In terms of heating, what is better, a swimming pool heater or heat pump? Every year, like clockwork, pool owners ask us this question. Both swimming pool heaters and heat pumps provide excellent heat sources for pool heating. Honestly, the answer depends on a couple of different factors. Comparatively, they are unique to the pool…
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PSC Ep. 71: Are T-Cells interchangeable on Hayward AquaRite Systems?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Are the T-cells interchangeable on a Hayward AquaRite system? For example, can I replace a T-cell 9 with a T-cell 15, or vice versa?…
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California’s New Variable Speed Pool Pump Law
Living in Florida, we view the state of California as a front-runner in energy efficiency. This is especially true in the pool industry. With Title 20, California set the industry standard for pool motor efficiency. It was the first successful attempt to regulate residential pool pump and motor combinations. However, make room for California’s new…
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PSC Ep. 70: Why is DE powder coming through my skimmer & main drain?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Why is DE coming through my skimmer and main drain, when the pool pump shuts off?…
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How To Remove Stubborn Pool Pump Impellers
Removing a pool pump impeller is pretty standard, but knowing how to remove stubborn pool pump impellers is a different story. So, what do you do when the impeller just won’t seem to come off? Do you break the impeller off or just throw the whole thing away? If you’re reading this article, the odds…
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Dye Test For Swimming Pool Leaks
Have you ever heard of a dye test for swimming pool leaks? If not, that’s probably a good thing. That means you probably haven’t experienced a leaky pool before. However, if you are more familiar with the dye test for swimming pool leaks, that’s a tell-tale sign of experience. The dye test for swimming pool leaks…
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PSC Ep. 69: Is my pool heat pump leaking?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Is my pool heat pump leaking?…
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The Most Common Swimming Pool Heater Problems
Installing and troubleshooting a heater that is still under warranty without proper licensing can forfeit your warranty under the manufacturer’s terms and conditions. If your heater is out of warranty, sometimes, it’s simply cheaper to do it yourself. If you yourself in this scenario, this blog article is for you. In this blog article, we cover…
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Pentair IntelliBrite 5G or Hayward ColorLogic 4.0?
For years, pool owners have debated which LED light is best for the swimming pool. More specifically, pool owners want to know if the Pentair IntelliBrite 5G or Hayward ColorLogic 4.0 LED light is better? The debate is so intense, you can literally do a Google search and find pool owners asking the same question….
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The Ultimate Guide: Replacement Pool Filter Cartridges
Are you in search of the ultimate replacement cartridge filter guide? If your pump is the heart of the pool system, then your filter is the kidney. Without proper filtration, your pool will become dirty. Although cartridge filters don’t have a lot of internal parts, they still prove to be troublesome for some pool owners….
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