That is a loaded question if I have ever heard one (or read, in this case). When a motor goes down, the pool’s owner has a hill of decisions to make in a short period. Depending on time of year, he/she may only have a day or two before the pool water begins to turn….
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5 Inexpensive Things All Pool Owners Should Do
Let’s face it, pool equipment is not cheap. That’s why pool maintenance is crucial to the longevity and overall performance of your pool system. The more maintained your pool is, the less money you spend each season, and the happier your pockets become. Many of our customers do spend the extra dollar to have a…
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Why Is My Pool Pump So Loud?
Trust us when we say, everyone (and their neighbors) hates a loud swimming pool pump. Depending on where you place your pump, the screeching of the bearings can actually become unbearable and possibly cause a rift between you and your neighbors (we’ve seen it before). If your pump is running loud, the first thing you…
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How Does a Swimming Pool Work?
The cool thing about a swimming pool is they all work in the same manner. No matter the size, shape, or added features, they all use a combination of filtration and chemical treatment to consistently keep the water clean and healthy. But really, how does a swimming pool work? As a new pool owner, you…
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New Pool Owner’s Ultimate Pool Basics Guide
One thing we would suggest to every new pool owner is to get familiar with pool basics. This doesn’t mean you have to fix or even maintain your own pool; there are plenty of pros out there who can take care of that for you. But trust us, ignorance is NOT bliss when it comes…
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New Pool Owner Tips
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a source of great fun and relaxation and of indescribable frustration – a swimming pool. Now is payback for all those times you jumped into someone else’s pool without a care in the world, taking for granted their painstaking cleaning, their delicate balancing of chemicals, their equipment…
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How to Use a Pool Filter Pressure Gauge and Air Relief
A pool filter is a rather passive piece of equipment. With no electrical components and no moving parts unless you include valve handles, it is mainly a tank that water flows through. But there is still a complex swirl of activity going on in there, and part of that is pressure….
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5 Signs You Need to Replace Your Filter Cartridge
Welcome to the wonderful world of Pool Cartridge Filters and all the fun it entails. Their relatively low cost and maintenance comparative to DE and the better water purification compared to a sand filter are huge selling points. The only catch of cartridge filters is the sticky situation of replacing the cartridges. One of the…
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Identifying Pool Stains
Most pool stains occur when excess organic and/or metallic compounds and improperly balanced pool water meet. Incorrect sanitizer, pH and alkalinity levels can set the stage for stain-causing debris and metals to wreak havoc on your pool surface. …
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Does it Make Sense to Repair My Pool Pump Motor?
When it comes to a failed pool pump motor, the pool owner is faced with that eternal question, “repair or replace?”…
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