Did you know that the number one way swimming pools lose water is through evaporation? According to the Department of Energy, 70% of water loss in pools and spas is through evaporation. Of course, you also have leaks- which probably accounts for the second reason. But, how can you tell the difference? How do you prevent swimming pool evaporation? Are…
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How To Maintain and Repair Your Multiport Valve
A sure way to help keep your swimming pool clean is to actively maintain and repair your multiport valve before it gets to the point of no return. The multiport valve on your pool filter is essential. In fact, it acts sort of like the steering wheel on your car. The multiport valve controls the…
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Why Does My Swimming Pool Have Foam?
Swimming pool foam can be a huge distraction in and outside of your pool. Foam, or bubbles, make the water feel sticky and can make swimming uncomfortable for some. Good news for the kids, though, a foamy pool is safe to swim in. Still, we always recommend getting rid of the foam as soon as possible….
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PSC Ep. 67: Minimum VSP Speed for salt system to work?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: What is the minimum VS pump speed for a salt system?…
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My Pool Pump Runs On Low Speed But Not On High Speed
It’s really frustrating when you purchase an expensive item, install it, and it immediately malfunctions. For most pool owners, troubleshooting single-speed pumps can be tricky and annoying and time-consuming and… Well, you get the point. Now, imagine the frustrations you experience while troubleshooting your dual speed pump. Over the last few months, we’ve come across…
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Variable Speed Pool Pump Buying Guide
There are so many choices in our variable speed pool pump category that it can be overwhelming browsing the list trying to pick out the differences between each pump. To make it easier for the curious pool owner (and even us) we test the major variable speed pumps on the scene. We found pumps we loved,…
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PSC Ep. 66: Should I run my pool pump during the day or at night?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: ho When should I run my pool pump: day or night?…
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Why Does My Pool Have No Chlorine?
Have you ever tested your swimming pool water and couldn’t get a chlorine reading? Figuring you must have done something wrong, you retest your water. Still no reading. So what do you do? Add chlorine, right? After days of adding chlorine and testing chemical levels, you still have no chlorine reading. At this point, your…
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Variable Speed Pool Pump Rebate Center
Did you know that your pool pump can earn you extra money in your pockets? That’s right. Depending on your state, local power companies are offering rebates to pool owners who are choosing equipment that leaves a smaller footprint on our environment. Think of this article as your variable speed pool pump rebate center. Local…
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How To Find The Correct Pool Pump Shaft Seal
Whenever you replace your motor, we highly recommend replacing your pump shaft seal as well. Not only does it protect the motor from water damage, but it also secures your one year warranty on the new motor. It’s a win-win scenario. But, how do you find the correct seal for your pump? Are they all…
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