Have you ever wondered if there’s something you should do to your pool after it rains? As a pool owner, it’s a definitely a question worth asking. Because after heavy rain, pools undergo a few changes on both a chemical and physical level. Rainwater affects pH and Alkalinity levels, while excess rainfall adds extra water …
Intex pools are the cost-effective alternative to permanent inground and above ground pools. They offer the full swimming pool experience, in a much simpler package. At an average cost of less than $500, Intex pools are the perfect stepping stone for people interested in owning a pool, but not quite ready to make the purchase …
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Dealing with chlorine loss? Keep reading, we share the solutions in this post All pool owners know that sanitizers, like chlorine, are essential to a healthy swimming pool. They keep your water germ-free, clean, and ultimately, safe for swimming. So having to add chlorine to your pool is nothing unusual. But it’s important to keep …
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Back in the day, swimming pool trends were basic. You had your pool, usually rectangular, and your water. Maybe a diving board if you were fancy. And well, that was pretty much it. (Unless you were the Ancient Romans, in which case you enjoyed luxury pools WAY ahead of your time. Learn about the history of …
Cyanuric acid is just one of the many chemicals flowing in your pool water. There are some for keeping pH balanced, and others that control metal buildup and scaling. And of course, there’s sanitizer, which keeps the pool safe and germ-free. You might even use a liquid pool cover to help keep the pool warm. …
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The planet we live on is beautiful. And at this point, we all know that we have to treat it well to keep it that way. This is why many pool owners strive to create environmentally friendly swimming pools. Pools with great energy efficiency, low waste output, and light “carbon footprints. And when it comes …
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So you found a few frogs in your pool. And you’re probably wondering why. Well, it might surprise you to learn that “pool frogs” are somewhat common. Pool owners everywhere deal with them each season. Apparently, for frogs, there’s something really enticing about a crystal clear body of water that’s comfortable, predator-free, and full of …
Want a faster start to this year’s swim season? Learn 10 things to do before opening your swimming pool that save you time and work As you know, getting a pool ready for the swim season is a process. There’s water to balance, equipment to check, a deck to clean, and so on. So …
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You’ve set up your above ground pool. The chemicals are balanced, the water is flowing, and the sun is shining. But there’s one problem: Despite all that sunshine, the pool is still ice cold. And not the refreshing kind of cold that makes you feel alive, no. The type of cold that makes you leap …
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With each passing swim season, fiberglass pools grow more and more popular. Ever since their debut in the late 60s, fiberglass pools have disrupted the market, offering a “greener” alternative to the traditional concrete pool. Imagine a pool that requires half the maintenance of normal pools, installs faster and lasts longer. That’s fiberglass pools in a …
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