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Everything About Above Ground Pools – Including Maintenance and Costs
There is a lot to understand about above ground pools so we decided to create the ULTIMATE article for anyone looking to learn about them. We’ll go into details about various aspects of these types of pools and how they can be a good buy instead of alternatives like portable spas and inground pools.We’ll also […]
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Best Water Temperature for Swimming | Maximize your Comfort with the Ideal Heat
Determining the best water temperature for swimming is a hot topic in the pool management industry. While there are some who may like the temperature hot, others may prefer a cooler temperature surface for specific activities. Note that swimming pools often do not get that warm naturally. In this case it is a great idea to use […]
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How To Find The Right Size Filter For Your Pool | Calculations for DE, Sand, and Cartridge
Your pool filter does the most important work in filtering the water in order to provide a clean, clear and safe swimming environment. The filter is an integral part of the pool filtration system and it will make it so much easier for you to maintain your pool if you know how filtration works and […]
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Salt Water Pool vs Chlorine Pool | Costs, Health Implications, and Maintenance
There has been a long fought battle about salt water pools vs chlorine pools. The truth is one is not always better than the other. Both salt water and fresh water pools use chlorine to clean the pool, but the real kicker is how they get chlorine available to clean the pool. Both also use the […]
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Pool Light Replacement Tutorial and Costs | Easily Fix Leaking and Gasket Issues
Many pool owners have beautiful and convenient lights installed in their swimming pools for a more enjoyable night swim or simply for added ambiance when relaxing by the pool at night or throwing a pool party. When the light dies on you and needs to be replaced, you can hire a professional to for you […]
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How to Set a Pool Timer – User Guide
We all know that time is money. When it comes to pool timers, this is 100% true, as long as you know how to set a swimming pool timer. Why is that? Well, if you forget to turn the pool pump off and it continues to operate all day, or simply longer than necessary, your […]
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How To Clean A Pool – Tips on Dirt Removal, Clearing up the Bottom, and More
Establishing and keeping a cleaning routine for your swimming pool is a very important aspect involved in pool maintenance. Poorly maintained pools can cause health issues over the long run, most often bad eye irritation if the best swimming goggles aren’t used. Unfortunately, it’s not an easy task for the average person. On the the bright […]
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How to Get Rid of Algae In Your Pool [The ULTIMATE Guide]
How to get rid of algae in pool?So you have algae in your pool, the water looks slimy and nobody wants to swim? Although you’ve heard of the proverb “Prevention is better than cure” you realize that with algae infesting your beautiful pool you need a cure now – the best algaecide for pools! That’s OK, it happens […]
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How Set Up And Hook Up An Intex Pool Vacuum [8 EASY Steps]
Intex above ground pools are a cost effective alternative to installing an inground pool. They come in many shapes and sizes to fit different yards and budgets. They will provide great many pleasant and memorable summer splashes as long as you vacuum them and maintain just like you would any other pool. To make the vacuuming […]
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Polaris Pool Cleaner Troubleshooting | Automatic Pool Cleaner Repair & Maintenance Guide
Since we often get questions about Polaris pool cleaner not moving and not working well enough, we decided to help all the pool owners with this concise Polaris pool cleaner troubleshooting guide.If you notice your Polaris 360 wheels not turning, (the same goes for Polaris 280 troubleshooting) you should first check that the pressure which […]
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