Hey pool owners, we heard the bad news, your pump motor died. But there is good news, it has been less than a year since you bought it – It’s still under warranty. Huzzah! So what are the steps to submitting a Century Motor Warranty through Inyo? It’s simple….
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PSC Ep. 82: How often should I drain my spa and add fresh water?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: How often should I drain my spa and add fresh water?…
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Classic Swimming Pool Games
Countless hours of my childhood were spent in our backyard pool. We didn’t need the latest and greatest toys to keep us entertained. A little resourcefulness and a couple friends were all that were required. This trip down memory lane led me to reminisce about these classic swimming pool games….
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PSC Ep. 81: Does it matter how far away my heater is from my spa?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: I’m building a pool with a heated spa. One builder told me it would cost twice as much to heat the spa if the heater is placed 60 feet away in our preferred location versus 20 feet away in an…
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Magic Erasers In Your Pool
Have you heard of the new trend of putting Magic Erasers in your pool skimmer? No? Neither have we. Recently, a pool owner contacted us on Facebook to ask us about the legitimacy of Magic Erasers. Sure, I’ve used them around the house but never in a swimming pool. In fact, no one at INYO…
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How to Break Chlorine Lock
Chlorine is your pool’s immune system, without it, your pool would become ill, wretched and die. OK, that was a little overdramatic, but without chlorine, your pool would turn green, scummy, and become your very own backyard mosquito hatchery. And for this reason, we must keep our chlorine in check. But what happens if your…
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PSC Ep. 80: How do I remove leaves from my swimming pool?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: I have leaves in the bottom of my pool. Do I have to use a pool leaf rake to get the leaves out, or can my pool vacuum suck them out?…
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Best Setup For Variable Speed Pool Pumps
For the most part, pool owners understand the concept of variable speed pumps. However, when it comes to the best setup for variable speed pool pumps, pool owners are somewhat in the dark. We want to change that. In this blog article, we provide tips on how to set up your variable speed pool pump…
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PSC Ep. 79: Why is my spa draining when I turn off my pool pump?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Why is my spa draining when I turn off my pool pump?…
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Swimming Pool Salt Calculator
Adding salt to your swimming pool is fairly straight-forward. However, calculating how much salt to add can complicate things. What you need is a swimming pool salt calculator. Usually, there are two reasons why you would need to add salt to your pool. Either your salt chlorine generator alerted you that your pool was low…
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