Cloudy pool water is usually caused by dead algae or mists of particles suspended in your pool water. The job of a coagulant agent, like clarifier or flocculant, is to clump these tiny particles into larger clumps so that they can be collected by your filter or flushed to waste. Now, clarifier and flocculant (floc and vac) are two sides of the same coin. Both are types of…
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PSC Ep. 56: How do I maintain my pool after a storm?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: How do I maintain my pool after a storm?…
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Should I Close My Pool Or Leave It Open For Winter?
As fall approaches and the leaves on your trees begin to change colors, there is one question pool owners ask themselves every year, “Should I close my pool for winter or leave it open?” Sure, there are certainly benefits and drawbacks to both. However, closing your pool is a personal decision. What one pool owner…
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PSC Ep. 55: How to remove oil from pool water?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: How to remove oil from pool water?…
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Sizing Your Above Ground Pool Pump
Sizing your above ground pool pump is crucial to the overall performance of your swimming pool. An undersized pump lacks the power needed to circulate your water properly to prevent algal blooms. Adversely, a pump that is too large will completely bypass your filter altogether. This, too, creates a dirty pool. In a way, it’s…
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PSC Ep. 54: Do I need an air pillow under my pool cover?
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Do I need a winter cover air pillow?…
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Troubleshooting Your Hayward Aqua Rite System
Salt chlorine generators are great products. But, you know what’s not great? Troubleshooting and diagnosing their problems. If you’re reading this blog that means you need help troubleshooting your Hayward Aqua Rite salt system. Well, the good news is you are at the right spot and you’re definitely not alone. This blog is an in-depth…
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How to Test a Pool Pump Capacitor
Knowing how to test a pool pump capacitor can save you time and money when the pump motor fails. Every day that a pump is down, the likelihood of a lengthy and expensive cleanup increases. Troubleshooting a pump motor should begin with testing the capacitor(s)….
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Why Are My Pool Jets Not Working?
A weak pool jet is one of the most frequent problems for pool owners. If you ask a pool professional “Why are my pool jets not working?”, you may receive a blank stare and a pause. This reaction is due to the fact that we know the solution could be simple, but narrowing it down…
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PSC Ep. 53: Recalibrating a Hayward Aquarite Salt Chlorine Generator
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: How do I recalibrate my Hayward Aquarite salt chlorine generator?…
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