If you could protect your pool equipment from the corrosion process, would you? Better yet, can you? One of the leading concerns pool owners have when purchasing a salt system is whether or not it will corrode other pool equipment. But what if you could protect the metals in your pool from the harshness of…
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PSC Ep. 76: What to do if your multiport valve does not have a winter setting
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: If I don’t have a winter setting on my multiport valve, what setting should I leave the valve on during the winter months? – John…
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Which Swimming Pool Heat Pump Is Best?
Most pool owners understand the differences between a swimming pool heater and heat pump. However, when it comes to heat pumps, pool owners are especially curious about which swimming pool heat pump is best? Are Raypak heat pumps more reliable than the Pentair heat pumps? Or, does the manufacturer not play a huge deciding factor?…
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PSC Ep. 75: Why is my skimmer lid blowing off?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common question about swimming pool skimmers: When the pool pump shuts off water sprays up through the skimmer and blows the lid off. Why is this happening?…
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How To Winterize Your Pool With Unions
One of the toughest parts about winterizing your swimming pool is the actual time and effort it takes to disassemble your pool equipment. Removing unions, unscrewing fittings, moving equipment around – it all seems like one big project. But what if you could help winterize your pool with unions? Have you ever thought about what…
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PSC Ep. 74: In what order do I add winterizing chemicals?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: I recently purchased a winterizing chemical kit for my pool. In what order do I add the chemicals?…
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Pool Air Pillow Sizing
Now that winter is approaching, more and more pool owners are gearing up to prepare their pools for the winter season. Winter covers and air pillows have become an important part of the winterization process. It’s easy to size your pool cover, but what about your air pillows? This blog serves as a guide to…
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PSC Ep. 73: Should I switch from a DE filter to a Sand filter?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: “I’m thinking of switching a DE filter to a sand filter, what are your thoughts?”…
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How Many Lights Do I Need For My Pool?
Are you in the process of building your pool and can’t really decide how many lights you need? Choosing the right number of lights for your pool can maximize your pool’s beauty and safety. But I bet you’re wondering, “How many lights do I need for my pool?” Before you can answer that, let’s run through…
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PSC Ep. 72: Do I need a fireman switch for my pool heater?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Do new pool heaters require a fireman switch?…
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