Pool Care

Choosing a Pool Heater

Finding the perfect pool or spa heater can be boiled down to a few factors. Emissions, cost, efficiency and performance are the most important parts of a pool heater. Where you live and your budget are also important factors in the decision. Read below on how you can find the perfect pool heater to extend [...]

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What you need to know before buying your above-ground pool filter

Are you considering buying an above ground pool filter? There are a few things you should know before making the big decision.
There are three types of above ground pool filters: sand, D.E., and cartridge. Your filter decision will depend on how much time and money you want to spend on filtering your pool.
Some Advantages to [...]

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Options in Automatic Pool Cleaners

Manually cleaning your pool can be the least-liked chore of pool maintenance; it can be time-consuming and cumbersome. Luckily, there are devices that automatically clean your pool, leaving your pool clean and ready for swimming.
Types of Automatic Pool Cleaners
Individual preference and cost will define which automatic cleaner you want for your pool. Options include suction [...]

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What’s the Most Important Part of Your Pool?

You may be wondering, what is the most important element of your pool equipment pad.  Most pool pros with tell you that all of your pool equipment is important and play vital roles in keep your pool functioning properly.  But… none are more important than your pool pump.  Think of your pool pump as the [...]

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Maintaining Your Salt Water Chlorination System

Investing in a salt chlorination system is a great idea for those who are tired of traditional chlorine systems that use harsh factory-produced chlorine. If you’re new to salt chlorination, there are a couple things you should know to get the most life out of your system.
The salt control unit and salt cell are the [...]

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Salt water pools are not created equal

Some of you may think all salt water pools are created equal – they’re not.  There are major differences in the water’s salinity, the swimming experience, equipment used and maintenance.
The most common salt water pools use salt chlorination technology.  Salt chlorinators turn salt into chlorine with a mild salinity of between 2,700-3,400 ppm (parts per [...]

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Tips on Buying Pool Products and Supplies

If you are a first-time pool owner or you simply want to make sure you are getting the best product and deal, you might be wondering where to buy your pool supplies. Getting a deal is great, but you want to make sure you get the right product for your particular application and not want [...]

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Options for Cleaning Your Pool…automatically.

There are many great options available in pool cleaning technology today. These options simplify the job of cleaning your pool so much that it won’t seem like a chore anymore. For cleaner, safer water, automatic swimming pool cleaners are the answer.  All they require is a quick and easy setup and simply turn them on.
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Above-Ground Sand Filter FAQs

Owning an above ground swimming pool requires a little bit of maintenance.  One filtration option for keeping debris out of your water is using a sand filter.  You might be wondering how an above ground sand filter works and what kind of upkeep it requires.  You might also be wondering if sand filters are a [...]

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Easier Pool Maintenance

Are you looking for ways to keep your pool running when you’re not around? Perhaps you want more free time, or you simply find yourself spending more time than you planned cleaning and coddling your pool. Luckily, there are solutions to your problem. Running your pool can be fuss-free and easy if you use the [...]

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