Every year manufacturers come out with a ton of new products. Pool retailers get bombarded with new toys, better pumps, filters, liners, chemicals, tiles, building products, and of course, new equipment add-ons. During the twenty-nine years that I have been in the pool business I’ve seen new products promise great things, especially the area of…
Read MoreVideo: Poolside Chat Episode #12 – Christmas Gifts For Pool Owners
This is Poolside Chat where every week we answer your questions on how to fix and maintain your swimming pool. Poolside Chat is presented by INYOPools.com, helping pool owners find the right parts since 2001. In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: What is the best Christmas present…
Read MoreWhich Pool Timer Do I Need?
Maintaining a healthy swimming pool is hard work. You have to make sure your pump, filter, and heater are operating correctly, meanwhile, ensuring the chemical levels in your pool water is safe for swimming. In short, it is hard work. So much work that without help, you may not be able to properly keep your…
Read MoreVideo: Poolside Chat Episode #11 – What is My Motor’s GPM Rating?
This is Poolside Chat where every week we answer your questions on how to fix and maintain your swimming pool. Poolside Chat is presented by INYOPools.com, helping pool owners find the right parts since 2001. In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: What is the flow rate of…
Read MoreHow to Build a Deck Next to an Above Ground Pool
Well, this isn’t exactly a blog post on how to build a deck next to an above ground swimming pool. Such a post would involve descriptions on setting 4×4 posts and then attaching 2×6 runners followed by 1×6 decking. This is instead a guideline on the best way to build a wooden deck directly next…
Read MoreVideo: Poolside Chat Episode #10 – Zinc Anode Rust Protection
This is Poolside Chat where every week we answer your questions on how to fix and maintain your swimming pool. Poolside Chat is presented by INYOPools.com, helping pool owners find the right parts since 2001. In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: How do I prevent rusting of…
Read MoreFinding a Leak in an Above Ground Pool
I have really good news and really bad news when it comes to having a leak in an above ground swimming pool. The really good news is that once you find the leak, it’s usually super easy to repair. The bad news is (yeah, you probably guessed it) finding the leak is difficult. Locating a…
Read MoreVideo: Poolside Chat Episode #9 – Fiber Optic Pool Light Replacements
This is Poolside Chat where every week we answer your questions on how to fix and maintain your swimming pool. Poolside Chat is presented by INYOPools.com, helping pool owners find the right parts since 2001. In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Can I replace my old fiber…
Read MoreChristmas Gifts For The Pool Owner
With Thanksgiving in our rear-view mirror and Christmas approaching, the time to get your holiday shopping finished is drawing near. If you’re anything like my mother, you refuse to step into any mall, at any time, for anything after Thanksgiving. She prefers the luxury of ordering online and skipping out on the massive lines and…
Read MoreI Think My Above Ground Pool Is Leaking
You think your pool is leaking? Oh boy. OK, first thing, do not attempt to look for a leak in an above ground swimming pool if you only think it has a leak. Instead, only attempt to find a leak in a pool when you know it has a leak. This simple rule will save…
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