“Going green” is not a fad or popular trend. It is, in fact, part of our evolving culture. Going green simply means implementing certain lifestyle changes that are designed to help you live in a more eco-friendly way. Sometimes it just means becoming more environmentally aware of your actions and behaviors. Did you know that…
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What Shaft Seal Do I Need?
I have heard this question probably every day for the last few years and I’ve done the same (sometimes) long winded explanation. The thought of actually putting it into text has always fallen to the wayside during the rush of pool season. Today we are setting our sights on the subject of Shaft Seals and…
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Why Should I Change My Shaft Seal?
The shaft seal is a two sided assembly that sits around the shaft of the motor. Its main duty is to contain all the water flowing into the pump within the housing and away from your electrical motor. As I hope you know already, water and electric motors do not play nice….
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How to Maintain a Pool When Your Pump Has Died
It’s the pool owner’s version of a horror movie – a week before July 4th and your big backyard pool party, the pool pump dies (after you just got the chemicals perfectly balanced of course). You call the local pool company and they’re booked for the next two weeks. They can get to you. ….
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Can I Install an Above Ground Pool Pump on an Inground Pool?
We have been asked this question quite often lately so we decided to squelch the uproar and answer it simply. The long and short of it is a solid “No you can’t” but for the curious, we will do a quick rundown of the major reason why it is not to be done….
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5 Biggest Swimming Pool Mistakes
There are many common swimming pool mistakes and oversights committed by home owners, however innocently. This overview of pool fails will help you avoid some pitfalls and keep your personal backyard resort up and running….
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Replacing Above Ground Pool Parts
Without a doubt, one of the things our customers have a hard time finding are replacement parts for above ground pools. Often times, above ground pools are handed down from one family member to another, or are purchased at discounted rates from neighbors. As a new pool owner, you’re ecstatic and cannot wait to have…
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Why Are LED Lights so Popular?
A Light Emitting Diode, better known as LED, is an old technology quickly becoming the standard in pool lighting. Discovered in the 1920s, LEDs were usually confined to small circuit indicator lights like you would find on a remote control or kids’ toys. Their efficient power usage was ideal for small devices that had limited…
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5 Most Commonly Replaced Above Ground Pool Parts
Hello and welcome above ground pool owners to the (sometimes) not-so-wonderful world of above ground pool replacement parts. I do not want to sound like a Debbie Downer but it can be hard to ID and track down parts for your beloved above ground pool. Owners of Vogue and Atlantic models will be the first…
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Tips for Troubleshooting Your Pool Light
A glimmering pool light will add dazzling high notes to your poolscape; but a dim or broken light can leave you in the dark as to how to fix it. When your light goes kaput it is time to roll up the shirt sleeves, pull out the test probes and go to work. But where…
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