Whenever you make a high- value purchase, you never expect anything to go wrong with it, at least not right away. As consumers we assume that the more expensive a product is, the better the quality, and therefore the longer the lifespan. The logic seems legit to me. The only downside to a product failing…
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Above Ground Pools in Severe Weather
With this technologically advanced society we all now live in, it has become easier to predict severe weather. We’ve got local news stations with severe weather centers that have super-duper Doppler 9000s that tell us all when it’s going to rain and how bad that will be. We’ve got national news channels that give us…
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Video: Poolside Chat Episode #14 – Custom Solar Pool Covers
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 measure my pool…
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Video: Poolside Chat Episode #13 – New Year’s Special
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: What resolution should pool owners make…
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2016 New Year’s Resolutions & 2015 Recap
Congratulations everyone, you have made it another year. There was a lot of good that happened in 2015 and some bad (cough – Justin Bieber – cough), but the most important thing is to improve in 2016. That is why I have made a list of resolutions that we can follow to make 2016 the…
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Above Ground Pools and Rust, Don’t Mix
In the world of above ground swimming pools, rust is a big topic. A good-quality above ground pool can last a long time, but not forever. They can be in a really poor condition and still be a good working swimming pool. I’ve seen above grounds with missing top rails, some missing uprights, old leaky…
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How Do I Correct Low Water Pressure?
Correcting Low Water Pressure in Your Pool System One day you come out to look at your pool and you notice that the water flow isn’t what it used to be. Your pool is cloudy or starting to get a tinge of green; your suction cleaner has stopped; your fountains or bubblers are barely generating…
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Above Ground Pool Ionizers: Good or Bad?
Every year manufacturers come out with a ton of new products. Pool retailers get bombarded with new toys, better pumps, filters, liners, chemicals, tiles, building products, and of course, new equipment add-ons. During the twenty-nine years that I have been in the pool business I’ve seen new products promise great things, especially the area of…
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Video: Poolside Chat Episode #12 – Christmas Gifts For Pool Owners
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: What is the best Christmas present…
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Which Pool Timer Do I Need?
Maintaining a healthy swimming pool is hard work. You have to make sure your pump, filter, and heater are operating correctly, meanwhile, ensuring the chemical levels in your pool water is safe for swimming. In short, it is hard work. So much work that without help, you may not be able to properly keep your…
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