It can be overwhelming to look at pool plumbing and figure out where each line goes and which valve to turn. In this Pool Care Basics Video, we explain how to identify each pool plumbing line as well the diverter valves that control the flow. Before turning on the pump to test the lines, make…
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What Is the Correct Pool Pump Motor Wire Gauge?
An important part of a new pool pump installation is the circuit wire used for the power source to motor connection. To make your pump run as efficiently as possible, your pump motor needs enough juice too. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of selecting the correct wire for your motor. What to consider…
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Making Above Ground Pool Pump Connections Work
Oh jeez, your above ground pump has failed and you are looking at your new above ground pool pump connections. Have you ever done this? Do you know what to purchase? There you are, asking yourself, “Will I be able to use new above-ground pool pump connections?” After matching up the voltage and horsepower needed,…
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How To Clean A Salt Cell
In this Pool Care Basics Video, we discuss how to clean a salt cell. This is common maintenance for any pool owner with a salt chlorine generator. A salt cell will need to be cleaned every 3-6 months. Symptoms of a Salt Cell That Needs Cleaning Low Chlorine Level Error Codes or Indicator Lights on…
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Do You Know The Power Of Stabilizer In Pool Chemistry?
Have you ever heard of “cyanuric acid” in your swimming pool water? What about “stabilizer” or “conditioner” level? Here’s the thing: they’re all the same thing (it’s just different terms for it). The real question is, “Do you know the power of stabilizer in pool chemistry?” This chemistry point can affect nearly all of the…
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How To Add Salt To A Pool
In this Pool Care Basics Video, we discuss how to add pool salt. This is a simple task but for new salt pool owners, it is worth a watch. Useful Resources How to Test the Salt Level in a Pool Swimming Pool Salt Calculator…
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When Would I Use The Waste Position On My Multiport Valve?
Do you have a diatomaceous earth(D.E.) or sand filter? If so, you may have a multiport valve that controls the filtering, and backwashing of the filter. There are different makes and models of them which do not all operate exactly the same. Some may have positions that others do not. Many of these valves have…
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How To Prime A Pool Pump
In this Pool Care Basics video, we discuss how to prime a pool pump. When a pump is priming, it is purging all the air from the system. A fully primed pump is essential in order for the pool system to work properly. A pump that is not primed will create a host of problems….
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What Types of Acid May I Use For My Swimming Pool?
So, here you are, surfing websites looking at pool chemicals for your swimming pool. You ask yourself, “What types of acid may I use?” You know that you need to lower your pH and/or alkalinity level, but aren’t sure what specifically to use. This is actually a good question as to the types, and…
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My Pool Is Only Losing Water When My Pump Is Running
Okay, picture it… You walk out to your pool and notice that the water level is lower than normal. So, you play around with the filter and valves and add more water. A few days go by and you notice the water level is low again. Suddenly, it hits you, “My pool is only losing…
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