Let’s face it, with access to the internet, a lot of jobs and skills that were once sought out and paid for have become jobs you can do yourself. With a little advice and a Youtube video, you can almost build anything on your own. Still, not all advice given is created equal nor should…
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Pump or Motor: To Replace or Not to Replace… That Is the Question
If you’re reading this then there is a good chance that your pool pump is down, the anxiety is up and the algae monster is ready to pounce on your pool. After years in the pool industry, I can tell you many a homeowner has contacted us in a panic with a dead pump. The…
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Do I Need an Impeller Lock Screw?
Short Answer: No The Long Answer: What is it? An impeller lock screw is a left handed thread screw used to secure an impeller to the shaft of a motor. When it was introduced, it was a vital part and the only thing keeping your impeller from a Tasmanian Devil-like path of destruction through the…
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Sand in Your Pool?
The Sandbar is open! If you’re reading this then there may be a sand berm big enough to threaten shipping lines at the bottom of your pool. Ok, maybe that was a little dramatic, but a dusting of sand around a return line can cause a panic in any pool owner’s mind. Sadly, this is…
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Safety Cover vs. Winter Cover
As the days cool down and summer comes to an end, that nagging feeling creeps up and a bunch of questions starts to form in the back of your mind. Do I have to close my pool soon? Should I purchase a safety cover or a winter cover? What are the advantages of purchasing a…
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5 Online Tools Pool Owners Cannot Live Without Part 2
It was so nice we did it twice. It turns out the web is still chock full of pool knowledge nuggets. 5 Online Tools Pool Owners Can’t Live Without Part 1 had some highlights but let’s see if we can top it in the second round….
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8 Answers to “Why Is My Pool Pump Not Working?”
As pool technicians, we hear these everyday: “My pump is on but the water is not moving.” “Why is there water leaking from under my pump? “Why is my pump losing its prime?” And the classic but vague, “My pump isn’t working, what’s wrong with it?”…
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Is a 1.0HP Motor the Same as a 1.5HP Motor?
Are All Motors Created Equal? If you are one of the lucky ones who can still read your motor label, you’re already one step ahead of the game. Searching for your replacement pool motor can seem rather daunting at first. Take your model number, type it into the search field on our site, and VOILA…
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Every craftsman has their favorite tool. A carpenter uses a hammer, a painter has a brush and a pool man has the internet. Yes, the internet. A little secret about the pool business – pretty much anything you need to know is somewhere on the web. You just have to know where to find it….
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