After some “earnest suggesting” (*cough* complaining) from Ask The Pool Guy, BlueSquare designed a new Q360 for the in-floor cleaning system. This might just be the solution to winterization. Service Guru Mark gives his thumbs up to this change. On Read More …
Month: April 2015
Chlorine Alternatives for Swimming Pools
Most of you are already familiar with the types of chlorine used in swimming pools (calcium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite (bleach), lithium hypochlorite, dichlor, and trichlor). The first three are not stabilized. Meaning once exposed to the sunlight, it will quickly Read More …
Ask the Pool Guy: Spectrum Aquatics {On Location}
At the 2015 Atlantic City Pool & Spa show we met John of Spectrum Aquatics. They made their model from a 3d printer! Too cool! For all the pool knowledge you’re looking for, check out Ask the Pool Guy HQ. Read More …
Ask the Pool Guy : At the Atlantic City Pool Show 2015 {On Location}
Welcome to Ask the Pool Guy’s favorite show, the 2015 Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show! For all the pool knowledge you’re looking for, check out Ask the Pool Guy HQ. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about Read More …
My Salt Cell is Reading Low, but I think we have enough Salt.
What should I do? A salt cell is typically going to need to be cleaned/reset every season. Use the manufacturer guidelines to clean with a solution of muratic acid and water. The sensors also go bad from time to time, Read More …
Ask the Pool Guy: Dennis Ryan with Variable Speed Technology {On Location}
Ask the Pool Guy talks to Dennis Ryan of Milwaukee Associates, representing Century Motors. He shows us a new variable speed pump operating at 1.65 horsepower. With this technology, you can update your pump with a new motor without having Read More …
Ask the Pool Guy and Therm-O-Rock East {Legendary Escapes}
Ask the Pool Guy talks to Wayne of Therm-O-Rock East from New Eagle, Pennsylvania. http://www.therm-o-rock.com Therm-O-Rock East specializes in custom blending and toll manufacturing. Other products and services include expanding Vermiculite, Perlite and blending horticultural mixes. Wayne explains two popular Read More …
Cleaning Equipment 101
Pools require summer care. They need to be maintained and cleaned just like your home or car does. They have specific cleaning needs that cannot be easily completed with household cleaning products or appliances. There are many gadgets and items Read More …