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: Do I need a LED pool…
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“Off Level” Above Ground Pools
With the invention of YouTube, I have seen a lot of above ground pool installations done by do-it-yourselfers. I have also seen a lot of installation attempts as people call me halfway through for help. Some of these self-installations are done well, but most are not. I have occasionally been amazed at the ability of…
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How to Choose a Good Pool Installer
Here’s the scenario. You’ve sifted through all the information on the Internet on above ground swimming pools and have now bought one. Now it’s time to decide whether to build it yourself or hire someone to do the installation. With a mildly aching back and a less than enthusiastic spouse, you decide quickly that you…
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Poolside Chat Episode #36: Is there a Minimum Filter Pressure (PSI)?
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: Do pool filters have a minimum…
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How To: Fix Priming Problems In your Pool Plumbing
Hey Pool owners, let’s talk about pool plumbing, more specifically about how your plumbing may be affecting your pump’s ability to prime. Your pool pump, aka the heart of your pool, has the job of circulating water throughout your entire pool system. The Total Dynamic Head (TDH) of your plumbing, measured in feet, is the…
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Poolside Chat Episode #35: Lowering Swimming Pool Salt Levels
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 many gallons do I drain…
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How to Select an Inground Pool Heater
Hello and welcome Inyo fans, this is a continuation of Inyo pools equipment selection series, and it’s time to heat up the conversation a little bit. In part three of this inground pool equipment selection series will be discussing, how to select an inground pool heater; i.e. gas heaters, heat pumps and solar systems. All…
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Maintaining an Above Ground Pool
OK, so you bought an above ground swimming pool. You have decided what size and where to put it and either paid some somewhat sketchy guys to come install it or worse, you and your spouse did it yourselves. Now it’s in your yard full of water and looking good. So what now? Just like…
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Poolside Chat Episode #34: Filling Your Pool With Well Water
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: Is it safe to fill my…
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How Much Does a Pool Cost? 93 Real World Examples
How much does a pool cost is a question I get asked all the time. When I started writing this article I began with the standard items like well it depends on size, location, water features etc.. Then I thought wouldn’t it be cool to just show pools and list how much they cost, so…
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