In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Why Is My Baracuda Pool Cleaner Not Moving…
Read MoreBiguanide Pool Treatment
There is some talk within the pool industry questioning the legitimacy of biguanide chemicals. Are biguanide chemicals as effective as chlorine? Is it truly an acceptable alternative for pool owners who do not like using chlorine?…
Read MorePSC Ep. 60: What’s the Difference Between a Start and Run Capacitor?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: What’s the Difference Between a Start and Run Capacitor?…
Read MoreConverting a Salt Pool Back to Traditional Chlorine
This may come as a surprise to some, but not everyone loves salt chlorine generators. Each pool owner has their reasons for not liking salt pools. Some people experience rusting, others have softstone decks, or just don’t like plunking down a few hundred dollars for a replacement cell. No matter what the reason is, these…
Read MorePhosphates In Your Swimming Pool
It’s funny that we never hear customers complain about phosphates being in their pool until their pool is green. Did you know that phosphates are always in your swimming pool, even when there are no algal blooms? That’s because it doesn’t cross your mind when your pool is nice and blue. After reading through various…
Read MorePSC Ep. 59: Liner Types and above Ground Pool Decks
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Liner types and above ground pool decks…
Read MoreHow To Read a Pool Pump Curve
I know this may sound weird but we can’t tell you how many gallons per minute your pump pushes based off of your motor alone. When asked, we reply with, “I’m not sure, but if you provide the make and model of your pump, I can review your pool pump curve.” That answer usually confuses…
Read MorePSC Ep. 58: What is the correct orientation for my shaft seal?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: What is the correct orientation for my shaft seal?…
Read MoreReplacing Your Above Ground Pool Pump
One of the first things most pool owners learn to do for themselves is replacing their own pool pump. Why pay someone to do something you can learn to do yourself? For above ground pool owners, replacing your above ground pool pump may seem daunting. There are a ton of different pump options and features…
Read MorePSC Ep. 57: How to remove a stuck inground pool ladder
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: How to remove a stuck inground pool ladder…
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