Everybody loves a bubble bath, show me a person who doesn’t and I’ll show you a liar. Bubbles are fun but for pool owners bubbles represent a time for panic. For us, bubbles are no longer the sign of fun in the sun and frolicking, they are a harbinger of doom. Ok, that was a…
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Identifying Major Pump Parts and Their Functions
A person who has had the pleasure of seeing the innards of a pump (opened by their own hand or glancing over the shoulder of a technician) may have noticed it looks simpler than expected. After all, the pump is this piece of machinery that can pump 80 gallons or more a minute, leaving one…
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What Is a V-Thread, Buttress, or Clamp Valve?
Without checking, what thread type is on your sand filter valve? Not a clue? Do not worry, you are not the only one. The connecting joint of a multiport valve is an afterthought to most pool owners; likely there are more pressing matters, water chemistry, air leaks and the like. The only time we notice…
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Variable Speed Pool Pump Buying Guide
The results are in for our top-selling variable speed pool pumps! Here are the models our customers have chosen repeatedly for energy efficiency and savings….
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Prepping Your Swimming Pool for Storms
Living in Florida you become quite accustomed to flash showers, lightning, and hurricanes. Sometimes, storms may brew instantaneously and dissolve within a thirty minute span. Typical Florida weather for ya. There is very little you can do in those types of situations. Some storms though, like hurricanes, you can prepare for. And although you cannot…
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How to Rid Your Pool of Pests
Most of the pool owners I’ve met are certified animal lovers. Their pool recreation time would not be the same without their furry friend by their side. But that love does not extend to the creepy crawlies or varmints that live in your backyard. Among these critters I count mosquitos, water bugs, frogs, raccoons and…
Read MoreAdvantages of Adding an Auto Water Leveler to Your Swimming Pool
Ever notice the water in your swimming pool decreases over time? Don’t worry, the gradual loss of water in your swimming pool is expected and a universal occurrence. The loss of water in your pool can occur for many reasons: wind, evaporation, water leak, poor pool construction, frequent backwashing, and water that splashes out of…
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Why Ozonators Aren’t That Great
Over the last few years, you may have heard all about the greatness that are ozonators. Ozone, in fact, is a great swimming pool oxidizer, sanitizer, and is a safe alternative to chlorine. It destroys trash and kills bacteria simultaneously. Ozone does almost everything chlorine does and can perform at a higher efficiency. With that…
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Above Ground Pool Pump Buying Guide
Above ground pool pumps don’t have many bells and whistles, they just need to get the job done. When it comes time to replace your little workhorse, check here for the details on our top sellers….
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Which Type of Automatic Cleaner Should I Use?
Ever wanted to buy an automatic pool cleaner but didn’t know which one was most suitable for your pool? If so, jump in line with hundreds of other pool owners across the country. Everyone likes having choices to choose from, but sometimes too many choices can create more chaos and confusion than variety. There are…
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