If you own a cartridge filter, the one part of maintenance you should earn your black belt in is cleaning your cartridge. A dirty filter cartridge can be the difference between a pristine blue pool and a cloudy, murky, green one. A clogged cartridge will choke your pump’s water flow to a fraction of what…
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Swimming Pool Leaks: Basic Guide for Pool Owners
For many people, having a swimming pool at home is exciting. If you are like most people, you probably have a long list of seasonal and summer fun planned with family and friends. However, while having a swimming pool is undeniably fun, it will also require commitment. In other words, you have to do more…
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Three Ways to Identify Your Pool Filter
There are three easy ways to figure out what the make and model of your filter is. Why is this info important? Because filters get old, break, or need replacing. To find the right part for your filter, you need to know what you have. So, let us start with the easy things first. Filter’s…
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10 Common Pool Maintenance Mistakes
I know people say that you can learn a lot from your own mistakes and it’s true. However, in some cases, it’s easier and cheaper if you learn from someone else. In this article, we discuss common pool maintenance mistakes pool owners make on a daily basis. We also provide effective solutions so that you…
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How to Select the Correct Variable Speed Pool Pump Motor and Seals
The main reasons for switching your single or dual speed pool pump to a variable speed (VS) are economical. With a VS, not only do you get a super-efficient motor, but you get one that will have a good chance of lasting two to three times longer than a standard replacement. The cost of multiple…
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Filter Bags or Cartridges?
Like Goldilox, you have to choose a cleaner that is just right for your pool needs. Not only do you have to consider what type of cleaner you want but you also have to decide between filter bags or cartridges. Although they both serve the same purpose, they also have differences that help pool owners…
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Adding DE Powder To Your Sand Filter
Did you know that you could improve your filtering process by adding diatomaceous earth, DE powder, to your sand filter? I know it sounds a little unorthodox and it is, but trust us. If you own a sand filter and are just a little bit curious about improving your filter, this article is for you….
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The Most Common Swimming Pool Chlorinator Issues
Compared to other equipment, pool chlorinators are very straightforward to manage. Still, there are a few things that can go wrong during the installation and operation of your pool chlorinator. In this article, we have compiled the most common swimming pool chlorinator issues and provide solutions that should help resolve the problem. …
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Which Automatic Pool Cleaner Is Best For My Swimming Pool?
So, here you are – curious, wondering, and maybe confused as to which pool cleaner you should get for your swimming pool. Perhaps you are a new homeowner? Not sure what may or may not affect a cleaner’s functionality? Time for an upgrade and don’t quite understand which cleaner best suits your pool needs, is…
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Why Is Dirt Getting Back Into My Pool?
Have you ever finished vacuuming your pool only to realize that all the dirt magically found its way back into your pool? Or, did the dirt shoot through your return jets after going through your filter? We all know that cleaning and maintaining your pool isn’t always easy. That is why when you realize all…
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