In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Which pool cleaners replace the Jandy Ray-Vac?…
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Product Battle Series: Pentair WhisperFlo Vs. Hayward Super II Vs. PureLine Prime
Out of the Hayward Super II, the Pentair WhisperFlo, and the PureLine Prime, which pump is better? If these pumps were in a battle, which one do you think would reign supreme? There are many variables you have to consider before attempting to answer that question. Comparing the pump’s specs and the performance curves against…
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Top Reasons an Above Ground Pool Needs Replacing
Above ground swimming pools don’t last forever. A good-quality above ground made in North America should last between 10 and 20 years. Though, don’t think that if your pool is newer than that, it should still be OK. It may not be. Conversely, if your pool is more than 10 years old, it may not…
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Poolside Chat Episode #43: Finding The Right Spa Cover
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: How do I find the right cover for my spa?…
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Poolside Chat Episode #42: Pool Pump Motor Capacitor
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: How do I find the correct replacement pool pump capacitor?…
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The Relationship Between Chlorine and Cyanuric Acid
We all know that chlorine is necessary to keep our pool sanitized, but do you know the relationship it has with cyanuric acid? Chlorine and cyanuric acid help fight germs, bacteria, and other viruses that may enter our pool at any given time. In fact, chlorine kills bacteria with a 99.9% reduction in less than a…
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Horned Nosed Beetles and Above Ground Pools
After building above ground pools for many years, I don’t get many callbacks on my bottoms. Some above grounds are made with bottoms of foam sheeting, happy bottoms (which are thin sheets of hard plastic), vermiculite, pearlite, or concrete. The vast majority of them use only the earth of the yard and maybe some sand…
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Poolside Chat Episode #41: Salt Chlorine Generator Percentage
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: At what percentage should I set my salt chlorine generator’s out?…
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Our Pool Water Turned Green: An Olympic Story
Has your pool water ever turned green? It’s okay, you’re part of an elite club of green pools that includes some well-known pools. For the last four years, we’ve been waiting for the Rio Summer Olympic Games to arrive. And although there was much controversy leading up to the games, the headlines did not deter…
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Poolside Chat Episode #40: Replacing A Jandy Diverter
This is Poolside Chat where every week we answer your questions on how to fix and maintain your swimming pool. Poolside Chat is presented by INYOPools.com, helping pool owners find the right parts since 2001. In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: How do I replace the diverter…
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