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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Why Does My Pool Keep Getting Algae?
When it comes to water chemistry, one of the biggest questions we hear is, “Why does my pool keep getting algae?” It’s a fair question. However, before we dive into the deep end with water chemistry, we first need to talk about what algae are, how it forms, and how you can combat and even…
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PSC Ep. 94: How do I remove pollen from my swimming pool?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: How do I remove pollen from my swimming pool? …
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How to Test for Suction Side Air Leaks
One of the most aggravating areas of pool maintenance has to be water pressure issues. Whether these invisible gremlins rear their head in symptoms like your pump is not pushing water like it used, can’t/loses prime, or air bubbles, it can be a real struggle finding the source. Lucky for you, there are a couple…
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