Articles related to above ground swimming pools.
Total Alkalinity is the measure of all of the alkaline substances that can be found in your pool or spa. Your main focus when dealing with Total Alkalinity is to measure your calcium carbonate, keeping your calcium carbonate in a safe range will help with the up keep of your pool and much more. Your […]
Many factors go into answering this question. Some possible reasons are;1. Dirty filter or baskets (skimmer & strainer)2. not running the filter & pump long enough each day3. Chemical problemLets discuss each.If you have a sand filter, the sand may need to be replaced or just try getting the proper pool chemical and clean the […]
Have you noticed the look of your pool water is not as clear as it used to be? Have you noticed no matter how much water clarifier you put into your pool, the water is still cloudy? Have you noticed the sanitizer level is not as stable as it used to be? Do you notice […]
This item is used when you vacuum a skimming pool. In order to manually vacuum a pool, you need these items; telescopic pole, vacuum hose, and vacuum brush. The Skimvac is the extra item that will make this process easier and save your equipment. They can also be used with suction side automatic vacuums.most people […]
The following are generic vacuuming instructions that will work for most pools. As always, see your owner’s manual, ask your installer, and/or speak to the manufacturer for complete instructions for your particular pool:1. If your pool has dual skimmers and/or a main drain, reduce the water flow to the skimmer/s and/or drain you are not […]
When spring comes and you are excited about opening your pool you also dread what could possibly be under the cover.If you have a safety cover on your pool you are pretty sure there isn’t much under the cover but water.With regular winter covers so many times leaves and small debris will get under the […]
We realize it is still too early to remove the cover from the pool and start using it, but it is never too early to plan. If you have a sand filter, when was the last time you either changed your sand or cleaned the sand? As you go through a swimming pool season, suntan […]
Has your vinyl liner pool been installed for a while and you are not looking to change your liner yet but would like to bring a little more life to your liner? Then now is the time you should consider adding an Aqua Decal.These decals will stick directly onto your vinyl liner without having to […]
Here are just a couple of quick equipment maintenance tips to help keep things running smoothly. Be sure to read your equipment manuals and follow the manufacturers’ recommendations.If you have a Sand or DE filter you probably have a Multi-Port Valve that either attached to the top of your filter or is mounted on the […]
We will discuss three types of coping (or bead receiver) options for the customer that will be purchasing a Vinyl Liner Swimming Pool:1. Receptor Coping2. Side Mount Coping3. Top Mount CopingReceptor Coping mounts on top of your pool wall and is used when concrete will be poured around the pool. This type of coping is […]