February in Texas is usually above the freeze line, which means that most pool owners do not winterize their pools. However, if there is one word to describe Mother Nature it’s definitely unpredictable. Unpredictable weather in Texas has pool owners across the state wondering the same thing, “My pool is frozen. Now what?” Pool owners…
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Do I need a heater bypass?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Do you recommend a bypass for my pool heater? I do, but before we get to the reasons why let’s explain what a heater bypass is. A heater bypass gives you the ability to circumvent the heater in sequential order…
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Lowering Your CYA Without Draining
In the past, the only advice we offered for extremely high CYA is to drain your pool partially. Lowering your CYA without draining your pool was unheard of, until now. Recently, we came across an article in Aqua Magazine that details a fairly new way to lower your pool’s CYA level. Without diving too deep…
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How to Prevent Raypak Heat Exchanger Failure
Picture this nightmare scenario: You try to fire up the old gas heater, but your pressure is spiking, the water is lukewarm, and you might even see a growing creek of water streaming from your heater cabinet. If this has happened to you, you know these are all symptoms of a failed (or about to…
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How to Find the Correct Pool Pump Motor Capacitor
The worst type of motor is a dead motor. A leading cause of why your pool pump motor has stopped working is a bad capacitor. This little barrel of metal and dielectric material are one of the first things to go bad on a pump motor. A bad capacitor turns your pump motor into a…
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Which replacement DE Grids do I need?
Your filter’s specifications tag should have all the information you need to find the right replacement grids. The model tag is stamped with the filter’s make, model, and size. This information should give you enough breadcrumbs to lead you to the correct grids….
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Overcoming Pool Testing Obstacles
Overcoming Pool Testing Obstacles by Taylor Technologies identifies common obstacles pool owners face while performing at-home water tests. Let’s face it, water chemistry is easily a sore spot for pool owners. However, it doesn’t have to be. In this article, you’ll learn about the various types of tests you will use when owning a residential…
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How To Clean a Brown Pool After Rain
In this video, we discuss how to clean a brown pool after rain. Why would a clear pool turn brown after a rainstorm? In this case, there was a storm that dropped more than 5″ of rain in a couple of hours. This caused the pool deck to flood with debris from surrounding landscaping. The…
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5 Best Products to Clear Up a Cloudy Pool
If you own a pool long enough, you are going to face the daunting task of cloudy water. Murky water can be caused by dead algae, adding the wrong chemicals, or adding the right chemicals (but just in the wrong order). No matter how the murkiness got there, it can be a pain to deal…
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Sanitation and Oxidation 101
Sanitation and Oxidation 101 by Taylor Technologies is the basic foundation you need to maintain a balanced and healthy swimming pool. In short, you will learn which products are good for your pool, which ones work, and most importantly, which ones to avoid. Sanitation Is NOT Oxidation The very first thing we need to cover…
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