There are many common swimming pool mistakes and oversights committed by home owners, however innocently. This overview of pool fails will help you avoid some pitfalls and keep your personal backyard resort up and running….
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Replacing Above Ground Pool Parts
Without a doubt, one of the things our customers have a hard time finding are replacement parts for above ground pools. Often times, above ground pools are handed down from one family member to another, or are purchased at discounted rates from neighbors. As a new pool owner, you’re ecstatic and cannot wait to have…
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Why Are LED Lights so Popular?
A Light Emitting Diode, better known as LED, is an old technology quickly becoming the standard in pool lighting. Discovered in the 1920s, LEDs were usually confined to small circuit indicator lights like you would find on a remote control or kids’ toys. Their efficient power usage was ideal for small devices that had limited…
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5 Most Commonly Replaced Above Ground Pool Parts
Hello and welcome above ground pool owners to the (sometimes) not-so-wonderful world of above ground pool replacement parts. I do not want to sound like a Debbie Downer but it can be hard to ID and track down parts for your beloved above ground pool. Owners of Vogue and Atlantic models will be the first…
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Tips for Troubleshooting Your Pool Light
A glimmering pool light will add dazzling high notes to your poolscape; but a dim or broken light can leave you in the dark as to how to fix it. When your light goes kaput it is time to roll up the shirt sleeves, pull out the test probes and go to work. But where…
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Replace the Motor or the Bearings?
That is a loaded question if I have ever heard one (or read, in this case). When a motor goes down, the pool’s owner has a hill of decisions to make in a short period. Depending on time of year, he/she may only have a day or two before the pool water begins to turn….
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5 Inexpensive Things All Pool Owners Should Do
Let’s face it, pool equipment is not cheap. That’s why pool maintenance is crucial to the longevity and overall performance of your pool system. The more maintained your pool is, the less money you spend each season, and the happier your pockets become. Many of our customers do spend the extra dollar to have a…
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Why Is My Pool Pump So Loud?
Trust us when we say, everyone (and their neighbors) hates a loud swimming pool pump. Depending on where you place your pump, the screeching of the bearings can actually become unbearable and possibly cause a rift between you and your neighbors (we’ve seen it before). If your pump is running loud, the first thing you…
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How Does a Swimming Pool Work?
The cool thing about a swimming pool is they all work in the same manner. No matter the size, shape, or added features, they all use a combination of filtration and chemical treatment to consistently keep the water clean and healthy. But really, how does a swimming pool work? As a new pool owner, you…
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New Pool Owner’s Ultimate Pool Basics Guide
One thing we would suggest to every new pool owner is to get familiar with pool basics. This doesn’t mean you have to fix or even maintain your own pool; there are plenty of pros out there who can take care of that for you. But trust us, ignorance is NOT bliss when it comes…
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