It’s December, and that means a whole month of holiday parties to attend. For those of you in the sunbelt, your pool can become a festive focal point. Decorate the area in bright red and green, glittering silver and gold, … Continue reading →

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Winter will be here soon, and for snowbelt pool owners, thoughts have already turned towards closing up the pool for winter. But what supplies and chemicals do you need to winterize a pool, and do you have enough of them … Continue reading →

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Winter covers for your above ground pool: you know you need one, but how do you choose the right one? There are many quality grades available for each type of pool cover but beside your pool cover budget, how do … Continue reading →

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Intex makes a few types of portable pools, namely its Easy-Set™ pool and Frame-Set™ pools. Neither of these is particularly well suited to weather a winter, and most Intex pool owners dismantle their pool at the end of the season. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to our discussion on swimming pool shock,  specifically, when should one shock the pool, and how much do I need to add? Shocking the pool with chlorine is the raising of free chlorine levels in the pool to such … Continue reading →

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Robotic pool cleaners are an extremely valuable piece of pool equipment. They’re easy to install, cost just pennies per day to operate, reduce strain on your pool’s filtration system, and so much more. But with so many benefits, it can … Continue reading →

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The deadline is fast approaching! In just a few months, most standard pool pumps will be phased out as obsolete equipment, in favor of the federally mandated variable speed pool pump. The new regulations go into effect on July 19, … Continue reading →

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It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us! 2020 has been a year full of twists and turns, and there’s still a lot of uncertainty as we all start making holiday plans. Whether you’re planning a virtual … Continue reading →

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For most pool owners, a pool heater represents a substantial investment, and one that you want to keep in good condition, to avoid expensive heater repair and replacement. This post will focus on gas pool heaters, but I will reserve … Continue reading →

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Halloween is on a Saturday this year! And even though Halloween 2020 requires some social distance protocols, there is still fun to be done. Northern pool owners are already closed for the season, but southern pool owners are still enjoying … Continue reading →

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