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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How To Clean A Pool Filter Cartridge
Hello Everyone, this is Rob from Inyo Pools and today we are going to show you how to clean a cartridge filter. We will be using Hayward SwimClear 200, but the instructions can be applied to most cartridge filters. The first step to cleaning your cartridge is depressurizing your plumbing; turn off your pump at…
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How To Remove Dog Hair From Your Pool
Today we’re going to show you how and why you would use skimmer socks. Yesterday my wife decided to brush our chocolate lab on the pool deck. Currently, there’s a medium-sized dog worth of loose fur floating on the surface of the pool. I don’t want all this waterlogged fur running through my system and…
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How To Test The Salt Level Of A Pool
Hey pool owners, it’s Rob with INYOPools. Today, we’re going to show you how to check the salt level with test strips. Now, some people might go just by the salt level on their salt system but that’s not always the most accurate method, especially if you’re trying to recalibrate it. We will be using…
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Bad Pool Chemical Combinations
Pool chemistry can be one of the most confusing aspects of owning a swimming pool. Identifying which chemicals to add, how much, and in what order can be mind-boggling (let alone trying to resolve bad pool chemical combinations). Still, there are a few bad pool chemical combinations that pool owners should absolutely stay away from….
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How To Manually Vacuum A Pool
Hey poolers. This is Rob with INYOPOOLS. Today, we’re going to show you how to manually vacuum a pool. The three things you’ll need are Telescoping pole Vacuum Head (type depending on pool surface) Vacuum Hose …
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Why Does The Spa Drain When The Pump Shuts Off?
Oh no! Did you wake up today, look out your window, or walk out to your pool area and notice that the spa was nearly empty? Is it leaking? Where’d the water go? Is it under the deck? But, there isn’t any water gathering that you can see. It seems to do this when the…
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The Top 10 Pool Blog Articles of 2019
Around this time of year, we like to look back and review the top 10 pool blog articles we’ve written. It gives us an opportunity to analyze what pool owners are actively searching for. It also gives us better insight into better topics for next year. Let’s take a look at the top 10 pool…
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