Fun Pool Toys to Rock Out the Rest of Summer

I don't know about you, but I'm not ready to let go of summer yet. There are too many fun ways to play in the pool. From beach balls to diving rings, from squirt guns to water shooters, from Marco Polo to cannon ball jumping contests and more, spending hours in the pool is something our family enjoys. One of my favorite games to play in or out of the water is volleyball.

When it's time to cool things down, we love to lounge on floats and read or take turns pushing one another around on air mattresses.

No matter how you like to play or unwind in the pool, your local Pinch A Penny has the supplies for you. From pool toys to floats, from pool sports to diving gear, from water wings to kickboards and more, you'll find what you're looking for. No time to browse the store, then click on over to the Pinch A Penny website and place your order online.

Squeeze all the fun you can out of summer with great recreational pool products from Pinch A Penny.


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Energy-efficient Motors and Pumps for Your Pool

As of March 15, 2012, Florida Building Code requires energy-efficient motors and pumps on all new swimming pools. It also requires them for any pools that undergo renovations of 30% or more. By complying with this new Code, you can save energy and money.

You can find variable speed pool pumps and motors at your local Pinch-A-Penny. Variable speed pumps can run at lower speeds while maintaining the same level of cleaning/sanitation. Not only will you reduce your energy consumption, there will be less noise too. Pinch-A-Penny carries a variety of variable speed pumps manufactured by:

Hayward
Jandy
Pentair

You'll also find energy-efficient motors made by Century Motors and Marathon Motors. Check your local store to see what they have available.

Pinch-A-Penny can help you calculate your energy savings. Stop in today to upgrade your pump or motor. Invest to be up to code. Invest to save the planet. Invest to save money.


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Solar Powered Outdoor Shower Makes Rinsing Off a Breeze

Our neighbors host tons of pool parties. It's not unusual for there to be 20 people or more hanging out by the pool at these shindigs. Having a large number of people in your pool can lead to cloudy water because of all the residue from sunscreen, lotion, hair care products and makeup.

While clarifiers and enzyme products will help clear up cloudy water, it's best to have guests rinse off before swimming. The G.A.M.E. Outdoor Solar Shower with Base is the perfect solution. Easy to assemble, this eco-friendly shower uses the sun's energy to warm up the water inside the shower cylinder tank. Mount the shower anywhere it is close to a garden hose, hook it up, fill up the tank and let the sun warm up the water.

The G.A.M.E. Outdoor Solar Shower features a swivel shower head and hot and cold temperature adjustment. It mounts to most surfaces and connects to a standard garden hose. Its non-corrosive PVC construction will stand up to the elements.

Your guests will also appreciate rinsing off with the G.A.M.E. Outdoor Solar Shower after taking a dip in your pool. Keep your water clear and your guests smiling with the G.A.M.E. Outdoor Solar Shower. 


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Fourth of July Sale at PoolGear Plus!

PoolGear Plus®, the Internet's #1 choice for discount swimming pool supplies and accessories, is having a 4th of July Sale! From chlorine tablets to pool chemicals, from floats to pool toys, from select maintenance gear to solar heating products, PoolGear Plus has everything you need to make your 4th of July pool party a blast!

Save 15% on select pool chemicals and select pool chemicals from Natural Chemistry®. Save 15% on select floats, pool games and toys, like this CoolJam Pro Poolside Basketball game. Check out the mail-in rebate offers available for their already low priced automatic pool cleaners.

Have you been thinking of purchase a spa lately? Be sure to take a look at their selection of Dream Maker spas available in a variety of sizes. An infrared sauna is a perfect way to relax. PoolGear Plus offers one-, two-, three-, and four-person sauna options to fit your needs.

Easy online ordering allows you to place your order any time, day or night. They now offer shipping via FedEx®. Have a technical pool question? Contact tech support via their website. PoolGear Plus makes it easy to take care of your pool or spa while saving you money.

Take advantage of the tremendous savings during the 4th of July sale at PoolGear Plus!


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Protect your iPhone with This Colorful Aqua Box™ Waterproof Case

Each year we visit the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We usually go the first two weeks of July, so the beach is packed. With technology becoming more affordable, I see tons of people with smartphones and iPhones. And what do they do with them when they want to take a dip? They place them in their beach bags or wrap them up in towels to make them less conspicuous. Any unscrupulous person could come along and walk off with their phones.

The Aqua Box™ Waterproof Smartphone/iPhone Case available at Pinch A Penny is a great solution. Waterproof up to 19 feet (six meters), it protects your smartphone from water, dirt, and sand. With simple twist-and-lock access and a transparent silicone membrane, your phone will be quickly protected and fully functional. One of the neatest features of this case is that it floats with a removable lanyard. Your purchase of the Aqua Box Waterproof Smartphone/iPhone case includes: the Aqua Box case, a floating lanyard, an adjustable rope neck lanyard, and the instruction sheet. This item comes with a one-year limited warranty. You can also extend the life capability with a replaceable silicone membrane. It is compatible with multiple smartphone devices.

Keep your smartphone/iPhone safe and dry with the Aqua Box Waterproof Smartphone/iPhone Case.


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Listen to Tunes in Your Pool

When we were kids, we would have to carry our heavy boom box out to the deck to listen to tunes by the pool. God forbid it got wet. The only other solution was for us to drag home stereo speakers over to open windows and crank up the volume. Those days are over!

I’m not much of a technology person, but sometimes there are products that are too neat not to take a look at. The PoolTunes™ Floating Speaker by Swimline is one of those products. You can plug your iPod™ into the transmitter and have music while you entertain or lounge in your pool.

This floating speaker is waterproof to three feet under water and for up to 30 minutes. It has a three-watt full range speaker that is compatible with most digital music players with standard mini-jack output and has a rocker-style volume control. It also has a LED pool light with on-off control for nighttime use. The wireless transmitter has a range of 100 feet. This package includes floating speaker light, radio transmitter, three-foot stereo mini jack cable, and instructions. The speaker requires 4 C batteries (not included). The transmitter requires 4 AAA batteries (not included).
You can buy the PoolTunes Floating Speaker at PoolGear Plus®, the fastest-growing catalog and Internet company in the US.


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Lightweight Pool Float is Soft and Durable

I enjoy floating in the pool as much as anyone, but I don’t like the chore of inflating floats each summer, trying to find an easy way to store them, and then deflating and tucking them away until the next season. I’ve done it enough at my in-laws’ house that if I never have to do it again, I’ll feel blessed.

The Ocean Blue Unsinkable Foam Pool Float is an alternative I’m looking at. It is constructed of Ensolite®, an ultra-soft, forever-buoyant foam. No need to inflate. No worries over repairing leaks. And since it’s nice and thin (only 1 1/4" thick), storage won’t be an issue.

This pool float features a soft vinyl coating to prevent cracking and to make it more comfortable. My husband will appreciate the Ocean Blue Unsinkable Foam Pool Float’s size. It measures approximately 70" long x 26" wide. He’s a tall guy, so this will be perfect. It also only weighs 14 pounds. Even I can move that around easily.

The Ocean Blue Unsinkable Foam Pool Float is a PoolGear Plus® bestseller. This float is currently listed as one of their hot deals.

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Add A Colorful Lighted Fountain to Your Pool

Our neighborhood is filled with families that have inground pools. We are sometimes guests at pool parties. There is one family that hosts us often, and I was thinking it might be nice to get them a thank you gift for letting us share their pool on those hot, sticky summer evenings.

This 3-Tier Pool Fountain with LED Light would be perfect. The fountain comes complete with a multi-adapter kit for easy connection to virtually any pool return outlet. Easy to install in five minutes, it runs on four “AA” batteries (not included).

What I love the most about it is its flexibility. During the day, you can enjoy the tranquil sound of the fountain. At night the state-of-the-art LED lighting creates a brilliant red-colored light show. I bet it would be fabulous in their pool. The way the yard is set up, they have an L-shaped inground pool that is surrounded on one side by patio tables and chairs. The pool area leads out to a beautiful, newly redesigned deck with lattice to provide privacy. Everyone in the backyard would be able to enjoy the light show from any vantage point.

The 3-Tier Pool Fountain w/ LED Light is available at PoolGear Plus®, the fastest-growing catalog and internet company in the US.

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