With the new year on the horizon, people are starting to think about their list of new year resolutions, and one resolution typically tops all others — go to the gym! Increasing your activity level and boosting your health is … Continue reading
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Saltwater pools have gained immense popularity over the years, and have become a top choice for many pool owners. They’re known for being low maintenance, and the water tends to feel more gentle and soothing. But even though saltwater pools … Continue reading
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It’s a question we hear often — “Should I use granular shock or liquid chlorine in my pool?” Truthfully, both are great options for quickly ridding your pool of harmful microorganisms like bacteria and algae. But, as with everything, deciding … Continue reading
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It’s not too uncommon for your pool water to be slightly cloudy after shocking, especially if you use a granular chlorine shock. It typically takes about 24 hours for the granules to fully incorporate into the water and disappear. Most … Continue reading
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Is your pool repair tool kit stocked and ready to go at a moment’s notice? If not, that’s OK! We’re here to help. Pool repair tool kits are useful for emergency pool and equipment repairs or general maintenance around your … Continue reading
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It’s a common question: “How long does a pool heater last?” Or rather, how long should a pool heater last? Unfortunately, it’s not a simple answer. The average lifespan for a natural gas or propane pool heater is about 7–12 … Continue reading
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Today we will look at the ways to use calcium hypochlorite pool shock in your pool, and specifically for winter use in colder temperature water. Calcium hypochlorite, also known as cal-hypo, is a granular, powered chlorine product made by joining … Continue reading
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You’ve spent hours meticulously cleaning, balancing, and winterizing your pool for the cold winter temperatures. You’re absolutely positive that you’ve done the best job you can possibly do, and you’re confident that when you remove the cover next spring, your … Continue reading
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As the weather turns cooler, a perfect topic to bring up is swimming pool heaters. Specifically, whether to install a pool heater or not. Many pool owners, whether new or veteran, don’t have a pool heater and do fine without … Continue reading
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When the long summer days come to a close, it’s time to think about how and when to winterize your inground pool. Some people don’t need to winterize their pool — we’re looking at you, sunbelt region! — but if … Continue reading
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