Articles about taking care of the equipment on your pool, spa, or swim spa.
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 […]
These instructions are for a standard sand filter with a multiport valve. Please see your owner’s manual to verify the proper backwashing/cleaning procedure for your particular filter.It is important to remember that you only need to backwash if the pressure gauge is reading too high or the flow of water from your return into the […]
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 […]
As you read this article, please bear in mind that this is just a generic guide and not meant to be a complete set of instructions. You are dealing with an electric motor. Electricity is extremely dangerous. If you are uncertain about any of this, do not attempt to repair this on your own; contact […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you noticing bubbles now starting to blow into your pool through the return fitting? Have you noticed the strainer basket (housed in the pump area with a lid on top) is no longer filling up with water like it used to? Have you noticed your skimmer is making a sound like sipping on a […]
Pool maintenance relies on some basic steps that are simple, but effective. You should pay close attention to these steps to help keep your pool looking and performing at its best.CirculationThe water in your pool must be circulating for the products to work properly. This makes it harder for bacteria and algae to grow. The […]