regret it tomorrow"
Stay strong peeps.

05/24/2026

Honestly, last week was remarkably intense. We were all on autopilot, making certain that everyone was ready for the holiday. Sometimes, we even question our own rationale for undertaking such challenges - and then we receive this - and our hearts melt into a small puddle of pool water lol

05/21/2026

It’s going to be very important to watch the water level in your pools. I’ve already been to a couple pools where the water level is way above the skimmer and their system isn’t functioning properly. If you cannot drain water through your system having a submersible pump on hand is your best friend. They are 49-55 on Amazon and can also be found at Menards, Home Depot and Lowe’s. Placing this on your stop step to drain water (get a hose to fit it to run the water away from the pool) can help! We do not have the capacity to drain pools right now, but having this on hand can help.

**Heavy Weekend Rainfall Chances Increasing**

The set-up for heavy rain to start Memorial Day Weekend is starting to look more likely across Ohio.

How much rain? Over 1" is very possible for much of the state and totals near 2" will be possible, especially in parts of central and eastern Ohio. I've seen this type of set-up before. When you not only have Gulf moisture but also a Pacific connection and some from the Atlantic -- expect heavier rainfall than data shows.

TIMING: Heavy rain begins by late Friday but more likely overnight and Saturday morning will have the heaviest rain. But it will take quite some time to dry out from this latest round of rain. Ugh.

05/20/2026

We were able to get this pool ready for his son’s graduation party as he opened early May. They are ready to celebrate! Congratulations to the Wielgopolski family, to my son Xavier (who you will see in Daudelin gear next week) to the Perrysburg graduating class and to all the 2026 graduates in our area. “Time to dive into the deep end of life! Your future is crystal clear. Keep shining, just keep swimming, but most importantly - keep dreaming!”

05/13/2026

Maybe this is a good sign the cold snap is ending and we can get to swim season soon!!! This cold has been ridiculous! If you are losing water it definitely can be from evaporation overnight. With the cold cold lows at night even if you aren’t heating, your water temp is still warmer than the outside air when it dips low. I know a lot of you are in panic mode you might have a leak. Just hang in there and let’s get to normal temps - then reevaluate!!!

Is it OK to plant now? YES, YES, YES, YES!
(No additional frost expected this season)

05/05/2026

Ever see your Pentair heater flash a code and wonder what on earth it’s trying to tell you?
Wonder what your heater looks like inside? Check this picture out! Here’s a quick, easy guide to what those codes actually mean. A little knowledge goes a long way in keeping your pool running smoothly.

Common Pentair Heater Codes Explained:
• PS – Pressure Switch
• HLS – High Limit Switch
• AFS – Airflow Switch
• IGN – Ignition Failure
• AGS – Water temp has hit 140° and buttons are disabled
• SFS – Stack Flue Sensor (temp has exceeded 480°)
• E01 / E126 – Malfunctioning thermistor
• E05 – Stack flue is open and exhaust is above 176°
• E06 – Stack flue shorted out
• R13 – Part of the normal startup routine (no need to panic)
• R14 – System is checking itself for issues

If your heater is throwing codes or acting up, we’re here to help get things back on track.
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05/01/2026

DO NOT PANIC PEOPLE

We know those temps are dropping and it’s definitely not giving “brand new Speedo weather”… but take a breath — your pool is going to be okay.

It actually takes a lot for pool lines to freeze, especially with a properly functioning system.
If you’re feeling a little nervous, here’s the simple trick:

💧 Keep your water moving overnight — that alone goes a long way in preventing any issues.
Most importantly, this cold snap is temporary. We should be turning the corner in the next couple of weeks, and warmer days are ahead. ☀️
As always, if you have concerns, WE have your back. We’re here to help!
Stay warm out there!
— Daudelin Pools

04/30/2026

New shirts just dropped … and the guys are acting like they’re walking the runway instead of opening pools. ☀️🕶️. Big shout-out to Jūpmode for the hookup! If you see these shirts coming your way, pool season is officially ON!

04/29/2026

POOL OPENING PSA: 2026 EDITION
(aka: “How to Keep Your Pool Guys Happy and Not Take Fido Home With Them”)

Alright friends… it’s that magical time of year again when the covers come off, the water wakes up, and our crew starts their annual cardio routine of lifting, dragging, vacuuming, and dodging whatever winter left behind.

To make your opening smooth (and to keep our guys from questioning their life choices), here are a few friendly reminders:

Please have ALL your pool items outside.
Skimmer baskets, ladders, salt cells, cover bags… if it belongs to the pool, let it see the sun.

Power ON + Hose OUT.
We need power to run equipment, and a hose so we can rinse things off and so you can fill the pool after we’re done. Teamwork makes the dream work.

We only put the basics in the pool to get it started.
You’ll still need to balance your salt and water chemistry after we vacuum.
OR… join our weekly chem‑check program and let us handle the science so you don’t accidentally create a swamp.

Please make sure your equipment actually works.
We are pool professionals, not magicians.
If something is old, cracked, sun‑fried, or held together with hope and duct tape… that’s not on us.
(We love you, but we’re not responsible for your “vintage” equipment collection.)

DOG. P**P. PLEASE.
Our guys adore your dogs. They do not adore taking a piece of your dog with them on their shoes for the rest of the day.
We don’t want to take Fido home. We promise.

And finally… accessibility matters.
We will NOT:
• Hang from ceiling fans to reach your top shelf
• Scale Mount Shed‑Everest to find your salt cell
• Move your entire patio furniture set to get to a handrail
• Enter your house to retrieve anything
• Navigate a basement obstacle course of toys to find one lonely part

If we need it, please have it out and ready. Your future self (and our backs) thank you.

💙 We appreciate you all and can’t wait to get everyone swimming again. Let’s make this the smoothest opening season yet!