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The Best Above Ground Pool Heater of 2022
Choosing the best heater for your above ground pool means finding the best fit based on your pool size and your local climate. It also means considering a heater’s energy efficiency, how quickly it heats your water, and how easy it is to install. And a reliable pool heater should not only help extend your
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A Beginner’s Guide to Pool Maintenance
Your swimming pool needs regular maintenance. That’s why it pays to develop a strong basic understanding of pool maintenance essentials, no matter if you have an inground, above ground, Intex®, or saltwater pool. When you know how your pool works, the best ways to care for it, and how to plan for it, you’ll be
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How to Drain an Above Ground Pool (Even Without a Pump)
Need to drain your above ground pool? Maybe it’s full of nasty, stagnant water. Or maybe you need to completely take it down for the season or make emergency repairs. Either way, you’ll need to drain some or all of the water from your swimming pool. And if you’ve never drained your pool before, doing
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The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners
The best pool cleaner you can get is a robotic pool cleaner. You can’t beat the convenience of simply dropping an automatic cleaner into your pool without running your filter system. You’ll find a few robotic cleaners for less than $500, but most cost between $500 and $1,000. While the inexpensive models will get the
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The Best Suction Pool Cleaner
The best option for pool owners on a budget is a suction pool cleaner. This type of cleaner hooks up to your skimmer or dedicated suction line. It rolls around your pool cleaning up debris, sending it through your pool’s filtration system. It will pick up mostly medium debris, but some models can be set
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The Best Pressure Side Pool Cleaner
Pressure-side cleaners are available across a wide price range, with most models usually falling between $200 and $900. NOTE: The following automatic pressure-side pool cleaners are available to buy on either Amazon and InTheSwim.com. Check both sites for availability. All the links are affiliate links which means if you click a link and make a
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How to Clean a Pool Filter (Sand, Cartridge, D.E.)
Your filter is one of the main components in keeping your pool clean, so it also needs to be kept clean. But maybe you’re new to pool maintenance. Or maybe you just got a new type of filter. Whatever the case, knowing how to clean a pool filter is an essential part of owning a
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How to Backwash a Pool Filter The Right Way
Before you bought a pool filter, the word backwash probably meant something kind of gross to you, right? Well, when it comes to pools, it has a literal meaning. And it’s something good. Your pool is only as clean as your filter is. The good news is, when you backwash a pool, cleaning the filter
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Pool Opening Checklist: 15 Pool Supplies to Have on Hand
Spring: time for “The Big Reveal.” Every spring, a pool owner stands at the edge of their pool deck, looking down at the curtain of mystery that is their pool cover, wondering if all the extra time and effort that … Continue reading → The post Pool Opening Checklist: 15 Pool Supplies to Have on
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How to Shock a Pool The Right Way
Shocking your pool on a regular basis is a simple way to prevent stray algae and bacteria from taking root in your water. It also helps keep your pool smelling … well, hopefully like nothing at all. What is Pool Shock? Think back to the last time you walked past a hotel pool. The chemical
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The Best Inground Pool Cleaner
We tested and reviewed a bunch of automatic inground pool cleaners on a variety of pools, both big and small. And here are our top picks for the best pool cleaners specifically for inground swimming pools. NOTE: The following inground pool cleaners are Amazon affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase,
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The Best Above Ground Pool Vacuum
After testing every single above ground pool vacuum on the market on a variety of pools, both big and small, here are our top picks. NOTE: The following above ground pool vacuums are available to buy on either Amazon and InTheSwim.com. Check both sites for availability. All the links are affiliate links which means if
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Pool Leak Detection: How To Quickly Find The Leak Yourself
Pool leaks can occur anywhere in your pool. But before you start searching for a leak, you’ll need to rule out a few issues like evaporation or a crack in the filter system plumbing. Here’s a quick guide on how to find a pool leak and how to fix it yourself. You can watch the
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The Best Pool Supplies You Absolutely Need
Before you run out to the nearest pool store and plunk down a big ol’ chunk of change, make sure you know what pool supplies are actually necessary. You’ll save yourself some money, and you’ll be ready to take care of your pool like a pro. NOTE: The following products are available to buy on
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Pool Volume Calculator: How Many Gallons of Water Does Your Pool Hold?
Need to figure out how many gallons of water are in your pool? Just plug in your pool’s measurements into our pool volume calculator below. Pool Volume Calculator Pool Volume Calculator Click on your pool shape to calculate the volume of water. Rectangle Round Get Pool Volume Get Pool Volume Be sure to measure from
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How to Safely Use Muriatic Acid In Your Pool
Muriatic acid is a cheap way to lower your pool’s alkalinity and pH and keep your pool filters and surfaces clean. But adding an acid to your pool can be dangerous if it’s not done safely. Pool-grade muriatic acid is similar to hydrochloric acid that’s used to clean concrete and brick — just with a
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Pool Filter Troubleshooting Guide
So your pool filter is having problems, and you’re seeking answers. Well, good news – you’re in the right place! Pool filter trouble can take on many forms, and not all issues with filtration are filter problems. Clogged or closed … Continue reading → The post Pool Filter Troubleshooting Guide appeared first on InTheSwim Pool
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Pool Clarifier: How Does It Work and Is It Better Than Pool Flocculant?
If you’re struggling with mild, cloudy pool water and you’re looking for an easy fix, pool clarifier is a great option. It’s a simple method for clearing up cloudiness in your swimming pool. But it won’t work for every cloudy pool problem. So when should you use pool clarifier? And when should you use pool
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Pool Flocculant: How Does It Work and Is It Better Than Pool Clarifier?
If you’ve got cloudy pool water and you want to clear it up fast, pool flocculant can help. It’s fast and effective at clearing up cloudy water. But it won’t work in every cloudy pool situation. So when should you use pool flocculant? And when should you use a pool clarifier instead? Here’s a quick
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Automatic Pool Chlorinators: How Do They Work and Are They Worth It?
Looking for an easier, more reliable way to add chlorine to your pool? If you want to save time taking care of your pool (and stop worrying about your chlorine levels when you’re out of town), an automatic pool chlorinator can help. What is an Automatic Pool Chlorinator? Also known as an automatic chlorine feeder,
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How to Reduce Pool or Spa Chlorine Levels
Maintaining the correct chlorine level can be tricky. And when super-chlorinating or shocking the pool to remove algae, bacteria, and chloramines from the water, it’s very easy to overshoot the mark and over-chlorinate the pool. Ideal pool chlorine levels are … Continue reading → The post How to Reduce Pool or Spa Chlorine Levels appeared
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The Best Pool Alarms To Keep Kids Safe
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to prevent a child from being injured or drowning in your swimming pool is a pool alarm. The safest and most reliable type of pool alarm is a subsurface sensor pool alarm. But there are additional types of pool alarms, like threshold alarms, that you might want
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Cyanuric Acid: Why Your Pool Needs It and How To Balance It
Cyanuric acid (CYA), also known as chlorine stabilizer or pool conditioner, is a chemical that helps stabilize the chlorine in your pool. It protects your chlorine from breaking down under the sun’s UV rays. The right levels of cyanuric acid help your chlorine last longer, which means your sanitizer can continue to kill bacteria, contaminants,
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The Smart Way to Kill Algae in Your Pool Quickly
Pool algae is caused by low chlorine levels, poor water chemistry, or bad filtration. It can also be introduced into your pool by swimwear or toys that were used in natural bodies of water. If you notice the early stages of algae, it’s time to act fast. Leave it for too long and it will
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