Most pool owners understand the differences between a swimming pool heater and heat pump. However, when it comes to heat pumps, pool owners are especially curious about which swimming pool heat pump is best? Are Raypak heat pumps more reliable than the Pentair heat pumps? Or, does the manufacturer not play a huge deciding factor?…
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PSC Ep. 75: Why is my skimmer lid blowing off?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: When the pool pump shuts off water sprays up through the skimmer and blows the lid off. Why is this happening?…
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How To Winterize Your Pool With Unions
One of the toughest parts about winterizing your swimming pool is the actual time and effort it takes to disassemble your pool equipment. Removing unions, unscrewing fittings, moving equipment around – it all seems like one big project. But what if you could help winterize your pool with unions? Have you ever thought about what…
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PSC Ep. 74: In what order do I add winterizing chemicals?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: I recently purchased a winterizing chemical kit for my pool. In what order do I add the chemicals?…
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Pool Air Pillow Sizing
Now that winter is approaching, more and more pool owners are gearing up to prepare their pools for the winter season. Winter covers and air pillows have become an important part of the winterization process. It’s easy to size your pool cover, but what about your air pillows? This blog serves as a guide to…
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PSC Ep. 73: Should I switch from a DE filter to a Sand filter?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: “I’m thinking of switching a DE filter to a sand filter, what are your thoughts?”…
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How Many Lights Do I Need For My Pool?
Are you in the process of building your pool and can’t really decide how many lights you need? Choosing the right number of lights for your pool can maximize your pool’s beauty and safety. But I bet you’re wondering, “How many lights do I need for my pool?” Before you can answer that, let’s run through…
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PSC Ep. 72: Do I need a fireman switch for my pool heater?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Do new pool heaters require a fireman switch?…
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Which Is Best: A Swimming Pool Heater or Heat Pump?
In terms of heating, what is better, a swimming pool heater or heat pump? Every year, like clockwork, pool owners ask us this question. Both swimming pool heaters and heat pumps provide excellent heat sources for pool heating. Honestly, the answer depends on a couple of different factors. Comparatively, they are unique to the pool…
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PSC Ep. 71: Are T-Cells interchangeable on Hayward AquaRite Systems?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Are the T-cells interchangeable on a Hayward AquaRite system? For example, can I replace a T-cell 9 with a T-cell 15, or vice versa?…
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