I’m not saying I’m old or anything, but I remember when swimming pools didn’t have automatic pool cleaners. At that time I had in-ground pool maintenance routes and was somewhat threatened when people started to buy them for their pools. It didn’t take long to realize that auto cleaners were no threat to regular professional…
Read MorePoolside Chat Episode #24: Can I Use Vaseline On My O-Rings?
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: Can I use Vaseline (petroleum jelly)…
Read MorePentair MiniMax NT Heater Error Codes
Reading, understanding, and diagnosing Pentair MiniMax NT heater error codes are understandably confusing for the typical pool owner. In fact, it can be very difficult for any pool owner regardless of his/her skill set. It is simply the nature of the beast. Troubleshooting and diagnosing technical issues can be more difficult online. It seems like a…
Read MoreChoosing a Ladder or Steps for an Above Ground Pool
Unless they are buried, above ground pools sit above the ground. Other than this being the most obvious thing I’ve ever said, it means that swimmers will have to climb over the wall to get into the water. For this and other reasons, a pool ladder is an important decision when getting an above ground…
Read MorePoolside Chat Episode #23: Broken Multiport 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: Should I replace my multiport valve…
Read MoreBuild Your Own Pool
Can I build my own pool? Yes, you can! Subcontracting the build of your own swimming pool is not rocket science. At INYOpools.com, we have seen a huge trend in homeowners building their own swimming pools. When most people think of building their own pool, they think that they would be like the professional pool…
Read MoreHow Do I Calculate Feet of Head for My Pool?
OK, riddle me this, you’re standing in a pool store’s showroom and you’re in awe of all the shiny new pumps. You finally make your decision on the model you want and have a hunch it will work well in your 20 000-gallon pool, but the salesperson drops a bomb on your plans by asking…
Read MoreHow Do I Convert My Pool From Baquacil to Chlorine?
Although we do not recommend biguanides, we understand that there are special circumstances that might warrant a family to choose this option over chlorine. Still, biguanide pools are something we do not see very often but when we do, pool owners have the same question: How do I convert my pool from Baquacil to chlorine? …
Read MoreYour Above Ground Pool Is Green and It Has Frogs
Your above ground pool turned green. It’s bound to happen at least once or twice. There’s always a good reason. You got busy or went on vacation. The pump stopped working or the timer broke and you didn’t notice. Maybe you had a big pool party with a bunch of people who couldn’t control their…
Read MorePoolside Chat Episode #22: Do I Need My Impeller Lock Screw?
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: Does my pool pump actually need…
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