When you hear the question, “do you know a good pool guy(or gal)?”, what is the first thing that comes to mind? You may imagine some gruff but chipper guy named Stan with sun beaten skin and chlorine stained jeans trying to make some cash for the evening festivities. He may not be too careful…
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Do I Have a Suction or a Pressure Side Cleaner?
They both have hoses, wheels or floppy discs that help them get around and they both magically clean your pool (hopefully) without much intervention from you. Ok we have the similarities down pat, but what is the difference between the two? Stumped? Every so often we have homeowners who get stymied at the cleaner page…
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Inground Pool Pump Buying Guide
It’s a new pool season and maybe time for a new pump? For those of you who have found yourself in the market for a replacement, here is an overview of our customers’ (and our pool techs’) favorites….
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Common Problems With Painted Pools
Let’s be honest, a pool is a great fun feature for the whole family but what’s the point of having a pool if you can’t show it off? Pool paint is still one of the most popular and cheaper ways to cover your pool surface. It provides a clean and crisp environment for your pool…
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Do I Need a High Elevation Heater?
Hello my friends who love the thin air of places like, but not limited to, the Rocky Mountains, Arizona or New Mexico; this blog is just for you. If you are a homeowner looking to lengthen your pool season, then a gas heater is just the trick. A well sized unit can add weeks or…
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How to Read Pump Motor Labels
To a layperson (and some pool techs) reading a motor label is a sketchy task. As we scour the fading label that contains a jumble of numbers and abbreviations, our brows will furrow in confusion. If this is you, it is ok because you are in the majority rather than the minority. Most with general…
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What Type of Pool Chlorinator Should I Use?
Chlorine – your pool needs it but what’s the best way to get it into the water? While you can add your sanitizer manually, many pool owners prefer to automate the process and not handle chlorine any more than necessary. If you fall into that camp, you’re in good company and you have options. We’ll…
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Differences in Swimming Pool Heaters
Although pool heaters were once thought to be a “cool” added feature for your pool, they have now become almost a necessity. Pool owners are trying to stretch their pool season as long as possible and with the help of pool heaters, they now can. However, purchasing the wrong type of heater can create an…
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How to Open Your Pool for Spring
Snow, ice and blizzards are recent memories for some pool owners but suddenly, it’s spring! The heart of pool season is really only a couple of months away. Those in chilly climes who have closed their pools for the winter usually open them again in the spring. If you are new to pool ownership or…
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What Is A Salt Water Pool?
Most people hearing the words “saltwater” naturally think of ocean water, but in the world of swimming pools, “salt water” or “salt pool” refers to one that uses a salt chlorine generator for sanitization….
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