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…
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Phosphates 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…
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PSC 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…
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How 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…
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PSC 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?…
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Replacing 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…
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PSC 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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The Difference Between Pool Clarifier and Flocculant
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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