There are a lot of things that can cut a great pool season short: Sudden cold weather A broken pool heater The filter pump not working The pool turning green Pipes bursting And that’s just the most common stuff. Point being, there’s a lot that can stop you from swimming when you want to. And …
As pool owners, we all make a few pool maintenance mistakes every now and then. Some of them have small consequences, and other cost us our time, money, and sanity to deal with. What’s important is learning how to correct these mistakes. Which we’ll show you how to do. But even more important that is …
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Do any of these swimming pool myths sound familiar to you? “Pool chlorine is bad for you.” “Heating a pool is too expensive.” “Swimming pools cost too much to install.” and the classic… “Peeing in the pool turns urine blue.” You’ve probably heard all of these sayings at one point or another. And while a …
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 …
Intex Pool Chemicals 101 & How To Care For Intex Pools Read More »
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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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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Maybe you opened your pool and added a bit too much shock to the water. Or maybe you accidentally added a few more tablets than your pool actually needed. Whatever the reason, rest easy knowing there plenty of ways to solve this common pool owner problem. If you have too much chlorine in your water, then …
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Maybe you lifted up your winter cover to open your pool and were surprised by bright green water. Or maybe the algae crept up on you one faithful day during swim season. Don’t worry. It happens to the best of pool owners. And luckily, there’s plenty you can do to win the battle against algae and reclaim …
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Pool heat pumps stand as one of the most energy-efficient pool heating options available today. At about 1/3 the cost of gas heating, pool heat pumps allow pool owners to extend their pool season without breaking the bank. Which is great if you need a cheap way to heat your pool. And if you own …
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